Patents by Inventor Gopal Manoj Shah

Gopal Manoj Shah has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Liquid detection system having a signaling device and an absorbent article with graphics
    Patent number: 9301884
    Abstract: A liquid detection system includes an absorbent article for personal wear having a liquid permeable liner, an outer cover, and an absorbent body disposed between the liner and the outer cover. The article also includes at least one graphic element, a conductive pattern at least partially superposed with the graphic element, and a barrier layer disposed between the graphic element and the conductive pattern. A non-invasive signaling device is selectively attachable to the outer cover of the absorbent article in overlying relationship with the conductive pattern. The signaling device is adapted to detect the presence of liquid within the absorbent article.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.
    Inventors: Gopal Manoj Shah, Davis Dang Hoang Nhan, Sudhanshu Gakhar, Stacy Averic Mundschau
  • LIQUID DETECTION SYSTEM HAVING A SIGNALING DEVICE AND AN ABSORBENT ARTICLE WITH GRAPHICS
    Publication number: 20140155850
    Abstract: A liquid detection system includes an absorbent article for personal wear having a liquid permeable liner, an outer cover, and an absorbent body disposed between the liner and the outer cover. The article also includes at least one graphic element, a conductive pattern at least partially superposed with the graphic element, and a barrier layer disposed between the graphic element and the conductive pattern. A non-invasive signaling device is selectively attachable to the outer cover of the absorbent article in overlying relationship with the conductive pattern. The signaling device is adapted to detect the presence of liquid within the absorbent article.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2012
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.
    Inventors: Gopal Manoj Shah, Davis Dang Hoang Nhan, Sudhanshu Gakhar, Stacy Averic Mundschau