CA2521823A1 - Chewing gum disposal container - Google Patents
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Abstract
A chewing gum disposal container is provided. The container comprises a mounting surface for mounting the container onto a support structure; and, at least one wall that extends from the mounting surface. The at least one wall defines an enclosure for holding the disposed chewing gum and further defines a container opening positioned apart from the mounting surface. The container opening is sized sufficiently to accept the chewing gum for disposal. The at least one wall comprises an outer surface of the container that is resistant to sticking of the disposed gum.
Description
CHEWING GUM DISPOSAL CONTAINER
FIELD OF THE INVENTION:
[0001 ] The present invention relates to containers. More particularly, the present invention relates to chewing gum disposal containers.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION:
[0001 ] The present invention relates to containers. More particularly, the present invention relates to chewing gum disposal containers.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION:
[0002] Discarded chewing gum sticks firmly to pavements. Municipal officials have estimated that a 350-square-metre section of sidewalk could have as many as 2 000 gum stains.
The discarded gum does not degrade over time and is difficult and costly to remove. For example, in England alone, local authorities spend an estimated ~160 million per year on removing chewing gum from streets. Additionally, local business improvement associations often retain private companies to supplement the municipal cleaning efforts.
The removal methods employed also result in additional problems. The methods could damage the surfaces being cleaned, resulting in additional expense.
The discarded gum does not degrade over time and is difficult and costly to remove. For example, in England alone, local authorities spend an estimated ~160 million per year on removing chewing gum from streets. Additionally, local business improvement associations often retain private companies to supplement the municipal cleaning efforts.
The removal methods employed also result in additional problems. The methods could damage the surfaces being cleaned, resulting in additional expense.
[0003] Discarded chewing gum can also harm and/or kill wild life that mistakes it for food. For example, chewing gum can stick a bird's beak shut, causing serious harm to the bird.
[0004] There exists a pressing need for obviating or mitigating at least some of the above-presented disadvantages.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION:
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION:
[0005] A chewing gum disposal container is provided. The container comprises a mounting surface for mounting the container onto a support structure; and, at least one wall that extends from the mounting surface. The at least one wall defines an enclosure for holding the disposed chewing gum and further defines a container opening positioned apart from the mounting surface. The container opening is sized sufficiently to accept the chewing gum for disposal. The at least one wall comprises an outer surface of the container that is resistant to sticking of the disposed gum.
[0006] The container further comprises a receptacle bracket disposed within the enclosure. The receptacle bracket is positioned in association with the container opening and is configured to hold a receptacle for receiving and holding the disposed chewing gum.
[0007] The container further comprises an inner surface defining the boundary of the enclosure, the inner surface being resistant to sticking of the disposed gum.
[0008] The container may shaped to resist placement of objects atop it.
[0009] The outer surface of the container may comprise indicia of the container's intended use.
[0010] The outer surface comprises one of a powder coat, a wet paint coating, a hot dip galvanizing coating, a galvannealed coating, a zinc plating, a black oxide coating, a nickel plating, a chrome plating, a chrome painting, an e-coating, an anodized surface, a rubber coating and a vinyl coating.
[0011 ] An alternate chewing gum disposal container is also provided. The container comprises a body defining a container opening being sized sufficiently to accept the chewing gum and further defining an enclosure for holding the disposed chewing gum.
The body comprises a mounting surface for mounting the container onto a support structure and an outer surface resistant to sticking of the disposed gum.
[0012] The container may further comprise a mounting bracket connected to an inner surface of the body, the mounting bracket being positioned in association with the container opening and being configured to hold a receptacle for receiving and holding the disposed chewing gum.
