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US20070259075A1 US11/418,012 US41801206A US2007259075A1 US 20070259075 A1 US20070259075 A1 US 20070259075A1 US 41801206 A US41801206 A US 41801206A US 2007259075 A1 US2007259075 A1 US 2007259075A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A23—FOODS OR FOODSTUFFS; TREATMENT THEREOF, NOT COVERED BY OTHER CLASSES
    • A23G—COCOA; COCOA PRODUCTS, e.g. CHOCOLATE; SUBSTITUTES FOR COCOA OR COCOA PRODUCTS; CONFECTIONERY; CHEWING GUM; ICE-CREAM; PREPARATION THEREOF
    • A23G9/00—Frozen sweets, e.g. ice confectionery, ice-cream; Mixtures therefor
    • A23G9/44—Frozen sweets, e.g. ice confectionery, ice-cream; Mixtures therefor characterised by shape, structure or physical form
    • A23G9/50—Products with edible or inedible supports, e.g. cornets
    • A23G9/503—Products with edible or inedible supports, e.g. cornets products with an inedible support, e.g. a stick
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D81/00—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents
    • B65D81/24—Adaptations for preventing deterioration or decay of contents; Applications to the container or packaging material of food preservatives, fungicides, pesticides or animal repellants
    • B65D81/26—Adaptations for preventing deterioration or decay of contents; Applications to the container or packaging material of food preservatives, fungicides, pesticides or animal repellants with provision for draining away, or absorbing, or removing by ventilation, fluids, e.g. exuded by contents; Applications of corrosion inhibitors or desiccators
    • B65D81/261—Adaptations for preventing deterioration or decay of contents; Applications to the container or packaging material of food preservatives, fungicides, pesticides or animal repellants with provision for draining away, or absorbing, or removing by ventilation, fluids, e.g. exuded by contents; Applications of corrosion inhibitors or desiccators for draining or collecting liquids without absorbing them
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D81/00—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents
    • B65D81/36—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D81/00—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents
    • B65D81/38—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents with thermal insulation

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  • the invention relates to confection holders.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a confection support holder.
  • FIG. 2 is a bottom view of the confection support holder.
  • FIG. 3 is a top view of the confection support holder.
  • FIG. 1 of the accompanying drawings illustrates components of a confection support holder 2 , according to an embodiment of the invention, which includes a support chamber 4 , adapted to fit at least one finger, a outer support cover 6 , contacting a confection 18 , a reservoir 20 , including a plurality of ridge members 22 , a resilient insulation cover 24 and a plurality of protrusion members 30 .
  • FIGS. 2 and 3 illustrate the components of the confection support holder 2 in more detail.
  • Said support cover 6 includes a first cover side 8 , a second cover side 10 , a top cover portion 12 , a bottom cover portion 14 and a body cover portion 16 .
  • Said plurality of protruding members 30 contact said first cover side 8 , said bottom cover portion, sealed to said reservoir 20 .
  • Said resilient insulation cover 24 includes a first resilient insulation side 26 , contacting said second cover side 10 , and a second resilient insulation side 28 contacting said support chamber 4 , finger, upon insertion.
  • a consumer inserts at least one finger into the support chamber 4 , said support chamber 4 contacting said second cover side 10 , said first cover side 8 , contacting and supporting said confection 18 , said bottom cover portion 14 sealed to said reservoir 20 , said reservoir 20 protecting the consumer from a dripping of the confection 18 .
  • said top cover portion 12 , said bottom cover portion 14 and said body cover portion 16 at a first, a second and a third diameter, respectively, are. substantially similar, as said confection holder 2 , can encompass a variety of shapes and sizes.
  • said reservoir 20 includes a plurality of ridge members 22 , aiding consumer in insertion of at least one finger into the support chamber 4 .
  • said confection support holder 2 includes said resilient insulation cover 24 , supporting said consumer and controlling temperature.
  • the consumer inserts at least one finger into said support chamber 4 , contacting said second resilient insulation side 28 , said first resilient insulation side 26 contacting said second cover side 10 .
  • the resilient insulation cover 24 contracting, secures said at least one finger within said confection support holder 2 .
  • said resilient insulation cover 24 is continuous with said outer support cover 6 and support chamber 4 , providing maximum support to said at least one finger.
  • a width of said resilient insulation cover 24 is substantially similar to a width of said outer support cover 6 , said reservoir 20 and said support chamber 4 , providing temperature stability, protecting confection 18 from heat of said at least one finger, increasing longevity of said confection 18 , and protecting said consumer from cold temperatures in cases of holding said confection 18 , that is formed of ice.
  • the confection support holder 2 in an embodiment, includes said plurality of protruding members 30 , contacting said first cover side 8 of said outer support cover 6 and said confection 18 , providing support and stability to said confection 18 .
  • said plurality of protruding members 30 are square-shaped.
  • said plurality of protruding members 30 are staggered.
  • a width of said plurality of protruding members is substantially similar to said outer support layer.
  • the outer support cover 6 and said resilient insulation 24 accommodates small appendages of a child, allowing the child to maintain control of any sized confection 18 , in a position that is most comfortable.
