An absorbent article (1) having a liquid-retentive absorbing layer (2), a liquid-impermeable leakproof layer (3), and standing gathers (4) on each side. The gathers have an elastically extensible portion (40) coming into planar contact with the wearer's skin while worn. The elastically extensible portion...http://www.google.se/patents/US7048726?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US7048726 - Absorbent article