[0013] Another alternate chewing gum disposal container is also provided. The container comprises a base; mounting means extending from the base for mounting the container onto a support structure; sidewalls extending from the base opposite the mounting means; a top connected to the sidewalk opposite the base, the base, sidewalls and top defining an enclosure for holding the disposed chewing gum, the sidewalk and top comprising an outer surface of the container, the outer surface being resistant to sticking of the disposed gum, one of the sidewalk and top defining a container opening positioned apart from the base, the container opening being sized sufficiently to accept the chewing gum for disposal; and, a mounting bracket connected to an inner surface of one of the base, sidewalk and top, the mounting bracket being positioned in association with the container opening and being configured to hold a receptacle for receiving and holding the disposed chewing gum.
LIST OF FIGURES:
[0014) Preferred embodiments of the present invention are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:
[0015] Figure 1 is a perspective view illustrating a container according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0016] Figure 2 is a perspective transparent view of the container of Figure l;
[0017] Figure 3 is perspective view of a container according to an alternate embodiment of the present invention;
[0018] Figure 4 is a cut-away perspective view of the container of Figure 3;
and, [0019] Figures 5(a) to 5(e) are perspective views of alternate shapes of a container according to an embodiment of the present invention;
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION:
[0020] Referring to Figure 1, a perspective view of a chewing gum disposal container 10 is illustrated according to an embodiment of the present invention. The chewing gum disposal container 10 comprises a mounting surface 21 for mounting the container 10 onto a support structure 23; and, at least one wall 25 extending from the mounting surface 21. The wall 25 defines an enclosure 27 for holding the disposed chewing gum and further defines a container opening 29 positioned apart from the mounting surface 21. The container opening 29 is sized sufficiently to accept the chewing gum for disposal. The wall 25 also comprises an outer surface 31 of the container 10, the outer surface 31 being resistant to sticking of the disposed gum.
[0021 ] The container 10 also comprises an inner surface 35 that defines the boundary of the enclosure 27. In a preferred embodiment, an inner surface of the wall 25 comprises the inner surface 35. The inner surface 35 is also preferably resistant to sticking of the disposed gum.
[0022] The container 10 further comprises a receptacle bracket 33 disposed within the enclosure 27. The receptacle bracket 33 is positioned in association with the container opening 29, and is configured to hold a receptacle 37, which receives and holds the disposed chewing gum.
[0023] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the mounting surface 21 is rectangularly shaped, a long axis 49 of which coincides with the orientation of the container 10 when mounted to the support structure 23; two arcuately shaped sidewalls 45 extend from respective long sides 51 of the mounting surface 21; the wall 25 is a top wall 47, which is connected to the sidewalk 45 about the respective arcuate edges 53 of the sidewalk 45 and extends between the short sides 55 of the mounting surface 21; and, when the container 10 is mounted to the support structure 23, the container opening 29 is positioned in the top half of the top wall 47.
[0024] Referring to Figures 1-4, the chewing gum disposal container 10 may alternately be characterized as comprising a body 39 that defines the container opening 29 which is sized sufficiently to accept the chewing gum, and further defines the enclosure 27 for holding the disposed chewing gum. The body 39 in turn comprises the mounting surface 21 for mounting the container 10 onto the support structure 23, and the outer surface 31 which is resistant to sticking of the disposed gum. The container 10 may further comprise the receptacle bracket 33 that is connected to the inner surface 35 of the body 39. The receptacle bracket 33 is preferably positioned in association with the container opening 29 and is configured to hold the receptacle 37.
[0025] The inner surface 35 is also preferably resistant to sticking of the disposed gum.
[0026] As is illustrated in figures 1 and 2, preferably the mounting surface 21 is rectangularly shaped, a long axis 49 of which coincides with the orientation of the container 10 when mounted to the support structure 23; two arcuately shaped sidewalk 45 extend from respective long sides 51 of the mounting surface 21; the wall 25 is a top wall 47, which is connected to the sidewalk 45 about the respective arcuate edges 53 of the sidewalls 45 and extends between the short sides 55 of the mounting surface 21; and, when the container 10 is mounted to the support structure 23, the container opening 29 is positioned in the top half of the top wall 47.
