ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 30 -- United States Patent no. 12,370,095, issued on July 29.

"Fecal incontinence leak prevention undergarment" was invented by Marc Bouttenot (Fairfield, Iowa).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "An improved fecal incontinence leak prevention underwear or undergarment designed to address the challenges faced by individuals with fecal incontinence, including the risk of leaks and stains on clothing is described. The rear surface of the underwear or undergarment has a multi-layered rear surface adapted to cover a buttock region of the wearer. The multi-layered portion is strategically designed to extend from the crotch region to the cleft of a wearer. The multi-layered portion ...