Dispensing device

Abstract

A dispensing device includes a container that elevates slightly at an inclined end so that at least one substantially cylindrical container is urged to roll to an opening at a dispensing end of the container. Each individual cylindrical container within the container is continuously forwarded to an opening in the dispensing end, due to the gravitational pull created by the incline. A base surface provides a foundation for the container to rest on a ground surface. A protruding portion folds out from the base surface on the inclined end to form the incline. Two terminal portions on the protruding portion fold inwardly and enter into at least one slot to form a more stable U-shaped base for supporting the inclined end.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A device comprising:
 a container, said container being configured to dispense at least one substantially cylindrical shaped container from an inclined position, said container comprising a dispensing end, said dispensing end being configured to provide access to said at least one substantially cylindrical container, said container further comprising an inclined end, said inclined end being configured to incline said container towards said dispensing end, said inclined end comprising a base surface, said base surface comprising a protruding portion, said protruding portion being configured to extend form said inclined end for creating an increased elevation.   
     
     
         2 . The device of  claim 1 , in which said container comprises a substantially rectangular box. 
     
     
         3 . The device of  claim 1 , in which said container comprises a cardboard material. 
     
     
         4 . The device of  claim 1 , in which said container comprises a 0.01″ thickness. 
     
     
         5 . The device of  claim 1 , in which said at least one substantially cylindrical container comprises at least one beverage can. 
     
     
         6 . The device of  claim 4 , wherein said at least one beverage can is disposed to position inside said container in two rows of six beverage cans. 
     
     
         7 . The device of  claim 1 , in which said dispensing end comprises an opening for accessing said at least one substantially cylindrical container. 
     
     
         8 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein said inclined end is disposed to elevate above said dispensing end. 
     
     
         9 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein said protruding portion is operable to pivot out from said base surface to form a substantially perpendicular angle with said base surface. 
     
     
         10 . The device of  claim 1 , in which said protruding portion comprises the same material as said base surface. 
     
     
         11 . The device of  claim 1 , in which said protruding portion comprises a 0.015″ thickness, said protruding portion further comprising a material having greater density than said container for supporting the weight of said at least one substantially cylindrical container. 
     
     
         12 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein said protruding portion extends from said base surface to form a rectangular shape along a terminal edge of said base surface. 
     
     
         13 . The device of  claim 1 , in which said protruding portion comprises two terminal portions. 
     
     
         14 . The device of  claim 1 , in wherein said two terminal portions fold inwardly to form a substantially U-shaped base for enhanced stability. 
     
     
         15 . The device of  claim 1 , in which said base surface comprises at least one slot. 
     
     
         16 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein said at least one slot is disposed to position on said base surface in alignment with said inwardly folded two terminal portions. 
     
     
         17 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein said two terminal portions are disposed to at least partially enter said at least one slot. 
     
     
         18 . The device of  claim 1 , in which said protruding portion is operable to be reusable from an extended position and a flat storage position. 
     
     
         19 . A device comprising:
 means for positioning at least one substantially cylindrical container in a container;   means for extending a protruding portion from a base surface of said container;   means for folding two terminal ends of said protruding portion inwardly to form a substantially U-shaped base;   means for at least partially positioning said two terminal ends in at least one slot;   means for inclining said container towards a dispensing end; and   means for said at least one substantially cylindrical container to roll towards said dispensing end.   
     
     
         20 . A device consisting of:
 a container, said container comprising a substantially rectangular cardboard box, said container comprising a 0.01″ thickness, said container being configured to dispense at least one substantially cylindrical shaped container from an inclined position, said at least one substantially cylindrical container comprising at least one beverage can, said at least one beverage can being disposed to position inside said container in two rows of six beverage cans, said container comprising a dispensing end, said dispensing end comprising an opening, said dispensing end being configured to provide access to said at least one substantially cylindrical container, said container further comprising an inclined end, said inclined end being disposed to elevate above said dispensing end, said inclined end being configured to incline said container towards said dispensing end, said inclined end comprising a base surface, said base surface comprising a protruding portion, said protruding portion being configured to extend form said inclined end for creating an increased elevation, said protruding portion comprising a 0.015″ thickness, said protruding portion further comprising a material having greater density than said container for supporting the weight of said at least one substantially cylindrical container, said protruding portion comprising two terminal portions, said two terminal portions being configured to fold inwardly to form a substantially U-shaped base for enhanced stability, said base surface further comprising at least one slot, said at least one slot being disposed to position on said base surface in alignment with said inwardly folded two terminal portions, said two terminal portions are disposed to at least partially enter said at least one slot.