Containers for the storage and transportation of sticks of gum

Claim 1

A new and improved container for the storage and transportation of sticks of gum comprising, in combination: a container having four rectangular side walls, and a bottom wall in a rectangular shape coupling the side walls in a rectangular configuration with a central axis and with an open top in a configuration essentially the same as that of the bottom wall, the side walls and bottom wall forming a chamber for the receipt of a pack of sticks of gum with the ends of the sticks extending outwardly from the top, the open top being recessed to form exterior bearing surfaces formed in the side walls on their exterior surfaces both parallel and transverse with respect to the axis; a closure cap having four rectangular side walls and a top wall in a rectangular shape coupling the side walls in a rectangular axis with a central axis and with an open bottom shaped in a configuration corresponding to that of the bottom wall of the container, the open bottom being recessed to form interior bearing surfaces both parallel and transverse to the axis and positionable in contact with the bearing surfaces of the container when in a coupled closed orientation, the outermost edges of the container and cap being chamfered to facilitate the coupling of the cap and the container; finger gripping ridges formed into the exterior surface of opposed side walls of the cap to facilitate coupling and uncoupling of the cap with the container; the cap and the side walls being formed of a similar plastic material; a recess formed within the bearing surface of the container around the periphery thereof and an associated locking lip extending outwardly from the bearing surface of the cap positionable in the recess for the locking of the cap with respect to the container; a slot formed into the interior surface of one of the side walls in the interior of the container for breaking of a vacuum when a gum pack is inserted and removed; a peripheral cut out formed in the interior of the container at the area of joining between the bottom wall and the side walls; a flashlight coupled with respect to the end of the container opposite the open top, the flashlight having a transparent block with a recess, the block being removably, secured to the bottom wall of the container, a supplemental recess formed in the end of the container adjacent to the block, the supplemental recess including a bulb and a reflecting parabola with an associated battery switch exposed for use by the operator; and a ring coupled to the end of the cap opposite the open bottom, the ring having an openable segment for the receipt and removal of a key from the ring.