A multi-zone napkin is provided for use with a frozen treat mounted on a stick to absorb drips. A portion of the stick can be located through a mounting slot in the napkin. A distribution zone layer passes liquid through to an absorbent zone layer and may optionally be suitable for printing on a top
A multi-zone napkin is provided for use with a frozen treat mounted on a stick to absorb drips. A portion of the stick can be located through a mounting slot in the napkin. A distribution zone layer passes liquid through to an absorbent zone layer and may optionally be suitable for printing on a top surface, to display artwork or other messages. The absorbent zone layer retains liquid received from the distribution zone layer. A barrier zone layer can help to retain the liquid in the absorbent zone layer and prevent drips from contacting a user's hand. In addition to absorbing drips, the multi-zone napkin may provide insulation from cold and/or may be configured to provide a soft surface against a user's hand. The napkin may also be designed to inhibit drips from the frozen treat from running off the distribution zone layer.
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What is claimed is: 1. A device for use with a frozen treat, comprising: a distribution zone layer having a top surface; an absorbent zone layer, located adjacent to the distribution zone layer opposite the top surface of the distribution zone layer and in fluid communication with the distribution
What is claimed is: 1. A device for use with a frozen treat, comprising: a distribution zone layer having a top surface; an absorbent zone layer, located adjacent to the distribution zone layer opposite the top surface of the distribution zone layer and in fluid communication with the distribution zone layer; print located on the top surface of the distribution zone layer, the distribution zone layer having a perimeter formed by the print and the distribution zone layer allowing for the display of the print without substantial distortion due to absorbency of the print into the distribution zone layer while maintaining a fluid distribution property to the absorbent layer; a barrier zone layer located adjacent to the absorbent zone layer opposite the distribution zone layer; a mounting slot, formed in the distribution zone layer, the absorbent zone layer and the barrier zone layer, adapted to receive a stick upon which the frozen treat is mounted, the device having sufficient stiffness to maintain a substantially planar shape during use; and wherein the distribution zone layer, the absorbent zone layer, and the barrier zone layer are exposed around the perimeter of the device. 2. The device of claim 1, wherein the distribution zone layer comprises cellulose. 3. The device of claim 1, further comprising a chemical located in the top surface of the distribution zone layer to enhance hydrophilic properties of the top surface of the distribution zone layer. 4. The device of claim 1, wherein the distribution zone layer comprises cellulose and the absorbent zone layer comprises a fiber blend. 5. The device of claim 4, wherein the absorbent zone layer comprises two layers, each of the two layers being a fiber blend, the two layers secured to each other by an adhesive. 6. The device of claim 4, wherein the barrier zone layer is polyethylene. 7. The device of claim 1, wherein the distribution zone layer comprises synthetic fibers and the absorbent zone layer comprises natural fibers. 8. The device of claim 1, wherein the distribution zone layer and absorbent zone layer are formed from a single fabric. 9. The device of claim 1, wherein the distribution zone layer, absorbent zone layer and barrier zone layer are formed from a single fabric. 10. The device of claim 1, further comprising a fourth layer formed of a soft material located on the barrier zone layer opposite the absorbent zone layer. 11. The device of claim 1, wherein the fluid communication between the absorbent zone layer and the distribution zone layer is substantially a one-way communication from the distribution zone layer to the absorbent zone layer. 12. The device of claim 1, further comprising a chemical located in at least a part of the distribution zone to inhibit fluid travel from the absorbent zone layer to the distribution zone layer. 13. The device of claim 1, wherein the mounting slot is a single slit. 14. The device of claim 1, wherein the print comprises ink. 15. The device of claim 1, wherein the distribution zone layer, the absorbent zone layer and the barrier zone layer have a perimeter in the shape of an image formed by the print. 16. The device of claim 1, wherein the barrier zone layer is waterproof. 17. The device of claim 1, wherein the distribution zone layer, the absorbent zone layer and the barrier zone layer are substantially planar when the stick is located in the mounting slot. 18. The device of claim 1, wherein the device remains substantially planar when the absorbent zone layer is substantially saturated. 