Patent ID: 8708988
Filing Date: 2014-04-29
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. An absorbent article configured for controlled deformation when insulted by a user, the absorbent article comprising: a. an absorbent core having a garment facing surface and a body facing surface; b. a deformable barrier structure positioned adjacent to the body facing surface of the absorbent core, the barrier structure having a longitudinal direction, a transverse direction, a longitudinally-extending centerline, a transverse-extending centerline, and a peripheral edge, the barrier structure further comprising at least one deformation enhancing element selected from the group consisting of embossing and perforation; and c. a fluid shrinkable string attached to the deformable barrier structure in a pattern capable of providing forces to the barrier structure in both the longitudinal and transverse direction when insulted by a user.