Patent ID: 8586819
Filing Date: 2013-11-19
Classification: A61J,B32B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A disposable absorbent pod for placement and use in a vessel, said disposable absorbent pod comprising: a pouch formed entirely of a hydrophilic, insoluble, and elastic porous material; an absorbent polymer contained within the pouch and included in an amount sufficient to absorb at least about 20 mL of saliva; and a coating comprising at least one mucolytic agent on at least one surface of the pouch, wherein the pouch is operable to contain the absorbent polymer during use and the porous material is operable to stretch so as to accommodate and expand with the absorbent polymer during use and wherein the porous material is a polyethylene or polypropylene film with about 1% to about 2% maleic anhydride added to the polymer to create hydrophilic acid groups on the surface thereof and having uniform, round pores formed therein.