19. The device of claim 1, wherein at least two of the group of the distribution zone layer, the absorbent zone layer and the barrier zone layer are attached at least along a portion of perimeter. 20. The device of claim 1, wherein the device, when positioned at approximately 45 degrees from vertical, retains 12 cc of water deposited at one time on the distribution zone layer with none of the water running off of the device. 21. A device for use with a frozen treat, comprising: a first layer of hydrophilic, fluid pass-through material having a top surface and a bottom surface; a second layer of absorbent material, having a top surface located on the bottom surface of the first layer to receive fluid from the first layer; print located on the top surface of the first layer, the first layer having a perimeter formed by the print and the first layer allowing for the display of the print without substantial distortion due to absorbency of the print into the first layer while maintaining a fluid distribution property to the second layer; a third layer of water-resistant material, the third layer located on a bottom surface of the second layer; a mounting slot, formed in the first layer, the second layer, and the third layer, adapted to receive a stick upon which the frozen treat is mounted, the device being sufficiently stiff to maintain a substantially planar shape during use; and wherein the first layer, the second layer, and the third layer are exposed around the perimeter of the device. 22. The device of claim 21, wherein the first layer is formed of cellulose and the second layer is formed of two layers, each of the two layers being a fiber blend. 23. The device of claim 21, wherein the device, when positioned at approximately 45 degrees from vertical, retains 12 cc of water deposited at one time on the first layer with none of the water running off of the device. 24. The device of claim 21, wherein the print comprises ink. 25. The device of claim 21, wherein the first layer, the second layer and the third layer have a perimeter in the shape of an image formed by the print. 26. A system for holding a frozen treat, comprising: a distribution zone layer having a top surface; an absorbent zone layer, located adjacent to the distribution zone layer opposite the top surface of the distribution zone layer and in fluid communication with the distribution zone layer; print located on the top surface of the distribution zone layer, the distribution zone layer having a perimeter formed by the print and the distribution zone layer allowing for the display of the print without substantial distortion due to absorbency of the print into the distribution zone layer while maintaining a fluid distribution property to the absorbent layer; a barrier zone layer located adjacent to the absorbent zone layer opposite the distribution zone layer; a mounting slot, formed in the distribution zone layer, the absorbent zone layer and the barrier zone layer, adapted to receive a stick upon which the frozen treat is mounted; a support upon which the frozen treat can be mounted, the support extending through the mounting slot, the device being sufficiently stiff to maintain a substantially planar shape during use; and wherein the distribution zone layer, the absorbent zone layer, and the barrier zone layer are exposed around the perimeter of the system. 27. The system of claim 26, wherein the print comprises ink. 28. The device of claim 26, wherein the distribution zone layer, the absorbent zone layer and the barrier zone layer have a perimeter in the shape of an image formed by the print. 29. The device of claim 26, wherein the combination of the distribution zone layer and absorbent zone layer, when positioned at approximately 45 degrees from vertical, retain 12 cc of water deposited at one time on the distribution zone layer with none of the water running off of the distribution zone layer. 30. The system of claim 26, further comprising the frozen treat mounted on the support and proximate to the distribution zone layer. 31. The device of claim 1, wherein the sufficient stiffness is provided by at least one of the distribution zone, the absorbent zone, and the barrier zone. 32. The device of claim 21, wherein the sufficient stiffness is provided by at least one of: the first layer of hydrophilic, fluid pass-through material; the second layer of absorbent material; and the third layer of water-resistant material. 33. The device of claim 26, wherein the sufficient stiffness is provided by at least one of the distribution zone layer, the absorbent zone layer, and the barrier zone layer. 34. The device of claim 5, wherein the sufficient stiffness is provided by the adhesive.
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