A disposable panty shield comprising a thin, highly absorbent pad having a body-contacting surface, an absorbent layer, a liquid barrier, a positioning means for attaching the pad to an undergarment, and a release layer to protect the positioning means prior to use wherein the has been densified...http://www.google.com.au/patents/US5807365?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US5807365 - Garment shield