The present invention 10 discloses a pad to be worn by a user 12 for absorbing gas due to flatulence. The pad is constructed of activated charcoal cloth 16 disposed between a pair of laminations or layers 18 having multiple perforations 20 therein. The method of use of the present invention is also simple. The pad 10 is non-intrusively taped inside briefs or panties 24 in the anal area using double-sided adhesive tape 28 and due to its slim profile, the wearer is comfortably unaware of its presence. A continuous roll or portion of double-sided tape 28 is provided with perforated section intended for tearing off for one time, disposable use with the washable and reusable filter pads 10. A double-compartment ziplocked plastic bag 33 is also provided for carrying and separating the tape and pads for sanitary purposes. This makes the present invention 10 a safe, effective, cost efficient, comfortable and least intrusive method of dealing with this embarrassing problem. |
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Claims1. An apparatus for absorbing flatulence odor to be worn close to the body of a user, comprising: - a) a pad having a first elongated end and a second enlarged end, said enlarged end being circular in shape;
- b) a first layer of activated charcoal cloth interior of said pad;
- c) a second layer and a third layer of cloth laminated to said first layer of activated charcoal cloth to form said pad;
- d) said second layer and said third layer of cloth having a plurality of perforations therein;
- e) said pad conforming to the shape of the body of a user; and,
- f) means for attaching said pad to the underwear of the user.
2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said activated charcoal cloth further comprises activated charcoal produced in a flexible textile form. 3. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising double-sided tape having a first adhesive side and a second adhesive side, said first adhesive side attached to said pad. 4. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said pad is washable and reusable. 5. A kit for absorbing flatulence odor to be worn close to the body of a user comprising: - a) a pad having a first elongated end and a second enlarged end, said enlarged end being circular in shape;
- b) a first layer of activated charcoal cloth interior of said pad;
- c) a second layer and a third layer of cloth laminated to said first layer of activated charcoal cloth to form said pad;
- d) said second layer and said third layer of cloth having a plurality of perforations therein;
- e) said pad conforming to the shape of the body of a user;
- f) means for attaching said pad to the underwear of the user;
- g) a roll of continuous strip of double-sided tape having multiple transverse perforations thereon, said perforations being placed at intervals thereby forming single pieces of tape sized for convenient use with said pad; and
- h) a plastic bag for containing said pad and said roll of double-sided tape, said bag having a first compartment for containing said roll of double-sided tape and a second compartment for containing said pad.
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