Abstract:
This subject matter provides the user with a variety of arrangements of decorative features on top of cakes in any celebration (birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, etc.). There are a variety of designs but all are within the same function family. A number of the designs allow the customer to be creative and arrange the holding systems to their liking, such as, letters, numbers, or borders. The others give an illusion of levitation on top or around cakes.

Description:
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS 
       [0001]    The following is a tabulation of some prior art that presently appears relevant: 
       U.S. Patents 
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                 2,786,345 
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                 Mar. 26, 1957 
                 Lucille E. Scherer 
               
               
                 2,468,505 
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                 Apr. 26, 1949 
                 Albert G. McNeill 
               
               
                 1,879,477 
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                 Sep. 27, 1932 
                 Marian F. Powell 
               
               
                 1,511,004 
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                 Oct. 7, 1924 
                 Walter H. Pooch 
               
               
                   
                   
                   
                 Martin M. Koeppen 
               
               
                   
               
             
          
         
       
     
       Foreign Patent Documents 
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                 0874192 
                 EP 
                 A2 
                 Oct. 28, 1988 
                 John J. Lane 
               
               
                 0695910 
                 EP 
                 A1 
                 Feb. 7, 1996 
                 John Lane 
               
               
                   
               
             
          
         
       
     
       BACKGROUND 
       [0004]    Cakes have been around since the 1800&#39;s and there are not many systems that demonstrate decorative features for top of cakes. This inventive idea gives the customer options on ways to celebrate with people they love, trust and want to impress. The holding systems displayed look very cool, unique, creative, and will add value to the customers&#39; celebration. These holding systems will be a great novelty or memorandum for customers. 
         [0005]    This imaginative idea initially came to realization as I was sitting on the couch dozing off watching television. As I dozed off, but moments before I came back into full consciousness, I had a vision of cakes. On the top of the cake was a perfectly circular arrangement of decorative features. I said to myself, “Those candles must be on top of something to make them perfectly circular.” I have seen people who have tried to create different arrangements by hand with decorative features on top of cakes which resulted unpleasing to the eye. After that idea, I continued to contemplate and determine that there can be multiple holding systems for decorative features on top of cakes. 
         [0006]    As time passed, I decided to further my education in drafting and design. The process of turning mire thought into reality was not an easy task. To defer the cost of hiring someone to draft and design these holding systems, I began to sketch and draft my own inventive ideas on paper. In lieu of utilizing an intermediary, I searched the internet for a computer program called “Inventor” which is one of many programs under the Autodesk umbrella. Operating this software, drafting became second nature which brings me to this point. 
       Prior Art 
       [0007]    There are several types of holding systems for cakes that have been proposed in preceding years:
       (1) U.K. patent EP0874192 to EP0695910 (1998) both invented by John Lane; U.S. Pat. No. 2,786,345 (1957) by L. Scherer; (2) U.S. Pat. No. 2,468,505 (1949) by A. McNeill; (3) U.S. Pat. No. 1,879,477 (1932) by M. Powell; (4) U.S. Pat. No. 1,511,004 (1924) by W. Pooch and M. Koeppen. U.K. patent EP0874192 invented by John Lane is limited to numerical decorative features. This feature does not allow the purchaser to place the decorative feature to their liking. It also narrowed the candle placement to one area on the cake and restricting the space where there could be room for decorative writings or pictures of the celebrant. FIG. 6 of the U.K. patent EP0874192 is limited to a rectangle shape and cannot be transfigured to display a different arrangement to display candles.       
 
