Sticky deposits problem licked – spit don’t swallow

By Andrea Thompson News & Star 03/06/2005

2 West Cumbrian men have announced a worldwide patent protection for an invention to tackle the sticky problem of chewing gum.

Kenny Muncaster and David Relph, from Red Lonning in Whitehaven, have invented the answer to sidewalk spits and spots.
“We saw the problems of chewing gum on the streets, but instead of costly removal technology, we thought let’s catch the gum before it even hits the streets and becomes a problem.”

They have designed a small plastic pod, one half dispenses fresh gum, while the other side hides a disposal flip opening, to take used gum.

Kenny fantasises about world domination “This simple idea could have a global impact.Take Singapore for example – they even reached the stage of banning all chewing gum, and cities in the UK can now hand £75 on-the-spot fines for dropping gum.”