Aluminum trim coil dispensing device

Abstract

An aluminum trim coil dispensing device that includes an oblong hollow container body with a first end and a second end opposite the first end and a side of the container body extend between the first and second ends. The first end has an opening configured for the insertion and removal of an aluminum trim coil. A slot extends parallel to a longitudinal axis of the container body. The slot is configured to allow a continuous feed through of the aluminum trim coil.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An aluminum trim coil dispensing device comprising:
 an oblong hollow container body with a first end and a second end opposite the first end and a side of the container body extend between the first and second ends, wherein the first end has an opening configured for the insertion and removal of an aluminum trim coil;   a slot that extends parallel to a longitudinal axis of the container body, the slot configured to allow a continuous feed through of the aluminum trim coil.   
     
     
         2 . The aluminum trim coil dispensing device of  claim 1 , further comprising a handle attached to a side of the container body, the handle extending parallel to a longitudinal axis of the container body. 
     
     
         3 . The aluminum trim coil dispensing device of  claim 1 , further comprising a cover for the opening. 
     
     
         4 . The aluminum trim coil dispensing device of  claim 3 , wherein the cover is threaded and configured to screw onto the opening. 
     
     
         5 . The aluminum trim coil dispensing device of  claim 3 , wherein the cover is configured for a snap-on or interference fit with the opening. 
     
     
         6 . The aluminum trim coil dispensing device of  claim 3 , further comprising a handle attached to the cover. 
     
     
         7 . The aluminum trim coil dispensing device of  claim 1 , further comprising one or more non-skid strips attached to a side surface of the container body. 
     
     
         8 . The aluminum trim coil dispensing device of  claim 1 , wherein the container body has a textured side surface configured to prevent sliding of the container body. 
     
     
         9 . The aluminum trim coil dispensing device of  claim 1 , wherein a width of the slot ranges from one eighth of an inch to one half of an inch. 
     
     
         10 . The aluminum trim coil dispensing device of  claim 9 , wherein the width of the slot is one quarter of an inch. 
     
     
         11 . The aluminum trim coil dispensing device of  claim 1 , wherein a length of the slot ranges from 24 inches to 26 inches. 
     
     
         12 . The aluminum trim coil dispensing device of  claim 11 , wherein the length of the slot is 24.5 inches. 
     
     
         13 . The aluminum trim coil dispensing device of  claim 1 , further comprising a felt or felt-like material attached to an interior surface of the container body. 
     
     
         14 . The aluminum trim coil dispensing device of  claim 1 , further comprising a felt or felt-like material attached to a perimeter of the slot.