Patents by Inventor Colleen A. Shimko

Colleen A. Shimko has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20040173475
    Abstract: A relatively small, flexible receptacle adapted to receive used chewing gum for easy disposal thereof. The receptacle is fabricated from inexpensive material (paper) and is sized to contain a small, individual amount of gum. The receptacle is configured with a top portion to facilitate handling. The top portion also functions to close the receptacle after gum has been deposited therein. As contemplated, a plurality of receptacles can be housed in a tray, which tray may be placed in a convenient place at the entrance to a restaurant's dining room or the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2003
    Publication date: September 9, 2004
    Inventor: Colleen A. Shimko