[0027] Refernng to Figures 1 - 4, the chewing gum disposal container 10 may also be characterized as comprising a base 41; mounting means 57 extending from the base 41 for mounting the container 10 onto the support structure 23. Sidewalk 45 extend from the base 41, opposite the mounting means 57. The top 47 connects to the sidewalk 45, opposite the base 41.
The base 41, sidewalls 45 and top 47 defining the enclosure 27 for holding the disposed chewing gum. The sidewalk 45 and top 47 comprise the outer surface 31 of the container 10. The outer surface 31 is resistant to sticking of the disposed gum. Also, one of either the sidewalk 45, or the top 47 defines the container opening 29, which is positioned apart from the base 41. The container opening 29 is sized sufficiently to accept the chewing gum for disposal. In this alternate characterization, the receptacle bracket 33 is connected to the inner surface 35 of one of the base 41, sidewalk 45 and top 47. The receptacle bracket 33 is positioned in association with the container opening 29 and is configured to hold the receptacle 37.
[0028] Referring to Figures 5(a) to 5(1), the container 10 is preferably shaped to resist placement of objects atop it. For example, the container 10 shape may be one of circular (a), semi-circular (b), rectangular (c), square (d) and triangular (e) in profile.
Alternately, the container 10 shape is one of spherical (fj, hemispherical (g), conical (h), frustoconical (i), cylindrical (j) and semi-cylindrical (k) and pyramidal (1).
[0029] To more clearly communicate the intended use to which the container 10 is put, the outer surface 31 preferably comprises indicia 59 of the intended use. For example, the indicia 59 may take the form of a written sign or symbol indicating the use.
Alternately, the indicia 59 may comprise a particular colour (such as pink), or coloured pattern applied to the outer surface 31 (such as a coloured swirl pattern).
[0030] Referring to Figures 2 and 3, the container 10 is illustrated according to an embodiment of the present invention. The container 10 comprises access means 61, which permits removal of the disposed chewing gum. Referring to Figure 3, an example of access means 61 is illustrated, such as a door 63, which is one of removably connected and/or hingedly connected to the body 39. Referring to Figure l, the combination of the top wall 47 and sidewalk 45 may be hingedly or removably connected to the mounting surface 21, so as to permit access to the enclosure 27. In either case, the access means 61 may also comprise locking means 65 for preventing unauthorised access to the enclosure 27. It will be understood by those skilled in the art that any suitable access means 61 that provide access to the enclosure, thereby permitting removal of the disposed gum, may be employed.
[0031 ] As was stated earlier the outer surface 31 of the container 10 is resistant to sticking of the disposed gum. This non-sticking property may be provided by way of a coating applied to the outer surface 31. The coating may comprise one of a powder coat, a wet paint coating, a hot dip galvanizing coating, a galvannealed coating, a zinc plating, a black oxide coating, a nickel plating, a chrome plating, a chrome painting, an e-coating, an anodized surface, a rubber coating and a vinyl coating. In a preferred embodiment, the outer coating is a vinyl coating. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that any appropriate coating that imparts a non-sticking property to the outer surface 31 may be employed.
[0032] The above description is intended in an illustrative rather than restrictive sense.
Variations may be apparent to those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the claims set out below.
[0011 ] An alternate chewing gum disposal container is also provided. The container comprises a body defining a container opening being sized sufficiently to accept the chewing gum and further defining an enclosure for holding the disposed chewing gum.
The body comprises a mounting surface for mounting the container onto a support structure and an outer surface resistant to sticking of the disposed gum.
[0012] The container may further comprise a mounting bracket connected to an inner surface of the body, the mounting bracket being positioned in association with the container opening and being configured to hold a receptacle for receiving and holding the disposed chewing gum.
[0013] Another alternate chewing gum disposal container is also provided. The container comprises a base; mounting means extending from the base for mounting the container onto a support structure; sidewalls extending from the base opposite the mounting means; a top connected to the sidewalk opposite the base, the base, sidewalls and top defining an enclosure for holding the disposed chewing gum, the sidewalk and top comprising an outer surface of the container, the outer surface being resistant to sticking of the disposed gum, one of the sidewalk and top defining a container opening positioned apart from the base, the container opening being sized sufficiently to accept the chewing gum for disposal; and, a mounting bracket connected to an inner surface of one of the base, sidewalk and top, the mounting bracket being positioned in association with the container opening and being configured to hold a receptacle for receiving and holding the disposed chewing gum.
