Patent Publication Number: US-11033119-B1

Title: Holiday candy tree

Description:
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     BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
     Field of the Invention 
     The present invention relates to the field of domestic articles including special furniture, more specifically, a show stand adapted for particular articles including perishable goods. 
     SUMMARY OF INVENTION 
     The holiday candy tree is a decorative item. The holiday candy tree is a figurine. The holiday candy tree forms an image that presents an indicia representing the sentiment of a Christmas tree. The holiday candy tree is formed with a plurality of pans in which a foodstuff is distributed. This disclosure assumes that the foodstuff is candy. The holiday candy tree comprises a plurality of plates, a plurality of spacers, a pedestal, and a stanchion. The stanchion interconnects the plurality of plates, the plurality of spacers, and the pedestal. The plurality of spacers separate the plurality of plates such that the plurality of plates from an image that presents an indicia representing the sentiment of the limbs of the Christmas tree. The plurality of pans are formed in the plurality of plates. 
     These together with additional objects, features and advantages of the holiday candy tree will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art upon reading the following detailed description of the presently preferred, but nonetheless illustrative, embodiments when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. 
     In this respect, before explaining the current embodiments of the holiday candy tree in detail, it is to be understood that the holiday candy tree is not limited in its applications to the details of construction and arrangements of the components set forth in the following description or illustration. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the concept of this disclosure may be readily utilized as a basis for the design of other structures, methods, and systems for carrying out the several purposes of the holiday candy tree. 
     It is therefore important that the claims be regarded as including such equivalent construction insofar as they do not depart from the spirit and scope of the holiday candy tree. It is also to be understood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein are for purposes of description and should not be regarded as limiting. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS 
       The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of the invention are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate an embodiment of the invention and together with the description serve to explain the principles of the invention. They are meant to be exemplary illustrations provided to enable persons skilled in the art to practice the disclosure and are not intended to limit the scope of the appended claims. 
         FIG. 1  is a perspective view of an embodiment of the disclosure. 
         FIG. 2  is a front view of an embodiment of the disclosure. 
         FIG. 3  is a top view of an embodiment of the disclosure. 
         FIG. 3A  is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of the disclosure across  3 A- 3 A as shown in  FIG. 3 . 
         FIG. 4  is an exploded view of an embodiment of the disclosure. 
         FIG. 5  is an in-use view of an embodiment of the disclosure. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENT 
     The following detailed description is merely exemplary in nature and is not intended to limit the described embodiments of the application and uses of the described embodiments. As used herein, the word “exemplary” or “illustrative” means “serving as an example, instance, or illustration.” Any implementation described herein as “exemplary” or “illustrative” is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other implementations. All of the implementations described below are exemplary implementations provided to enable persons skilled in the art to practice the disclosure and are not intended to limit the scope of the appended claims. Furthermore, there is no intention to be bound by any expressed or implied theory presented in the preceding technical field, background, brief summary or the following detailed description. 
     Detailed reference will now be made to one or more potential embodiments of the disclosure, which are illustrated in  FIGS. 1 through 5 . 
     The holiday candy tree  100  (hereinafter invention) is a decorative item. The invention  100  is a figurine. The invention  100  forms an image that presents an indicia representing the sentiment of a Christmas tree. The invention  100  is formed with a plurality of pans in which a foodstuff  105  is distributed. This disclosure assumes that the foodstuff  105  is candy. The invention  100  comprises a plurality of plates  101 , a plurality of spacers  102 , a pedestal  103 , and a stanchion  104 . The stanchion  104  interconnects the plurality of plates  101 , the plurality of spacers  102 , and the pedestal  103 . The plurality of spacers  102  separate the plurality of plates  101  such that the plurality of plates  101  from an image that presents an indicia representing the sentiment of the limbs of the Christmas tree. The plurality of pans are formed in the plurality of plates  101 . The foodstuff  105  is defined elsewhere in this disclosure. The supporting surface  106  is defined elsewhere in this disclosure. 
     Each of the plurality of plates  101  is a disk-shaped structure. The faces of the disk structure of each of the plurality of plates  101  are horizontally oriented. In the first potential embodiment of the disclosure, each of the plurality of plates  101  has a rectangular block structure. The plurality of plates  101  comprises a collection of individual plates  111 . 
     Each individual plate  111  is a plate selected from the plurality of plates  101 . Each individual plate  111  forms a horizontal supporting surface on which the foodstuff  105  is stored. The individual plate  111  comprises a base disk  112 , an individual set of one or more pans  113 , and an individual nut  114 . The individual plate  111  is further defined with an individual span of length  115 , an individual span of width  116 , and an individual span of depth  117 . 
     The base disk  112  is a disk-shaped structure. The faces of the disk structure of the base disk  112  are horizontally oriented. In the first potential embodiment of the disclosure, the base disk  112  has a rectangular block structure that forms the primary shape of the individual plate  111 . 
     The individual set of one or more pans  113  comprises a collection of cavities. The individual set of one or more pans  113  is formed in the superior face of the disk structure of the base disk  112 . Each pan selected from the individual set of one or more pans  113  is a disk-shaped negative space. Each pan selected from the individual set of one or more pans  113  has the shape of a semi-enclosed pan. The foodstuff  105  is stored in one or more pans selected from the individual set of one or more pans  113 . The semi-enclosed structure of each pan selected from the individual set of one or more pans  113  allows a foodstuff  105  to be removed from the selected pan through the lateral face of the disk structure of the individual plate  111 . 
