The invention relates generally to device and methods for controlling flatulence release. In particular, the device and method of the present invention is effective for suppressing, reducing, or eliminating noise and odor of flatus gas at the anal opening. The device contains an odor absorbing material and is configured to be inserted into or pressed against the anal opening.

Absorbent articles with biodegradable and/or biocompostable elements are disclosed, wherein the absorbent articles include sensors. The sensors detect and determine variables associated with collected fluids, solids, and gases, including a presence of fluids, solids, and gases, a volume of fluids, solids, and gases, and/or a distribution of fluids, solids, and gases. In one embodiment, the sensors and/or connected computing systems are calibrated to capacities and other properties of elements within the articles, including superabsorbent polymers, and are operable to trigger an alert based on detected or determined conditions.

An anally insertable absorptive device for minimizing anal leakage includes a pad that is substantially cylindrically shaped and configured to be inserted through an anus into a rectum of a user. The pad is absorptive and is configured to absorb liquid in the rectum to prevent anal leakage. A string is coupled to and extends from a trailing end of the pad. The string is configured to be grasped in digits of a hand of the user, positioning the user to pull on the string to extract the pad from the rectum through the anus.

Absorbent articles with biodegradable and/or biocompostable elements are disclosed, wherein the absorbent articles include sensors. The sensors detect and determine variables associated with collected fluids, solids, and gases, including a presence of fluids, solids, and gases, a volume of fluids, solids, and gases, and/or a distribution of fluids, solids, and gases. In one embodiment, the sensors and/or connected computing systems are calibrated to capacities and other properties of elements within the articles, including superabsorbent polymers, and are operable to trigger an alert based on detected or determined conditions.

The invention relates generally to device and methods for controlling flatulence release. In particular, the device and method of the present invention is effective for suppressing, reducing, or eliminating noise and odor of flatus gas at the anal opening. The device contains an odor absorbing material and is configured to be inserted into or pressed against the anal opening.

An ergonomic and novel assembly of a Portable and Insertable Flatulence Silencer and Gas Deodorizer that simultaneously eliminates the sound and smell of flatulence. The apparatus is easy to insert, receives gas and removes bad odors, then releases the gas into the outer environment silently. The apparatus can also be connected to a paired smartphone application or computing device to provide users with real-time information regarding the status of their personal health, including feces and gas.

The present invention provides a urine analyzer comprising: a. at least one discrete test area configured to perform a colorimetric test specific for an analyte selected from the group consisting of glucose, protein, pH, blood, ketone bodies, bilirubin, and any combination thereof, wherein each discrete test area is configured to perform a different colorimetric test; b. at least one color sensor, configured to read the at least one discrete test area, and output an indication based on the presence of the at least one analyte; and c. an integrated circuit, configured to receive an indication from the at least one color sensor, and configured to compute, based on the indication from the at least one color sensor, the amount of at least one analyte selected from the group consisting of glucose, protein, pH, blood, ketone bodies, bilirubin, specific gravity, urobilinogen, nitrite, leuokocytes, blood, and any combination thereof, in the urine.

A method for determining the location of a fecal insult, includes: detecting the concentration of at least one gas indicative of feces at a plurality of locations in a defined space; and determining whether said concentration of said gas exceeds a predetermined first threshold value. The method includes: detecting the concentration of hydrogen gas at each of said locations; detecting the concentration of at least one further gas component being indicative of feces in said space; and determining that a fecal insult has occurred in a location where said detected concentration of hydrogen gas exceeds said first threshold value, provided that the detected concentration of said further gas component also exceeds a predetermined second threshold value in said location.

Described here are body liners and methods for treating accidental bowel leakage using one or more body liners. The body liners may be formed from one or more liner layers and in some instances may comprise one or more adhesive regions to connect the body liners to the skin of a wearer. The body liners may be configured to absorb fluid, and may selectively distribute fluid relative to the body liner.

Described here are body liners and methods for treating accidental bowel leakage using one or more body liners. The body liners may be formed from one or more liner layers and in some instances may comprise one or more adhesive regions to connect the body liners to the skin of a wearer. The body liners may be configured to absorb fluid, and may selectively distribute fluid relative to the body liner.