Frozen comstible kit

• US 20030134009A1
• Filed: 01/24/2003
• Published: 07/17/2003
• Est. Priority Date: 08/18/2000
• Status: Active Application

• Current Assignee: Payment Protection Systems, Inc. (Sekurus, Inc.)
• Original Assignee: Payment Protection Systems, Inc. (Sekurus, Inc.)
• Inventors: OʼDonnell Kiely, Alice Mary
• Application Number:
  US10/350,934
• Publication Number:
  US 20030134009A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 426/91
• CPC Class Codes: A21D 13/48 Products with an additional function other than for eating, e.g. toys or cutlery
• CPC Class Codes: A23G 3/50 characterised by shape, structure or physical form, e.g. products with supported structure
• CPC Class Codes: A23G 3/54 Composite products, e.g. layered, coated, filled
• CPC Class Codes: A23G 3/566 products with an edible support, e.g. a cornet
• CPC Class Codes: A23G 9/26 for producing frozen sweets on sticks
• CPC Class Codes: A23G 9/44 characterised by shape, structure or physical form liquid products, solid products in the form of powders, flakes or granules for making liquid products A23G9/52
• CPC Class Codes: A23G 9/48 Composite products, e.g. layered , laminated, coated, filled
• CPC Class Codes: A23G 9/506 products with an edible support, e.g. a cornet
• CPC Class Codes: A23P 20/20 Making of laminated, multi-layered, stuffed or hollow foodstuffs, e.g. by wrapping in preformed edible dough sheets or in edible food containers
• CPC Class Codes: A23V 2002/00 Food compositions, function of food ingredients or processes for food or foodstuffs

Abstract

A supported comestible comprises a frozen comestible (84), or a non-frozen comestible (102), that is supported by an edible support (60, 62, 64, 68, 70, 72,74, 96, 98, 116). The edible support has sufficient surface area inside the comestible (84, 102) to support the comestible. The edible support has sufficient surface area outside the comestible to provide a utilitarian support for the comestible. Protective, edible mess guards (76, 78), for the hands and fingers, protective, edible drip guards (80), freestanding edible supports (98), edible moisture-proof barriers/coatings and sealants (86), edible supported working models, multi-ingredient supports, mini and large size confections, comestible kits, protective packaging (112), stick alignment device (80, 118), and an “all in one” mold and packaging apparatus for frozen confections (120) are also provided.

Claims

1. A kit for the construction of a supported frozen comestible comprising:

(a) a receptacle comprising a comestible of a body of an edible substance suitable for freezing, and

(b) an edible support suitable for supporting said comestible, said edible support having a first portion for extending into said comestible, said first portion having sufficient surface area and means for adherence within said comestible to dependably support said comestible, said edible support having a second portion for extending outside said comestible, said second portion having sufficient surface area and means for providing a utilitarian support for said comestible.

2. The kit for the construction of a supported frozen comestible of claim 1, further including an ingredient of a manufacturer and means for providing an already familiar taste to a consumer.

3. The kit for the construction of a supported frozen comestible of claim 1 wherein said comestible kit comprises substantially non-frozen ingredients for subsequent construction of said supported frozen comestible.

4. The kit for the construction of a supported frozen comestible of claim 1, further including means for supporting said edible support in a predetermined position in said comestible until said comestible is frozen.

5. The kit for the construction of a supported frozen comestible of claim 1, further including a moisture-proof barrier on said edible support and said comestible, said moisture-proof barrier comprises a) means for preventing the transfer of moisture from said supported comestible to said edible support, b) means for providing a secure hold of said supported comestible to said edible support for consumption of said supported comestible, c) means for providing a prolonged shelf life for said supported comestible, d) means for providing additional flavor and enjoyment on said edible support, e) means for separating a plurality of comestibles supported on said edible support, wherein said moisture-proof barrier comprises a) texture on said moisture-proof barrier for providing additional adherence of said supported comestible to said edible support, and b) additional flavor and a light crunch texture on said supported comestible and said plurality of supported comestibles.

6. The kit for the construction of a supported frozen comestible of claim 1, further including a variety pack comprising an assortment of ingredients for providing a plurality of kinds of supported frozen comestibles within a single package.

7. The kit for the construction of a supported frozen comestible of claim 1, further including means for providing a supported frozen comestible designed for a child.

8. A kit for the construction of a supported frozen comestible comprising:

(a) a comestible comprising a body of an edible substance suitable for freezing,

(b) an edible support suitable for supporting said comestible, and

(c) means for supporting said comestible, whereby a person can have fun constructing and enjoying a longer lasting supported frozen comestible, since the support can be eaten.

9. The kit for the construction of a supported frozen comestible of claim 8 wherein said comestible kit comprises substantially non-frozen ingredients for subsequent construction of said supported frozen comestible.

10. The kit for the construction of a supported frozen comestible of claim 8, further including means for providing a twin supported frozen comestible, said twin supported frozen comestible is adaptable for sharing.

11. The kit for the construction a supported frozen comestible of claim 8, further including an additional confection on said edible support, said additional confection in combination with said edible support provides a lollipop configuration within said supported frozen comestible for additional flavor and amusement for a consumer, said additional confection comprises means for providing increased surface area for adherence of said supported comestible to said edible support for consumption, wherein said additional confection comprises chewing gum.

12. The kit for the construction of a supported frozen comestible of claim 8, further including means for providing a supported frozen comestible designed for a child.

13. The kit for the construction of a supported frozen comestible of claim 8, further including an ingredient of a manufacturer and means for providing a familiar taste to a consumer.

14. A method of constructing a supported frozen comestible from a kit comprising:

(a) providing a receptacle comprising a comestible of a body of an edible substance suitable for freezing, and

(b) providing an edible support, having first and second portions for supporting said comestible,

(c) inserting said first portion of said edible support into said receptacle,

(d) freezing said receptacle and said edible support, and

(e) removing said comestible and said edible support from said receptacle leaving said second portion for providing a utilitarian support for said supported frozen comestible.

15. The method of constructing a supported frozen comestible from a kit of claim 14, further including a moisture-proof barrier on said edible support for increased adherence of said comestible to said edible support.

16. The method of constructing a supported frozen comestible from a kit of claim 14, further including an ingredient of a manufacturer and means for providing a familiar taste to a consumer.

17. The method of constructing a supported frozen comestible from a kit of claim 14, further including means for supporting said edible support in an predetermined position in said comestible until said comestible is frozen.

18. The method of constructing a supported frozen comestible from a kit of claim 14, further including means for providing a supported frozen comestible designed for a child.

19. The method of constructing a supported frozen comestible from a kit of claim 14, further including providing an additional confection on said edible support, said additional confection in combination with said edible support provides a lollipop configuration within said supported frozen comestible for additional flavor and amusement for a consumer, said additional confection comprises means for providing increased surface area for adherence of said supported comestible to said edible support for consumption, wherein said additional confection comprises chewing gum.

20. The method of constructing a supported frozen comestible from a kit of claim 14, further including providing edible particulate matter in said supported frozen comestible.