Confection and safety support handle
Patent 5066502 Issued on November 19, 1991. Estimated Expiration Date: 
May 8, 2010. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
May 8, 2010. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesInventorApplicationNo. 521320 filed on 05/08/1990US Classes:426/75, PRODUCT HAVING SAFETY FEATURE IN USE426/91, Stick feature426/103, Sugar or carbohydrate containing426/104, IMITATED, SIMULATED, ORNAMENTAL, THREE-DIMENSIONAL PRODUCT OR CONFECTIONARY PRODUCT HAVING CHILD-ORIENTED UTILITY426/134Stick featureExaminersPrimary: Weinstein, StevenAttorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassA23G 003/00AbstractA sucker is disclosed in which the edible portion cannot be separated from the stick. A support member for the edible is formed from a semi-rigid plastic material, including a loop-shaped handle portion, a body portion for the edible, and a coupling for fixably connecting the handle portion to the body portion. The body portion can be shaped for modeling a prototype such as a cartoon character or a vehicle. The body portion can be loop-shaped for enhancing the security of the edible, and the loop configuration can also simulate the object. The body and handle portions are formed with a lobed cross-sectional shape simulative of a rope for enhancing support of the edible material, and for a desired combination of strength, flexibility, and ease of gripping the handle portion. The edible material can include a first edible layer shaped for simulating a prototype object, and a second edible layer that is at least semi-transparent for permitting view of the first edible layer. A second loop-shaped handle portion can extend oppositely form the first for preventing full entry of the edible into the consumer's mouth.Other References
Field of SearchStick featureWherein feature is rigid handle member From liquid state, e.g., casting, freezing, etc. Stick feature PRODUCT HAVING SAFETY FEATURE IN USE Sugar or carbohydrate containing IMITATED, SIMULATED, ORNAMENTAL, THREE-DIMENSIONAL PRODUCT OR CONFECTIONARY PRODUCT HAVING CHILD-ORIENTED UTILITY HAVING SURFACE SHAPED TO SIMULATE A PRODUCT OF NATURE Food product Means located outside mold cavity Preform also supported by hole or recess in mold wall Split mold clamps and supports preform Preform supported by hole or recess in mold wall or surface Hole extends through mold wall Candy, candy coated or chewing gum | |
