This disclosure relates to a moisture detection system. More particularly, but not exclusively, one illustrative embodiment relates to a moisture detection and alarming system to be used with a person-support apparatus
Circumstances may cause the patient to remain confined to a bed for a prolonged period of time, in many instances, for periods greater than a week. Confinement on a bed for continuous and extended time periods may result in accumulation of excessive moisture due to sweating while in contact with the bed. Bed wetting may also be one of the sources of additional of moisture content between the patient body surface and the bed. Presence of excessive moisture for prolonged periods can be very harmful as the patient is susceptible to diseases like skin erosion, fungal infection, pressure ulcer or bed sores. While various moisture sensing devices have been developed, there is still room for improvement. Thus, a need persists for further contributions in this area of technology.
The present disclosure includes one or more of the features recited in the appended claims and/or the following features which, alone or in any combination, may comprise patentable subject matter.
One embodiment of the current disclosure of a moisture detection system includes a person-support surface comprising a ticking layer and a core layer. The moisture detection system further comprises a removable moisture detection sheet. At least one moisture sensor is connected to the moisture detection sheet. A controller is in communication with the moisture detection sensor and with at least one pre-existing pressure sensor.
In another embodiment a moisture detection system includes a person support surface comprising a ticking layer and a core layer, and a detection sheet. The detection sheet is comprised of a fabric which is configured to sense at least one of moisture and pressure. The system also includes a controller in communication with the detection sheet.
Additional features, which alone or in combination with any other feature(s), such as those listed above and/or those listed in the claims, may comprise patentable subject matter and will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon consideration of the following detailed description of various embodiments exemplifying the best mode of carrying out the embodiments as presently perceived.
Referring now to the illustrative examples in the drawings, wherein like numerals represent the same or similar elements throughout:
While the present disclosure can take many different forms, for the purpose of promoting an understanding of the principles of the disclosure, reference will now be made to the embodiments illustrated in the drawings, and specific language will be used to describe the same. No limitation of the scope of the disclosure is thereby intended. Various alterations, further modifications of the described embodiments, and any further applications of the principles of the disclosure, as described herein, are contemplated.
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Any theory, mechanism of operation, proof, or finding stated herein is meant to further enhance understanding of principles of the present disclosure and is not intended to make the present disclosure in any way dependent upon such theory, mechanism of operation, illustrative embodiment, proof, or finding. It should be understood that while the use of the word preferable, preferably or preferred in the description above indicates that the feature so described can be more desirable, it nonetheless need not be necessary and embodiments lacking the same can be contemplated as within the scope of the disclosure, that scope being defined by the claims that follow.
In reading the claims it is intended that when words such as “a,” “an,” “at least one,” “at least a portion” are used there is no intention to limit the claim to only one item unless specifically stated to the contrary in the claim. When the language “at least a portion” and/or “a portion” is used the item can include a portion and/or the entire item unless specifically stated to the contrary.
It should be understood that only selected embodiments have been shown and described and that all possible alternatives, modifications, aspects, combinations, principles, variations, and equivalents that come within the spirit of the disclosure as defined herein or by any of the following claims are desired to be protected. While embodiments of the disclosure have been illustrated and described in detail in the drawings and foregoing description, the same are to be considered as illustrative and not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the disclosure to the precise forms disclosed. Additional alternatives, modifications and variations can be apparent to those skilled in the art. Also, while multiple inventive aspects and principles can have been presented, they need not be utilized in combination, and various combinations of inventive aspects and principles are possible in light of the various embodiments provided above.
This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/185,751 entitled “Moisture Detection System” filed on Jul. 19, 2011, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.
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