Food Item Support and Method of Displaying a Food Item

Abstract

A confectionary food article support is disclosed that comprises a structure having a letter, number, or symbol shape. The device displays food articles along its upper surface and in alignment with its shape. The support comprise a raise upper surface and an article support means therealong, wherein the support means comprise either discrete apertures or an elongated channel for a plurality of food articles to be placed and aligned therein. The exact symbol can be chosen from any number of recognizable symbols, while several supports of differing shape may be displayed adjacent to one another to form an overall message or phrase. It is desired to disclose a food article support, and particularly a support for cupcakes, that provides a decorative and functional design, whereby the support may serve for simply display purposes, or further the support material may be suitable for use as a baking pan and display article.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 661,594 filed on Jun. 19, 2012, entitled “Cupcake Display and Say.” The above identified patent application is herein incorporated by reference in its entirety to provide continuity of disclosure.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The present invention relates to article supports that form shapes or messages with their structure. More specifically, the present invention pertains to a confectionary item holder display having a shape that spells a letter, number, or symbol that can be arranged by itself or with other accompanying supports to display a message.[0004]Displaying food products in a pleasing and themed manner is common for certain events, particularly for providing a pleasing array of food items for selection or for directing a group to a particular message in an attractive manner. For those celebrating a birthday, for an organ...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The present invention is about a device that can support multiple cupcakes while also serving as a display and baking pan. It is easy to manufacture and provide to consumers in a cost-effective manner. The device has discrete support locations or an elongated channel for supporting cupcakes in a pattern that presents a readily visible symbol. The "technical effect" of this invention is that it provides a convenient and efficient solution for supporting and displaying confectionery items during baking and decorative consumption.

Problems solved by technology

While disclosing a novelty display that resembles a train or line of towed items, the Toloczko device does not offer a display that functions as a message when combined with adjacent holders or even by itself.

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