US3843220A
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Simulated cake and container for cut and wrapped cake pieces
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-02-16
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Granted: 1974-10-22
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Expires: 1992-02-16
Abstract
Abstract A multiple layer simulated cake and container structure which includes a plurality of containers adapted to be arranged in a vertical stacked arrangement wherein the containers increase in size from the uppermost container down to the lowermost container. The lowermost container is disposed on a base plate. Each container is provided on its upper end with a retainer means for retaining the next above disposed container in position. Each container is adapted to hold a plurality of cut and wrapped pieces of cake. The containers may be variously shaped, as for example, square, round and so forth. The outer surfaces of the containers are adapted to be coated with suitable icing and decorations to provide a multiple layer simulated cake for weddings and other occasions. Each container with icing thereon provides a simulated cake layer or tier. The uppermost layer of the simulated cake formed with the structure of the present invention may be a real cake for occasions wherein a formal cutting at the ceremony is desired.
Inventors
- 👤 W Snider
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 07:04
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D71/00; B65D21/00; B65D21/02; B65D21/0235; B65D85/00; B65D85/30; B65D85/36
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
180 words
A multiple layer simulated cake and container structure comprising: a. a base plate; b. a plurality of hollow containers disposed on said base plate in a stacked vertical arrangement with each container being constructed for holding a plurality of cut and wrapped pieces of cake, separate from the plurality of cut and wrapped pieces of cake in the other containers; c. said containers being of increasing size from the uppermost one downwardly; d. each of said containers having continuous side walls, and being open at the lower end thereof and closed at the top end thereof by an integral top end wall that carries the cut and wrapped pieces of cake in the next above disposed container; e. retainer means for releasably retaining said containers against lateral movement relative to each other, and the lowermost container against lateral movement on the base plate and which permits the containers to be removed, successively, starting from the uppermost one, for dispensing the cut and wrapped pieces of cake; and, f. said containers having the outer surfaces coated with real decorative icing. Pg,18
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
180 words
A multiple layer simulated cake and container structure comprising: a. a base plate; b. a plurality of hollow containers disposed on said base plate in a stacked vertical arrangement with each container being constructed for holding a plurality of cut and wrapped pieces of cake, separate from the plurality of cut and wrapped pieces of cake in the other containers; c. said containers being of increasing size from the uppermost one downwardly; d. each of said containers having continuous side walls, and being open at the lower end thereof and closed at the top end thereof by an integral top end wall that carries the cut and wrapped pieces of cake in the next above disposed container; e. retainer means for releasably retaining said containers against lateral movement relative to each other, and the lowermost container against lateral movement on the base plate and which permits the containers to be removed, successively, starting from the uppermost one, for dispensing the cut and wrapped pieces of cake; and, f. said containers having the outer surfaces coated with real decorative icing. Pg,18
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
A multiple layer simulated cake and container structure as defined in claim 1, wherein: a. a separator means is disposed between at least one pair of adjacent containers.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
A multiple layer simulated cake and container structure as defined in claim 1, wherein: a. a tray is mounted in each of said containers for holding the cut and wrapped pieces of cake.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
49 words
A multiple layer simulated cake and container structure as defined in claim 1, wherein: a. each of the top end walls of the containers, except the uppermost container, is provided with a groove for the reception of the lower ends of the side walls of the next uppermost container.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
39 words
A multiple layer simulated cake and container structure as defined in claim 4, wherein: a. said base plate is provided with a groove for the reception of the lower ends of the side walls of the container seated thereon.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
48 words
A multiple layer simulated cake and container structure as defined in claim 1 wherein: a. each of the containers, except the uppermost container, is provided with a ledge around the periphery thereof for the reception of the lower ends of the side walls of the next uppermost container.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-10-21 | 1978-04-22 | 1978-10-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-10-21 | 1982-04-22 | 1982-10-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-10-21 | 1986-04-22 | 1986-10-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |