Multi-piece dispenser for use with a consumable product

Inactive Publication Date: 2013-05-23
WM WRIGLEY JR CO
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The patent describes a multi-piece dispenser for confectionary products, which includes a housing with a slot for receiving the end portion of a multi-piece package and a retention member for holding the package in place. The housing can also have a tension assembly for securing the other end of the package within the slot for further dispensing. The patent also describes a multi-piece package containing multiple gum pieces enclosed in a material or individually sealed in blister-type packages that are connected to form a continuous coil or strip. This package allows for unique dispensing and integration within the dispenser. The technical effects of this invention include improved convenience and efficiency for dispensing confectionary products, as well as a unique way to integrate multiple pieces of candy into a dispenser for easy dispensing.

Problems solved by technology

Although the individual packages are convenient for transporting and storage, the limited piece count and individual packages make it difficult to share in a space where a number of individuals are present.
Moreover, many retail locations have limitations on space and do not have the ability to stock large quantities of confections.

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[0043]The present disclosure provides a multi-piece dispenser for consumable products, such as for example, confectionary products. In one aspect, the multi-piece dispenser may be used for dispensing chewing gum. The disclosure further provides alternate embodiments of a dispenser and a multi-piece package, as well as a method for manufacturing the multi-piece package.

[0044]The dispenser 10, in accordance with one aspect of the present invention, includes a housing 14 containing a multi-piece package 12 of confectionary product, such as for example chewing gum G. The term “multi-piece package” is herein used to mean a strip-like structure having a plurality of individual pieces of gum, wherein each individual piece of gum is sealed within a material (e.g., film, blister package) and coupled together to form the strip-like structure (i.e., a bandoleer). The multi-piece package may have a predefined width and length. The individual pieces may further be divided by a tear line, such th...

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Abstract

A multi-piece dispenser for confectionary products including a housing defining an inner chamber for storing a multi-piece package of confectionary product including a slot for receiving an end portion of the multi-piece package for dispensing the confectionary product and a retention member for retaining the end portion of the package within the slot for further dispensing.

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[0001]This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 316,052 filed Mar. 22, 2010 and U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 424,391 filed Dec. 17, 2010, the contents of each which are fully incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.TECHNICAL FIELD[0002]The disclosure relates to a dispenser for use with a consumable product, such as a confectionery product. More specifically, the disclosure is directed to a dispenser for use with a multi-piece package of confectionary product, in particular, chewing gum.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Packaging for consumable products, in particular, confectionary products, such as for example chewing gum, come in all sizes, shapes, and containers depending on the needs and desires of the consumer. Moreover, the marketing of the product has a great influence on the overall design and appearance of the package. Even though the enjoyment of a confectionary product, i.e., chewing gum, is an individual experience, it is of...

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IPC IPC(8): B65D83/04B65B1/02
CPCB65D83/0472B65D2583/0445B65D83/0463B65D83/04B65B1/02B65D25/22B65D75/36B65D75/527B65D85/60
InventorPOURIAN, NEEMAMISHRA, SHASHIPALIT, ATANUVIBHUTE, VINODSINGH, VIJENDERPHILLIPS, DAVID R.PENTELOVITCH, NOAH
OwnerWM WRIGLEY JR CO