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Lateral Flow Device for Attachment to an Absorbent Article

a technology of absorbent articles and flow devices, which is applied in the direction of bandages, instruments, diagnostic recording/measuring, etc., can solve the problems that urine samples collected by patients are not readily available for certain test subjects, such as children, elderly adults, injured or non-ambulatory patients

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-10-30
KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE INC
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However, patient collected urine samples may not be readily available with certain test subjects such as children, elderly adults, and injured or non-ambulatory patients.

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[0017]Reference now will be made in detail to various embodiments of the invention, one or more examples of which are set forth below. Each example is provided by way of explanation, not limitation of the invention. In fact, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and variations may be made in the present invention without departing from the scope or spirit of the invention. For instance, features illustrated or described as part of one embodiment, may be used on another embodiment to yield a still further embodiment. Thus, it is intended that the present invention cover such modifications and variations.

[0018]Generally speaking, the present invention is directed to a lateral flow device for testing a bodily fluid (e.g., urine, blood, mucous, saliva, etc.) that can be attached to an absorbent article. Since lateral flow devices are utilized to detect the presence or absence of compounds in a bodily fluid, the manufacturing and packaging environment...

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A lateral flow device for testing a bodily fluid, such as urine, blood, mucous, saliva, etc., is provided. The lateral flow device is configured to be attached to an absorbent article via an attachment mechanism located on the lateral flow device or the absorbent article. The lateral flow device includes a chromatographic medium (e.g., porous membrane) that defines a detection zone that provides a signal indicative of the presence or absence of the analyte. The device may also include a control zone that provides a signal indicative of whether a sufficient amount of bodily fluid has been provided and tested. Regardless of its specific configuration, the lateral flow device is configured to be attached onto the absorbent article to provide a user or caregiver with rapid information about a health condition. For example, the device may be attached onto a diaper to provide information about the presence of enzymes or other compounds often encountered with a patient having a urinary tract infection. This information may provide an early warning system to allow the user or caregiver to seek additional testing and / or treatment. Alternatively, semi-quantitative or quantitative results may be derived from the test.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]Multiple tests have been developed for detecting components in urine. Such tests can provide information about overall health as well as provide an indication of a health problem. When timely administered, such tests may also be able to provide an early indication of a health problem, which may be very advantageous for effective treatment. By way of examples, urine testing can be used to detect urinary tract infections, diabetes (including diabetic ketoacidosis), parasites, dehydration, dietary defects, cancer, high blood pressure, kidney disease, asthma, severe emphysema, alcoholism, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), glomerulonephritis, and leukemia.[0002]Such tests may be performed by having a patient voluntarily collect and provide a sample. However, patient collected urine samples may not be readily available with certain test subjects such as children, elderly adults, and injured or non-ambulatory patients. Additionally, it may be preferable t...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A61F13/20A61F13/15
CPCA61F13/42G01N33/558A61B10/007G01N2800/348A61B5/207G01N33/54306A61B2010/0006A61F13/511G01N33/493A61F2013/8488A61F2013/8473
Inventor SONG, XUEDONG
Owner KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE INC
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