Tissue dispenser

Abstract

A tissue container is disclosed. The tissue container may be shaped to fit within a cup holder of a vehicle. The tissue container may be shaped like a beverage container, coffee cup, mug or soda can. The container may include a removable top portion, permitting tissues to be accessed through the top.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A tissue container for holding a plurality of tissues, comprising: 
 a substantially stiff body that substantially encircles the tissues when placed in the body;    and wherein the body is shaped to fit in a cup holder.    
     
     
         2 . The tissue container of  claim 1 , wherein the tissue container is shaped like a beverage container.  
     
     
         3 . The tissue container of  claim 2 , wherein the tissue container is shaped like a coffee cup.  
     
     
         4 . The tissue container of  claim 2 , wherein the tissue container is shaped like a mug.  
     
     
         5 . The tissue container of  claim 2 , wherein the tissue container is shaped like a soda can.  
     
     
         6 . The tissue container of  claim 1 , wherein: 
 the body is open at a top of the body; and    the tissues when placed in the body may be accessed through the top.    
     
     
         7 . The tissue container of  claim 1 , wherein the body includes a removable top portion.  
     
     
         8 . The tissue container of  claim 1 , wherein the body includes a removable side portion.  
     
     
         9 . The tissue container of  claim 1 , wherein the body is made from the group consisting of pressed paper and card board.  
     
     
         10 . The tissue container of  claim 1 , wherein the body is substantially cylindrical.  
     
     
         11 . The tissue container of  claim 1 , wherein the body is rectangular.  
     
     
         12 . The tissue container of  claim 1 , wherein a lower portion of the body has a maximum diameter of about four inches.  
     
     
         13 . The tissue container of  claim 1 , wherein a lower portion of the body has a maximum diameter of about two and three-quarters inches.  
     
     
         14 . The tissue container of  claim 1 , wherein: 
 the body includes a top portion and a bottom portion each having a different shape; and    the bottom portion is shaped to fit within the cup holder.    
     
     
         15 . The tissue container of  claim 1 , further comprising a strap having an end coupled to the body.  
     
     
         16 . A tissue container for holding tissues, comprising: 
 a body shaped like a beverage container for holding the tissues.    
     
     
         17 . The tissue container of  claim 16 , wherein the tissue container is shaped like a coffee cup.  
     
     
         18 . The tissue container of  claim 16 , wherein the tissue container is shaped like a mug.  
     
     
         19 . The tissue container of  claim 16 , wherein the tissue container is shaped like a soda can.  
     
     
         20 . A method of dispensing tissues, comprising steps of: 
 providing a tissue dispenser shaped to fit in a cup holder, the dispenser having a top;    placing a plurality of tissues in the dispenser so that an edge of each of the tissue is proximate the top of the dispenser; and    removing tissues from the dispenser through the top.    
     
     
         21 . A method of dispensing tissues, comprising steps of: 
 providing a tissue dispenser cover shaped to fit in a cup holder;    providing a tissue dispenser containing a plurality of tissues;    placing the tissue dispenser in the tissue dispenser cover; and    dispensing tissues from the tissue dispenser.