     The individual nut  114  is a nut formed between the faces of the disk structure of the base disk  112 . The individual nut  114  is a prism-shaped negative space. The center axis of the individual nut  114  passes through the center of the base disk  112 . The center axis of the individual nut  114  is perpendicular to the faces of the disk structure of the base disk  112 . 
     The individual span of depth  117  is the span of the distance of the base disk  112  in the direction of a perpendicular line between the faces of the disk structure of the base disk  112 . The individual span of length  115  is the span of the distance of the base disk  112  in the direction of the base disk  112  that is parallel to the edge of the base disk  112  with the greatest span of distance. The individual span of width  116  is the span of the distance of the base disk  112  that is simultaneously perpendicular to both the individual span of length  115  and the individual span of depth  117 . 
     Each of the plurality of spacers  102  has a nut structure. Each of the plurality of spacers  102  is an extension structure that separates an initial plate selected from the plurality of plates  101  to a subsequent plate selected from the plurality of plates  101 . Each of the plurality of spacers  102  is identical. The span of the inner diameter of each of the plurality of spacers  102  is greater than the span of the outer diameter of the stanchion  104  such that the stanchion  104  can insert through any spacer selected from the plurality of spacers  102 . 
     In the first potential embodiment of the disclosure, the plurality of spacers  102  comprises a first spacer  401 , a second spacer  402 , a third spacer  403 , a fourth spacer  404 , a fifth spacer  405 , a sixth spacer  406 , a seventh spacer  407 , an eighth spacer  408 , a ninth spacer  409 , a tenth spacer  410 , and an eleventh spacer  411 . 
     The pedestal  103  is a disk-shaped structure. The pedestal  103  are horizontally oriented. The pedestal  103  rests on the supporting surface  106 . The pedestal  103  forms the final link of the load path of the stanchion  104  and any loads borne by the stanchion  104  to the supporting surface  106 . The structure of the pedestal  103  is similar to the structure of any individual plate  111  selected from the plurality of plates  101 . 
     Specifically, the pedestal  103  comprises a pedestal disk  132 , a one or more pedestal pans  133 , and a pedestal nut  134 . The pedestal  103  is further defined with a pedestal span of length  135 , a pedestal span of width  136 , and a pedestal span of depth  137 . 
     The pedestal disk  132  forms the base disk  112  for the pedestal  103 . The one or more pedestal pans  133  forms the individual set of one or more pans  113  for the pedestal  103 . The pedestal nut  134  forms the individual nut  114  for the pedestal  103 . The pedestal span of length  135  is the individual span of length  115  for the pedestal  103 . The pedestal span of width  136  is the individual span of width  116  for the pedestal  103 . The pedestal span of depth  137  is the individual span of depth  117  for the pedestal  103 . 
     The stanchion  104  is a vertically oriented prism-shaped shaft. The plurality of plates  101 , the plurality of spacers  102 , and the pedestal  103  attach to the stanchion  104  to form the invention  100 . The stanchion  104  stabilizes the invention  100 . The stanchion  104  is selected from the group consisting of a tubular structure and a solid prism structure. The stanchion  104  has a lateral face structure selected from the group consisting of: a) a smooth exterior lateral face and no interior lateral face; b) a smooth exterior lateral face and a smooth lateral face; c) an exterior lateral face with an exterior screw thread and no interior lateral face; d) an exterior lateral face with an exterior screw thread and a smooth interior lateral face; e) an exterior lateral face with an exterior screw thread and an interior lateral face with an interior screw thread; and, f) a smooth exterior lateral face and an interior lateral face with an interior screw thread. 
     The balance of this disclosure describes the first potential embodiment of the disclosure. 
     In the first potential embodiment of the disclosure, the plurality of plates  101  comprises a first plate  211 , a second plate  221 , a third plate  231 , a fourth plate  241 , a fifth plate  251 , a sixth plate  261 , a seventh plate  271 , an eighth plate  281 , a ninth plate  291 , a tenth plate  301 , an eleventh plate  311  and a twelfth plate  321 . 
     The first plate  211  comprises a first base disk  212 , a first one or more pans  213 , a first nut  214 , a first riser  141 , and a second riser  142 . The first plate  211  is further defined with a first span of length  215 , a first span of width  216 , and a first span of depth  217 . The first base disk  212  forms the base disk  112  for the first plate  211 . The first one or more pans  213  forms the individual set of one or more pans  113  for the first plate  211 . The first nut  214  forms the individual nut  114  for the first plate  211 . The first span of length  215  is the individual span of length  115  as measured on the first plate  211 . The first span of width  216  is the individual span of width  116  as measured on the first plate  211 . The first span of depth  217  is the individual span of depth  117  as measured on the first plate  211 . 
     The first riser  141  is a rectangular block structure formed on the inferior face of the disk structure of the first plate  211  selected from the plurality of plates  101 . The first riser  141  forms a structure that elevates the first plate  211  above the supporting surface  106 . The second riser  142  is a rectangular block structure formed on the inferior face of the disk structure of the first plate  211  selected from the plurality of plates  101 . The second riser  142  forms a structure that elevates the first plate  211  above the supporting surface  106 . The first riser  141  and the second riser  142  are identical. The pedestal span of length  135  of the pedestal  103  fits between the first riser  141  and the second riser  142 . 
     The second plate  221  comprises a second base disk  222 , a second one or more pans  223 , and a second nut  224 . The second plate  221  is further defined with a second span of length  225 , a second span of width  226 , and a second span of depth  227 . The second base disk  222  forms the base disk  112  for the second plate  221 . The second one or more pans  223  forms the individual set of one or more pans  113  for the second plate  221 . The second nut  224  forms the individual nut  114  for the second plate  221 . The second span of length  225  is the individual span of length  115  as measured on the second plate  221 . The second span of width  226  is the individual span of width  116  as measured on the second plate  221 . The second span of depth  227  is the individual span of depth  117  as measured on the second plate  221 . 
