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US3852494A
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Methods and apparatus for decorating confectionery items
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-04-30
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Granted: 1974-12-03
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Expires: 1993-04-30
Abstract
Abstract A method of decorating a confectionery item includes the steps of applying a lining material to a design stamp, applying and removing the stamp from a surface of the confectionery item thereby leaving a delineated design on the surface, and thereafter applying a fill material to color, decorate and complete the design. A stamp for performing the method includes integral elongated members being triangular in cross-section and terminating downwardly at elongated apices delineating the design provided by the stamp. An alternate stamp includes an integral supporting web from which the elongated members depend. A handle for grasping and supporting either stamp is located in a position offset from a central portion of the stamp.
Inventors
- 👤 E Williamson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 14:40
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23G; A23G3/00; A23G3/02; A23G3/28; A21; A21D; A21D13/00; A21D13/40; A21D13/47
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
A METHOD OF DECORATING CONFECTIONERY ITEMS SUCH AS CAKES, COOKIES AND THE LIKE COMPRISING THE STEPS OF, APPLYING A COLORED LINING MATERIAL TO A DESIGN STAMP HAVING PORTIONS DELINEATING A PREDETERMINED DESIGN, APPLYING SAID PORTIONS OF SAID DESIGN STAMP TO A CONFECTIONERY ITEM AND TRANSFERRING COLORED LINING MATERIAL FROM SAID PORTIONS TO SAID CONFECTIONERY ITEM IN LINES DELINEATING SAID PREDETERMINED DESIGN, REMOVING SAID STAMP FROM SAID CONFECTIONERY ITEM AND LEAVING THE SAID PREDETERMINED DESIGN ON THE SURFACE OF SAID CONFECTIONERY ITEM, AND APPLYING COLORED FILL MATERIAL TO COMPLETE SAID DESIGN BY COLORING AND DECORATING SAID DESIGN WITHIN SAID LINES.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
99 words
A METHOD OF DECORATING CONFECTIONERY ITEMS SUCH AS CAKES, COOKIES AND THE LIKE COMPRISING THE STEPS OF, APPLYING A COLORED LINING MATERIAL TO A DESIGN STAMP HAVING PORTIONS DELINEATING A PREDETERMINED DESIGN, APPLYING SAID PORTIONS OF SAID DESIGN STAMP TO A CONFECTIONERY ITEM AND TRANSFERRING COLORED LINING MATERIAL FROM SAID PORTIONS TO SAID CONFECTIONERY ITEM IN LINES DELINEATING SAID PREDETERMINED DESIGN, REMOVING SAID STAMP FROM SAID CONFECTIONERY ITEM AND LEAVING THE SAID PREDETERMINED DESIGN ON THE SURFACE OF SAID CONFECTIONERY ITEM, AND APPLYING COLORED FILL MATERIAL TO COMPLETE SAID DESIGN BY COLORING AND DECORATING SAID DESIGN WITHIN SAID LINES.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
A method as in claim 1 wherein said confectionery item has an iced surface and including the step of transferring said line design to said iced surface.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
A method as in claim 1 wherein said confectionery item has an uniced surface and including transferring said design to said uniced surface.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
A method as in claim 1 wherein said confectionery items are made, in part, by baking and wherein the steps of applying said stamp and transferring said line design are performed prior to said baking.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
A method as in claim 1 wherein said confectionery items are made, in part, by baking and wherein the the steps of applying said stamp and transferring said line design are performed after said baking.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
61 words
A method as in claim 1 wherein said design stamp has a plurality of separate design members, each defining a separate independent design, and including the step of simultaneously transferring colored lining material on each of said design members to the surfaces of a plurality of confectionery items in order to simultaneously apply a delineated design to each of said items.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
38 words
A method as in claim 1 wherein said step of applying a colored lining material to a design stamp includes impressing at least a portion of said stamp into a resilient material impregnated with said colored lining material.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-12-02 | 1978-06-03 | 1978-12-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-12-02 | 1982-06-03 | 1982-12-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-12-02 | 1986-06-03 | 1986-12-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |