Non-edible capsule configured for novel frozen confection

Abstract

Non-edible capsules configured for use in novel frozen confections are disclosed. A novel frozen confection includes a container containing a frozen confection; a non-edible capsule defining a compartment; a novel article located in the compartment; and a removable wrapper surrounding at least a portion of the container and at least a portion of the non-edible capsule to removably consolidate the capsule to the container.

Description

Background Art

[0001] Toys are typically packaged and presented for sale or inspection. Usually, toys can be packaged in clear plastic display packages so that they can be seen and inspected before purchase. However, in some cases, toys are intentionally presented in a form that cannot be seen or inspected before purchase and opening of the package, as this increases the surprise and interest when discovering the contents of the package.

[0002] Toys packaged in this hidden manner can be packaged in combination with an edible item such as a candy, and such combinations are known to have broad appeal. However, the types of candies or other edible items for which toy packaging configurations are known to be easy to manufacture are limited, which limits the diversity of options available for this type of product. There is a desire to develop new packaging structures that combine an edible item and a toy in an attractive and easy-to-manufacture manner.

[0003] An object of the present invention is to provide a non-edible capsule that overcomes or at least partially ameliorates some of the above disadvantages, or at least provides a useful alternative to the public. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The Summary of the Invention is provided to introduce a brief description of some aspects of the disclosed embodiments in a simplified form, which aspects will be further described in the Detailed Description below. The Summary of the Invention is not intended to identify key features or essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to be used to limit the scope of the claimed subject matter. Additionally, the claimed subject matter is not limited to implementations that solve any or all disadvantages noted in any part of this disclosure.

[0005] In a first aspect, the present invention can broadly be said to be a novelty frozen confectionery comprising:

[0006] a container for containing the frozen confectionery;

[0007] a non-edible capsule defining a compartment,

[0008] a novelty item located in the compartment, and

[0009] a removable wrapper surrounding at least a portion of the container and at least a portion of the non-edible capsule so as to removably secure the capsule to the container.

[0010] In another aspect, the capsule can include a first portion that includes an opening through which the novelty item can pass.

[0011] In another aspect, when the non-edible capsule is secured to the container, the opening can be closed by the container, thereby defining a compartment, and when the non-edible capsule is removed from the container, the opening is exposed to allow the novelty item to be removed from the compartment through the opening.

[0012] In another aspect, the capsule may further include a second part removably or movably attached to the first part, the first part and the second part being adapted and configured to be able to define the openable enclosed compartment;

[0013] wherein the novelty item is located in the enclosed compartment formed by the first part and the second part; and

[0014] A removable envelope surrounds at least a portion of the container and at least a portion of at least one of the first part and the second part so as to removably secure the container to the capsule.

[0015] In another aspect, the first part may define most of the compartment and include an opening that can be closed by the second part, and when the second part is moved or removed to open the opening of the first part, the novelty item can be removed from the compartment through the opening.

[0016] In another aspect, the first part may include a cover, and the second part includes a closure movably or removably attached to the cover.

[0017] In another aspect, the opening of the first part may have a peripheral shape complementary to the peripheral shape of the exposed portion of the frozen confection in the container.

[0018] In another aspect, the peripheral shape of the opening may be the same as the peripheral shape of the exposed portion of the frozen confection in the container.

[0019] In another aspect, the opening may have a diameter the same as the diameter of the exposed portion of the frozen confection in the container.

[0020] In another aspect, the second part may include a surface that contacts the exposed portion of the frozen confection, the surface having a perimeter the same as the perimeter of the exposed portion of the frozen confection.

[0021] In another aspect, the second part may include a circular surface that contacts the exposed portion of the frozen confection, the diameter of the circular surface being the same as the diameter of the exposed portion of the frozen confection.

[0022] In another aspect, the surface may be configured with a swirl pattern.

[0023] In another aspect, the surface may be planar.

[0024] In another aspect, the second portion may further include an outer edge that includes one or more ridges configured to mate with ridges within the open end of the first portion to rotate the first portion relative to the second portion.

[0025] In another aspect, the ridges may be configured to resist (but not prevent) removal of the first portion from the second portion.

