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US 12,383,438 B2Granted
Method and system for sensing bowel movement
OwnerRaja Singh Tuliinventor
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Abstract
A bowel movement detection and alerting system including a sensing device attached to an absorbent article for alerting a caregiver to the presence of solid waste by analyzing the gasses expelled in the absorbent article during a bowel movement. The system comprises an elongated pipe made of a flexible material and attached to the absorbent article. The pipe is connected to a gas sensor disposed in a pod device that detects a presence of hydrogen sulfide gas to determine an occurrence of a bowel movement or defecation in the absorbent article.
Claims16
A system for detecting a bowel movement in an absorbent article comprising:
- an adhesive strip comprising a pipe attached to the absorbent article;
- a pod device that is removably attached to the absorbent article wherein the pod device is connected to the pipe;
- a mechanical means disposed within the pod device for periodically drawing air from the pipe;
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- at least one gas sensor disposed within the pod device for sensing gases released during the bowel movement.
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