Patent ID: 8808264

Claim:
An absorbent article having a longitudinal axis and a periphery, the absorbent article comprising: a. a fluid permeable facing layer, at least portions of which are extensible; b. a first absorbent layer joined to the facing layer, the first absorbent layer comprising a plurality of through openings; c. a liquid impermeable backsheet, at least portions of which are extensible, joined to the facing layer at the periphery, the liquid impermeable backsheet having a garment facing surface; d. a second absorbent layer joined to the backsheet, wherein a portion of the second absorbent layer exists below individual through openings in the first absorbent layer, and wherein a portion of the second absorbent layer is decoupled from the first absorbent layer; e. fastening means disposed on at least a portion of the garment facing surface of the liquid impermeable backsheet, the fastening means defining attachment zones; and f. wherein at least a portion of the first absorbent layer is decoupled from the attachment zones of the fluid impermeable backsheet.