[0026] In another aspect, the first portion may further include a peripheral lip positioned adjacent the container, and wherein the removable package encloses the lip.

[0027] In another aspect, the peripheral lip may extend around the opening of the first portion.

[0028] In another aspect, the second portion may further include an outer edge having a tab located thereon.

[0029] In another aspect, the outer periphery of the first portion may include an incision adapted and configured such that the tab is accessible through the incision.

[0030] In another aspect, the outer circumference of the opening of the cap may include an incision through which the tab is accessible.

[0031] In another aspect, the first portion may generally have a shape selected from one of the following:

[0032] (a) Hemispherical dome,

[0033] (b) Faceted lid,

[0034] (c) Imitation single-scoop, double-scoop, or triple-scoop ice cream shape,

[0035] (d) Crown,

[0036] (e) Cylinder.

[0037] In another aspect, the novelty item may be a toy.

[0038] In another aspect, the novelty item may be completely contained within the capsule.

[0039] In another aspect, the novelty item may be an integral item.

[0040] In another aspect, the novelty item may include separate components that are capable of being assembled into an item once removed from the capsule.

[0041] In another aspect, the separate components may be contained within a flexible bag within the capsule.

[0042] In another aspect, the container may be at least partially an edible container.

[0043] On the other hand, the container can be a completely edible container.

[0044] On the other hand, the container can be a cone.

[0045] On the other hand, the container can be a waffle cone.

[0046] On the other hand, the container can be a non - edible container.

[0047] On the other hand, the container can be a non - edible container of cellulose - based material.

[0048] On the other hand, the container can have a shape selected from (a) conical, (b) frustoconical, and (c) cylindrical.

[0049] On the other hand, the first part and the second part can be threadedly engaged with each other.

[0050] On the other hand, the first part and the second part can be press - fit engaged with each other.

[0051] On the other hand, the first part and the second part can be snap - fit engaged with each other.

[0052] On the other hand, the first part and the second part can be frangibly engaged with each other.

[0053] On the other hand, the first part and the second part can be torn - engaged with each other.

[0054] On the other hand, the first part and the second part can be adhesively bonded to each other.

[0055] On the other hand, the first part and the second part can be hingedly engaged with each other.

[0056] On the other hand, the first part and the second part can be hingedly engaged with each other using a living hinge.

[0057] On the other hand, the removable wrapper can include a shrink or elastic wrapper to facilitate securing the container to the capsule.

[0058] On the other hand, the removable wrapper can extend over the entire capsule.

[0059] On the other hand, the removable wrapper can include a frangible area to facilitate removal of the wrapper from the container and the capsule.

[0060] On the other hand, the container can include a top opening through which the frozen confection can be exposed for consumption.

[0061] On the other hand, the top opening can be defined by the rim of the container.

[0062] On the other hand, the capsule can be placed on the edge of the container.

[0063] On the other hand, the capsule can be placed on the edge of the container in a way that hides the top opening and the frozen confection in the container.

[0064] On the other hand, the present invention can broadly be said to be a method of manufacturing a novel frozen confection, the method comprising:

[0065] filling a container with a frozen confection;

[0066] inserting a novelty item into a compartment of a non-edible capsule;

[0067] placing the capsule above the container; and

[0068] applying a removable wrapper to surround at least a portion of the container and at least a portion of the non-edible capsule, thereby securing the capsule to the container in a removable manner.

[0069] The method according to claim 48, wherein the capsule includes a surface configured with a swirl pattern, and placement of the capsule involves pressing it into an exposed portion of the frozen confection to form a complementary swirl pattern in the exposed portion.

[0070] The method according to claim 49, wherein pressing the capsule into the exposed portion of the frozen confection is performed before the frozen confection is fully frozen.

[0071] As used in this specification, the term "comprising" means "consisting at least in part of". When interpreting each statement in this specification that includes the term "comprising", there may also be features other than the features that begin with that term or those features. Related terms such as "including" will be interpreted in the same manner. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0072] For a more particular understanding of the disclosure, the disclosed embodiments are described in more detail by reference to specific embodiments thereof shown in the drawings and described in the following detailed description. In the drawings:

[0073] Figure 1A is a front view of a novel frozen confection.

