Compound sanitary napkin

Abstract

The present invention pertains to a compound sanitary napkin. The compound sanitary napkin includes a primary absorbent member secured to a secondary absorbent member. The primary absorbent member includes an absorbent core wrapped in an outer cover, at least a portion of the outer cover being liquid impervious. The secondary absorbent member includes a liquid impervious backsheet and an absorbent material joined thereto. Optionally, the secondary absorbent member includes a backsheet, a topsheet joined to the backsheet and an absorbent core disposed between the backsheet and the topsheet.

What is claimed is: 
     
       1. A compound sanitary napkin comprising: a primary absorbent member including an absorbent core and an outer cover which substantially encircles said absorbent core, said outer cover comprising a film having apertured regions and unapertured regions, said apertured regions being liquid pervious and said unapertured regions being liquid impervious; and   a secondary absorbent member joined with said primary absorbent member, said secondary absorbent member including a liquid impervious backsheet and an absorbent element joined to said backsheet.