Decorating appatatus and method of using
OwnerJohn Hart Millerinventor
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Abstract
Decorating devices for creating a desired decorative pattern of edible or non-edible particulate material on the surface of an article by causing particles, granules, etc. of the particulate material to pass through a pattern comprising a plurality of holes in a template are disclosed. The method of using the devices to decorate the surface of articles is also disclosed.
Claims20
A decorating apparatus for decorating with particulate material comprising:
- a) a partial enclosure for particulate decorating material,
- b) a template containing a plurality of holes or openings therethrough, the plurality of holes or openings forming a desired pattern,
- c) a template holder for supporting the template in place within the enclosure, and
- d) a mechanism that when energized or activated will cause the particulate material to pass to and through at least most of the plurality of holes in the template.
A decorating apparatus for decorating with particulate material operable while holding with one hand comprising:
- a) a partial enclosure for particulate decorating material,
- b) a template containing a plurality of holes or openings therethrough, the plurality of holes or openings forming a desired pattern,
- c) a template holder for supporting the template in place within the enclosure, and
- d) a mechanism that when energized or activated will cause the particulate material to pass to and through at least most of the plurality of holes in the template.
A method of decorating the surface of an article with a desired pattern of decorative particulate material by holding a decorating apparatus above the surface and activating a mechanism to cause the decorative material to pass through a plurality of holes in a template and fall upon the surface, the decorating apparatus comprising;
- a) a partial enclosure for the particulate decorative material,
- b) a template containing a plurality of holes or openings therethrough, the plurality of holes or openings forming a desired pattern,
- c) a template holder for supporting the template in place within the partial enclosure, and
- d) a mechanism that when energized or activated will cause the particulate material to pass to and through at least most of the plurality of holes in the template.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.