Removable absorbent device for automovitve cupholders

Abstract

An absorbent disc designed to be releasably secured proximate the bottom portion of a conventional vehicle beverage holder. The disc further includes a body having a first and second layer. Intermediate the first and second layer is a third layer that is manufactured from absorbent materials. The disc further includes a tab integrally mounted to the circumferential edge that extends upward when the absorbent disc is engaged with the bottom portion of the vehicle cup holder to facilitate the easy removal of the absorbent disc from the beverage holder.

1 . A removable absorbent device for a vehicle beverage holder, comprising:
 a body configured in shape to mate with the vehicle beverage holder; and   said body including an absorption layer operable to absorb liquid.   
   
   
       2 . The removable absorbent device as recited in  claim 1 , and furthering including a removal device connected to said body, said removal device operable to facilitate the removal of the body from the vehicle beverage, said removal device includes a portion extending from said body. 
   
   
       3 . The removable absorbent device as recited in  claim 2 , wherein said body includes a bottom layer positioned under said absorption layer, said bottom layer operable to inhibit propagation of liquid absorbed by said first layer onto the vehicle beverage holder. 
   
   
       4 . The removable absorbent device as recited in  claim 3 , wherein said body includes a top permeable layer positioned on said absorption layer, said permeable layer operable to permit liquid to pass therethrough to said absorption layer. 
   
   
       5 . The removable absorbent device as recited in  claim 4 , wherein said body is generally circular in shape. 
   
   
       6 . The removable absorbent device as recited in  claim 5 , wherein said body is approximately two and one-half inches in diameter. 
   
   
       7 . The removable absorbent device as recited in  claim 6 , wherein said body has a thickness between one-eighth inch and one-quarter inch, inclusive. 
   
   
       8 . The removable absorbent device as recited in  claims 7 , and further including an aromatic substance. 
   
   
       9 . The removable absorbent device as recited in  claim 8 , wherein said absorbent layer includes hydrophilic fibers. 
   
   
       10 . An absorbent disc for placement in a conventional vehicle cup holder, comprising:
 a body, said body having an absorbent layer and a non-permeable layer with said absorbent layer positioned on said non-permeable layer, said body being generally annular in shape, said body further being configured in a planar manner; and   a tab mounted to said body and extending in an upward direction, said tab for facilitating the removal of the body from the vehicle cup holder.   
   
   
       11 . The absorbent disc as recited in  claim 10 , and further including a permeable layer positioned on said absorbent layer. 
   
   
       12 . The absorbent disc as recited in  claim 11 , wherein said absorbent layer is manufactured from hydrophilic fibers. 
   
   
       13 . The absorbent disc as recited in  claim 12 , wherein said body is approximately two and one-half inches in diameter. 
   
   
       14 . The absorbent disc as recited in  claim 13 , and further including a fragrant compound integrated with said absorbent layer. 
   
   
       15 . An absorbent disc designed to be placed proximate the bottom portion of a vehicle beverage holder comprising:
 a body, said body having a first and second layer, said body further including an intermediate layer between said first and second layer, said intermediate layer configured to substantially absorb liquids, said body being annular in shape, said body being of sufficient size to substantially cover the bottom portion of the vehicle beverage holder, said body being configured in a substantially planar manner; and   a removal tab being integrally mounted to the circumferential edge of said body and extending away from said body.   
   
   
       16 . The absorbent disc as recited in  claim 15  wherein said intermediate layer is manufactured from hydrophilic fibers. 
   
   
       17 . The absorbent disc as recited in  claim 16 , wherein said body is at least two and one-half inches in diameter. 
   
   
       18 . The absorbent disc as recited in  claim 17 , wherein said body is has a thickness from one-eighth inch to one-quarter inch, inclusive. 
   
   
       19 . The absorbent disc as recited in  claim 18 , wherein said intermediate layer further includes a fragrant volatile aromatic compound substantially disposed therein. 
   
   
       20 . The absorbent disc as recited in  claim 19 , wherein said second layer configured to inhibit the propagation of liquid absorbed by said intermediate layer to said vehicle beverage holder.