LIST OF FIGURES:
[0014) Preferred embodiments of the present invention are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:
[0015] Figure 1 is a perspective view illustrating a container according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0016] Figure 2 is a perspective transparent view of the container of Figure l;
[0017] Figure 3 is perspective view of a container according to an alternate embodiment of the present invention;
[0018] Figure 4 is a cut-away perspective view of the container of Figure 3;
and, [0019] Figures 5(a) to 5(e) are perspective views of alternate shapes of a container according to an embodiment of the present invention;
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION:
[0020] Referring to Figure 1, a perspective view of a chewing gum disposal container 10 is illustrated according to an embodiment of the present invention. The chewing gum disposal container 10 comprises a mounting surface 21 for mounting the container 10 onto a support structure 23; and, at least one wall 25 extending from the mounting surface 21. The wall 25 defines an enclosure 27 for holding the disposed chewing gum and further defines a container opening 29 positioned apart from the mounting surface 21. The container opening 29 is sized sufficiently to accept the chewing gum for disposal. The wall 25 also comprises an outer surface 31 of the container 10, the outer surface 31 being resistant to sticking of the disposed gum.
[0021 ] The container 10 also comprises an inner surface 35 that defines the boundary of the enclosure 27. In a preferred embodiment, an inner surface of the wall 25 comprises the inner surface 35. The inner surface 35 is also preferably resistant to sticking of the disposed gum.
[0022] The container 10 further comprises a receptacle bracket 33 disposed within the enclosure 27. The receptacle bracket 33 is positioned in association with the container opening 29, and is configured to hold a receptacle 37, which receives and holds the disposed chewing gum.
[0023] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the mounting surface 21 is rectangularly shaped, a long axis 49 of which coincides with the orientation of the container 10 when mounted to the support structure 23; two arcuately shaped sidewalls 45 extend from respective long sides 51 of the mounting surface 21; the wall 25 is a top wall 47, which is connected to the sidewalk 45 about the respective arcuate edges 53 of the sidewalk 45 and extends between the short sides 55 of the mounting surface 21; and, when the container 10 is mounted to the support structure 23, the container opening 29 is positioned in the top half of the top wall 47.
[0024] Referring to Figures 1-4, the chewing gum disposal container 10 may alternately be characterized as comprising a body 39 that defines the container opening 29 which is sized sufficiently to accept the chewing gum, and further defines the enclosure 27 for holding the disposed chewing gum. The body 39 in turn comprises the mounting surface 21 for mounting the container 10 onto the support structure 23, and the outer surface 31 which is resistant to sticking of the disposed gum. The container 10 may further comprise the receptacle bracket 33 that is connected to the inner surface 35 of the body 39. The receptacle bracket 33 is preferably positioned in association with the container opening 29 and is configured to hold the receptacle 37.
[0025] The inner surface 35 is also preferably resistant to sticking of the disposed gum.
[0026] As is illustrated in figures 1 and 2, preferably the mounting surface 21 is rectangularly shaped, a long axis 49 of which coincides with the orientation of the container 10 when mounted to the support structure 23; two arcuately shaped sidewalk 45 extend from respective long sides 51 of the mounting surface 21; the wall 25 is a top wall 47, which is connected to the sidewalk 45 about the respective arcuate edges 53 of the sidewalls 45 and extends between the short sides 55 of the mounting surface 21; and, when the container 10 is mounted to the support structure 23, the container opening 29 is positioned in the top half of the top wall 47.
[0027] Refernng to Figures 1 - 4, the chewing gum disposal container 10 may also be characterized as comprising a base 41; mounting means 57 extending from the base 41 for mounting the container 10 onto the support structure 23. Sidewalk 45 extend from the base 41, opposite the mounting means 57. The top 47 connects to the sidewalk 45, opposite the base 41.
