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Device for attaching to and detecting wetness in diapers

  • US 5,469,146 A
  • Filed: 08/12/1994
  • Issued: 11/21/1995
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/12/1994
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A device for signaling presence of moisture in a fabric item which comprises:

  • a module box having a slide section slidably coupled thereto;

    a pair of probes;

    support means for coupling said probes to said module box, said support means supporting said probes at a distance from one another, each of said probes having an end extending downwardly from said module box;

    means for slidably mounting said support means on said slide section, said mounting means integrally coupled to said slide section such that said probes are adapted for trapping a fold of said fabric item between said slide section and said probe ends; and

    means connected to said probes for emitting a signal responsive to conduction of electrical current between said probes, said signal emitting means retained in said module box.

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