Multi-tiered cake stand

Abstract

A system and method for displaying a multi-tiered cake is presented. A multi-tiered cake display system includes a main support, first and second bushings, and first and second cake boards. A first layer of the multi-tiered cake is assembled around the first bushing and a second tier of the multi-tiered cake is assembled around the second bushing. When the multi-tiered cake display system is assembled, the bottom end of the main support is adjacent the first cake board. Additionally, when assembled, the first bushing is slidably inserted onto the main support with the bottom end of the first bushing adjacent the first cake board and the top end of the first bushing is adjacent the second cake board. Also the second cake board and the second bushing are at least partially slidably inserted onto the main support.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of Invention[0002]The current invention relates generally to apparatus, systems and methods for displaying cakes and other baked goods. More particularly, the apparatus, systems and methods relate to supporting a cake on a stand with a main support without requiring multiple supports between layers of cake. Specifically, the apparatus, systems and methods provide for displaying a wedding cake with the use of a bushing in one or more of the cake layers that allows the cake to be easily assembled for display.[0003]2. Description of Related Art[0004]Existing technology for displaying multi-tiered cakes (e.g., wedding cakes) has changed very little in the past 50 years or so. Traditional technology for displaying cakes makes use of multiple wooden dowel rods that are inserted into one tier of cake before another tier of cake is placed atop the previous layer. When adjacent layers of cake are to be elevated and separated from each other, pillars ...

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Benefits of technology

The patent describes a system for displaying a multi-tiered cake. The system includes a main support, first and second bushings, and first and second cake boards. The first cake tier is assembled around the first bushing so that it extends through that bushing. The second cake tier is assembled around the second bushing so that it at least partially inserts into the first cake tier. This design provides better stability and support for the second cake tier. The second bushing can be covered with cake and frosting to make the second cake tower appear attractive. Overall, this system allows for a more stable and visually appealing display of multi-tiered cakes.

Problems solved by technology

Rods not cut exactly the same length, especially in the bottom tier, can throw the entire structure out of level / off balance.

It can at times be difficult to determine how many pillars are required between each tier of a multi-tiered cake so that adjacent tiers are adequately supported.

Other negative aspects of using traditional pillars to support adjacent tiers of cake are that the individual tiers of the cake cannot be rotated or otherwise easily adjusted once the cake has been assembled.

The use of pillars between adjacent tiers may limit what decorations can be added to the cake and requires the cake to be assembled in a rather strict vertical tower type of structure so that the assembled cake cannot tip over.

Additionally, wooden pillars tend to absorb moisture from the cake.

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