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- This invention relates to a candy product and to a method of making the candy product. More particularly, it relates to a candy product that includes a harden body of candy on a tubular stem having a center passageway though which an edible fluid is dispensed, and a cover for the body of candy that includes a closure plug for the outlet of the center passageway.
- This invention is an improvement on the candy products and methods disclosed by my U.S. Pat. No. 6,730,339, granted May 4, 2004, by my published application No. US 2003-0035866 A1, published Feb. 20, 2003, and by my published application No. US 2004-0037923 A1, published Feb. 26, 2004.
- my patent and published applications in recent years there has been a substantial increase in novelty candy products that are designed, at least primarily, to appeal to children. A number of these products are variations on the traditional concept of a lollipop.
- the candy product of the invention comprises a container containing an edible fluid and having an outlet passageway in the elongated tubular stem.
- a solid body of candy is formed on the elongated tubular stem and the discharge end of the stem being clear of candy.
- a cover is provided for the solid body of candy. It includes an open end, a closed end and a sidewall extending between the open and closed ends. The closed end includes a plug. When the cover is removed, edible fluid can flow outwardly from the container to and through the elongated tubular stem. When the cover is installed, over the solid body of candy, the plug is inside of and forms a closure for the outlet of the tubular stem.
- the elongated tubular member is connected to a base that includes a peripheral wall.
- a base that includes a peripheral wall.
- the cover When the cover is installed, its open end engages the peripheral wall of the base member when the plug is inside the outlet for the elongated tubular member.
- the base member includes a central opening with internal threads and the container has a neck portion with external threads for receiving the internal threads. This allows the base member to be screwed onto the container.
- the method of the invention comprises providing a holder having a cup-shaped portion, and a tubular stem portion projecting from said cup-shaped portion.
- a pin is inserted into said holder through said cup-shaped portion and said tubular stem portion. The pin is moved through the tubular stem portion until the end of the pin is substantially flush with the end of the tubular stem portion.
- a mold is provided which includes a mold cavity. Liquid candy is introduced into the mold cavity. Then, the holder and pin assembly is inserted into the liquid candy in the mold cavity. The candy is allowed to harden so as to anchor the candy to the tubular portion of the holder. Then, the hardened candy and holder are removed from the mold.
- a container is provided that is closed except for an open end.
- An edible fluid is introduced through the open end into the container.
- the cup-shaped portion of the holder is attached to the open end of the container, putting the passageway in the tubular stem in liquid fluid-receiving communication with the interior of the container.
- a cover is provided that has an open end, a closed end including an inwardly projecting plug, and a sidewall extending from the closed end to the open end.
- the cover is positioned over the hardened candy and the open end of the cover is connected to the cup-shaped portion of the holder.
- the plug on the closed end of the cover is moved into the outer end of the tubular stem portion of the holder, so as to provide a closure for the tubular stem portion.
- the container is sized and shaped to receive the hand of a consumer and serve as a handle for the candy product.
- FIG. 1 is a view that is part elevation and part longitudinal section, looking toward a candy product that constructed according to the present invention
- FIG. 2 is an exploded longitudinal sectional view taken through a candy holder that is connectable to the upper end of a reservoir/handle, showing a pin member that is insertable into a tubular passageway portion of the holder during an early stage of manufacture of the candy product;
- FIG. 3 is an assembled view of the candy holder and pin shown by FIG. 2 ;
- FIG. 4 is a vertical sectional view through a mold cavity in a two-part mold, showing an edible food product being introduced into the mold cavity;
- FIG. 5 is a view like FIG. 4 , but showing the assembly of FIG. 3 inverted and the tubular passageway portion of the candy holder in the mold cavity;
- FIG. 6 is a view like FIG. 5 , but showing the two parts of the mold separated and the candy holder and body of solid candy on the candy holder being removed from the mold;
- FIG. 7 is a longitudinal sectional view of the candy holder and the pin, such view showing the pin being moved through the passageway for breaking loose a wall of candy that was formed over the outer end of the tubular portion of the candy holder;
- FIG. 8 is a view like FIG. 7 , but with the pin removed and showing a cap secured to the candy holder, such view showing a plug extending from the end wall of the cap into the passageway in the tubular portion of the candy holder;
- FIG. 9 is an elevational view showing an edible fluid being introduced into the reservoir/handle
- FIG. 10 is a view like FIG. 9 , but showing the assembly of FIG. 8 being spaced from a position of connection to the reservoir/handle;
- FIG. 11 is a view like FIG. 1 , showing the edible fluid within the reservoir/handle, the body of hard candy on the tubular portion of the candy holder, and the cap extending over the body of candy and connecting to the base of the candy holder; and
- FIG. 12 is a view like FIG. 11 but with the cap removed and the reservoir/handle being squeezed for the purpose of displacing some of the edible fluid out from the reservoir/handle and through the passageway in the tubular portion of the candy holder.