         [0009]    When it comes to a birthday celebration it is all about the celebrant, the cake which guests will partake with the celebrant, and the candles symbolizing the years of life. U.K. patent EP0695910 FIGS. 1, 4, and 11 are distractions from the cake and candles due to the fact that it takes up too much space on the cake. If certain amount of candles are not needed the display is still using unnecessary area of the cake. Certain elements are needed for this type of holding systems: (1) electricity and (2) a battery. These elements eliminate the sentimental value of candles that signifies the life of the celebrant. Without the electricity and the battery, there is no illumination. If a customer just wants a traditional candle illumination, they would incur costs for the battery illumination even though they are not using it. In FIGS. 6, 9, and 11, these holding systems limits how the purchasers place the holding features and restricts the creativity of the decorator. The disadvantage of FIG. 5 is that there is no capture feature that prevents the wax from falling on the cake. The pegs are designed to hold the candles in a parallel manner but there are no capture features for melting wax. 
         [0010]    U.S. Pat. No. 2,786,345, can only hold one (1) to three (3) candles at a time and the holding feature is limited in placement. The holding components can only be placed on the edges of the cakes and there is no capture feature for the melting wax. The melting wax will fall on the cake or stand on which the cake is placed upon. 
         [0011]    U.S. Pat. No. 1,879,477, holding feature has a penetrating component that is too long which implies unnecessary material used to hold features in place. In addition, the holding feature takes up the majority of the top surface area of the cake preventing any decorative icing features on top of the cake, such as, the celebrants name or pictures. The holding feature is also limited in variation of placement. Even though the holding objects pedal-like components can be moved, it limits the creativity of the decorator to working with just the object and preventing other décorideas relating to the cakes surface. 
         [0012]    U.S. Pat. No. 1,511,004, is also limited on placement. It provides only a circular position of candles, limiting the creativity of the decorator. If the preferred material is metal, as stated in the patent specifications, it will take away the decorative icing features and diminish aesthetics. There could be less material used to have the same affect. 
       ADVANTAGES 
       [0013]    There are several advantages of one or more aspects of my inventive idea. (1) The holding systems give the purchaser variety in placement choice on top or around cakes, (2) more attractive, (3) some of the holding systems give a sense of levitation to the features placed inside the provided openings, (4) easier to manufacture in turn relatively inexpensive, (5) can be recyclable aiding waste management depending on material selected. These and other advantages of one or more aspects will become apparent from a consideration of the ensuing description and accompanying drawings. 
     
    
     
       DRAWINGS 
       Figures 
         [0014]    The figures provided herein are not necessarily drawn to scale and some components and features are exaggerated for clarity: 
           [0015]      FIG. 1  is an arc-like shaped holding system in auxiliary view.  FIGS. 1 a , 1 b , and 1 c    are examples of placement options the purchaser has relating to  FIG. 1  and a cake but not limited to what is shown. 
           [0016]      FIG. 2  is like a straight line holding system in auxiliary view.  FIG. 2 a    is an example of  FIGS. 1 and 2  placement options for the purchaser in relation to the cake but not limited to what is shown. 
           [0017]      FIG. 3  is a shooting star-like shaped holding system shown in auxiliary view.  FIG. 3 a    is an example of  FIG. 3  placement options for the purchaser in relation to the cake but not limited to what is shown. 
           [0018]      FIG. 4  is a choir stand-like holding system in auxiliary view.  FIG. 4 a    is an example of  FIG. 4  placement options for the purchaser in relation to the cake but not limited to what is shown. 
           [0019]      FIG. 5  is a circular roller coaster-like shape holding system in auxiliary view. 
           [0020]      FIG. 6  is a circular roller coaster-like shape holding system in auxiliary view with a larger diameter that  FIG. 5 . 
           [0021]      FIG. 7  is a circular roller coaster-like shape holding system in auxiliary view with a larger diameter that  FIG. 6 .  FIG. 7 a    is an example of  FIG. 5 ,  FIG. 6 , and  FIG. 7  placement options for the purchaser in relation to the cake but not limited to what is shown. 
           [0022]      FIG. 8  is a ramp-like holding system in auxiliary view.  FIG. 8 a    is an example of  FIG. 8  placement options for the purchaser in relation to the cake but not limited to what is shown. 
           [0023]      FIG. 9  is a circular tri-level holding system in auxiliary view.  FIG. 9 a    is an example of  FIG. 9  placement options for the purchaser in relation to the cake but not limited to what is shown. 
       
