Absorbent article featuring leakage warning
View Patent ↗An absorbent article for preventing leakage is presented and includes an absorbent assembly having an absorbent assembly perimeter and a leakage warning element disposed adjacent a portion of the perimeter, wherein the leakage warning element is adapted to provide a physical sensation indicating a fullness level of the absorbent assembly, and wherein the physical sensation includes an electrical impulse. Also presented is an absorbent article for providing a wearer with a warning of potential leakage, the article including an absorbent assembly and a leakage warning element disposed adjacent the absorbent assembly, wherein the leakage warning element is adapted to impart a physical sensation to the wearer, and wherein the physical sensation includes an electrical impulse.
1. An absorbent article for preventing leakage, the article comprising:
an absorbent assembly having an absorbent assembly perimeter; and
a leakage warning element disposed adjacent a portion of the perimeter, wherein the leakage warning element is adapted to provide a physical sensation indicating a fullness level of the absorbent assembly, and wherein the physical sensation includes an electrical current delivered to a wearer of the article.
2. The article of claim 1 , wherein the absorbent assembly has a lateral edge, and wherein the portion of the perimeter is the lateral edge.
3. The article of claim 1 , wherein the absorbent assembly has a longitudinal end, and wherein the portion of the perimeter is the longitudinal end.
4. The article of claim 1 , the absorbent assembly has a longitudinal axis, and wherein the leakage warning element is spaced apart from the longitudinal axis.
5. The article of claim 1 , the absorbent assembly has a transverse axis, and wherein the leakage warning element is spaced apart from the transverse axis.
6. The article of claim 1 , wherein the leakage warning element includes an electrical circuit.
7. The article of claim 6 , wherein the electrical circuit includes a battery.
8. The article of claim 6 , wherein the electrical circuit includes a pair of electrodes adapted to provide a physical sensation.
9. The article of claim 8 , wherein the pair of electrodes is adapted to remain in contact with a body of a wearer when the article is being worn.
10. The article of claim 6 , wherein the electrical circuit includes a conductor disposed on a circuit substrate, and wherein the circuit substrate is disposed on the absorbent assembly.
11. The article of claim 6 , wherein the electrical circuit includes a conductor disposed on a circuit substrate, and wherein the circuit substrate is disposed adjacent a portion of the perimeter.
12. The article of claim 1 , wherein the article is a garment-like article including leg openings, and wherein the leakage warning element is disposed adjacent the leg openings.
13. The article of claim 1 , the article further including a flap, wherein the portion of the perimeter is the flap.
14. The article of claim 1 , the article further including a cuff, wherein the portion of the perimeter is the cuff.
15. The article of claim 1 , the article further including a tab, wherein the portion of the perimeter is the tab.
16. An absorbent article for providing a wearer with a warning of potential leakage, the article comprising:
an absorbent assembly; and
a leakage warning element disposed adjacent the absorbent assembly, wherein the leakage warning element is adapted to impart a physical sensation to the wearer, and wherein the physical sensation includes an electrical current delivered to the wearer of the article.
17. The article of claim 16 , wherein the leakage warning element includes an electrical circuit.
18. The article of claim 17 , wherein the electrical circuit includes a pair of electrodes adapted to provide a physical sensation and adapted to remain in contact with a body of a wearer when the article is being worn.
19. An absorbent article for providing a wearer with a warning of potential leakage, the article comprising:
an absorbent assembly; and
a leakage warning element in fluid contact with the absorbent assembly, wherein the leakage warning element is adapted to impart a physical sensation to the wearer, and wherein the physical sensation includes an electrical current delivered to the wearer of the article.
20. The article of claim 19 , wherein the leakage warning element includes a pair of electrodes adapted to provide a physical sensation and adapted to remain in contact with a body of a wearer when the article is being worn.