[0074] Figure 1B is an exploded perspective view of a novel frozen confection.

[0075] Figure 1C is a bottom perspective view of the capsule when assembled.

[0076] Figure 1D is a top perspective view of the capsule when assembled.

[0077] Figure 1E It is a front view of the capsule during assembly.

[0078] Figure 1F It is an exploded perspective view of the capsule.

[0079] Figure 1G It is a perspective view of a novelty frozen confection with its removable wrapper peeled off.

[0080] Figure 2A It is an exploded perspective view of an alternative embodiment of the capsule, where the second part has no swirl pattern.

[0081] Figure 2B It is during assembly Figure 2A a bottom perspective view of the capsule.

[0082] Figure 3A It is an exploded perspective view of an alternative embodiment of the capsule, where the first part is shaped as a crown.

[0083] Figure 3B It is during assembly Figure 3A a bottom perspective view of the capsule.

[0084] Figure 4A It is an exploded perspective view of an alternative embodiment of the capsule, where the first part is shaped as a gemstone.

[0085] Figure 4B It is during assembly Figure 4A a bottom perspective view of the capsule.

[0086] Figure 5A It is an exploded perspective view of an alternative embodiment of the capsule, where the first part is shaped as an ellipsoid.

[0087] Figure 5B It is during assembly Figure 5A a bottom perspective view of the capsule.

[0088] Figure 6A It is an exploded perspective view of an alternative embodiment of the capsule, where the first part is shaped as a frustum.

[0089] Figure 6B It is during assembly Figure 6A a bottom perspective view of the capsule.

[0090] Figure 7A It is an exploded perspective view of an alternative embodiment of the capsule, where the first part is shaped as a cylinder.

[0091] Figure 7B It is Figure 7A a bottom perspective view of the capsule during assembly.

[0092] Figure 8AIs an exploded perspective view of an alternative embodiment of a capsule, wherein the first portion is shaped as a cone.

[0093] Figure 8B Is the bottom perspective view of the capsule when assembled Figure 8A of the capsule.

[0094] Figure 9A Is an exploded perspective view of an alternative embodiment of a capsule, wherein the first portion is shaped as two vertically connected ellipsoids.

[0095] Figure 9B Is the bottom perspective view of the capsule when assembled Figure 9A of the capsule.

[0096] Figure 10A Is an exploded perspective view of an alternative embodiment of a capsule, wherein the first portion is shaped as three vertically connected ellipsoids.

[0097] Figure 10B Is the bottom perspective view of the capsule when assembled Figure 10A of the capsule.

[0098] Figure 11A Is an exploded perspective view of an alternative embodiment of a capsule, wherein the first portion is shaped as three connected ellipsoids arranged in a triangle.

[0099] Figure 11B Is Figure 11A the bottom perspective view of the capsule when assembled.

[0100] Figure 12A Is a front view of an alternative embodiment of a novelty frozen confection, wherein the container for the frozen confection is a cup.

[0101] Figure 12B Is Figure 12A a partial exploded front view of the novelty frozen confection, showing the rim of the cup on which the capsule is mounted. Detailed Description

[0102] In the following detailed description, reference is made to the accompanying drawings, which form a part hereof, and which illustrate by way of specific configurations or examples. Referring now to the drawings, in which like reference numerals indicate like elements throughout several views, aspects of the novelty frozen confection will be described.

[0103] As Figures 1A - 12B shown, the novelty frozen confection includes a non - edible capsule 100 containing a novelty item 106 and a container 104 containing a frozen confection 102. The non - edible capsule 100 and how it is configured to be used with the novelty frozen confection is particularly important.

[0104] As Figure 1AAs shown, in one embodiment of the novelty frozen dessert, the container 104 is an edible container, particularly an ice cream cone. The capsule 100 defines a compartment within which the novelty item 106 is located, and the capsule 100 is located above the container 104.

[0105] In this embodiment, capsule 100 is not in direct contact with container 104 (i.e., ice cream cone), but is located on top of frozen confection 102 (which extends outside container 104). A separator (e.g., a paper disk) may be provided between capsule 100 and frozen confection 102 so that they are not in direct contact.

