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An apparatus and method for a flush valve mounted holder having a closed bottom and an open top, the closed bottom configured to replace the cover of a flush valve having a flush valve cover in a commercial sanitary fixture such as a urinal or toilet, the holder comprising a base positioned to form

An apparatus and method for a flush valve mounted holder having a closed bottom and an open top, the closed bottom configured to replace the cover of a flush valve having a flush valve cover in a commercial sanitary fixture such as a urinal or toilet, the holder comprising a base positioned to form the closed bottom of the holder, the base having threads positioned thereon for connecting to the flush valve, to thereby mount the holder on the flush valve in place of the flush valve cover, and a body connected to the base and positioned to form the open top of the flush valve mounted holder, the body having a shape suitable for holding at least one item for a person. The holder is preferably configured so that the body includes an outer wall extending vertically upwardly from the base to form a hollow cylinder including an inner cavity having a floor and a mouth opening having a mouth rim, the hollow cylinder, mouth opening and inner cavity being suitably dimensioned for receiving a beverage container therein, to thereby define a beverage container holder. The invention also encompasses a method of advertising including the step of connecting an advertisement to a flush valve assembly of a commercial sanitary fixture such as a urinal or toilet by replacing an original part of the flush valve assembly with a functionally equivalent part bearing said advertisement.

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[ That which is claimed:] [1.]1. A holder connected to a flush valve housing in a commercial sanitary fixture said holder comprising:a) a base forming a closed bottom of the holder, the base having threads connecting to complementary threads positioned on said flush valve housing; andb) a body posit

[ That which is claimed:] [1.]1. A holder connected to a flush valve housing in a commercial sanitary fixture said holder comprising:a) a base forming a closed bottom of the holder, the base having threads connecting to complementary threads positioned on said flush valve housing; andb) a body positioned on said base to form an open top of the holder, the body shaped for holding at least one item.