Patents by Inventor Keith William Magic

Keith William Magic 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).

  • Patent number: 8101813
    Abstract: The present subject matter relates to absorbent articles and signaling devices for use therewith. An absorbent article may be provided with selected electrical components used as wetness or other type sensors which may be determined by a coupled signaling device. An attached signaling device may automatically determine physiological changes of a wearer of the absorbent article including increases in void volume over time, increases in time between voids and proximity to bathroom fixtures. The signaling device may provide data analysis and/or display, and may provide remote alarm functions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Michael Ales, Keith William Magic, Shawn Jeffery Sullivan, Davis-Dang H. Nhan
  • Publication number: 20100114046
    Abstract: The present subject matter relates to absorbent articles and signaling devices for use therewith. An absorbent article may be provided with selected electrical components used as wetness or other type sensors which may be determined by a coupled signaling device. An attached signaling device may automatically determine physiological changes of a wearer of the absorbent article including increases in void volume over time, increases in time between voids and proximity to bathroom fixtures. The signaling device may provide data analysis and/or display, and may provide remote alarm functions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2008
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Applicant: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Michael Ales, Keith William Magic, Shawn Jeffery Sullivan, Davis-Dang H. Nhan
  • Publication number: 20090062756
    Abstract: A signaling device for garments is disclosed. The signaling devices, for instance, may be attached to an absorbent article containing a wetness sensing system. In particular, the signaling device may be configured to emit an audible and/or visible signal when a conductive fluid is sensed in the absorbent article. In accordance with the present disclosure, the signaling device is designed based upon anthropomorphic data so that the signaling device can fit within the small of the back of a wearer while minimizing discomfort. The signaling device can also be made from various materials that provide some protection to the internal components of the signaling device while also minimizing discomfort.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2007
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Inventors: Andrew Mark Long, Donald J. Schmidt, Thomas Michael Ales, Val V. Finch, Keith William Magic