[0106] If Figure 1B As shown, capsule 100 may include first portion 108 and second portion 110 that are removably attached together to define a compartment for novelty item 106. Capsule 100 may be removed from container 104 and frozen confection 102 contained therein.

[0107] However, the first portion 108 and the second portion 110 may not necessarily be completely removable from one another, and may only be movably attached together, for example by a hinged connection, such as a living hinge.

[0108] The first portion 108 is shaped to provide the majority of the interior volume of the compartment housing the novelty item 106, and may be considered a hood. In this embodiment, the first portion 108 is substantially shaped as a hemispherical dome.

[0109] The second portion 110 is located above the exposed portion 112 of the frozen confection 102 that fills the container 104 and may be in direct contact with the exposed portion 112. The second portion 110 may be considered a closure to the cover (ie, the first portion 108).

[0110] In this embodiment, the section of the frozen confection 102 that extends out of the container 104 may have sides parallel to the cone, so that the frozen confection 102 is a continuation of the conical shape of the container 104. This section terminates in an exposed portion 112, which is actually an end face of the conical shape.

[0111] If Figure 1C As shown, first portion 108 includes an open end within which second portion 110 may be located. Thus, removal of second portion 110 from the open end provides access to novelty item 106. The peripheral shape of the open end preferably generally matches the peripheral shape of exposed portion 112 of frozen confection 102, which, for an ice cream cone, is circular. Thus, their diameters may be generally the same.

[0112] ​​​​Similarly, the second portion 110 includes a surface 116 having a perimeter that generally matches the perimeter of the exposed portion 112 of the frozen confection 102, which is circular in the case of an ice cream cone. In this embodiment, the surface 116 is configured to have a swirl pattern that may be complementary to a swirl pattern formed in the exposed portion 112 of the frozen confection 102.

[0113] The swirl pattern in the surface 116 itself can form a complementary swirl pattern in the exposed portion 112 of the frozen confection 102 by pressing the two together during manufacture. This can occur if the capsule 100 is positioned on the exposed portion 112 before the frozen confection 102 is fully frozen.

[0114] As Figure 1C and Figure 1D shown, the first portion 108 can include a peripheral lip 114 around the open end, which can surround the main shape formed by the first portion 108 (e.g., a hemisphere as shown). The peripheral lip 114 can be set at an angle that matches the angle of the container 104, so the peripheral lip 114 can effectively serve as a continuation of the conical shape of the container 104 (and the section of the frozen confection 102 extending therefrom).

[0115] As Figure 1E shown, the second portion 110 preferably includes a tab 118 located on its outer edge. The tab 118 can facilitate easier manual separation of the first portion 108 and the second portion 110. The first portion 108 can also include a cutout formed in its outer circumference (including in the peripheral lip 114) through which the tab 118 can be accessed.

[0116] As Figure 1F shown, the second portion 110 can include one or more ridges 120 at its outer edge, which are configured to mate with ridges inside the open end of the first portion 108. This facilitates releasable attachment therebetween while achieving a sufficient degree of retention. Thus, the engagement is effectively a push-fit or snap-fit. Alternative engagement means can include a threaded connection, a frangible connection, an adhesive bond connection, or a tear connection.

[0117] As Figure 1G shown, the novelty frozen confection preferably further includes a removable wrapper 124 that surrounds at least a portion of the container 104 and the capsule 100. The capsule 100 is thereby secured to the container 104 by the removable wrapper 124.

[0118] Preferably, the removable wrapper 124 lies flat against the ice cream cone and the peripheral lip 114 (if angled as described above), and together they form an effectively continuous cone. The removable wrapper 124 can be folded over the lip of the peripheral lip 114 to improve consolidation, or alternatively it can extend over the entire capsule 100.

[0119] The removable wrapper 124 can be at least partially adhered to the capsule 100 to improve consolidation, for example it can be adhered to the peripheral lip 114.

[0120] In use, the consumer 124 can peel off the removable wrapper 124 to remove the capsule 100 from the container 104 (i.e., the ice cream cone). By removing the capsule 100, the consumer 124 obtains the frozen confection 102 for consumption. Then, the consumer 124 can separate the second part 110 from the first part 108 to obtain the novelty item 106.

