Patent ID: 8167128
Filing Date: 2012-05-01
Classification: A45C,A47J

Abstract:
1. A cupcake holder for securing a frosted cupcake having frosting thereon in a baking liner so that the frosting remains undisturbed during transport, comprising: a first cupcake clamshell half having an integral one half of a closure mechanism, wherein said clamshell half is defined by a top portion sized for accommodating the frosting of the frosted cupcake and a bottom portion adapted for use as a flat cupcake baking liner support, and a side of the clamshell half extending vertically between the top portion and the bottom portion; a second cupcake clamshell half having another integral mating half of the closure mechanism in a complementary location to the first half of said clamshell forming an interior when connected together and said interior including a cup sized and shaped to hold a cupcake in a cupcake baking liner, whereby the cup has a bottom and sides extending upwardly from the bottom; a vertical hinge integral with and connecting the first and second clamshell halves in a spatial relationship whereby the first clamshell can be closed against the second clamshell half, allowing the two halves of the closure mechanism to come together vertically and secure the cupcake holder in a closed position; and at least one prong being integral with and extending inwardly from both of the sides to secure the cupcake anywhere along its height to preserve the integrity of the frosting on the frosted cupcake, said at least one prong extending inwardly from both of the first and second cupcake clamshell halves, and said prongs being positioned so that the prongs extend into the sides of the cupcake along the height of the cupcake for securement within the cupcake holder, and wherein said prongs are sawtooth-shaped prongs whereby a cupcake may be transported without risk of damage to the frosting thereon and said prongs being sized to press fit against the sides of a cupcake when contained within the cupcake holder, whereby the frosting remains undisturbed.