    
    
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                 embeds 
               
               
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                 FIG. 1 
               
               
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                 capture feature 
               
               
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                 FIG. 2 
               
               
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                 connector 
               
               
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                 FIG. 3 
               
               
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                 long connector 
               
               
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                 FIG. 4 
               
               
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                 stability arm 
               
               
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                 FIG. 5 
               
               
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                 base 
               
               
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                 FIG. 6 
               
               
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                 perpendicular base 
               
               
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                 FIG. 7 
               
               
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                 fillet 
               
               
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                 FIG. 8 
               
               
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                 bridge 1 
               
               
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                 FIG. 9 
               
               
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                 bridge 2 
               
               
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                 bridge 3 
               
               
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                 ramp 
               
               
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                 level 1 
               
               
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                 level 2 
               
               
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                 level 3 
               
               
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                 Cake A 
               
               
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                 Cake B 
               
               
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                 Cake C 
               
               
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                 Cake D 
               
               
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                 Cake E 
               
               
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                 Cake F 
               
               
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                 3 tier cake stand 
               
               
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                 candles 
               
               
                   
               
             
          
         
       
     
       DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
     First Embodiment 
       [0025]    One embodiment of the holding system component is illustrated in  FIGS. 1, 1   a ,  1   b , and  1   c .  FIG. 1  foundation is comprised of eight holding system components but not limited to eight in auxiliary view. The holding system component is a circular embed  10  with a roughly measured height of 0.5 inches and a diameter of 0.37 inches positioned in an arc-like array. Extruding from the top of embed  10  is capture feature  12  in a funnel-like shape typically measuring 0.25 inches in height and 0.6 inches in diameter. The capture features  12  are connected at the brim to the right and the left to create one holding system  11 . In the center of each holding system component is a hole roughly measured: diameter 0.25, distance 0.60, and countersink diameter 0.45 at 44 degrees. In one embodiment, the holding system component is plastic, such as PET or PETE (polyethylene terephthalate), which adds a recycling aspect aiding the environment by helping with waste management. However, the holding system component can consist of any other material. 
       Operation 
     FIG.  1 - 1   c    
