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Dispenser for chewing gum or bubble gum

  • US 5,649,642 A
  • Filed: 09/11/1995
  • Issued: 07/22/1997
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/11/1995
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A dispenser for chewing gum or bubble gum which protects the gum from moisture or foreign objects and prolongs freshness of the gum, comprising:

  • a. a substantially rectangular box shaped container having a first wall and a second wall, said first and second walls substantially opposed and parallel to each other,b. a platform within said container, said platform disposed substantially parallel to said first and second walls,c. a spring within said container, said spring having a first end and a second end,d. said first end of said spring fixedly attached to said first wall of said container, said second end of said spring fixedly attached to said platform, such that when sticks of gum are positioned between said platform and said second wall of said container, said spring urges said platform against said sticks of gum and a leading stick of gum is urged against said second wall of said container,e. a lid, said lid being detachable from said container so that gum may be easily inserted into said container,f. said lid having structure forming a slot through said lid,g. an operator,h. said operator slidably engaged within said second wall of said container,i. said operator having a seat,j. said seat positioned adjacent to a short edge of said leading stick of gum when said leading stick of gum is urged against said second wall of said container, such that when a user slides said operator toward said lid of said container, said seat engages said short edge of said leading stick of gum and pushes said leading stick of gum partially through said slot,k. said container having a base,l. said base positioned and configured to abut said operator when said operator is in a retracted position, thereby limiting travel of said operator in the plane of said second wall in a direction away from said lid, so that said operator remains engaged within said second wall.

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