     The third plate  231  comprises a third base disk  232 , a third one or more pans  233 , and a third nut  234 . The third plate  231  is further defined with a third span of length  235 , a third span of width  236 , and a third span of depth  237 . The third base disk  232  forms the base disk  112  for the third plate  231 . The third one or more pans  233  forms the individual set of one or more pans  113  for the third plate  231 . The third nut  234  forms the individual nut  114  for the third plate  231 . The third span of length  235  is the individual span of length  115  as measured on the third plate  231 . The third span of width  236  is the individual span of width  116  as measured on the third plate  231 . The third span of depth  237  is the individual span of depth  117  as measured on the third plate  231 . 
     The fourth plate  241  comprises a fourth base disk  242 , a fourth one or more pans  243 , and a fourth nut  244 . The fourth plate  241  is further defined with a fourth span of length  245 , a fourth span of width  246 , and a fourth span of depth  247 . The fourth base disk  242  forms the base disk  112  for the fourth plate  241 . The fourth one or more pans  243  forms the individual set of one or more pans  113  for the fourth plate  241 . The fourth nut  244  forms the individual nut  114  for the fourth plate  241 . The fourth span of length  245  is the individual span of length  115  as measured on the fourth plate  241 . The fourth span of width  246  is the individual span of width  116  as measured on the fourth plate  241 . The fourth span of depth  247  is the individual span of depth  117  as measured on the fourth plate  241 . 
     The fifth plate  251  comprises a fifth base disk  252 , a fifth one or more pans  253 , and a fifth nut  254 . The fifth plate  251  is further defined with a fifth span of length  255 , a fifth span of width  256 , and a fifth span of depth  257 . The fifth base disk  252  forms the base disk  112  for the fifth plate  251 . The fifth one or more pans  253  forms the individual set of one or more pans  113  for the fifth plate  251 . The fifth nut  254  forms the individual nut  114  for the fifth plate  251 . The fifth span of length  255  is the individual span of length  115  as measured on the fifth plate  251 . The fifth span of width  256  is the individual span of width  116  as measured on the fifth plate  251 . The fifth span of depth  257  is the individual span of depth  117  as measured on the fifth plate  251 . 
     The sixth plate  261  comprises a sixth base disk  262 , a sixth one or more pans  263 , and a sixth nut  264 . The sixth plate  261  is further defined with a sixth span of length  265 , a sixth span of width  266 , and a sixth span of depth  267 . The sixth base disk  262  forms the base disk  112  for the sixth plate  261 . The sixth one or more pans  263  forms the individual set of one or more pans  113  for the sixth plate  261 . The sixth nut  264  forms the individual nut  114  for the sixth plate  261 . The sixth span of length  265  is the individual span of length  115  as measured on the sixth plate  261 . The sixth span of width  266  is the individual span of width  116  as measured on the sixth plate  261 . The sixth span of depth  267  is the individual span of depth  117  as measured on the sixth plate  261 . 
     The seventh plate  271  comprises a seventh base disk  272 , a seventh one or more pans  273 , and a seventh nut  274 . The seventh plate  271  is further defined with a seventh span of length  275 , a seventh span of width  276 , and a seventh span of depth  277 . The seventh base disk  272  forms the base disk  112  for the seventh plate  271 . The seventh one or more pans  273  forms the individual set of one or more pans  113  for the seventh plate  271 . The seventh nut  274  forms the individual nut  114  for the seventh plate  271 . The seventh span of length  275  is the individual span of length  115  as measured on the seventh plate  271 . The seventh span of width  276  is the individual span of width  116  as measured on the seventh plate  271 . The seventh span of depth  277  is the individual span of depth  117  as measured on the seventh plate  271 . 
     The eighth plate  281  comprises an eighth base disk  282 , an eighth one or more pans  283 , and an eighth nut  284 . The eighth plate  281  is further defined with an eighth span of length  285 , an eighth span of width  286 , and an eighth span of depth  287 . The eighth base disk  282  forms the base disk  112  for the eighth plate  281 . The eighth one or more pans  283  forms the individual set of one or more pans  113  for the eighth plate  281 . The eighth nut  284  forms the individual nut  114  for the eighth plate  281 . The eighth span of length  285  is the individual span of length  115  as measured on the eighth plate  281 . The eighth span of width  286  is the individual span of width  116  as measured on the eighth plate  281 . The eighth span of depth  287  is the individual span of depth  117  as measured on the eighth plate  281 . 
     The ninth plate  291  comprises a ninth base disk  292 , a ninth one or more pans  293 , and a ninth nut  294 . The ninth plate  291  is further defined with a ninth span of length  295 , a ninth span of width  296 , and a ninth span of depth  297 . The ninth base disk  292  forms the base disk  112  for the ninth plate  291 . The ninth one or more pans  293  forms the individual set of one or more pans  113  for the ninth plate  291 . The ninth nut  294  forms the individual nut  114  for the ninth plate  291 . The ninth span of length  295  is the individual span of length  115  as measured on the ninth plate  291 . The ninth span of width  296  is the individual span of width  116  as measured on the ninth plate  291 . The ninth span of depth  297  is the individual span of depth  117  as measured on the ninth plate  291 . 