[0121] The removable wrapper 124 can include a frangible area to facilitate removal. It can include a shrink or elastic wrapper to facilitate the consolidation of the container 104 to the capsule 100.

[0122] The novelty item 106 can be a toy, such as a figurine. However, various other items subject to space constraints may be suitable, including edible items, such as a second form of confection. The novelty item 106 can be a single piece, or it can include separate components that can be assembled once removed from the capsule 100. Such components can be provided in a flexible bag inside the capsule 100.

[0123] In the embodiment shown above, the capsule 100 completely encloses the novelty item 106, i.e., the compartment is defined only by the capsule 100, particularly by its first part 108 and second part 110. However, in an alternative embodiment, the capsule 100 can only completely enclose the novelty item 106 together with the container 104, i.e., they together define the compartment.

[0124] The non - edible capsule 100 is preferably made of plastic, but can alternatively be made of some other food - safe material. It can be injection - molded or made using some other manufacturing technique.

[0125] The frozen confection 102 is preferably ice cream, but can also be sorbet, ice milk, frozen yogurt, or any other suitable frozen confection. It can contain other forms of candy or edible items as toppings or distributed throughout, such as gummy bears, chocolate, nuts, or syrup. The container 104, which is an edible cone in this embodiment, can be a waffle cone.

[0126] The frozen confection 102 and its container 104 may be manufactured together in a typical manner known in the art for pre-packaged frozen confections in cones, the difference being that the capsule 100 is consolidated with the container 104 during the packaging process.

[0127] Figure 2A and 2B An alternative embodiment of the capsule 100 is shown in which the surface 116 of the second portion 110 is planar rather than having a swirl pattern.

[0128] Figures 3A to 11B Various alternative embodiments of capsule 100 are shown that differ only in the shape of their first portion 108. It will be appreciated that such shape variations may be primarily aesthetic and that more shapes than those depicted may be suitable for first portion 108, but each variation shown will be briefly described herein.

[0129] Figure 3A and 3B An alternative embodiment of the capsule 100 is shown in which the first portion 108 is shaped as a crown. The peripheral lip 114 is ridged so as to mimic the crown shape, but is still angled so that it can serve as a suitable surface for contact with the removable wrapper 124.

[0130] Figure 4A and 4B An alternative embodiment of the capsule 100 is shown in which the first portion 108 is shaped as a gemstone, which can also be considered a faceted cover. This embodiment does not have a peripheral lip 114, although the gemstone-shaped face can be used as a contact surface for a removable wrapper 124. The shape of the open end of the first portion 108 remains rounded to match the container 104.

[0131] Figure 5A and 5B An alternative embodiment of the capsule 100 is shown in which the first portion 108 is shaped as an ellipsoid (truncated by an open end). This shape can be configured to resemble a "single scoop" of ice cream. This embodiment does not have the peripheral lip 114.

[0132] Figure 6A and 6B An alternative embodiment of the capsule 100 is shown in which the first portion 108 is shaped as a truncated cone.

[0133] Figure 7A and 7B An alternative embodiment of the capsule 100 is shown in which the first portion 108 is shaped as a cylinder (which may have rounded edges).

[0134] Figure 8A and 8B ​An alternative embodiment of the capsule 100 is shown in which the first portion 108 is shaped as a cone.

[0135] Figure 9A and 9B An alternative embodiment of the capsule 100 is shown in which the first portion 108 is shaped as two vertically connected ellipsoids (one truncated by an open end). This shape can be configured to resemble a "double scoop" ice cream.

[0136] Figure 10A and 10B An alternative embodiment of the capsule 100 is shown in which the first portion 108 is shaped as three perpendicularly connected ellipsoids (one truncated by an open end). This shape can be configured to resemble a "three scoops" of ice cream.

[0137] Figure 11A and 11B An alternative embodiment of the capsule 100 is shown in which the first portion 108 is shaped as three connected ellipsoids arranged in a triangular shape. Open ends are formed in two of the ellipsoids. The shape may be configured to resemble a triangular "three scoops" of ice cream.

