Holding device and kit

Abstract

A holding device and kit for holding panels of an object. The holding device includes holding brackets which have receiving slots dimensioned to receive the panels therein. The holding brackets have holding plates which are spaced apart to form the receiving slot. Connecting members extend between the holding brackets to maintain the holding brackets in position relative to each other and maintain the spacing of the holding plates. Wherein the holding device cooperates with the panels to maintain the panels in the proper position, preventing the panels from shifting during drying and assembly, allowing the panels to be constructed in a stable and visually appealing manner.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention is directed to a holding device and kit including a holding device. In particular, the invention relates to a holding device and kit used to hold objects such as, but not limited to, when making gingerbread houses or other art, craft or baking projects.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Construction of various arts, crafts and baking objects often require assembling and adhesion of two or more vertical walls together. This type of construction is frequently seen in the assembling of gingerbread houses—a confectionery-based craft.[0003]A large variety of gingerbread house models are known. However, one-person assembly of such gingerbread houses (and other gingerbread-based structures) is typically difficult and cumbersome, especially at the starting stage. Although children are typically the largest target audience of the gingerbread-based industry, most children require adult assistance in the actual assembly of gingerbread-based struc...

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Benefits of technology

The patent describes a holding device for panels used in construction. The holding device includes brackets with holding slots for the panels, connected by connecting members to maintain the brackets in position. The holding device ensures that the panels are held in the proper position, preventing them from shifting during drying and assembly. This allows for stable and visually appealing construction.

Problems solved by technology

However, one-person assembly of such gingerbread houses (and other gingerbread-based structures) is typically difficult and cumbersome, especially at the starting stage.

The icing takes time to dry, and if a consumer lets the walls go too quickly, their construction falls apart.

It is impractical for one person or two people to stand in one spot and hold their walls together until the icing dries.

This is difficult, time-consuming, frustrating and destroys what should otherwise be an enjoyable food-making experience.

This preliminary assembly step (of gingerbread houses) is often problematic.

For example, when the consumer attempts to bond and stabilize all four walls together, the walls typically shift in position (due to uneven pressure applied by the consumer's hands), and this results in a warped-shaped or otherwise unstable and cosmetically unappealing gingerbread house.

The latter is particularly disappointing for children.

These difficulties cannot normally be overcome unless the consumer recruits a second individual to assist in holding and stabilizing some of the vertical walls.

One-man construction of gingerbread houses is typically time-consuming and generally not an enjoyable experience to all but the most patient.

One-man construction is not practical.

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