Gum receptacle having attaching and detaching means

Abstract

A gum receptacle has a case defining a space for receiving gums and a lid connected to the case by a hinge. An attaching and detaching device for attaching and detaching the case to and from a support element is provided on a predetermined portion of the case. The gum receptacle can be attached to and detached from the support element, irrespective of a place, such as at home, in an office or inside a vehicle. As a gum can be easily taken out of the gum receptacle, user convenience is rendered.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A gum receptacle comprising: 
 a case defining a space for receiving gums;    a lid connected to the case by a hinge; and    attaching and detaching means provided on a predetermined portion of the case so as to attach and detach the case to and from a support element.    
     
     
         2 . The gum receptacle as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein a bottom wall of the case is formed to have a slope.  
     
     
         3 . The gum receptacle as set forth in  claim 2 , wherein a plurality of protrusions are formed on a circumferential outer surface of the case to allow the case to be easily grasped.  
     
     
         4 . The gum receptacle as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein the attaching and detaching means comprises a double-sided adhesive tape.  
     
     
         5 . The gum receptacle as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein the attaching and detaching means comprises a magnet which detachably couples the case comprising a magnetic piece or a magnetic member to the support element.  
     
     
         6 . The gum receptacle as set forth in  claim 5 , wherein the magnet is provided inside the case.  
     
     
         7 . The gum receptacle as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein a plurality of protrusions are formed on a circumferential outer surface of the case to allow the case to be easily grasped.