Method for packaging and dispensing of food items

Abstract

A method of packaging food items, such as cupcake type food items, into a dispenser for future consumption. The dispenser includes a hollow vessel, such as a tube, with openings at both ends. The food items are placed within the hollow vessel and a cap is placed over one end and a dispensing mechanism is placed over the opposing end. By removing the cap and actuating the dispensing mechanism, the food items are forced out of the tube for consumption.

Description

BACKGROUND[0001]There is a popular proverb that many know as “You can't have your cake and eat it too”. Which in its most popular form does not really make much sense. Certainly, in order to eat your cake, you must first have your cake. And although most understand the meaning behind the proverb, it really only makes sense if you read it the way it was used in times of old—basically reversing the order of the proverb: “you cannot eat your your cake and still have it”. In this phraseology, the proverb seems to be much clearer and delivers an astute lesson in life: you cannot expend your resources and still expect to have them and so, live your life in a prudent and conservative manner. However, why would one choose to illustrate this life lesson with cake? Certainly, without a doubt, cake is made to be consumed, and consumed with much joy and vigor. While one can gaze upon a cake and enjoy its beauty, it is basically worthless unless you use it for its intended purpose—consumption. I...

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Benefits of technology

The present patent describes various methods for packaging and dispensing food items like cake and frosting. The invention involves a packaging vessel with a tube, cap, and dispensing mechanism. The process involves layering the food items inside the tube and inserting a dispensing mechanism into the lower opening of the tube. The layers of food items can be forced towards the upper opening by gravity or by applying downward force. The dispensing mechanism can be activated to force the food item out of the tube. The technical effects of the invention include easy and convenient packaging and dispensing of food items in a controlled and hygienic manner.

Problems solved by technology

Which in its most popular form does not really make much sense.

While one can gaze upon a cake and enjoy its beauty, it is basically worthless unless you use it for its intended purpose—consumption.

And so, the whole proverb is quite flawed.

When baking was performed in hearth ovens, it would take a long time to bake a cake, and the final product would often be burned.

But, as many are aware, although the concept and benefits of cupcakes are quite apparent, there are also some considerable detriments.

One such detriment is that the shape of the cupcake makes it exceedingly difficult to eat without having a blob of icing stuck on the end of your nose.

Furthermore, even aside from this issue, cupcakes are simply messy to eat.

Generally cupcakes are for consumption on the go and thus, even the most dainty and civilized cupcake consumer will end up with sticky hands.

And so, for hundreds of years, the world has simply sat back and, while it has enjoyed the wonderful benefits of cake, has failed to advance the art to overcome these needs in the art.

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