Hellen Mabry

US Patent:

6578732, Jun 17, 2003

Filed:

Dec 13, 2001

Appl. No.:

10/017331

Inventors:

Hellen Mabry - Inglewood CA 90302

Assignee:

Hellen Mabry - Inglewood CA

International Classification:

B65H 108

US Classification:

221 60, 221279

Abstract:

A chewing gum stick dispenser includes a generally box-shaped container having a slot therein for dispensing a single stick of gum. A scissoring pair of swing arms utilizes tensioning means for urging the contained sticks of gum toward an operator wall. The operator wall retains a slidable operator having a seat adapted to engage a single stick of gum and push it partially through the dispensing slot. The container further includes a pivoted cap which can be opened to provide easy refilling of the container.

US Patent:

56496427, Jul 22, 1997

Filed:

Sep 11, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/526685

Inventors:

Hellen Mabry - Inglewood CA
John W. Thomas - Pittsburgh PA
Steven D. Goldenbogen - Pittsburgh PA
David L. Volk - Clairton PA

International Classification:

B65H 108

US Classification:

221232

Abstract:

A gum dispenser includes a substantially rectangular, box shaped container having a platform therein. The platform is disposed substantially parallel to a first wall and a second wall of the container. When sticks of gum are positioned between the platform and the second wall of the container, a spring urges the platform against the sticks of gum, and a leading stick of gum is urged against the second wall of the container. The second wall of the container includes a track, with an operator slidably engaged therein. When a user slides the operator toward a slot in the lid of the dispenser, a seat of the operator engages a short edge of the leading stick of gum and pushes the gum partially through the slot, thereby dispensing the gum. The container further includes a base with a notch therein for limiting movement of the operator in a direction away from the lid, so that the operator remains engaged within the track. The dispenser is preferably constructed of plastic or other suitable, rigid, non-permeable material.