       [0026]    The holding system  11  is fairly simple in operation and functionality. Embeds  10  of the holding system  11  is inserted into the cake, leaving the capture features  12  above the cakes surface. It is the purchaser&#39;s choice to place in any manner and amount of the holding system  11  with the options of implanting any fixture inside the capture feature  12 . The implanting fixture is preferably birthday candles  52 . Once implanted, the preferred birthday candles  52  are lit causing a precise arc-like display and showcasing excellent décor on top of cake  40 . With the capture features  12  attached to embeds  10 , it prevents melted wax spillage on top of cake  40 . Once the candles  52  are ready to be removed, grab the holding system  11  with two fingers or more and apply an upward movement. The candles  52  and holding system  11  are detached from the cake  40  at the same time, saving removal time and a swifter wax-free slicing/consumption of the cake  40 . Thus, since the preferred material is polyethylene terephthalate (not limited to PETE), which is resistant to melting temperatures of candle wax, safe to contact with foodstuffs, the purchaser can reuse product for future celebrations, and/or recycle product participating in environmental-friendliness.  FIGS. 1 a , 1 b , and 1 c    gives several display options relating to the cake  40  for the purchaser but not limited to these displays. 
       Second Embodiment 
       [0027]      FIGS. 2 and 2   a  illustrates another embodiment of the holding system component.  FIG. 2  foundation of the holding system  13  comprises of five holding system components, but not limited to five. The five holding system components are placed next to each other in linear form and connect at the brim of the capture features  12  to make one holding system  13 . The holding system components are circular embeds  10  with a roughly measured height of 0.5 inches and a diameter of 0.37 inches positioned linearly. Extruding from the top of embeds  10  are capturing features  12  in a funnel-like shape typically measuring 0.25 inches in height and 0.6 inches in diameter. In the center of each holding system component is a hole roughly measured: diameter 0.25, distance 0.60, and countersink diameter 0.145 at 44 degrees. In the second embodiment, the holding system component can plastic, such as PET or PETE (polyethylene terephthalate), which adds a recycling element aiding the environment by helping with waste management. However, the holding system component can consist of any other material. 
       Operations 
     FIGS.  2  and  2   a    
       [0028]    The holding system  13  is fairly simple in operation and functionality. Embeds  10  of the holding system  13  are inserted into the cake  40 , leaving the capture features  12  above the cakes surface. It is the purchaser&#39;s choice to place in any manner and amount of the holding system  13  with the options of implanting any fixture inside the capture feature  12 . The implanting fixture is preferably birthday candles  52 . Once implanted, the preferred birthday candles  52  are lit causing a precise linear formation of candle décor on top of cake  40 . With the capture features  12  attached to embeds  10 , it prevents melted wax spillage on top of the cake  40 . Once the candles  52  are ready to be removed, grab the holding system with two fingers or more and move the holding system  13  upwardly. The candles  52  and holding system  13  are detached from the cake  40  at the same time, saving removal time and a swifter wax-free slicing/consumption of the cake  40 . Thus, since the preferred material (not limited to) is polyethylene terephthalate (PETE), which is resistant to melting temperatures of candle wax, safe to contact with foods, the purchaser can reuse product for future celebrations, and/or recycle product participating in environmental-friendliness.  FIG. 2 a    also gives a perspective of adding different holding systems together to display letters or any design to the liking on top of cake  40 . 
       Third Embodiment 
       [0029]      FIGS. 3 and 3   a  illustrates another embodiment of the holding system component.  FIG. 3  foundation of the holding system  15  comprises of eighteen embeds  10 , but not limited to eighteen. The eighteen embeds  10  are placed in a shooting star-like formation joined by different length connectors  14 / 16  of material placed on top of embeds  10  intersecting where the capture features  12  and embeds  10  meet. Extruding from where embeds  10  and connectors  14 / 16  meet are the capture features  12 . The holding system components are circular embeds  10  with a roughly measured height of 0.5 inches and a diameter of 0.37 inches positioned in a shooting star-like formation. Extruding from the top of embeds  10  are capturing features  12  in a funnel-like shape typically measuring 0.25 inches in height and 0.6 inches in diameter. 
