Ontex Group has patented a method using a thermal imaging camera to measure airflow through channels in absorbent article cores. By loading the core with warm liquid and spraying cold fluid on the channels, the airflow can be visually recorded. GlobalData’s report on Ontex Group gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Ontex Group, Incontinence monitoring sensors was a key innovation area identified from patents. Ontex Group's grant share as of February 2024 was 43%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Method for measuring airflow through absorbent article core
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11883270B2) discloses a method for measuring airflow through a channel in an absorbent article core. The method involves loading the absorbent core with warm liquid, visually recording it with a thermal imaging camera, and spraying the channel with a cold fluid while recording the time to measure the speed of airflow through the channel. The patent also includes a method for comparing liquid distribution between different absorbent article cores by visually recording them with a thermal imaging camera after loading them with warm liquid.
The patent outlines specific temperature ranges for the warm liquid and cold fluid, as well as the use of a thermal imaging camera for recording and comparing images. It also includes details on the types of absorbent articles the method can be applied to, such as disposable diapers and sanitary napkins. Additionally, the patent specifies the width of the channel in the absorbent core and the speed of airflow through it for effective measurement. Overall, the patent provides a detailed and innovative method for measuring airflow and comparing liquid distribution in absorbent article cores, offering potential advancements in the field of absorbent product development.
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