The base 41, sidewalls 45 and top 47 defining the enclosure 27 for holding the disposed chewing gum. The sidewalk 45 and top 47 comprise the outer surface 31 of the container 10. The outer surface 31 is resistant to sticking of the disposed gum. Also, one of either the sidewalk 45, or the top 47 defines the container opening 29, which is positioned apart from the base 41. The container opening 29 is sized sufficiently to accept the chewing gum for disposal. In this alternate characterization, the receptacle bracket 33 is connected to the inner surface 35 of one of the base 41, sidewalk 45 and top 47. The receptacle bracket 33 is positioned in association with the container opening 29 and is configured to hold the receptacle 37.
[0028] Referring to Figures 5(a) to 5(1), the container 10 is preferably shaped to resist placement of objects atop it. For example, the container 10 shape may be one of circular (a), semi-circular (b), rectangular (c), square (d) and triangular (e) in profile.
Alternately, the container 10 shape is one of spherical (fj, hemispherical (g), conical (h), frustoconical (i), cylindrical (j) and semi-cylindrical (k) and pyramidal (1).
[0029] To more clearly communicate the intended use to which the container 10 is put, the outer surface 31 preferably comprises indicia 59 of the intended use. For example, the indicia 59 may take the form of a written sign or symbol indicating the use.
Alternately, the indicia 59 may comprise a particular colour (such as pink), or coloured pattern applied to the outer surface 31 (such as a coloured swirl pattern).
[0030] Referring to Figures 2 and 3, the container 10 is illustrated according to an embodiment of the present invention. The container 10 comprises access means 61, which permits removal of the disposed chewing gum. Referring to Figure 3, an example of access means 61 is illustrated, such as a door 63, which is one of removably connected and/or hingedly connected to the body 39. Referring to Figure l, the combination of the top wall 47 and sidewalk 45 may be hingedly or removably connected to the mounting surface 21, so as to permit access to the enclosure 27. In either case, the access means 61 may also comprise locking means 65 for preventing unauthorised access to the enclosure 27. It will be understood by those skilled in the art that any suitable access means 61 that provide access to the enclosure, thereby permitting removal of the disposed gum, may be employed.
[0031 ] As was stated earlier the outer surface 31 of the container 10 is resistant to sticking of the disposed gum. This non-sticking property may be provided by way of a coating applied to the outer surface 31. The coating may comprise one of a powder coat, a wet paint coating, a hot dip galvanizing coating, a galvannealed coating, a zinc plating, a black oxide coating, a nickel plating, a chrome plating, a chrome painting, an e-coating, an anodized surface, a rubber coating and a vinyl coating. In a preferred embodiment, the outer coating is a vinyl coating. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that any appropriate coating that imparts a non-sticking property to the outer surface 31 may be employed.
[0032] The above description is intended in an illustrative rather than restrictive sense.
Variations may be apparent to those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the claims set out below.
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1. A chewing gum disposal container comprising:
a mounting surface for mounting the container onto a support structure; and, at least one wall extending from the mounting surface, the at least one wall defining an enclosure for holding the disposed chewing gum and further defining a container opening positioned apart from the mounting surface, the container opening being sized sufficiently to accept the chewing gum for disposal, the at least one wall comprising an outer surface of the container, the outer surface being resistant to sticking of the disposed gum.
a mounting surface for mounting the container onto a support structure; and, at least one wall extending from the mounting surface, the at least one wall defining an enclosure for holding the disposed chewing gum and further defining a container opening positioned apart from the mounting surface, the container opening being sized sufficiently to accept the chewing gum for disposal, the at least one wall comprising an outer surface of the container, the outer surface being resistant to sticking of the disposed gum.
2. A chewing gum disposal container according to claim 1, wherein the container further comprises a receptacle bracket disposed within the enclosure, the receptacle bracket being positioned in association with the container opening and being configured to hold a receptacle for receiving and holding the disposed chewing gum.