         [0030]    In the center of the shooting star-like holding system  15  are five holding system components. One holding system component in the center with four surrounding holding system components attached at the brim. Extruding horizontally from the center of the grouped holding system components are eight connectors  14 / 16 . Four of the eight connectors  14  extrude north, south, east, and west from the centered grouped holding system components with an estimated length of 2.81, width of 0.25, and thickness of 0.1 inches. Another holding system component is placed at 1.56 inches and a second holding system component is placed at 2.81 inches along each connector, roughly. Resulting in eight additional holding system components placed, two on each connector  14 . Secondly, the last four long connectors  16  extrude northeast, southeast, southwest, and northwest have a length of 2.21, width of 0.25, and thickness of 0.1 inches with one holding system component placed at the end of each long connector  16  in estimation. Resulting in four additional holding system components placed. In conclusion, but not limited to, eighteen holding system components connected forming one holding system. In the third embodiment, the holding system component is plastic, such as PET or PETE (polyethylene terephthalate), which adds a recycling trait aiding the environment by helping with waste management. However, the holding system component can consist of any other material. 
       Operation 
     FIGS.  3  and  3   a    
       [0031]    The holding system  15  is fairly simple in operation and functionality. Embeds  10  of the holding system  15  are inserted into the cake  40 , leaving the capture features  12  and connectors  14 / 16  above the cake  40  surface. Placed in a manner and amount of the purchasers choice with the options of implanting any fixture inside the capture features  12 . The implanting fixture is preferably birthday candles  52 . Once implanted, the preferred birthday candles  52  are lit causing a precise shooting star-like illusion of candle décor on top of cake  40 . With the capture features  12  attached to embeds  10 , it prevents melted wax spillage on top of the cake  40 . Once the candles  52  are ready to be removed, grab the holding system with two fingers or more and move the holding system  15  upwardly. The candles  52  and holding system  15  are detached from the cake  40  at the same time, saving removal time and a swifter wax-free slicing/consumption of the cake. Thus, since the preferred material is polyethylene terephthalate (PETE) but not limited to PETE, which is resistant to melting temperatures of candle wax, safe to contact with foodstuffs, the purchaser can reuse product for future celebrations, and/or recycle product participating in environmental-friendliness.  FIG. 3 a    gives a perspective of  FIG. 3  placed on top of a cake  40 . 
       Fourth Embodiment 
       [0032]      FIGS. 4 and 4   a  illustrates another embodiment of the holding system component. This embodiment can be related to the shape of a three level choir stand.  FIG. 4  foundation of the holding system  17  comprises of five embeds  10 , but not limited to five. The five embeds  10  are horizontally placed next to each other under the base  20  which measures roughly 1 inch width, 3.5 inches in length, and 0.06 inches in thickness. On top of the base  20  extrudes five capture features in horizontal alignment with embeds  10 . The base  20  holds embeds  10  and capture features  12  together. The perpendicular base  22  is connected to the estimated 3.5 inch in length side of the base  20  upwardly creating and L shape. There is roughly a 0.125 inch fillet  24  where the base  20  and perpendicular base  22  meet. The process is repeated to make the second and third level of the choir stand-like embodiment. Overall, three bases  20 , two perpendicular bases  22 , and fifteen holding system components are used with two stability arms  18  under level  2  and  3  of the choir stand-like holding system  17  for added balance embodies the holding system  17 . 
       Operation 
     FIGS.  4  and  4   a    
       [0033]    The holding system  17  is fairly simple in operation and functionality. The foundational five embeds  10  of the holding system in  FIG. 4  are inserted into the cake  42  along with the stability arms  18  for security on top of cake  42 . The purchaser can place the fourth embodiment to their liking on top of the cake  42 . Once the holding system  17  is positioned on the cake  42 , the purchaser can insert fixtures into the capture features  12 , preferably birthday candles  52  but not limited to birthday candles. Once implanted, the preferred birthday candles  52  are lit causing an illusion of levitation since the preferred material is polyethylene terephthalate (PETE) but not limited to PETE, which is transparent and resistant to melting temperatures of candle wax, safe to contact with foodstuffs. The purchaser can reuse product for future celebrations, and/or recycle product participating in environmental-friendliness.  FIG. 4 a    gives a perspective of  FIG. 4  on top of a cake  42 . With the capture features  12  attached to embeds  10 , it prevents melted wax spillage on top of the cake  42 . Once the candles  52  are ready to be removed, grab the holding system  17  with two fingers or more, move the holding system  17  upwardly. The candles  52  and holding system  17  are detached from the cake  42  at the same time, saving removal time and a swifter wax-free slicing/consumption of the cake  42 . 
       Fifth, Sixth and Seventh Embodiment 
       [0034]      FIGS. 5, 6, 7, and 7   a  illustrates another embodiment of the holding system component. These embodiments can be related to the shape of a hot wheels track.  FIGS. 5, 6, and 7  are circular in dimension and have holding system components connected by bridges  26 / 28 / 30  forming a circular wave-like holding system  19 / 21 / 23 .  FIG. 5  is roughly measured with an outer diameter of 5.1 inches and an inner diameter of 4.5 inches, giving the bridge  26  an estimated width of 0.6 inch and height of 0.42 inch. With four wave-like bridges  26  and four holding system components (not limited to four): one holding system component located at the beginning, midpoint, and end of each bridge  26  creates the  FIG. 5  embodiment. The preferred material (not limited too) is polyethylene terephthalate (PETE). 
         [0035]      FIG. 6  is approximately measured with an outer diameter of 8.9 inches and inner diameter of 8.3 inches, giving the bridge  28  an estimated 0.6 inch in width and height of 0.42 inch. With eight wave-like bridges  28  and eight holding system components (not limited to eight): one holding system component located at the beginning, midpoint, and end of each bridge  28  creates the  FIG. 6  embodiment. The preferred material (not limited too) is polyethylene terephthalate (PETE) 
         [0036]      FIG. 7  is approximately measured with an outer diameter of 13.1 inches and inner diameter of 12.5 inches giving the bridge  30  an estimated 0.6 inch in width and height of 0.42 inch. With twelve wave-like bridges  30  and twelve holding system components (not limited to twelve): one holding system component located at the beginning, midpoint, and end of each bridge  30  creates  FIG. 7  embodiment. The preferred material is polyethylene terephthalate (PETE) but not limited to PETE. 
       Operations 
     FIGS.  5 ,  6 ,  7 , and  7   a    
       [0037]    The purchaser can position  FIGS. 5, 6, and 7  on top of or around cakes  44 / 46 / 47  as displayed in  FIG. 7 a   . Once the holding system  19 / 21 / 23  is positioned on top or around cake  44 / 46 / 47 , the purchaser can insert fixtures into the capture features  12 , preferably birthday candles  52  but not limited too. Once implanted, the preferred birthday candles  52  are lit causing an illusion of levitation since the preferred material (not limited too) is polyethylene terephthalate (PETE), which is resistant to melting temperatures of candle wax, safe to contact with foodstuffs, and clear in tint if preferred. The purchaser can reuse product for future celebrations, and/or recycle product participating in environmental-friendliness. With the capture features  12  attached to embeds  10 , it prevents melted wax spillage on top of the cakes  44 / 46 / 47 . Once the candles  52  are ready to be removed, grab the holding system with two fingers or more and move the holding system upwardly. The candles  52  and holding system  19 / 21 / 23  are detached from the cake  44 / 46 / 47  at the same time, saving removal time and a swifter wax-free slicing/consumption of the cakes  44 / 46 / 47 . 
       Eighth Embodiment 
       [0038]      FIGS. 8 and 8   a  illustrates another embodiment of the holding system component. This embodiment shape can be related to the ramp skateboarders skate on.  FIG. 8  has ten holding system components  10 / 12  placed along the top of the ramp  32 , but not limited to ten holding system components. The diameter of the circular cut out is approximately measured at 4 inches, the height is roughly 3 inches, the top width is estimated at 5 inches with a 0.5 degree taper to increase balance on top of cake  40 , and a top thickness of 0.75 inches with a 0.5 degree taper to increase balance on top of cake  40 . Since the preferred material (not limited too) is polyethylene terephthalate (PETE) which adds a recycling element aiding the environment by helping with waste management. However, the holding system  25  can consist of any other material. If PETE is chosen, it can be clear in tint assisting in the levitation illusion of the candles  52 . 
       Operation 
     FIGS.  8  and  8   a    