[0138] Figures 6A to 11B All embodiments of also have a peripheral lip 114 surrounding the main shape of the first portion 108.

[0139] If Figure 12A As shown, in another embodiment of the novel frozen dessert, the container 104 is a non-edible container 204, such as a cup, which contains the frozen dessert 102. The capsule 100 is secured to the non-edible container in a different manner than the previously described edible container (i.e., ice cream cone) embodiment.

[0140] If Figure 12B As shown, the non-edible container preferably includes a container edge 205, and the capsule 100 is placed on the container edge 205. The capsule 100 can be adapted to releasably engage with the container edge 205, for example, using a groove formed between the first part 108 and the second part 110, or by using a shield extending from the first part 108, so that the capsule 100 can be connected in the same manner as a conventional plastic cover.

[0141] Alternatively, the capsule 100 may be at least partially seated within the container rim 205, for example the peripheral lip 114 may be at least partially seated within the container rim 205, and the angle of the container wall may prevent the capsule 100 from sliding below a certain height.

[0142] ​​For some purposes, the releasable engagement of the capsule 100 with the container rim 205 can be a sufficient degree of consolidation between the capsule 100 and the non - edible container 204 (such as a cup) such that no removable wrapper 124 is required. For example, a novelty frozen dessert can be prepared and served in a restaurant by filling the non - edible container with the frozen confection 102 and then securing the capsule 100 to the container rim 205.

[0143] However, if the novelty frozen dessert is to be manufactured as a prepackaged product suitable for transportation and distribution, it may be preferable to increase the degree of consolidation between the non - edible container 204 and the capsule 100 by applying a removable wrapper 124, which is applied in the same manner as described for the aforementioned ice cream cone.

[0144] When configured for use with the non - edible container 204, the capsule 100 can be substantially the same as an ice cream cone, although its size and shape can vary or can be modified to engage the aforementioned container rim 205.

[0145] However, the use with the non - edible container 204 can facilitate some alternative configurations of the capsule 100. For example, the capsule 100 may not be formed by a first part 108 and a second part 110 that are removably attached together. Instead, the capsule 100 can include only the first part 108, and it can define a compartment for the novelty item 106 in a different way in conjunction with the non - edible container 204.

[0146] To give a more specific example, the non - edible container 204 can include a peel - away layer heat - sealed to its container rim 205. Then, the capsule 100 (i.e., the first part 108) can be located above the peel - away layer such that the novelty item 106 is located therebetween and remains separated from the frozen confection 102. Thus, the compartment is defined by the peel - away layer and the first part 108. Once the first part 108 has been removed to allow access to the novelty item 108, the peel - away layer can then be peeled away to allow access to the frozen confection 102.

[0147] In any case, any of the previously described shapes of the first part 108 can also be applied to the capsule 110 of this embodiment.

[0148] Preferably, the non - edible container 204 is made of plastic and is preferably molded into a cup, i.e., a frustum of a cone. However, it can also be a paper cup, or have some other shape that can hold the frozen confection 102. For example, the non - edible container 204 can be cylindrical or conical.

[0149] The present invention can also be broadly said to include the components, elements and features separately or jointly mentioned or pointed out in the specification of the present application, as well as any or all combinations of any two or more of said components, elements or features, and the specific integers mentioned herein have known equivalents in the field to which the present invention pertains, and these known equivalents are considered to be incorporated herein as if set forth separately.

[0150] Based on the foregoing, it should be understood that a novel frozen confection and its capsule 100 have been disclosed herein. It should also be understood that the above subject matter is provided by way of illustration only and should not be construed as limiting. Various modifications and changes can be made to the subject matter described herein without following the example configurations and applications shown and described, and without departing from the scope of the present disclosure set forth in the appended claims. Without departing from the spirit or basic attributes of the present invention, the present invention can be implemented in other specific and unmentioned forms that are obvious to those skilled in the art. Therefore, it is asserted that the foregoing embodiments are illustrative in all respects and should not be construed as limiting.