- the candy product 10 shown by FIGS. 1 , 11 and 12 may be viewed as a type of “lollipop” or “sucker” it comprises a reservoir/handle 12 that is sized and shaped to be grasped by a consumer's hand. It includes a closed bottom wall 14 , a closed sidewall 16 , and an open upper end 18 , FIGS. 9 and 10 .
- U.S. Pat. No. 6,730,339 and pending application Ser. Nos. 10/242,198 and 10/647,150 illustrate additional forms of the reservoir/handle 12 . The contents of this patent and these applications are hereby incorporated herein by this specific reference.
- the reservoir/handle 12 may also be referred to as a “container” because, as hereinafter will be described, it contains an edible fluid.
- the upper end of the container 12 is provided with a neck 20 which defines the open top 18 .
- Neck 20 preferably includes external threads 22 .
- the candy product 10 includes a holder 24 having a base 26 that includes a cup-shaped portion 28 .
- Cup-shaped portion 28 is internally threaded and the threads are sized and shaped to mate with the external threads 22 .
- a tubular member or stem 32 extends upwardly from the base 26 . It includes an interior passageway 34 which is open at its upper end 36 and at its lower end 38 communicates with the interior of part 28 .
- Base 26 also includes a cylindrical wall 40 that is concentric with the tube 32 and the central base portion 28 .
- a radial wall 42 may extend between central portion 30 and peripheral portion 40 .
- Stem 32 may include a peripheral indentation 44 for purposes that will hereinafter be described.
- FIGS. 3 and 5 - 7 show a pin 46 that forms a function during the manufacture of the candy product 10 .
- Pin 46 is connected to the handle 48 and it extends away from the handle 48 in the manner shown by FIGS. 2 , 3 and 5 - 7 .
- the pin 46 is inserted into the passageway 34 in the manner shown by FIG. 3 .
- its upper end 48 is substantially flush with the upper end 50 of the passageway 32 .
- a sectional mold 52 is provided. It may comprise first and second parts 54 , 56 which together define a mold cavity 58 , 59 .
- a fluid candy product 60 is introduced into the mold cavity 58 , 59 through its upper end.
- This upper end may be surrounded by a trepan 62 is sized and shaped to receive the base portion 26 of the holder 24 when it is in an inverted position as shown by FIG. 5 .
- the ends 48 , 50 of the pin 46 and tubular passageway 32 are substantially at the bottom of the mold cavity, as also shown by FIG. 5 .
- the fluid candy substance 60 hardens after awhile and adheres itself to the tubular member 32 .
- Indentation 44 receives some of the candy 60 and helps lock the candy 60 to the stem 32 .
- Some of the candy enters the recess 44 and serves to lock the candy member 60 that is formed onto the passageway 32 .
- the mold parts 54 , 56 are separated and the assembly 32 , 46 with the candy body 60 attached, is removed from the mold cavity 58 . As shown by FIG.
- a film or wall of candy 64 may have been formed over the end of tubular passageway 32 .
- the base 48 of the pin 46 is spaced above its end of the holder 24 when the end 48 of pin 46 is substantially flush with the end 50 of tubular passageway 32 .
- This arrangement provides for axial movement of the pin assembly 46 , 48 further into the passageway 32 .
- the member 46 , 48 is pushed further through the tubular passageway 32 so that the end 49 of pin 46 will break loose the thin candy layer or wall 64 so that the end 50 of the tubular stem 32 becomes open.
- the pin assembly 46 , 48 is no longer needed in the manufacturing process. It is withdrawn from the tubular passageway 32 , leaving the candy product 10 with a center opening at its end that is clear of candy.
- the hardened body of candy 60 is provided with a cap or cover 70 having an open end 71 , a closed end 74 , a closed sidewall 76 and a plug 78 that extends axially into the cap or cover 70 to the end wall 74 .
- the cap or cover 70 is sized and dimensioned so that when it is installed over the body of candy 60 , its open end 71 will frictionally engage the outer surface of peripheral wall 40 and the plug 78 will enter into the end portion of the tubular passageway 32 .
- an edible fluid 72 is introduced into the container or reservoir/handle 12 , through its open end.
- the edible fluid 72 may also be a candy and it does not harden but rather remains in a fluid state, either as a liquid or a gel.
- the assembly 24 , 60 , 76 is connected to the reservoir/handle 12 by use of the mating threads 22 , 30 .
- the member 76 serves as a cover or cap for the hard candy body 60 .
- the plug 78 prevents the flow of the edible fluid 72 out from the container 12 by way of the tubular passageway 32 .
- FIGS. 1 and 11 show the candy product 10 in the commercial form that is offered to consumers. It is ready to be enjoyed by a consumer in the following manner.
- the cap or cover 76 is removed by merely pulling it off of the cylindrical wall 40 that is at the base of the holder 24 . This removes the cap/cover 76 from over the hard candy body 60 and removes the plug 78 from the top portion of the tubular stem 32 . This enables the consumer to lick or suck on the hard candy body 60 , as he/she would lick or suck a conventional lollipop.
- the reservoir/handle 12 can be squeezed ( FIG.
- the consumer for the purpose of expressing some of the edible fluid 72 out from reservoir or container, through the tubular stem 32 , and into the consumer's mouth. If the consumer desires to stop consumption while there is some hard candy 60 and/or edible fluid 72 present, the consumer can reinstall the cover or cap 70 . This places the plug 78 back in the hollow stem 32 and closes off the exit of edible fluid 72 out from the reservoir/handle 12 . It also encloses the hard candy body 60 so that it is protected from the elements. The consumer is then able to place the candy product 10 in a pocket, purse, or the like, without the hard candy body 60 becoming dirty and without leakage of the edible fluid 72 out from the container 12 .
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Abstract
A body of hard candy is formed on a tubular stem that extends from a reservoir/handle in which an edible fluid is contained. The outer end of the tubular passageway is open. A cover is provided. It has an open end which engages a base wall and holds the cover to the base wall. The cover includes an end wall which includes a plug which enters into the end of the tubular stem when the cover is installed. When the cover is removed, a consumer may lick the candy and may squeeze the reservoir/handle to express edible fluid out from the reservoir/handle, through the passageway and into the consumer's mouth.
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- This application is a division of co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/644,330, filed Dec. 22, 2006, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
- This invention relates to a candy product and to a method of making the candy product. More particularly, it relates to a candy product that includes a harden body of candy on a tubular stem having a center passageway though which an edible fluid is dispensed, and a cover for the body of candy that includes a closure plug for the outlet of the center passageway.
- This invention is an improvement on the candy products and methods disclosed by my U.S. Pat. No. 6,730,339, granted May 4, 2004, by my published application No. US 2003-0035866 A1, published Feb. 20, 2003, and by my published application No. US 2004-0037923 A1, published Feb. 26, 2004. As stated in my patent and published applications, in recent years there has been a substantial increase in novelty candy products that are designed, at least primarily, to appeal to children. A number of these products are variations on the traditional concept of a lollipop.
- Lollipops that are provided with an edible fluid in addition to a hard candy body are disclosed by U.S. Pat. No. 4,229,482, granted Oct. 21, 1980, to A. Kreske, Jr., and by U.S. Pat. No. Re. 35,577, reissued Aug. 5, 1997, to T. J. Coleman. A missing feature from the prior art candy products, and from the candy products disclosed in my patent and pending applications, is the ability to cover the hard body of candy and at the same time close the passageway through which the edible fluid is dispensed. The principal object of the present invention is to fill this need.
