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This invention relates to a bodily waste reservoir deodorizing apparatus and method for deodorizing odors from bodily waste reservoirs, such as ostomy appliances and diapers. The apparatus has a miniature fan that moves air through a deodorizing element, which may contain activated charcoal as a mea

This invention relates to a bodily waste reservoir deodorizing apparatus and method for deodorizing odors from bodily waste reservoirs, such as ostomy appliances and diapers. The apparatus has a miniature fan that moves air through a deodorizing element, which may contain activated charcoal as a means for eliminating odors. It is often worn inconspicuously under the clothing close to the bodily waste reservoir, and serves to prevent social discomfort and embarrassment on the part of the wearer.

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A method for deodorizing odors from a bodily waste reservoir containing odoriferous air, comprising the steps of: a. providing a housing defining an air inlet, an air outlet, and an airflow passage connecting said inlet and said outlet, said housing having a fan for moving air into said inlet, throu

A method for deodorizing odors from a bodily waste reservoir containing odoriferous air, comprising the steps of: a. providing a housing defining an air inlet, an air outlet, and an airflow passage connecting said inlet and said outlet, said housing having a fan for moving air into said inlet, through said airflow passage and out said outlet; b. providing a deodorizing means disposed within said airflow passage; c. securing said housing inconspicuously under clothing in removable association with said bodily waste reservoir; d. moving said odoriferous air with said fan into said inlet; e. contacting said odoriferous air with said deodorizing means to remove odors in the air; and f. moving the thus deodorized air out said outlet. A bodily waste reservoir deodorizer, comprising: a. at least a first housing defining an air inlet, an air outlet and an airflow passage connecting said inlet and said outlet; b. said first housing having a fan for moving air into said inlet, through said airflow passage, and out said outlet; c. a deodorizing means disposed within said airflow passage for deodorizing air entering said inlet; d. a means for removably associating said bodily waste reservoir deodorizer with a bodily waste reservoir; and e. said bodily waste reservoir deodorizer sized to be worn under clothing of an individual.