[0151] References to relative terms such as upper and lower, front and rear, top and bottom, left and right, etc. are for convenience of description and are not intended to limit the present disclosure or its components presented herein to any particular orientation. Without departing from the scope of the present invention, all dimensions depicted in the drawings can vary with the potential designs and intended uses of the specific embodiments of the disclosed subject matter.

[0152] Each of the additional features and methods disclosed herein can be used alone or in combination with other features and methods to provide the disclosed functions or additional functions and methods for manufacturing and using the same. Therefore, the combinations of the features and methods disclosed herein may not be necessary to practice the present invention in its broadest sense, but are only disclosed for the purpose of specifically describing the representative and preferred embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. A novel sweet food, comprising: Containers for frozen desserts; Inedible capsules with defined compartments; a novelty item located in said compartment; and A removable wrapper surrounds at least a portion of the container and at least a portion of the non-edible capsule in a first state so as to removably secure the capsule to the container.

2. The novelty sweet according to claim 1, wherein: The non-edible capsule comprises: a first portion including an opening through which the novelty item can pass; and a second portion removably attached to the first portion; and in: the first portion and the second portion being configured to define the compartment; The novelty item is disposed in the compartment; and A removable wrapper surrounds at least a portion of the container and at least a portion of at least one of the first and second portions of the capsule to removably secure the container to the capsule.

3. The novelty confectionery according to claim 2, wherein: The first portion includes a cover and the second portion includes a closure removably connected to the cover.

4. The novelty confectionery according to claim 2, wherein: The frozen confection extends out of the container through an exposed portion, wherein a distal end of the exposed portion is adjacent to the opening of the first part of the capsule, and wherein the opening of the first part has a periphery having a shape complementary to a shape of a periphery of the distal end of the exposed portion of the frozen confection.

5. The novelty confectionery according to claim 4, wherein: The wrapper surrounds at least a portion of the container, the exposed portion of the frozen confection and at least a portion of the capsule so as to removably secure the container to the capsule.

6. The novelty confectionery according to claim 4, wherein: The opening of the first portion of the capsule has a diameter that is substantially the same as a diameter of the exposed portion of the frozen confection.

7. The novelty confectionery according to claim 2, wherein: The second portion of the capsule comprises a surface in contact with the distal end of the exposed portion of the frozen confection, the surface of the second portion of the capsule having a peripheral shape substantially the same as the peripheral shape of the distal end of the exposed portion of the frozen confection.

8. The novelty confection according to claim 7, wherein: The surface of the second portion of the capsule is configured with a swirl pattern.

9. The novelty confectionery according to claim 2, wherein: The second portion of the capsule further comprises an outer edge comprising one or more ridges configured to cooperate with ridges within the open end of the first portion of the capsule to index the first portion to the second portion, wherein the ridges are configured to resist but not prevent removal of the first portion from the second portion.

10. The novelty confection according to claim 2, wherein: The first portion of the capsule includes a peripheral lip disposed at an angle matching an angle of the container, and wherein the removable wrapper is folded over the lip to secure the capsule to the container.

11. The novelty confectionery according to claim 2, wherein: The second portion of the capsule also includes an outer edge having a tab.

12. The novelty confection according to claim 11, wherein: The outer periphery of the first portion of the capsule includes a cutout configured to enable access of the tab of the second portion through the cutout.

13. The novelty confection of claim 1, wherein: The novelty item is a toy.

14. The novelty confection according to claim 13, wherein: The toy is formed from a plurality of individual components contained within a flexible bag within a non-edible capsule.

15. The novelty confection of claim 1, wherein: The container is at least partially edible.

16. The sweet novelty food of claim 15, wherein: The container is an edible cone.

17. The sweet novelty food of claim 16, wherein: The container is an edible waffle cone.

18. The novelty confection of claim 1, wherein: The removable wrapper surrounds the entire non-edible capsule.

19. The novelty confection of claim 1, wherein: The removable wrapper includes a frangible region to facilitate removal of the wrapper from the container and the non-edible capsule.

20. The novelty confection of claim 1, wherein: The frozen confection extends out of the container through an exposed portion, and wherein the capsule is arranged in such a way as to conceal the frozen confection in the removable wrapper when the capsule is secured to the container by the wrapper.

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