# US 8,772,568 B1 · Incontinence detection system

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- Number: US 8,772,568 B1
- Document ID: US8772568B1
- Status: Granted
- Kind: B1
- Application number: 13/936,026
- Filed: 2013-07-05
- Granted: 2014-07-08
- Earliest claimed: 2013-07-05
- Applicants: Fanny Ramirez
- Inventors: Fanny Ramirez
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US8772568B1

## CPC

- A61F 13/42: with wetness indicator or alarm
- A61F: FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS (dental prosthetics A61C)

## Abstract

A system for detecting incontinence is configured to discern when a patient has eliminated and communicate a signal to a control center. The system includes an undergarment that is sufficiently sized to be worn around a waist of the patient. A disposable sensor assembly is mechanically coupled to the undergarment. The disposable sensor assembly can transmit the signal when the patient has eliminated. A wireless transmitter is communicatively coupled to the disposable sensor assembly which receives the signal from the disposable sensor assembly and communicates the signal. A wireless receiver is communicatively coupled to the wireless transmitter which receivers the signal and communicates the signal to the control center. In this manner, personnel in the control center can treat the patient upon receipt of the signal.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A system for detecting incontinence configured to discern when a patient has eliminated and to communicate a signal to a control center; the system comprising:
an undergarment sufficiently sized to be worn around a waist of the patient having a first absorbent layer and a second absorbent layer;
a pouch mechanically coupled to the undergarment;
a disposable sensor assembly configured to be mechanically coupled to the undergarment, comprising an adhesive layer covered by an adhesive covering wherein the adhesive covering is removed to expose the adhesive to be placed between the first absorbent layer and the second absorbent layer; wherein the disposable sensor assembly can transmit the signal when the patient has eliminated;
a wireless transmitter inserted into the pouch and communicatively coupled to the disposable sensor assembly, which receives the signal from the disposable sensor assembly and communicates the signal;
a wireless receiver communicatively coupled to the wireless transmitter which receivers the signal and communicates the signal to the control center;
wherein personnel in the control center can treat the patient upon receipt of the signal.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The system of claim 1, wherein the undergarment further comprises:
a first panel mechanically coupled to a second panel;
the second panel mechanically coupled to adhesive tabs;
wherein the adhesive tabs can be used to mechanically couple the first panel to the second panel to create a removable couple that can seal the undergarment around the patient.

### Claim 3 (depends on 1)

The system of claim 1, wherein the first absorbent layer is mechanically coupled to the second absorbent layer such that a space between the two absorbent layers can accommodate the disposable sensor assembly.

### Claim 4 (depends on 1)

The system of claim 1, wherein the disposable sensor assembly comprises a male connector electrically coupled to a sensor with a wire.

### Claim 5 (depends on 1)

The system of claim 1, wherein the pouch further comprises a first pouch layer detachably coupled to a second pouch layer with a hook and loop fastener.

### Claim 6 (depends on 1)

The system of claim 1, wherein the undergarment is mechanically coupled to an elastic waistband to assist patients who are bed bound, in hospice care, in a hospital, in residential care or are personally caring for themselves.

### Claim 7 (depends on 1)

The system of claim 1, wherein the undergarment is mechanically coupled to an elastic waistband and adhesive tabs.

### Claim 8 (depends on 1)

The system of claim 1, wherein the undergarment is mechanically coupled to a belt.

### Claim 9 (depends on 1)

The system of claim 1, wherein the undergarment further comprises;
a front portion mechanically coupled to a lower portion by a belt;
a first strap and a second strap further mechanically coupled to the front portion wherein each strap can fit over a shoulder of the patient;
wherein each strap is further mechanically coupled to a strap attachment to bind each strap to the belt.