     The tenth plate  301  comprises a tenth base disk  302 , a tenth one or more pans  303 , and a tenth nut  304 . The tenth plate  301  is further defined with a tenth span of length  305 , a tenth span of width  306 , and a tenth span of depth  307 . The tenth base disk  302  forms the base disk  112  for the tenth plate  301 . The tenth one or more pans  303  forms the individual set of one or more pans  113  for the tenth plate  301 . The tenth nut  304  forms the individual nut  114  for the tenth plate  301 . The tenth span of length  305  is the individual span of length  115  as measured on the tenth plate  301 . The tenth span of width  306  is the individual span of width  116  as measured on the tenth plate  301 . The tenth span of depth  307  is the individual span of depth  117  as measured on the tenth plate  301 . 
     The eleventh plate  311  comprises an eleventh base disk  312 , an eleventh one or more pans  313 , and an eleventh nut  314 . The eleventh plate  311  is further defined with an eleventh span of length  315 , an eleventh span of width  316 , and an eleventh span of depth  317 . The eleventh base disk  312  forms the base disk  112  for the eleventh plate  311 . The eleventh one or more pans  313  forms the individual set of one or more pans  113  for the eleventh plate  311 . The eleventh nut  314  forms the individual nut  114  for the eleventh plate  311 . The eleventh span of length  315  is the individual span of length  115  as measured on the eleventh plate  311 . The eleventh span of width  316  is the individual span of width  116  as measured on the eleventh plate  311 . The eleventh span of depth  317  is the individual span of depth  117  as measured on the eleventh plate  311 . 
     The twelfth plate  321  comprises a twelfth base disk  322 , a twelfth one or more pans  323 , and a twelfth nut  324 . The twelfth plate  321  is further defined with a twelfth span of length  325 , a twelfth span of width  326 , and a twelfth span of depth  327 . The twelfth base disk  322  forms the base disk  112  for the twelfth plate  321 . The twelfth one or more pans  323  forms the individual set of one or more pans  113  for the twelfth plate  321 . The twelfth nut  324  forms the individual nut  114  for the twelfth plate  321 . The twelfth span of length  325  is the individual span of length  115  as measured on the twelfth plate  321 . The twelfth span of width  326  is the individual span of width  116  as measured on the twelfth plate  321 . The twelfth span of depth  327  is the individual span of depth  117  as measured on the twelfth plate  321 . 
     The following five paragraphs describe the relative relationships between the plurality of plates  101  and the plurality of spacers. 
     The position of the first plate  211  is between the pedestal  103  and the second plate  221 . The position of the second plate  221  is between the first plate  211  and the third plate  231 . The position of the third plate  231  is between the second plate  221  and the fourth plate  241 . The position of the fourth plate  241  is between the third plate  231  and the fifth plate  251 . The position of the fifth plate  251  is between the fourth plate  241  and the sixth plate  261 . 
     The position of the sixth plate  261  is between the fifth plate  251  and the seventh plate  271 . The position of the seventh plate  271  is between the sixth plate  261  and the eighth plate  281 . The position of the eighth plate  281  is between the seventh plate  271  and the ninth plate  291 . The position of the ninth plate  291  is between the eighth plate  281  and the tenth plate  301 . The position of the tenth plate  301  is between the ninth plate  291  and the eleventh plate  311 . The position of the eleventh plate  311  is between the tenth plate  301  and the twelfth plate  321 . The position of the twelfth plate  321  is above the eleventh plate  311 . 
     The first spacer  401  is a nut that forms a spacer. The first spacer  401  is an extension structure that separates the first plate  211  and the second plate  221 . The second spacer  402  is a nut that forms a spacer. The second spacer  402  is an extension structure that separates the second plate  221  and the third plate  231 . The third spacer  403  is a nut that forms a spacer. The third spacer  403  is an extension structure that separates the third plate  231  and the fourth plate  241 . The fourth spacer  404  is a nut that forms a spacer. The fourth spacer  404  is an extension structure that separates the fourth plate  241  and the fifth plate  251 . 
     The fifth spacer  405  is a nut that forms a spacer. The fifth spacer  405  is an extension structure that separates the fifth plate  251  and the sixth plate  261 . The sixth spacer  406  is a nut that forms a spacer. The sixth spacer  406  is an extension structure that separates the sixth plate  261  and the seventh plate  271 . The seventh spacer  407  is a nut that forms a spacer. The seventh spacer  407  is an extension structure that separates the seventh plate  271  and the eighth plate  281 . The eighth spacer  408  is a nut that forms a spacer. The eighth spacer  408  is an extension structure that separates the eighth plate  281  and the ninth plate  291 . 
     The ninth spacer  409  is a nut that forms a spacer. The ninth spacer  409  is an extension structure that separates the ninth plate  291  and the tenth plate  301 . The tenth spacer  410  is a nut that forms a spacer. The tenth spacer  410  is an extension structure that separates the tenth plate  301  and the eleventh plate  311 . The eleventh spacer  411  is a nut that forms a spacer. The eleventh spacer  411  is an extension structure that separates the eleventh plate  311  and the twelfth plate  321 . 
     The following twelve paragraphs describe the size relationships between each of the plurality of plates  101 . 
     The span of the length of the pedestal span of length  135  of the pedestal disk  132  is lesser than the span of the length of the first span of length  215  of the first base disk  212 . The span of the length of the pedestal span of width  136  of the pedestal disk  132  equals the span of the length of the first span of width  216  of the first base disk  212 . The span of the length of the pedestal span of depth  137  of the pedestal disk  132  equals the span of the length of the first span of depth  217  of the first base disk  212 . 
     The span of the length of the first span of length  215  of the first base disk  212  is lesser than the span of the length of the second span of length  225  of the second base disk  222 . The span of the length of the first span of width  216  of the first base disk  212  equals the span of the length of the second span of width  226  of the second base disk  222 . The span of the length of the first span of depth  217  of the first base disk  212  equals the span of the length of the second span of depth  227  of the second base disk  222 . 
     The span of the length of the second span of length  225  of the second base disk  222  is lesser than the span of the length of the third span of length  235  of the third base disk  232 . The span of the length of the second span of width  226  of the second base disk  222  equals the span of the length of the third span of width  236  of the third base disk  232 . The span of the length of the second span of depth  227  of the second base disk  222  equals the span of the length of the third span of depth  237  of the third base disk  232 . 
     The span of the length of the third span of length  235  of the third base disk  232  is lesser than the span of the length of the fourth span of length  245  of the fourth base disk  242 . The span of the length of the third span of width  236  of the third base disk  232  equals the span of the length of the fourth span of width  246  of the fourth base disk  242 . The span of the length of the third span of depth  237  of the third base disk  232  equals the span of the length of the fourth span of depth  247  of the fourth base disk  242 . 
     The span of the length of the fourth span of length  245  of the fourth base disk  242  is lesser than the span of the length of the fifth span of length  255  of the fifth base disk  252 . The span of the length of the fourth span of width  246  of the fourth base disk  242  equals the span of the length of the fifth span of width  256  of the fifth base disk  252 . The span of the length of the fourth span of depth  247  of the fourth base disk  242  equals the span of the length of the fifth span of depth  257  of the fifth base disk  252 . 
     The span of the length of the fifth span of length  255  of the fifth base disk  252  is lesser than the span of the length of the sixth span of length  265  of the sixth base disk  262 . The span of the length of the fifth span of width  256  of the fifth base disk  252  equals the span of the length of the sixth span of width  266  of the sixth base disk  262 . The span of the length of the fifth span of depth  257  of the fifth base disk  252  equals the span of the length of the sixth span of depth  267  of the sixth base disk  262 . 
     The span of the length of the sixth span of length  265  of the sixth base disk  262  is lesser than the span of the length of the seventh span of length  275  of the seventh base disk  272 . The span of the length of the sixth span of width  266  of the sixth base disk  262  equals the span of the length of the seventh span of width  276  of the seventh base disk  272 . The span of the length of the sixth span of depth  267  of the sixth base disk  262  equals the span of the length of the seventh span of depth  277  of the seventh base disk  272 . 
     The span of the length of the seventh span of length  275  of the seventh base disk  272  is lesser than the span of the length of the eighth span of length  285  of the eighth base disk  282 . The span of the length of the seventh span of width  276  of the seventh base disk  272  equals the span of the length of the eighth span of width  286  of the eighth base disk  282 . The span of the length of the seventh span of depth  277  of the seventh base disk  272  equals the span of the length of the eighth span of depth  287  of the eighth base disk  282 . 
     The span of the length of the eighth span of length  285  of the eighth base disk  282  is lesser than the span of the length of the ninth span of length  295  of the ninth base disk  292 . The span of the length of the eighth span of width  286  of the eighth base disk  282  equals the span of the length of the ninth span of width  296  of the ninth base disk  292 . The span of the length of the eighth span of depth  287  of the eighth base disk  282  equals the span of the length of the ninth span of depth  297  of the ninth base disk  292 . 
     The span of the length of the ninth span of length  295  of the ninth base disk  292  is lesser than the span of the length of the tenth span of length  305  of the tenth base disk  302 . The span of the length of the ninth span of width  296  of the ninth base disk  292  equals the span of the length of the tenth span of width  306  of the tenth base disk  302 . The span of the length of the ninth span of depth  297  of the ninth base disk  292  equals the span of the length of the tenth span of depth  307  of the tenth base disk  302 . 
     The span of the length of the tenth span of length  305  of the tenth base disk  302  is lesser than the span of the length of the eleventh span of length  315  of the eleventh base disk  312 . The span of the length of the tenth span of width  306  of the tenth base disk  302  equals the span of the length of the eleventh span of width  316  of the eleventh base disk  312 . The span of the length of the tenth span of depth  307  of the tenth base disk  302  equals the span of the length of the eleventh span of depth  317  of the eleventh base disk  312 . 
     The span of the length of the eleventh span of length  315  of the eleventh base disk  312  is lesser than the span of the length of the twelfth span of length  325  of the twelfth base disk  322 . The span of the length of the eleventh span of width  316  of the eleventh base disk  312  equals the span of the length of the twelfth span of width  326  of the twelfth base disk  322 . The span of the length of the eleventh span of depth  317  of the eleventh base disk  312  equals the span of the length of the twelfth span of depth  327  of the twelfth base disk  322 . 
     The following four paragraphs describe the relative pan counts in each of the plurality of plates  101 . 
     The number of pans contained in the first one or more pans  213  of the first plate  211  is greater than or equal to the number of pans contained in the second one or more pans  223  of the second plate  221 . The number of pans contained in the second one or more pans  223  of the second plate  221  is greater than or equal to the number of pans contained in the third one or more pans  233  of the third plate  231 . The number of pans contained in the third one or more pans  233  of the third plate  231  is greater than or equal to the number of pans contained in the fourth one or more pans  243  of the fourth plate  241 . 
     The number of pans contained in the fourth one or more pans  243  of the fourth plate  241  is greater than or equal to the number of pans contained in the fifth one or more pans  253  of the fifth plate  251 . The number of pans contained in the fifth one or more pans  253  of the fifth plate  251  is greater than or equal to the number of pans contained in the sixth one or more pans  263  of the sixth plate  261 . The number of pans contained in the sixth one or more pans  263  of the sixth plate  261  is greater than or equal to the number of pans contained in the seventh one or more pans  273  of the seventh plate  271 . 
     The number of pans contained in the seventh one or more pans  273  of the seventh plate  271  is greater than or equal to the number of pans contained in the eighth one or more pans  283  of the eighth plate  281 . The number of pans contained in the eighth one or more pans  283  of the eighth plate  281  is greater than or equal to the number of pans contained in the ninth one or more pans  293  of the ninth plate  291 . The number of pans contained in the ninth one or more pans  293  of the ninth plate  291  is greater than or equal to the number of pans contained in the tenth one or more pans  303  of the tenth plate  301 . 
     The number of pans contained in the tenth one or more pans  303  of the tenth plate  301  is greater than or equal to the number of pans contained in the eleventh one or more pans  313  of the eleventh plate  311 . The number of pans contained in the eleventh one or more pans  313  of the eleventh plate  311  is greater than or equal to the number of pans contained in the twelfth one or more pans  323  of the twelfth plate  321 . 
     The following twelve paragraphs describe the assembly of the invention  100 . 
     The stanchion  104  secures to the pedestal  103  by attaching an end of the stanchion  104  to the pedestal nut  134  of the pedestal  103 . The pedestal  103  rests on the supporting surface  106 . The stanchion  104  inserts through the first nut  214  of the first plate  211  such that the: a) first riser  141  and the second riser  142  rest on the supporting surface  106 ; and, b) the first base disk  212 , the first riser  141  and the second riser  142  forms a U-shaped structure that enclosed the pedestal  103 . 
     The stanchion  104  inserts through the first spacer  401  such that the inferior end of the first spacer  401  rests on the superior face of the first plate  211 . The stanchion  104  inserts through the second nut  224  of the second plate  221  such that the inferior face of the second plate  221  rests on the superior end of the first spacer  401 . 
     The stanchion  104  inserts through the second spacer  402  such that the inferior end of the second spacer  402  rests on the superior face of the second plate  221 . The stanchion  104  inserts through the third nut  234  of the third plate  231  such that the inferior face of the third plate  231  rests on the superior end of the second spacer  402 . 
     The stanchion  104  inserts through the third spacer  403  such that the inferior end of the third spacer  403  rests on the superior face of the third plate  231 . The stanchion  104  inserts through the fourth nut  244  of the fourth plate  241  such that the inferior face of the fourth plate  241  rests on the superior end of the third spacer  403 . 
     The stanchion  104  inserts through the fourth spacer  404  such that the inferior end of the fourth spacer  404  rests on the superior face of the fourth plate  241 . The stanchion  104  inserts through the fifth nut  254  of the fifth plate  251  such that the inferior face of the fifth plate  251  rests on the superior end of the fourth spacer  404 . 
     The stanchion  104  inserts through the fifth spacer  405  such that the inferior end of the fifth spacer  405  rests on the superior face of the fifth plate  251 . The stanchion  104  inserts through the sixth nut  264  of the sixth plate  261  such that the inferior face of the sixth plate  261  rests on the superior end of the fifth spacer  405 . 
     The stanchion  104  inserts through the sixth spacer  406  such that the inferior end of the sixth spacer  406  rests on the superior face of the sixth plate  261 . The stanchion  104  inserts through the seventh nut  274  of the seventh plate  271  such that the inferior face of the seventh plate  271  rests on the superior end of the sixth spacer  406 . 
     The stanchion  104  inserts through the seventh spacer  407  such that the inferior end of the seventh spacer  407  rests on the superior face of the seventh plate  271 . The stanchion  104  inserts through the eighth nut  284  of the eighth plate  281  such that the inferior face of the eighth plate  281  rests on the superior end of the seventh spacer  407 . 
     The stanchion  104  inserts through the eighth spacer  408  such that the inferior end of the eighth spacer  408  rests on the superior face of the eighth plate  281 . The stanchion  104  inserts through the ninth nut  294  of the ninth plate  291  such that the inferior face of the ninth plate  291  rests on the superior end of the eighth spacer  408 . 
     The stanchion  104  inserts through the ninth spacer  409  such that the inferior end of the ninth spacer  409  rests on the superior face of the ninth plate  291 . The stanchion  104  inserts through the tenth nut  304  of the tenth plate  301  such that the inferior face of the tenth plate  301  rests on the superior end of the ninth spacer  409 . 
     The stanchion  104  inserts through the tenth spacer  410  such that the inferior end of the tenth spacer  410  rests on the superior face of the tenth plate  301 . The stanchion  104  inserts through the eleventh nut  314  of the eleventh plate  311  such that the inferior face of the eleventh plate  311  rests on the superior end of the tenth spacer  410 . 
     The stanchion  104  inserts through the eleventh spacer  411  such that the inferior end of the eleventh spacer  411  rests on the superior face of the eleventh plate  311 . The stanchion  104  inserts through the twelfth nut  324  of the twelfth plate  321  such that the inferior face of the twelfth plate  321  rests on the superior end of the eleventh spacer  411 . 
     The following definitions were used in this disclosure: 
     Align: As used in this disclosure, align refers to an arrangement of objects that are: 1) arranged in a straight plane or line; 2) arranged to give a directional sense of a plurality of parallel planes or lines; or, 3) a first line or curve is congruent to and overlaid on a second line or curve. 
     Bolt: As used in this disclosure, a bolt is a cylindrical shaft that is formed with an exterior screw thread. A bolt is defined with an outer diameter. 