3. A chewing gum disposal container according to claim 2, further comprising an inner surface defining the boundary of the enclosure, the inner surface being resistant to sticking of the disposed gum.
4. A chewing gum disposal container according to claim 1, wherein the at least one wall further comprises an inner surface defining the boundary of the enclosure, the inner surface being resistant to sticking of the disposed gum.
5. A chewing gum disposal container according to claim 1, wherein the container is shaped to resist placement of objects atop the container.
6. A chewing gum disposal container according to claim 5, wherein the container shape is one of circular, semi-circular, rectangular, square and triangular in profile.
7 7. A chewing gum disposal container according to claim 5, wherein the container shape is one of spherical, hemispherical, conical, frustoconical, cylindrical and semi-cylindrical and pyramidal.
8. A chewing gum disposal container according to claim 1, wherein the outer surface comprises indicia of the container's intended use.
9. A chewing gum disposal container according to claim 2, wherein the at least one wall comprises access means to the enclosure for permitting removal of the disposed chewing gum.
10. A chewing gum disposal container according to claim 9, wherein the access means comprises locking means for preventing unauthorised access to the enclosure.
11. A chewing gum disposal container according to claim 10, wherein the access means further comprises a door being one of removeably connected and hingedly connected to the at least one wall.
12. A chewing gum disposal container according to claim 2, wherein:
the mounting surface is rectangularly shaped, a long axis of which coincides with the orientation of the container when mounted to the support structure;
two arcuately shaped sidewalls extend from respective long sides of the mounting surface;
the at least one wall is a top wall, connecting to the sidewalk about the respective arcuate edges of the sidewalk and extending between the short sides of the mounting surface;
and, when the container is mounted to the support structure, the container opening is positioned in the top half of the top wall.
the mounting surface is rectangularly shaped, a long axis of which coincides with the orientation of the container when mounted to the support structure;
two arcuately shaped sidewalls extend from respective long sides of the mounting surface;
the at least one wall is a top wall, connecting to the sidewalk about the respective arcuate edges of the sidewalk and extending between the short sides of the mounting surface;
and, when the container is mounted to the support structure, the container opening is positioned in the top half of the top wall.
13. A chewing gum disposal container according to one of claims 1 and 2, wherein the outer surface comprises one of a powder coat, a wet paint coating, a hot dip galvanizing coating, a galvannealed coating, a zinc plating, a black oxide coating, a nickel plating, a chrome plating, a chrome painting, an e-coating, an anodized surface, a rubber coating and a vinyl coating.
14. A chewing gum disposal container according to claim 13, wherein the outer surface comprises a vinyl coating.
15. A chewing gum disposal container comprising:
a body defining a container opening being sized sufficiently to accept the chewing gum and further defining an enclosure for holding the disposed chewing gum, the body comprising a mounting surface for mounting the container onto a support structure and an outer surface resistant to sticking of the disposed gum.
a body defining a container opening being sized sufficiently to accept the chewing gum and further defining an enclosure for holding the disposed chewing gum, the body comprising a mounting surface for mounting the container onto a support structure and an outer surface resistant to sticking of the disposed gum.
16. A chewing gum disposal container according to claim 15, wherein the container further comprises a receptacle bracket connected to an inner surface of the body, the receptacle bracket being positioned in association with the container opening and being configured to hold a receptacle for receiving and holding the disposed chewing gum.
17. A chewing gum disposal container according to claim 16, wherein the inner surface is resistant to sticking of the disposed gum.
18. A chewing gum disposal container according to claim 15, wherein the body further comprises an inner surface defining the boundary of the enclosure, the inner surface being resistant to sticking of the disposed gum.
19. A chewing gum disposal container according to claim 15, wherein the body is shaped to resist placement of objects atop the container.
20. A chewing gum disposal container according to claim 19, wherein the body shape is one of circular, semi-circular, rectangular, square and triangular in profile.
