US3845858A
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Package for disposal of chewing gum
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-05-16
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Granted: 1974-11-05
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Expires: 1993-05-16
Abstract
Abstract A combination package for supplying tissue to wrap chewed gum in and to hold the wrapped gum has a front middle compartment to hold the supply of tissues and a rear middle passageway leading from a top disposal opening down to a lower storage receptacle, the parts being separable for cleansing purposes.
Inventors
- 👤 G Jenkins
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 00:27
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65F; B65F1/00; B65D; B65D83/00; B65D2209/00; B65F2240/00; B65F2240/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
154 words
A package for holding tissue in which gum is to be wrapped and also holding gum which has been wrapped in the tissue, which comprises a lower casing having a bottom wall, side walls and an open top, said lower casing serving as a storage repeptacle for gum which has been wrapped in tissue, a middle casing having side walls and also a transverse vertical partition dividing the middle casing interior into a rearward section and a forward section, and a top plate which covers the entire middle casing and has an opening therein disposed over said rearward section, said rearward section being open at its top and at its bottom to serve as a passageway from said opening down to said lower casing, said forward section serving as a compartment for receiving a package of tissues and retaining it therein, and said forward section having an access opening for withdrawal of tissue therethRough.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
154 words
A package for holding tissue in which gum is to be wrapped and also holding gum which has been wrapped in the tissue, which comprises a lower casing having a bottom wall, side walls and an open top, said lower casing serving as a storage repeptacle for gum which has been wrapped in tissue, a middle casing having side walls and also a transverse vertical partition dividing the middle casing interior into a rearward section and a forward section, and a top plate which covers the entire middle casing and has an opening therein disposed over said rearward section, said rearward section being open at its top and at its bottom to serve as a passageway from said opening down to said lower casing, said forward section serving as a compartment for receiving a package of tissues and retaining it therein, and said forward section having an access opening for withdrawal of tissue therethRough.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
The package according to claim 1 in which said lower casing has less depth than said middle casing so that said forward section overhangs said lower casing, and said access opening is on the underside of said overhanging forward section.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
The package according to claim 1 in which said lower casing has the same depth as said middle casing so that their side walls are substantially flush, and said access opening is on the front side of said forward section.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
The package according to claim 1 in which said top plate has a peripheral depending flange which snugly fits over the top edge of said middle casing to resist its displacement.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The package according to claim 1 in which said lower casing and said middle casing have interfitting means to resist their displacement.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
The package according to claim 1 in which the front wall of the lower casing curves downwardly and forwardly beneath the overhanging section.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
The package according to claim 1 in which a downwardly sloping deflector plate extends partially into said passageway.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
The package according to claim 1 in which the top of said partition is notched to provide finger access to a tissue container.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
29 words
The package according to claim 1 in which the top of said partition is notched and the notch is overlaid by a downwardly turned portion of the top plate.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
13 words
The package according to claim 1 in which the material is stainless steel.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-11-04 | 1978-05-06 | 1978-11-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-11-04 | 1982-05-06 | 1982-11-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-11-04 | 1986-05-06 | 1986-11-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |