Flush valve mounted drink holder

Abstract

A flush valve mounted drink holder constructed of plastic and configured for mounting on the flush valve of a commercial urinal or toilet. The device is cylindrical in shape with a closed top and an open bottom. The top surface is substantially flat and provides a suitable surface for resting a beverage. The open bottom allows the device to fit over a flush valve with the device's cylindrical walls fitting snugly around the outer edge of the valve, thereby, providing stability to the device. The device is secured to the flush valve's hexagonal bolt via an adhesive square and is installed by simply sliding it onto a flush valve.

I claim:  
     
         1 . A flush valve mounted drink holder, comprising: 
 a flat top plate having a periphery, the top plate having a surface area dimensioned and configured for supporting a drink container;    a sidewall depending from the periphery of said top plate, the sidewall defining a cavity adapted for insertion over a flush valve of a plumbing device; and    means for adhering said top plate to the flush valve.    
     
     
         2 . The flush valve mounted drink holder according to  claim 1 , wherein said means for adhering comprises a double-sided adhesive pad attached to said top plate.  
     
     
         3 . The flush valve mounted drink holder according to  claim 1 , wherein said means for adhering comprises a first strip of hook and loop fastening material attached to said top plate and a second, mating strip of hook and loop fastening material adapted for being adhesively secured to the flush valve.  
     
     
         4 . The flush valve mounted drink holder according to  claim 1 , wherein said top plate is circular and said sidewall is cylindrical in shape.  
     
     
         5 . The flush valve mounted drink holder according to  claim 1 , wherein said top plate and said sidewall are constructed of plastic.  
     
     
         6 . The flush valve mounted drink holder according to  claim 1 , further comprising indicia bearing at least one advertisement displayed on the sidewall.  
     
     
         7 . The flush valve mounted drink holder according to  claim 1 , further comprising a drink retaining wall between about one-eighth inch and two inches in height extending upward from the periphery of said top plate.  
     
     
         8 . The flush valve mounted drink holder according to  claim 1 , further comprising a deodorizer disposed beneath said top plate.  
     
     
         9 . The flush valve mounted drink holder flush valve mounted drink holder according to  claim 1 , further comprising a tissue dispenser disposed beneath said top plate.  
     
     
         10 . The flush valve mounted drink holder according to  claim 1 , further comprising a liquid soap dispenser disposed beneath said top plate.  
     
     
         11 . The flush valve mounted drink holder according to  claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of weight-activated flashing lights is attached to said sidewall, whereby, when a beverage container is place on said top plate, said weight-activated flashing lights are activated.  
     
     
         12 . The flush valve mounted drink holder according to  claim 1 , further comprising a perforated snap-out panel disposed in said sidewall, whereby, the drink holder is adapted for use with an automatic flush valve.