21. A chewing gum disposal container according to claim 19, wherein the body shape is one of spherical, hemispherical, conical, cylindrical and semi-cylindrical and pyramidal.
22. A chewing gum disposal container according to claim 15, wherein the outer surface further comprises indicia of the container's intended use.
23. A chewing gum disposal container according to claim 16, wherein the body comprises access means to the enclosure for permitting removal of the disposed chewing gum.
24. A chewing gum disposal container according to claim 23, wherein the access means comprises locking means for preventing unauthorised access to the enclosure.
25. A chewing gum disposal container according to claim 24, wherein the access means further comprises a door being one of removeably connected and hingedly connected to the body.
26. A chewing gum disposal container according to claim 16, wherein:
the mounting surface is rectangularly shaped, a long axis of which coincides with the orientation of the body when mounted to the support structure;
two arcuately shaped sidewalls extend from respective long sides of the mounting surface;
a top wall, connecting to the sidewalls about the respective arcuate edges of the sidewalk, extends between the short sides of the mounting surface; and, when the container is mounted to the support structure, the container opening is positioned in the top half of the top wall.
the mounting surface is rectangularly shaped, a long axis of which coincides with the orientation of the body when mounted to the support structure;
two arcuately shaped sidewalls extend from respective long sides of the mounting surface;
a top wall, connecting to the sidewalls about the respective arcuate edges of the sidewalk, extends between the short sides of the mounting surface; and, when the container is mounted to the support structure, the container opening is positioned in the top half of the top wall.
27. A chewing gum disposal container according to one of claims 15 and 26, wherein the outer surface comprises one of a powder coat, a wet paint coating, a hot dip galvanizing coating, a galvannealed coating, a zinc plating, a black oxide coating, a nickel plating, a chrome plating, a chrome painting, an e-coating, an anodized surface, a rubber coating and a vinyl coating.
28. A chewing gum disposal container according to claim 27, wherein the outer surface comprises a vinyl coating.
29. A chewing gum disposal container comprising:
(a) a base;
(b) mounting means extending from the base for mounting the container onto a support structure;
(c) sidewalls extending from the base opposite the mounting means;
(d) a top connected to the sidewalls opposite the base, (i) the base, sidewalls and top defining an enclosure for holding the disposed chewing gum, the sidewalls and top comprising an outer surface of the container, the outer surface being resistant to sticking of the disposed gum, (ii) one of the sidewalls and top defining a container opening positioned apart from the base, the container opening being sized sufficiently to accept the chewing gum for disposal;
and, (e) a receptacle bracket connected to an inner surface of one of the base, sidewalls and top, the receptacle bracket being positioned in association with the container opening and being configured to hold a receptacle for receiving and holding the disposed chewing gum.
(a) a base;
(b) mounting means extending from the base for mounting the container onto a support structure;
(c) sidewalls extending from the base opposite the mounting means;
(d) a top connected to the sidewalls opposite the base, (i) the base, sidewalls and top defining an enclosure for holding the disposed chewing gum, the sidewalls and top comprising an outer surface of the container, the outer surface being resistant to sticking of the disposed gum, (ii) one of the sidewalls and top defining a container opening positioned apart from the base, the container opening being sized sufficiently to accept the chewing gum for disposal;
and, (e) a receptacle bracket connected to an inner surface of one of the base, sidewalls and top, the receptacle bracket being positioned in association with the container opening and being configured to hold a receptacle for receiving and holding the disposed chewing gum.
30. A chewing gum disposal container according to claim 29, wherein the container is shaped to resist placement of objects atop the container.
31. A chewing gum disposal container according to claim 30, wherein the outer surface comprises one of a powder coat, a wet paint coating, a hot dip galvanizing coating, a galvannealed coating, a zinc plating, a black oxide coating, a nickel plating, a chrome plating, a chrome painting, an e-coating, an anodized surface, a rubber coating and a vinyl coating.
32. A chewing gum disposal container according to claim 31, wherein the outer surface comprises a vinyl coating.
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