     Cavity: As used in this disclosure, a cavity is an empty space or negative space that is formed within an object. See Saucer 
     Center: As used in this disclosure, a center is a point that is: 1) the point within a circle that is equidistant from all the points of the circumference; 2) the point within a regular polygon that is equidistant from all the vertices of the regular polygon; 3) the point on a line that is equidistant from the ends of the line; 4) the point, pivot, or axis around which something revolves; or, 5) the centroid or first moment of an area or structure. In cases where the appropriate definition or definitions are not obvious, the fifth option should be used in interpreting the specification. 
     Center Axis: As used in this disclosure, the center axis is the axis of a cylinder or a prism. The center axis of a prism is the line that joins the center point of the first congruent face of the prism to the center point of the second corresponding congruent face of the prism. The center axis of a pyramid refers to a line formed through the apex of the pyramid that is perpendicular to the base of the pyramid. When the center axes of two cylinder, prism or pyramidal structures share the same line they are said to be aligned. When the center axes of two cylinder, prism or pyramidal structures do not share the same line they are said to be offset. 
     Composite Prism: As used in this disclosure, a composite prism refers to a structure that is formed from a plurality of structures selected from the group consisting of a prism structure and a pyramid structure. The plurality of selected structures may or may not be truncated. The plurality of prism structures are joined together such that the center axes of each of the plurality of structures are aligned. The congruent ends of any two structures selected from the group consisting of a prism structure and a pyramid structure need not be geometrically similar. 
     Congruent: As used in this disclosure, congruent is a term that compares a first object to a second object. Specifically, two objects are said to be congruent when: 1) they are geometrically similar; and, 2) the first object can superimpose over the second object such that the first object aligns, within manufacturing tolerances, with the second object. 
     Correspond: As used in this disclosure, the term correspond is used as a comparison between two or more objects wherein one or more properties shared by the two or more objects match, agree, or align within acceptable manufacturing tolerances. 
     Decorative: As used in this disclosure, decorative is an adjective that refers to a first object or item that is used with a second object or item of the purpose of making the second object or item more attractive. Decorative will generally, but not necessarily, implies making the second object or item more attractive visually. 
     Disk: As used in this disclosure, a disk is a prism-shaped object that is flat in appearance. The disk is formed from two congruent ends that are attached by a lateral face. The sum of the surface areas of two congruent ends of the prism-shaped object that forms the disk is greater than the surface area of the lateral face of the prism-shaped object that forms the disk. In this disclosure, the congruent ends of the prism-shaped structure that forms the disk are referred to as the faces of the disk. 
     Extension Structure: As used in this disclosure, an extension structure is an inert physical structure that is used to extend or bridge the reach between any two objects. 
     Exterior Screw Thread: An exterior screw thread is a ridge wrapped around the outer surface of a tube in the form of a helical structure that is used to convert rotational movement into linear movement. 
     Figurine: As used in this disclosure, a figurine is a three-dimensional structure resembling a human, animal or symbolic image. 
     Foodstuff: As used in this disclosure, a foodstuff refers to an edible material that is used as food or a beverage. 
     Force of Gravity: As used in this disclosure, the force of gravity refers to a vector that indicates the direction of the pull of gravity on an object at or near the surface of the earth. 
     Form Factor: As used in this disclosure, the term form factor refers to the size and shape of an object. 
     Geometrically Similar: As used in this disclosure, geometrically similar is a term that compares a first object to a second object wherein: 1) the sides of the first object have a one to one correspondence to the sides of the second object; 2) wherein the ratio of the length of each pair of corresponding sides are equal; 3) the angles formed by the first object have a one to one correspondence to the angles of the second object; and, 4) wherein the corresponding angles are equal. The term geometrically identical refers to a situation where the ratio of the length of each pair of corresponding sides equals 1. 
     Horizontal: As used in this disclosure, horizontal is a directional term that refers to a direction that is either: 1) parallel to the horizon; 2) perpendicular to the local force of gravity, or, 3) parallel to a supporting surface. In cases where the appropriate definition or definitions are not obvious, the second option should be used in interpreting the specification. Unless specifically noted in this disclosure, the horizontal direction is always perpendicular to the vertical direction. 
     Image: As used in this disclosure, an image is an optical representation or reproduction of an indicia or of the appearance of something or someone. 
     Indicia: As used in this disclosure, the term indicia refers to a set of markings that identify a sentiment. 
     Inferior: As used in this disclosure, the term inferior refers to a directional reference that is parallel to and in the same direction as the force of gravity when an object is positioned or used normally. 
     Inner Dimension: As used in this disclosure, the term inner dimension describes the span from a first inside or interior surface of a container to a second inside or interior surface of a container. The term is used in much the same way that a plumber would refer to the inner diameter of a pipe. 
     Interior Screw Thread: An interior screw thread is a groove that is formed around the inner surface of a tube in the form of a helical structure that is used to convert rotational movement into linear movement. 
     Load: As used in this disclosure, the term load refers to an object upon which a force is acting or which is otherwise absorbing energy in some fashion. Examples of a load in this sense include, but are not limited to, a mass that is being moved a distance or an electrical circuit element that draws energy. The term load is also commonly used to refer to the forces that are applied to a stationary structure. 
     Load Path: As used in this disclosure, a load path refers to a chain of one or more structures that transfers a load generated by a raised structure or object to a foundation, supporting surface, or the earth. 
     Negative Space: As used in this disclosure, negative space is a method of defining an object through the use of open or empty space as the definition of the object itself, or, through the use of open or empty space to describe the boundaries of an object. 
     Nut: As used in this disclosure, a nut is a prism-shaped disk that is formed with a cylindrical negative space that allows a shaft to be inserted through the faces of the disk. A nut is further defined with an inner diameter. The nut may or may not be formed with an interior screw thread. 
