US4132457A
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Protective cover for wedding cakes, or other display items
Assignee: PARRISH RICHARD A
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Filing: 1976-03-08
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Granted: 1979-01-02
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Expires: 1996-03-08
Abstract
Abstract A transparent frusto-conical protective cover for a wedding cake, or other articles on a support member, the cover having a body portion comprising upstanding upwardly convergent walls. The walls overlap and are removably fastened at their edges. The bottom edge of the cover abuts the support member a distance from the outer edge of the cake or article so that the object is enclosed within the conical member.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard A. Parrish
- 👤 Douglas R. Parrish
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 13:45
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G19/00; A47G19/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
160 words
A protective cover for decorative cakes and the like which rest on an underlying support surface, comprising a body portion formed of flexible transparent material with upstanding upwardly convergent walls and including overlapping edges removably connected together by seam means for enclosing the cake in a conical chamber formed between said body portion and the support surface, said body portion further including bottom edge means engaging the support surface at a location displaced from the outer edge of the cake for supporting said body portion over the cake without contacting the cake, and wherein said body portion comprises: a unitary frusto-conical base member, having a single seam from the top edge to the bottom edge, formed by the overlapping edges of the walls of said base member; a cap member having a substantially flat top portion and a downwardly divergent portion; fastening means connected to said cap and base members for removably attaching said cap member to said base member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
160 words
A protective cover for decorative cakes and the like which rest on an underlying support surface, comprising a body portion formed of flexible transparent material with upstanding upwardly convergent walls and including overlapping edges removably connected together by seam means for enclosing the cake in a conical chamber formed between said body portion and the support surface, said body portion further including bottom edge means engaging the support surface at a location displaced from the outer edge of the cake for supporting said body portion over the cake without contacting the cake, and wherein said body portion comprises: a unitary frusto-conical base member, having a single seam from the top edge to the bottom edge, formed by the overlapping edges of the walls of said base member; a cap member having a substantially flat top portion and a downwardly divergent portion; fastening means connected to said cap and base members for removably attaching said cap member to said base member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
The device of claim 1 wherein the top portion and bottom edge of said cap member is substantially circular and the diameter of said bottom edge is greater than or equal to the diameter of the top edge of said base.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said seam means comprises the overlapping edges of the walls of said base member and fastening means connected to the walls of said base member for removably securing said walls together.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
The device of claim 3 wherein the overlapping edge of the walls of said base have a plurality of corresponding holes and said fastening means comprises a plurality of detachable fasteners removably inserted into said holes.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
180 words
A protective cover for decorative cakes and the like which rest on an underlying support surface, comprising a body portion formed of flexible transparent material with upstanding upwardly convergent walls and including overlapping edges removably connected together by seam means for enclosing the cake in a conical chamber formed between said body portion and the support surface, said body portion further including bottom edge means engaging the support surface at a location displaced from the outer edge of the cake for supporting said body portion over the cake without contacting the cake, and wherein said body portion comprises: a unitary frusto-conical base member, having a single seam from the top edge to the bottom edge, formed by the overlapping edges of the walls of said base member; a cap member having a substantially flat top portion and a downwardly divergent portion; fastening means connected to said cap and base members for removably attaching said cap member to said base member; and wherein the downwardly divergent portion of said cap member overlaps and encircles the top edge of said base member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
180 words
A protective cover for decorative cakes and the like which rest on an underlying support surface, comprising a body portion formed of flexible transparent material with upstanding upwardly convergent walls and including overlapping edges removably connected together by seam means for enclosing the cake in a conical chamber formed between said body portion and the support surface, said body portion further including bottom edge means engaging the support surface at a location displaced from the outer edge of the cake for supporting said body portion over the cake without contacting the cake, and wherein said body portion comprises: a unitary frusto-conical base member, having a single seam from the top edge to the bottom edge, formed by the overlapping edges of the walls of said base member; a cap member having a substantially flat top portion and a downwardly divergent portion; fastening means connected to said cap and base members for removably attaching said cap member to said base member; and wherein the downwardly divergent portion of said cap member overlaps and encircles the top edge of said base member.
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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) | 1982-01-01 | 1982-07-03 | 1983-01-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-01-01 | 1986-07-03 | 1987-01-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-01-01 | 1990-07-03 | 1991-01-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |