US20150208842A1

US20150208842A1 - Edible enhancements

Info

Publication number: US20150208842A1
Application number: US14/121,728
Authority: US
Inventors: Maryann Mueller
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2014-01-27
Filing date: 2014-10-14
Publication date: 2015-07-30

Abstract

A food presentation tray that is comprised of pre-determined cavities or holes that guide specific foods in the formation of, but would not be limited to a shape, character, symbol or picture. Edible Enhancements is further enhanced by placing a complimentary graphics over the shape, character, symbol or picture to maximize its aesthetic beauty as well as additional embellishments relative to the design. Edible Enhancements will result in infallible, magnificent food presentations for the end-user each and every time.

Description

Reference Provisional Pat. No. 61/965,277
Dated Jan. 27, 2014

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Field of Invention

Technical

Embodiment of the present invention relates to a food presentation tray that is comprised of pre-determined cavities or holes that form, but would not be limited to a character, a shape, a symbol, a character or a picture for food placement. This embodiment is further enhanced by placing a complimentary background over the top of the tray to bring it to life and make it more aesthetically pleasing.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

Edible Enhancement trays are food presentation trays with pre-determined holes or cavities that form, but would not be limited to a shape, character, symbol or a picture and further heightens its appeal by placing the shape, character, symbol or picture into a complimentary background. Edible Enhancements has made this an infallible way for the end-user regardless of their creative skill level to come out looking like culinary artist each and every time. There are platters, beautiful table-scapes, candy jars, ice sculptures, trays that are made of characters, such as a Santa Claus platter, however the Santa Claus will hold on platter as a whole, but was not formed by the food itself by utilizing cavities or holes. There is nothing in the marketplace that guides the end-user by utilizing pre-determined cavities or holes into forming a character, shape, symbol or a picture with food and then heightens the experience by placing it into a picturesque complimentary background.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1. Illustrates a waving United States Flag in a patriotic scene

FIG. 2. Illustrates a snowman in a winter scene and is the preferred embodiment of the invention

FIG. 3. Illustrates is a universal floral tray with a Valentine's Day theme

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

Embodiments of the present Invention relates to a food presentation tray that is comprised of predetermined cavities, holes and or both that separate and guide various foods to form, but would not be limited to a shape, character, symbol, picture or item. Embodiment is further enhanced by placing a graphic over the top of these cavities or holes to complete a theme and or design. Additionally, embellishments will be placed strategically to top off and maximize the beauty of the food presentation. Materials utilized would be, but would not be limited to food-grade plastics to hold foods that do not require heating. Heated foods would require, but would not be limited to glass, ceramic, stone, or metal. All trays are re-usable. All presentations are quick and infallible when foods are placed in their respective cavities, holes and or both to form the complete picture, character, symbol, shape or item.
Alternative presentations included magnificent ice sculptures, spectacular table arrangements and printed paper or cardboard that lies underneath and around the focal point as well as average serving trays or chargers. There are also various readily available shaped trays that compartmentalize foods such as a child's feeding dish, lunch box and carry out food containers. However, none of these containers are formed by food and enhanced by artistic overlays to enhance their aesthetics and maximize their beauty. They do not utilize the food to shape the character, picture, symbol, shape, or item, but rather store non-specific foods in these compartments. There are platters that are in the shape of characters, such as a Santa platter where the food is served on it as a whole. Edible Enhancements is not a container nor does not use compartments to separate non-specific foods, it uses specific foods and colors in the pre-determined cavities, holes or both to form a character, picture, shape, symbol or item. There is nothing in the marketplace that allows for an approach where the food itself forms the character, picture, symbol, or any other artistic form and then places it into a complimentary background to maximize it beauty or aid the end-user to form an infallible presentation or food works of art.

Detailed Description of Drawings

FIG. 1
Depicts a waving flag food presentation tray.
#1—Could be filled with, but would not be limited to blueberries or blue candy to represent the stars of the United States waving flag. #2 is a second cavity that could be filled with, but would not be limited to strawberries or red candies to represent the stripes. #3 In this scenario the white raised areas and represents the white stripes, they do in this case have parts of the complimentary background running through them. #4 Is the complimentary graphics utilized in the background for the flag to make it pop and more appealing to the eye.
FIG. 2
Depicts a snowman in a wintery scenic background food presentation tray
#5 Shows several cavities where cupcakes would be placed to aid in the shaping the snowman. # 6 represents a smaller holes where mini muffins would be placed for the eyes, the brim of the hat and the buttons that are running down the center of the snowman. #7 Represents the complimentary graphics that run over the top of the food presentation try and place the snowman into a wintery scene. #8 shows the removable risers that hold the tray up off of a flat surface.
FIG. 3
Depicts a universal floral food presentation tray
#9 Refers to an area of the food presentation tray that is extremely versatile, in that it can be utilized for, but would not be limited to pretzels, lollipops or any foods on a thicker stick. #10 represents a second area where thinner sticks such as, but would not be limited to toothpicks or skewers would hold foods such as, but would not be limited to fruits, candies, or cookies. There are extra holes to allow for strategic placement of foods to help form a floral arrangement.
While Edible Enhancements is infinite as to designs, we have placed the three figures above for conceptual purposes to show a small sampling of the various ways Edible Enhancements can be utilized.

Claims

What is claimed:

1. A food presentation tray that is comprised of cavities, holes or both for placement of specific foods and colors that will form, but will not be limited to a shape, character, symbol or picture. Embodiment is further enhanced by placing a complimentary graphic over the shape, character, symbol or picture to maximize its beauty and integrate the food into the decoration graphics and vice-versa. Materials utilized would be, but would not be limited to food grade plastics, glass, ceramic, stone and metal. All trays can be reused and are in fallible in their outcomes. End-users will reveal a fool-proof presentation each and every time when following the placement of suggested foods in their predetermined wells or holes and topped off with readily available embellishments.

2. Embodiment utilizes various size trays as well as heights, levels, and shapes, alone and or in various combinations.

3. Artwork can include any type of printed, painted, uneven or coarse materials that best meet the goal of any Edible Enhancements food presentation.

4. Embellishments would add an additional layer to maximize the aesthetics of the presentation, this would include, but would be, but would not be limited to such items as led lighting to shine through and further enhance the aesthetics of the presentation.

5. An infallible way for the masses to bring spectacular food presentations by following our suggested foods in our guided pre-determined cavities to form, but would not be limited to a shape, character, symbol, or a picture.