       [0039]    The purchaser can position  FIG. 8  on top of cake  40  as displayed in  FIG. 8 a   , but not limited to what is displayed in  FIG. 8 a   . Once the purchaser decides on the position of holding system  25  on top of cake  40 , fixtures can be inserted into capture features  12 , preferably but not limited to candles  52 . Once implanted, the preferred birthday candles  52  are lit causing an illusion of levitation since the preferred material is polyethylene terephthalate (not limited to PETE), which is clear in tint, resistant to melting temperatures of candle wax, safe to contact with foodstuffs, if preferred. The purchaser can reuse product for future celebrations, and/or recycle product participating in environmental-friendliness. With the capture features  12  attached to embeds  10 , it prevents melted wax spillage on top of the cake  40 . Once the candles  52  are ready to be removed, grab the holding system  25  with two fingers or more, move the holding system  25  upwardly. The candles  52  and holding system  25  are detached from the cake  40  at the same time, saving removal time and a swifter wax-free slicing/consumption of cake  40 . 
       FIGS.  9  AND  9   a    
       [0040]      FIGS. 9 and 9   a  illustrates another embodiment of the holding system component. This embodiment is a circular tri-level shape holding system  27 .  FIG. 9  has thirteen holding system components (not limited to thirteen): eight holding systems components on Level 1  34 , four holding system components on Level 2  36 , and one holding system component on Level 3  38 . The measurements of Level 1  34  is approximately 2.95 inches in diameter with a height of 0.60 inch. Level 2  36  is extruded from Level 1  34  roughly measuring a diameter of 1.75 inches with a height of 0.5 inch. Level 3  38  is extruded from Level 2  36  with an approximate diameter of 0.37 inch and height of 0.75 inch. On Level 1  34  and Level 2  36 , the holding system components are circularly arrayed at three hundred and sixty degrees. On Level 3  38  the holding system component was placed in the center of Level 3  38 .  FIG. 9  is also shelled from the bottom roughly measured to 0.04 inch. Since the preferred material is polyethylene terephthalate (not limited to PETE) which adds a recycling component aiding the environment by helping with waste management. However, the holding system component  27  can consist of any other material. If PETE is chosen, it can be clear in hue assisting in the levitation illusion of the candles  52 . 
       Operation 
     FIGS.  9  and  9   a    
       [0041]    The purchaser can position  FIG. 9  on top of cake  48  as pleases.  FIG. 9 a    gives an example of it positioned on top of cake  48  with candles  52 . Once the customer places the circular tri-level holding system  27  on top of cake  48 , fixtures are inserted into the capture features  12 . The fixtures are preferably birthday candles  52 . If candles  52  are selected, the candles  52  are lit causing an illusion of levitation since the preferred material is polyethylene terephthalate (not limited to PETE), which is resistant to melting temperatures of candle wax, safe to contact with foodstuffs, and clear in tint if preferred. The purchaser can reuse product for future celebrations, and/or recycle product participating in environmental-friendliness. With the capture features  12  attached to embeds  10 , it prevents melted wax spillage on top of the cake  48 . Once the candles  52  are ready to be removed, grab the holding system  27  with two fingers or more. Then move the holding system  27  upwardly. The candles  52  and holding system  27  are detached from the cake  48  at the same time, saving removal time and a swifter wax-free slicing/consumption of the cake  48 . 
       CONCLUSION, RAMIFICATION, SCOPE 
       [0042]    While my above descriptions contain much specificity, these should not be construed as limitations on the scope, but rather as an exemplification of several embodiments thereof. 
         [0043]    For example, all holding systems can be placed under fondant to change the shape of cakes or all holding systems can be colored to match icing. Also, there could be a holding feature to support the holding systems so all holding systems can be placed above cakes, giving an illusion of floatation. The embodiments can change in size to be larger to enable holding more candles or smaller to handle less. Likewise, the capture features  12  can differ in diameter and depth to capture more or less wax drippings. The materials of the embodiments are not limited to the previously described material (PETE), but if PETE is chosen it will assist in e-friendliness not sacrificing our environmental health for cake aesthetics. The shapes of embodiments are limitless. With vast embodiment shapes, candles can be placed in various forms to increase the options for the purchaser to display an illusion of levitation to their liking. 
         [0044]    Accordingly, the scope should be determined not by the embodiments illustrated, but by the appended claims and their legal equivalents.