SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR A FLUID-ABSORBING MEMBER
Some embodiments of the invention include a fluid-absorbing member that can include a plurality of layers. In one embodiment, the plurality of layers can include a first layer, a second layer, and a third layer. Further, the first layer can be made from a bamboo-containing material and can be configured to be positioned immediately adjacent to a user's skin. Moreover, the third layer can be made from a fluid-impermeable material and can be configured to be positioned immediately adjacent to the user's clothing. In addition, in some embodiments, the plurality of layers can be coupled together at a position substantially adjacent to an edge of the plurality of layers.
1 . A fluid-absorbing member comprising:
a plurality of layers including a first layer, a second layer, and a third layer, wherein
the first layer comprises a bamboo-containing material and is configured to be positioned immediately adjacent to a user's skin,
the third layer comprises a fluid-impermeable material and is configured to be positioned immediately adjacent to the user's clothing, and
the plurality of layers are coupled together at a position substantially adjacent to an edge of each of the plurality of layers.
2 . The fluid-absorbing member of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of layers are sewn together.
3 . The fluid-absorbing member of claim 2 , wherein the plurality of layers are sewn together using a zig-zag sewing stitch.
4 . The fluid-absorbing member of claim 1 , wherein the second layer comprises a hemp-containing material.
5 . The fluid-absorbing member of claim 1 , wherein the second layer is disposed between the first layer and the third layer.
6 . The fluid-absorbing member of claim 5 , wherein the first layer and the second layer are configured to absorb a fluid.
7 . The fluid-absorbing member of claim 6 , wherein the fluid is one of milk and perspiration.
8 . The fluid-absorbing member of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of layers comprise a heart-shaped configuration.
9 . The fluid-absorbing member of claim 1 , wherein the third layer comprises polyurethane laminated polyester.
10 . The fluid-absorbing member of claim 1 , wherein the second layer and the third layer are coupled together using a lamination process.
11 . A fluid-absorbing member comprising:
a plurality of layers, wherein at least one of the plurality of layers is substantially impermeable to one or more fluids; and
the plurality of layers being configured to include a first lobe and a second lobe, wherein the first lobe and the second lobe intersect at a first vertex, and wherein the first vertex comprises an angle of less than about 94 degrees.
12 . The fluid-absorbing member of claim 11 and further comprising a second vertex.
13 . The fluid-absorbing member of claim 11 , wherein the plurality of layers comprises a first layer, a second layer, and third layer, and wherein the third layer is substantially impermeable to one or more fluids and is laminated.
14 . The fluid-absorbing member of claim 13 , wherein the first layer comprises a bamboo-containing material.
15 . The fluid-absorbing member of claim 11 , wherein the first lobe and the second lobe comprise a first arc and a second arc, and wherein at least one of the first arc and the second arc comprises an arc radius of about 1.38 inches.
16 . The fluid-absorbing member of claim 11 , wherein the plurality of layers comprise a heart-shaped configuration.
17 . The fluid-absorbing member of claim 11 and further comprising a first edge and a second edge, wherein at least one of the first edge and the second edge comprises a length of about 3 inches.
18 . A method of assembling a fluid-absorbing member comprising:
providing a first layer comprising a bamboo-containing material;
providing a second layer comprising an absorbent material;
providing a third layer comprising a fluid-impermeable material;
coupling together the second layer and the third layer; and
coupling the first layer to the second layer and the third layer.
19 . The method of claim 18 , wherein the third layer comprises polyurethane laminated polyester.
20 . The method of claim 18 , wherein the second layer and the third layer are coupled together using a lamination process and wherein the first layer is coupled to the laminated second layer and third layer using a sewing process.