Flexpoint Announces Use
of Sensors for
Development of an Infant
Bed Covering
January 14, 2010 8:00 AM
ETDRAPER, Utah--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Flexpoint Sensor Systems, Inc. (OTCBB:FLXT)
announced that they are
working on the
development of an infant
bed cover using their
patented Bend
Sensor® design. The
mattress will be used to
monitor infants in the
prevention of sudden
infant death syndrome
(“SIDS”).
Sudden infant death
syndrome is the primary
cause of death in
healthy babies in the
US. According to
sidsfamilies.com, “Many
more children die of
SIDS in a year than all
who die of cancer, heart
disease, pneumonia,
child abuse, AIDS,
cystic fibrosis and
muscular dystrophy
combined, striking 1-2
children for every 1000
live births. Most deaths
from SIDS occur by the
end of the sixth month
with the greatest number
taking place between two
and four months of age.
A SIDS death occurs
quickly, and is often
associated with sleep,
with no signs of
suffering.” With US
birthrates of
approximately 4,140,000
in 2005, this amounts to
approximately 5-8000
deaths per year from
SIDS in the US alone. It
is estimated that there
were approximately 130
million births worldwide
in 2005.
The application of
the Bend Sensor® in a
mattress cover allows
parents to monitor the
position and movement of
an infant and will
facilitate the
triggering of an alarm
system if no movement is
detected for a
predetermined interval,
or if the infant has
significantly changed
position. This seems to
be an ideal fit since
the Bend
Sensor® operation
requires movement to
monitor and register
change.
Clark Mower,
President of Flexpoint
Sensor Systems, stated,
“We are excited about
the potential of this
application. It is a
natural fit for our
technology and will
provide a needed measure
of safety and security
to parents of infant
children. We look
forward to completion of
the development of our
sensor in this
application.”
Flexpoint Sensor Systems, Inc.
Manufactures a patented cutting edge flexible sensor, that has also proven to be an extremely durable switch. The single layer Bend Sensor® product allows for the measurement of mechanical movement, air flow, water flow or even vibration. It can be used as a range of motion sensor, or as a durable, & reliable switch in most harsh environments. Flexpoint serves numerous industries including automotive, medical, industrial controls & more.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned that certain statements in this release are "forward-looking statements" and involve both known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors. Such uncertainties include, among others, certain risks associated with the operation of the company described above. The Company's actual results could differ materially from expected results.
Contact:
Flexpoint Sensor Systems
Clark Mower, 801-568-5111
or
Chesapeake Group
Kevin Holmes, (410) 825-3930
Source: Flexpoint Sensor Systems, Inc.
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