- The candy product of the invention comprises a container containing an edible fluid and having an outlet passageway in the elongated tubular stem. A solid body of candy is formed on the elongated tubular stem and the discharge end of the stem being clear of candy. A cover is provided for the solid body of candy. It includes an open end, a closed end and a sidewall extending between the open and closed ends. The closed end includes a plug. When the cover is removed, edible fluid can flow outwardly from the container to and through the elongated tubular stem. When the cover is installed, over the solid body of candy, the plug is inside of and forms a closure for the outlet of the tubular stem.
- In preferred form, the elongated tubular member is connected to a base that includes a peripheral wall. When the cover is installed, its open end engages the peripheral wall of the base member when the plug is inside the outlet for the elongated tubular member.
- In the preferred embodiment, the base member includes a central opening with internal threads and the container has a neck portion with external threads for receiving the internal threads. This allows the base member to be screwed onto the container.
- The method of the invention comprises providing a holder having a cup-shaped portion, and a tubular stem portion projecting from said cup-shaped portion. A pin is inserted into said holder through said cup-shaped portion and said tubular stem portion. The pin is moved through the tubular stem portion until the end of the pin is substantially flush with the end of the tubular stem portion. A mold is provided which includes a mold cavity. Liquid candy is introduced into the mold cavity. Then, the holder and pin assembly is inserted into the liquid candy in the mold cavity. The candy is allowed to harden so as to anchor the candy to the tubular portion of the holder. Then, the hardened candy and holder are removed from the mold. Next, the pin is pushed to move it endwise through any candy wall that might have covered the outer end of the tubular portion. Then, the pin is removed from the holder, leaving an open passageway that extends through the holder and tubular stem. A container is provided that is closed except for an open end. An edible fluid is introduced through the open end into the container. The cup-shaped portion of the holder is attached to the open end of the container, putting the passageway in the tubular stem in liquid fluid-receiving communication with the interior of the container. A cover is provided that has an open end, a closed end including an inwardly projecting plug, and a sidewall extending from the closed end to the open end. The cover is positioned over the hardened candy and the open end of the cover is connected to the cup-shaped portion of the holder. In the process, the plug on the closed end of the cover is moved into the outer end of the tubular stem portion of the holder, so as to provide a closure for the tubular stem portion.
- Preferably, the container is sized and shaped to receive the hand of a consumer and serve as a handle for the candy product.
- Other objects, advantages and features of the invention will become apparent from the illustrated embodiment, from the description of the illustrated embodiment, set fourth below, from the claims, and from the principles that are embodied in the specific structures that are illustrated and described.
- Like reference numerals are used to designate like parts throughout the several view of the drawing, and;
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FIG. 1 is a view that is part elevation and part longitudinal section, looking toward a candy product that constructed according to the present invention; -
FIG. 2 is an exploded longitudinal sectional view taken through a candy holder that is connectable to the upper end of a reservoir/handle, showing a pin member that is insertable into a tubular passageway portion of the holder during an early stage of manufacture of the candy product; -
FIG. 3 is an assembled view of the candy holder and pin shown byFIG. 2 ; -
FIG. 4 is a vertical sectional view through a mold cavity in a two-part mold, showing an edible food product being introduced into the mold cavity; -
FIG. 5 is a view likeFIG. 4 , but showing the assembly ofFIG. 3 inverted and the tubular passageway portion of the candy holder in the mold cavity; -
FIG. 6 is a view likeFIG. 5 , but showing the two parts of the mold separated and the candy holder and body of solid candy on the candy holder being removed from the mold; -
FIG. 7 is a longitudinal sectional view of the candy holder and the pin, such view showing the pin being moved through the passageway for breaking loose a wall of candy that was formed over the outer end of the tubular portion of the candy holder; -
