Device for the disposal of consumed chewing gum

A device for the disposal of consumed chewing gum, the device comprising:

• a base having a hollow cylindrical form with an open top separated from an open bottom, the base defining a disposal area in an internal cavity for receiving consumed chewing gum;
• a cap having a hollow cylindrical form with an open top separated from an open bottom, the cap defining an internal cavity for receiving a paper pack;
• a flange collar provided on the open top of the base for receiving and securing the open bottom of the cap;
• a gasket adapted for engaging the open top of the base;
• a removable plug for enclosing the open bottom of the base;
• and
• a paper tray for enclosing the open bottom of the cap,
• wherein the gasket includes a plurality of slits extending radially outward from the center of the gasket to create an opening through which the consumed chewing gum is disposed into the disposal area of the base, wherein the paper tray includes a removable locking insert adapted for engaging the paper tray, and wherein the paper pack has a plurality of individual sheets.

A method for the disposal of consumed chewing gum comprising the steps of:

• a) providing a device for the disposal of consumed chewing gum, the device comprising:
• a base having a hollow cylindrical form with an open top separated from an open bottom, the base defining a disposal area in an internal cavity for receiving consumed chewing gum;
• a cap having a hollow cylindrical form with an open top separated from an open bottom, the cap defining an internal cavity for receiving a paper pack;
• a flange collar provided on the open top of the base for receiving and securing the open bottom of the cap;
• a gasket adapted for engaging the open top of the base;
• a removable plug for enclosing the open bottom of the base;
• and
• a paper tray for enclosing the open bottom of the cap;
• b) withdrawing a single paper sheet from the paper pack through the open top of the cap;
• c) wrapping consumed chewing gum in the paper sheet;
• d) removing the cap from the base;
• e) placing the wrapped gum through one or more slits cut in the gasket;
• and
• f) depositing the wrapped gum into the disposal area of the base.