  • the resilient insulation cover 24 also provides temperature control, maintaining a comfortable environment throughout the duration of consuming the confection 18 , by reducing the amount of heat transfer to the confection 18 and the amount of cold to said inserted at least one finger inside the support chamber 4 .
  • the plurality of protrusions 30 contacting said first cover side 8 of the outer support cover 6 and confection 18 , provide support to said confection 18 by allowing the confection to adhere to multiple shapes and arrangements, increasing the longevity of said confection 18 .
  • the plurality of protruding members 30 can be square-shaped and/or staggered, or at a width similar to said outer support layer, maximizing the stability of confection 18 .

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A confection support holder is disclosed. The confection support holder includes, a support chamber, a resilient insulation cover, an outer support cover, a plurality of protrusions and a reservoir. The resilient insulation cover includes a second resilient insulation side contacting said support chamber and a first resilient insulation side. The outer support cover includes a first cover side contacting a confection and a second cover side contacting said first resilient insulation side, a bottom cover portion, a top cover portion and a body cover portion. The plurality of protrusions contact said first cover side of said outer support cover and contact said confection, providing support. The reservoir, including a plurality of ridge members, is sealed to said bottom cover portion, providing protection from said confection dripping.

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    BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
  • 1) Field of the Invention
  • The invention relates to confection holders.
  • 2) Discussion of the Related Art
  • Frank Epperson developed the Popsicle™ when he left his fruit flavored soda outside on the porch with a stir stick in it. The drink froze to the stick and tasted good. It took 18 more years, and in 1923, Epperson applied for a patent on a “frozen ice on a stick” called the “Epsicle” ice pop, which his children re-named the Popsicle™.
  • There have been many advances in confection holders since Frank Epperson invented the Popsicle™. Inventions have advanced in areas including; the prevention of confection dripping, including the ability to insert Popsicle™ sticks into a holder and providing holders for ice cream confections with or without cones.
  • Disadvantages of previous confection holders are their inability to take advantage of positioning to support a confection for children. Confections are large. Some are six to twelve inches in length or larger, making current confection holder handling unwieldy for children. Moreover, children comprise the majority of confection consumers, yet current confection holders have not captured their interests.
    • BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
  • The invention is described by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings wherein:
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a confection support holder.
  • FIG. 2 is a bottom view of the confection support holder.
  • FIG. 3 is a top view of the confection support holder.
    • DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
  • FIG. 1 of the accompanying drawings illustrates components of a confection support holder 2, according to an embodiment of the invention, which includes a support chamber 4, adapted to fit at least one finger, a outer support cover 6, contacting a confection 18, a reservoir 20, including a plurality of ridge members 22, a resilient insulation cover 24 and a plurality of protrusion members 30.
  • FIGS. 2 and 3 illustrate the components of the confection support holder 2 in more detail. Said support cover 6 includes a first cover side 8, a second cover side 10, a top cover portion 12, a bottom cover portion 14 and a body cover portion 16. Said plurality of protruding members 30 contact said first cover side 8, said bottom cover portion, sealed to said reservoir 20. Said resilient insulation cover 24, includes a first resilient insulation side 26, contacting said second cover side 10, and a second resilient insulation side 28 contacting said support chamber 4, finger, upon insertion.
  • In use, a consumer inserts at least one finger into the support chamber 4, said support chamber 4 contacting said second cover side 10, said first cover side 8, contacting and supporting said confection 18, said bottom cover portion 14 sealed to said reservoir 20, said reservoir 20 protecting the consumer from a dripping of the confection 18. In an embodiment, said top cover portion 12, said bottom cover portion 14 and said body cover portion 16, at a first, a second and a third diameter, respectively, are. substantially similar, as said confection holder 2, can encompass a variety of shapes and sizes. In another embodiment, said reservoir 20 includes a plurality of ridge members 22, aiding consumer in insertion of at least one finger into the support chamber 4.
  • In an embodiment of the invention, said confection support holder 2 includes said resilient insulation cover 24, supporting said consumer and controlling temperature. The consumer inserts at least one finger into said support chamber 4, contacting said second resilient insulation side 28, said first resilient insulation side 26 contacting said second cover side 10. The resilient insulation cover 24, contracting, secures said at least one finger within said confection support holder 2.
  • In another embodiment of the invention, said resilient insulation cover 24 is continuous with said outer support cover 6 and support chamber 4, providing maximum support to said at least one finger. In another embodiment, a width of said resilient insulation cover 24 is substantially similar to a width of said outer support cover 6, said reservoir 20 and said support chamber 4, providing temperature stability, protecting confection 18 from heat of said at least one finger, increasing longevity of said confection 18, and protecting said consumer from cold temperatures in cases of holding said confection 18, that is formed of ice.
  • The confection support holder 2, in an embodiment, includes said plurality of protruding members 30, contacting said first cover side 8 of said outer support cover 6 and said confection 18, providing support and stability to said confection 18. In another embodiment, said plurality of protruding members 30 are square-shaped. In another embodiment, said plurality of protruding members 30 are staggered. In another embodiment, a width of said plurality of protruding members is substantially similar to said outer support layer.
  • An advantage of the confection support holder is the structure. The outer support cover 6 and said resilient insulation 24 accommodates small appendages of a child, allowing the child to maintain control of any sized confection 18, in a position that is most comfortable. The resilient insulation cover 24 also provides temperature control, maintaining a comfortable environment throughout the duration of consuming the confection 18, by reducing the amount of heat transfer to the confection 18 and the amount of cold to said inserted at least one finger inside the support chamber 4.
  • Another advantage of said confection support holder 2 is its ability to maintain the integrity of said confection 18. The plurality of protrusions 30, contacting said first cover side 8 of the outer support cover 6 and confection 18, provide support to said confection 18 by allowing the confection to adhere to multiple shapes and arrangements, increasing the longevity of said confection 18. The plurality of protruding members 30 can be square-shaped and/or staggered, or at a width similar to said outer support layer, maximizing the stability of confection 18.
  • While certain exemplary embodiments have been described and shown in the accompanying drawings, it is to be understood that such embodiments are merely illustrative and not restrictive of the current invention, and that this invention is not restricted to the specific constructions and arrangements shown and described since modification may occur to those ordinarily skilled in the art.

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1. A confection support holder, comprising:
a support chamber, adapted to fit at least one finger;
a outer support cover, having a top cover portion, a bottom cover portion, a body cover portion, a first cover side and a second cover side, said top cover portion, said bottom cover portion and said body cover portion, at a first, a second and a third diameter, respectively, said second cover side, contacting said support chamber, said first cover side receiving a confection; and
a reservoir, sealed to said bottom of said outer support cover.
2. The confection support holder as in claim 1, wherein a resilient insulation cover, having a first resilient insulation side and a second resilient insulation side, said second resilient insulation side contacting said support chamber, said first resilient insulation side contacting said second cover side of said outer support cover.
3. The confection support holder as in claim 2, wherein said resilient insulation cover is continuous with said outer support cover and support chamber.
4. The confection support holder as in 3, wherein a width of said resilient insulation cover is substantially similar to a width of said outer support cover, a reservoir, including a plurality of ridge members, and a support chamber.
5. The confection support holder as in claim 1, wherein said top cover portion, bottom cover portion and body cover portion, first, second and a third diameter, respectively, are substantially similar.
6. The confection support holder as in claim 1, wherein said reservoir includes a plurality of ridge members.
7. A confection support holder, comprising:
a support chamber, adapted to fit at least one finger;
a outer support cover, having a top cover portion, a bottom cover portion, a body cover portion, a first cover side and a second cover side, said top cover portion, said bottom cover portion and said body cover portion, at a first, a second and a third diameter, respectively, said second side of said outer support cover, contacting said support chamber, said first cover side receiving a confection;
a plurality of protruding members contacting said first cover side of said outer support cover and said confection; and
a reservoir, sealed to said bottom of said outer support cover.
8. The confection support holder as in claim 7, wherein a resilient insulation cover, having a first resilient insulation side and a second resilient insulation side, said second resilient insulation side contacting said support chamber, said first resilient insulation side contacts said second cover side of said outer support cover.
9. The confection support holder as in claim 8, wherein said resilient insulation cover is continuous with said outer support cover and support chamber.
10. The confection support holder as in 9, wherein a width of said resilient insulation cover is substantially similar to a width of said outer support cover, a reservoir, including a plurality of ridge members, and a support chamber.
11. The confection support holder as in claim 7, wherein said top cover portion, bottom cover portion and body cover portion, first, second and a third diameter, respectively, are substantially similar.
12. The confection support holder as in claim 7, wherein said reservoir includes a plurality of ridge members.
13. The confection support holder as in claim 7, wherein said plurality of protruding members are square-shaped and staggered.
14. The confection support holder as in claim 13, wherein a width of said plurality of protruding members is substantially similar to said outer support layer.
15. The confection support holder as in claim 14, wherein said plurality of protruding members contact said top cover portion, bottom cover portion and body cover portion of said outer support layer.
16. A confection support holder, comprising:
a support chamber, adapted to fit at least one finger;
a outer support cover, having a top cover portion, a bottom cover portion, a body cover portion, a first cover side and a second cover side, said top cover portion, said bottom cover portion and said body cover portion, at a first, a second and a third diameter, respectively, said second cover side, contacting said support chamber, said first cover side receiving a confection;
a resilient insulation cover, having a first resilient insulation side and a second resilient insulation side, said second resilient insulation side contacting said support chamber, said first resilient insulation side contacts said second cover side of said outer support cover; and
a reservoir, including a plurality of ridge members, sealed to said bottom of said outer support cover.
17. The confection support holder as in claim 16, wherein a plurality of protruding members contacting said first cover side and said confection.
18. The confection support holder as in claim 17, wherein said plurality of protruding members are square-shaped and staggered.
19. The confection support holder as in claim 18, wherein said plurality of protruding members contact said top cover portion, bottom cover portion and body cover portion of said outer support layer.
20. The confection support holder as in claim 16, wherein said top cover portion, bottom cover portion and body cover portion, first, second and a third diameter, respectively, are substantially similar.
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