FIG. 8 is a view likeFIG. 7 , but with the pin removed and showing a cap secured to the candy holder, such view showing a plug extending from the end wall of the cap into the passageway in the tubular portion of the candy holder; -
FIG. 9 is an elevational view showing an edible fluid being introduced into the reservoir/handle; -
FIG. 10 is a view likeFIG. 9 , but showing the assembly ofFIG. 8 being spaced from a position of connection to the reservoir/handle; -
FIG. 11 is a view likeFIG. 1 , showing the edible fluid within the reservoir/handle, the body of hard candy on the tubular portion of the candy holder, and the cap extending over the body of candy and connecting to the base of the candy holder; and -
FIG. 12 is a view likeFIG. 11 but with the cap removed and the reservoir/handle being squeezed for the purpose of displacing some of the edible fluid out from the reservoir/handle and through the passageway in the tubular portion of the candy holder. - The
candy product 10 shown byFIGS. 1 , 11 and 12, may be viewed as a type of “lollipop” or “sucker” it comprises a reservoir/handle 12 that is sized and shaped to be grasped by a consumer's hand. It includes aclosed bottom wall 14, aclosed sidewall 16, and an openupper end 18,FIGS. 9 and 10 . U.S. Pat. No. 6,730,339 and pending application Ser. Nos. 10/242,198 and 10/647,150 illustrate additional forms of the reservoir/handle 12. The contents of this patent and these applications are hereby incorporated herein by this specific reference. The reservoir/handle 12 may also be referred to as a “container” because, as hereinafter will be described, it contains an edible fluid. - Preferably, the upper end of the
container 12 is provided with aneck 20 which defines the open top 18.Neck 20 preferably includesexternal threads 22. Referring back toFIGS. 1 , 11 and 12, thecandy product 10 includes aholder 24 having a base 26 that includes a cup-shapedportion 28. Cup-shapedportion 28 is internally threaded and the threads are sized and shaped to mate with theexternal threads 22. A tubular member or stem 32 extends upwardly from thebase 26. It includes aninterior passageway 34 which is open at itsupper end 36 and at itslower end 38 communicates with the interior ofpart 28.Base 26 also includes acylindrical wall 40 that is concentric with thetube 32 and thecentral base portion 28. Aradial wall 42 may extend betweencentral portion 30 andperipheral portion 40.Stem 32 may include aperipheral indentation 44 for purposes that will hereinafter be described. - FIGS. 3 and 5-7 show a
pin 46 that forms a function during the manufacture of thecandy product 10.Pin 46 is connected to thehandle 48 and it extends away from thehandle 48 in the manner shown byFIGS. 2 , 3 and 5-7. - The method of manufacturing the
candy product 10 will now be described with reference toFIGS. 3-11 . Firstly, thepin 46 is inserted into thepassageway 34 in the manner shown byFIG. 3 . When thepin 46 is installed, itsupper end 48 is substantially flush with theupper end 50 of thepassageway 32. As shown byFIGS. 4-6 , asectional mold 52 is provided. It may comprise first andsecond parts mold cavity parts fluid candy product 60 is introduced into themold cavity trepan 62 is sized and shaped to receive thebase portion 26 of theholder 24 when it is in an inverted position as shown byFIG. 5 . After thefluid candy product 60 is introduced into themold cavity holder 24 and thepin 46 is inverted and inserted downwardly into the body ofcandy 60. - When the
base 26 is within thetrepan 62, the ends 48, 50 of thepin 46 andtubular passageway 32 are substantially at the bottom of the mold cavity, as also shown byFIG. 5 . Thefluid candy substance 60 hardens after awhile and adheres itself to thetubular member 32.Indentation 44 receives some of thecandy 60 and helps lock thecandy 60 to thestem 32. Some of the candy enters therecess 44 and serves to lock thecandy member 60 that is formed onto thepassageway 32. Following sufficient hardening ofcandy 60, themold parts assembly candy body 60 attached, is removed from themold cavity 58. As shown byFIG. 6 , a film or wall ofcandy 64 may have been formed over the end oftubular passageway 32. As shown byFIGS. 5 and 6 , thebase 48 of thepin 46 is spaced above its end of theholder 24 when theend 48 ofpin 46 is substantially flush with theend 50 oftubular passageway 32. This arrangement provides for axial movement of thepin assembly passageway 32. As shown byFIG. 7 , themember tubular passageway 32 so that theend 49 ofpin 46 will break loose the thin candy layer orwall 64 so that theend 50 of thetubular stem 32 becomes open. At this stage, thepin assembly tubular passageway 32, leaving thecandy product 10 with a center opening at its end that is clear of candy. - According to the invention, the hardened body of
candy 60 is provided with a cap or cover 70 having anopen end 71, aclosed end 74, aclosed sidewall 76 and aplug 78 that extends axially into the cap or cover 70 to theend wall 74. As shown byFIG. 8 , the cap or cover 70 is sized and dimensioned so that when it is installed over the body ofcandy 60, itsopen end 71 will frictionally engage the outer surface ofperipheral wall 40 and theplug 78 will enter into the end portion of thetubular passageway 32. - Referring to FIGS. 1 and 9-12, an
edible fluid 72 is introduced into the container or reservoir/handle 12, through its open end. Theedible fluid 72 may also be a candy and it does not harden but rather remains in a fluid state, either as a liquid or a gel. When sufficientedible fluid 72 is within thecontainer 12, theassembly handle 12 by use of themating threads assembly handle 12, themember 76 serves as a cover or cap for thehard candy body 60. Also, theplug 78 prevents the flow of theedible fluid 72 out from thecontainer 12 by way of thetubular passageway 32. -
FIGS. 1 and 11 show thecandy product 10 in the commercial form that is offered to consumers. It is ready to be enjoyed by a consumer in the following manner. The cap or cover 76 is removed by merely pulling it off of thecylindrical wall 40 that is at the base of theholder 24. This removes the cap/cover 76 from over thehard candy body 60 and removes theplug 78 from the top portion of thetubular stem 32. This enables the consumer to lick or suck on thehard candy body 60, as he/she would lick or suck a conventional lollipop. Also, the reservoir/handle 12 can be squeezed (FIG. 12 ) for the purpose of expressing some of theedible fluid 72 out from reservoir or container, through thetubular stem 32, and into the consumer's mouth. If the consumer desires to stop consumption while there is somehard candy 60 and/oredible fluid 72 present, the consumer can reinstall the cover orcap 70. This places theplug 78 back in thehollow stem 32 and closes off the exit ofedible fluid 72 out from the reservoir/handle 12. It also encloses thehard candy body 60 so that it is protected from the elements. The consumer is then able to place thecandy product 10 in a pocket, purse, or the like, without thehard candy body 60 becoming dirty and without leakage of theedible fluid 72 out from thecontainer 12. - The illustrated embodiment is only an example of the present invention and, therefore, is non-limitive. It is to be understood that many changes in the particular structure, materials and features of the candy product may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Therefore, it is my intention that my patent rights not be limited by the particular embodiment that is illustrated and described herein, but rather is to be determined by the following claims, interpreted according to accepted doctrines of patent claim interpretation.
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1. A method of manufacturing a candy product, said method comprising:
providing a holder having a cup-shaped portion and a tubular portion projecting from said cup-shaped portion;
inserting a pin into said holder through said cup-shaped portion and said tubular portion to an outer end of said tubular portion opposite said cup-shaped portion;
dispensing candy in liquid form into a cavity in a mold, and inserting said tubular portion of said holder with said pin inserted therein into said candy in liquid form in said cavity;
allowing said candy to harden in said cavity, thereby surrounding said tubular portion with, and anchoring said tubular portion in, said candy;
removing from said mold said tubular portion and said candy thus hardened around said tubular portion;
pushing said pin against said outer end to remove any candy covering said outer end;
removing said pin from said holder to leave a passageway through said holder;
securing said cup-shaped portion of said holder over an open end of a container containing an edible fluid; and
with said tubular portion thus secured to said container, enclosing said tubular portion and said hardened candy in a cap containing a plug closure positioned to fit inside and thereby close said outer end of said tubular portion.
2. The method of claim 1 wherein said contained is sized and shaped to be held by hand and to serve as a handle for said candy product.
3. The method of claim 1 wherein said cup-shaped portion has an outer cylindrical surface and said cap has an inner cylindrical surface, said step of enclosing said tubular portion in said cap comprising joining said inner cylindrical surface of said cap to said outer cylindrical surface of said cup-shaped portion.
4. The method of claim 3 wherein said inner cylindrical surface of said cap and said outer cylindrical surface of said cup-shaped portion are threaded, and said step of enclosing said tubular portion in said cap comprises screwing said cap over said cup-shaped portion.
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