US20120167784A1

US20120167784A1 - Confectionary Protector

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Publication number: US20120167784A1
Application number: US12/984,853
Authority: US
Inventors: Rochelle Zeigler; Kline Zeigler
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2011-01-05
Filing date: 2011-01-05
Publication date: 2012-07-05

Abstract

A confectionary protector comprising a domed cover, where the domed cover envelopes a confection and where the domed cover protects the confection from debris and saliva; a top surface of the domed cover, where the top surface is flat; a plurality of receiving holes arranged atop the top surface, where the plurality of receiving holes enable a plurality of candles to rest above the confection; and a plurality of flat bottoms at a base of the plurality of receiving holes, wherein the plurality of flat bottoms keep wax from the plurality of candles away from the confection.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to a cover for a confectionary to ensure that debris, saliva and wax do not get on the confectionary. The cover includes multiple receiving holes with flat bottoms to hold a set of candles and collect their melted wax.
2. Description of Related Art
During celebrations like birthdays, retirement, new babies and holidays confectionaries are presented and eaten to acknowledge the event. Cakes are typically the most popular confectionary used but others like pie, pastries, mini-cakes and cheesecakes are also used. Commonly during the celebration candles are placed on the confectionary and after they are lit the confectionary is presented to the person of honor. Next the crowd sings, or speaks over or near the cake and the person of honor blows out the candles. Finally, everyone shares the confectionary after all the candles have been removed.
While the tradition is to blow out the candles, such an action can be unsanitary and basically gross. While the guests are singing and talking little bits of food or spit may drop onto the cake. Additionally, when the guest of honor blows out the candles, saliva is purposely projected towards the cake causing bacteria and germs to accumulate all over the top. After sharing the cake all the guests are exposed to whatever contaminates may have fallen which can cause the guests to become ill.
It would be desirable in the art to provide a tool that shields a celebratory confection from germs and debris. It would also be beneficial in the art that the shield allow candles to be presented while still protecting the confectionary.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

An object of the present invention is to provide a cover that shields a confectionary from debris, germs and saliva.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a cover that accepts candles on the top portion so that while the candles are used the confectionary is still protected.
In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the prior art, the present invention provides a confectionary protector comprising a domed cover, where the domed cover envelopes a confection and where the domed cover protects the confection from debris and saliva; a top surface of the domed cover, where the top surface is flat; a plurality of receiving holes arranged atop the top surface, where the plurality of receiving holes enable a plurality of candles to rest above the confection; and a plurality of flat bottoms at a base of the plurality of receiving holes, wherein the plurality of flat bottoms keep wax from the plurality of candles away from the confection.
These together with other aspects of the present invention, along with the various features of novelty that characterize the present invention, are pointed out with particularity in the claims annexed hereto and form a part of this present invention. For a better understanding of the present invention, its operating advantages, and the specific objects attained by its uses, reference should be made to the accompanying drawings and descriptive matter in which there are illustrated exemplary embodiments of the present invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The advantages and features of the present invention will become better understood with reference to the following detailed description and claims taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein like elements are identified with like symbols, and in which:

FIG. 1 depicts a perspective view of a confectionary protector in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; and

FIG. 2 depicts a bottom view of a confectionary protector in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Like reference numerals refer to like parts throughout the description of several views of the drawings.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The present invention relates to a cover for confectionaries to ensure that debris, saliva and wax do not dirty the confectionary. The cover includes multiple receiving holes with flat bottoms to hold the candles and collect the wax. The present invention provides a confectionary protector to shield confections from potential contamination. The confections may be cakes, pies, donuts, mini-cakes, pastries, chocolates, cookies, cheesecakes and the like. The confectionary protector allows the confections to remain clean of debris or bacteria that may fly when people gather and try to blow out their candles during a celebration. Also, the confectionary protector provides a barrier to protect the underlying confectionary from wandering hands or fingers that may want to quickly swipe the frosting before presentation.
Turning now descriptively to the drawings, referring to FIG. 1, a perspective view of a confectionary protector (10) is shown in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. The confectionary protector (10) includes a domed cover (12). The domed cover (12) may completely envelope a cake (40) resting on a plate (50) beneath the domed cover (12). The domed cover (12) may be square or round depending on the shape of the underlying cake (40), and it may be available in a range of sizes to accommodate confectionaries of varying sizes. The domed cover (12) may be made from a clear plastic and may be available in a variety of clear colored plastics.
At a bottom portion of the domed cover (12) is a bottom edge (14) that completely circumnavigates the domed cover (12). Around the bottom edge (14) may be a lip (16) with a larger circumference than the bottom edge (14). The lip (16) may curve down from the bottom edge (14) at an angle to the plate (50) to raise the domed cover (12) an additional height.
On a top portion of the domed cover (12) is a top surface (18). The top surface (18) is a flat area or plateau on top of the domed cover (12). Within the top surface (18) are a plurality of receiving holes (20) (hereinafter receiving holes). The receiving holes (20) are hollowed tubes that depress into the top surface (18). The receiving holes (20) may be evenly arranged upon the top surface (18) or alternatively arranged around the circumference of the top surface (18). At a bottom portion of the receiving holes (20) are a plurality of flat bases (22) (hereinafter flat bases) to provide a stop or closure for the receiving holes (20).
During use, the top surface (18) enables a plurality of candles (30) (hereinafter candles) to lower into the receiving holes (20) and rest upright against the flat bases (22). The top surface (18) is flat to prevent the candles (30) from tipping or falling while in the receiving holes (20). While within the receiving holes (20) the candles (30) remain above the cake (40) to ensure that the candles (30) never touch or drip wax on the cake (40).
Referring now to FIG. 2, a bottom view of the confectionary protector (10) is shown in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 illustrates the view looking up towards the flat bases (22). The lip (16) is shown wider than the bottom edge (14) which in turn is wider than the top surface (18). The widening from the top surface (18) out to the lip (16) ensures that the domed cover (12) sufficiently fits over the cake or confectionaries without hitting any decorative portions.
The confectionary protector (10) completely covers the confectionary to protect it from any debris, saliva or wax that may drip or fly during the celebration. The confections used may be cakes, pies, donuts, mini-cakes, pastries, chocolates, cookies, cheesecakes and the like. By providing a clear domed cover (12) the confectionary may be on display and in view to others while still being encapsulated under the confectionary protector (10). Additionally, the domed cover (12) and the top surface (18) catch any saliva, germs and bacteria that fly when a person blows out the candles (30). Finally, the receiving holes (20) allow the wax that drips from the candles (30) to settle at the flat bases (22) to be cleaned out after use rather than consumed by the guests. All in all, the confectionary protector (10) maintains the confectionary in its original presentation state without any bacteria, dirt or candle wax dirtying it before distribution and consumption.
The foregoing descriptions of specific embodiments of the present invention have been presented for purposes of illustration and description. They are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the precise forms disclosed, and obviously many modifications and variations are possible in light of the above teaching. The exemplary embodiment was chosen and described in order to best explain the principles of the invention and its practical application, to thereby enable others skilled in the art to best utilize the invention and various embodiments with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated.

Claims

1. A confectionary protector comprising:

a domed cover, where said domed cover envelopes a confection, and where said domed cover protects said confection from debris and saliva;

a top surface of said domed cover, where said top surface is flat;

a plurality of receiving holes arranged atop said top surface, where said plurality of receiving holes enable a plurality of candles to rest above said confection; and

a plurality of flat bottoms at a base of said plurality of receiving holes, wherein said plurality of flat bottoms keep wax from said plurality of candles away from said confection.

2. The confectionary protector according to claim 1, wherein said domed cover includes a lip at a bottom portion to raise said domed cover.

3. The confectionary protector according to claim 1, wherein said plurality of receiving holes are arranged evenly within said top surface.

4. The confectionary protector according to claim 1, wherein said plurality of receiving holes are arranged around a circumference of said top surface.

5. The confectionary protector according to claim 1, wherein said domed cover is one of at least a round shape and a square shape.