     Outer Dimension: As used in this disclosure, the term outer dimension describes the span from a first exterior or outer surface of a tube or container to a second exterior or outer surface of a tube or container. The term is used in much the same way that a plumber would refer to the outer diameter of a pipe. 
     One to One: When used in this disclosure, a one to one relationship means that a first element selected from a first set is in some manner connected to only one element of a second set. A one to one correspondence means that the one to one relationship exists both from the first set to the second set and from the second set to the first set. A one to one fashion means that the one to one relationship exists in only one direction. 
     Pan: As used in this disclosure, a pan is a hollow and prism-shaped containment structure. The pan has a single open face. The open face of the pan is often, but not always, the superior face of the pan. The open face is a surface selected from the group consisting of: a) an end of the prism structure that forms the pan; and, b) a lateral face of the prism structure that forms the pan. A semi-enclosed pan refers to a pan wherein an end of prism structure of the pan and a portion of the lateral face of the pan is also open. 
     Pedestal: As used in this disclosure, a pedestal is an intermediary load bearing structure that that forms a load path between a supporting surface and an object, structure, or load. 
     Perimeter: As used in this disclosure, a perimeter is one or more curved or straight lines that bounds an enclosed area on a plane or surface. The perimeter of a circle is commonly referred to as a circumference. 
     Primary Shape: As used in this disclosure, the primary shape refers to a description of the overall geometric shape of an object that is assembled from multiple components. 
     Prism: As used in this disclosure, a prism is a three-dimensional geometric structure wherein: 1) the form factor of two faces of the prism are congruent; and, 2) the two congruent faces are parallel to each other. The two congruent faces are also commonly referred to as the ends of the prism. The surfaces that connect the two congruent faces are called the lateral faces. In this disclosure, when further description is required a prism will be named for the geometric or descriptive name of the form factor of the two congruent faces. If the form factor of the two corresponding faces has no clearly established or well-known geometric or descriptive name, the term irregular prism will be used. The center axis of a prism is defined as a line that joins the center point of the first congruent face of the prism to the center point of the second corresponding congruent face of the prism. The center axis of a prism is otherwise analogous to the center axis of a cylinder. A prism wherein the ends are circles is commonly referred to as a cylinder. 
     Rectangular Block: As used in this disclosure, a rectangular block refers to a three-dimensional structure comprising six rectangular surfaces (commonly called faces) formed at right angles. Within this disclosure, a rectangular block may further comprise rounded edges and corners. 
     Rounded: A used in this disclosure, the term rounded refers to the replacement of an apex, vertex, or edge or brink of a structure with a (generally smooth) curvature wherein the concave portion of the curvature faces the interior or center of the structure. 
     Rounded Rectangle: A used in this disclosure, a rounded rectangle is a rectangle wherein one or more of the corner structures of the rectangle are replaced with a curvature wherein the concave portion of the curvature faces the center of the rounded rectangle. 
     Screw: As used in this disclosure, to screw is a verb meaning: 1) to fasten or unfasten (unscrew) a threaded connection; or 2) to attach a helical structure to a solid structure. 
     Sentiment: As used in this disclosure, a sentiment refers to a symbolic meaning or message that is communicated through the use of an image, potentially including a text based image. 
     Spacer: As used in this disclosure, a spacer is a prism-shaped disk that is formed with a cylindrical negative space that allows a shaft to be inserted through the faces of the disk structure of the spacer. A spacer is further defined with an inner diameter. A spacer is often referred to as a washer. 
     Stanchion: As used in this disclosure, a stanchion refers to a vertically oriented prism-shaped pole, post, or support. 
     Superior: As used in this disclosure, the term superior refers to a directional reference that is parallel to and in the opposite direction of the force of gravity when an object is positioned or used normally. 
     Supporting Surface: As used in this disclosure, a supporting surface is a horizontal surface upon which an object is placed and to which the load path of the object is transferred. This disclosure assumes that an object placed on the supporting surface is in an orientation that is appropriate for the normal or anticipated use of the object. 
     Threaded Connection: As used in this disclosure, a threaded connection is a type of fastener that is used to join a first cylindrical object and a second cylindrical object together. The first cylindrical object is fitted with a first fitting selected from an interior screw thread or an exterior screw thread. The second cylindrical object is fitted with the remaining screw thread. The cylindrical object fitted with the exterior screw thread is placed into the remaining cylindrical object such that: 1) the interior screw thread and the exterior screw thread interconnect; and, 2) when the cylindrical object fitted with the exterior screw thread is rotated the rotational motion is converted into linear motion that moves the cylindrical object fitted with the exterior screw thread either into or out of the remaining cylindrical object. The direction of linear motion is determined by the direction of rotation. 
     Vertical: As used in this disclosure, vertical refers to a direction that is either: 1) perpendicular to the horizontal direction; 2) parallel to the local force of gravity; or, 3) when referring to an individual object the direction from the designated top of the individual object to the designated bottom of the individual object. In cases where the appropriate definition or definitions are not obvious, the second option should be used in interpreting the specification. Unless specifically noted in this disclosure, the vertical direction is always perpendicular to the horizontal direction. 
     With respect to the above description, it is to be realized that the optimum dimensional relationship for the various components of the invention described above and in  FIGS. 1 through 5  include variations in size, materials, shape, form, function, and manner of operation, assembly and use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in the art, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in the drawings and described in the specification are intended to be encompassed by the invention. 
     It shall be noted that those skilled in the art will readily recognize numerous adaptations and modifications which can be made to the various embodiments of the present invention which will result in an improved invention, yet all of which will fall within the spirit and scope of the present invention as defined in the following claims. Accordingly, the invention is to be limited only by the scope of the following claims and their equivalents.