A cover is positioned over a base unit and a first candle is inserted through a perforation formed in the cover and into a first apertured formed in the base unit. The cover is rotated around the candle to position the cover such that additional perforations in the cover are aligned with additional apertures in the base. The cover can also be rotated to align an alignment marker on the cover with an alignment marker on the top surface of the base unit. Additional candles can then be inserted through the perforations in the cover and into additional apertures in the base. The candles can then be lit. After the candles are extinguished (e.g., blown out the by birthday celebrant), the candles can be removed from the apertures in the base and through the perforations in the cover.

A cover is positioned over a base unit and a first candle is inserted through a perforation formed in the cover and into a first apertured formed in the base unit. The cover is rotated around the candle to position the cover such that additional perforations in the cover are aligned with additional apertures in the base. The cover can also be rotated to align an alignment marker on the cover with an alignment marker on the top surface of the base unit. Additional candles can then be inserted through the perforations in the cover and into additional apertures in the base. The candles can then be lit. After the candles are extinguished (e.g., blown out the by birthday celebrant), the candles can be removed from the apertures in the base and through the perforations in the cover.

A kit for constructing a cake-protecting assembly, including at least two first elongated frame members, at least two second elongated frame members connectable to the pair of first elongated frame members to yield a frame defining a working plane, at least two leg members pivotably connected to each respective elongated first frame member, and at least two elongated stabilizing members connectable to extend orthogonally from a leg member connected to each respective elongated support member and oriented parallel to the working plane. The kit also includes four pegs connectible to the elongated first frame members for limiting the movement of each respective leg member.

A kit for constructing a cake-protecting assembly, including at least two first elongated frame members, at least two second elongated frame members connectable to the pair of first elongated frame members to yield a frame defining a working plane, at least two leg members pivotably connected to each respective elongated first frame member, and at least two elongated stabilizing members connectable to extend orthogonally from a leg member connected to each respective elongated support member and oriented parallel to the working plane. The kit also includes four pegs connectible to the elongated first frame members for limiting the movement of each respective leg member.

A cake protector with cake region defined by a vertical cake region wall resting on the surface and a horizontal cover. A candle region above the cover is defined by the cover and a candle region wall. In one configuration, the cake region wall, cover, and candle region wall are a unitary component. In another configuration, the cake region wall is a unitary component, and the cover and candle region wall is a separate unitary component that sits in an annular groove in the top of the cake region wall. A lid is attached to the candle region wall by a hinge such that the lid pivots between an open position, where the lid allows access to the candle region, and a closed position, where the lid encloses the candle region. The hinge is detachable or not. The lid has holes for candles that rest on the cover.

A cake protector with cake region defined by a vertical cake region wall resting on the surface and a horizontal cover. A candle region above the cover is defined by the cover and a candle region wall. In one configuration, the cake region wall, cover, and candle region wall are a unitary component. In another configuration, the cake region wall is a unitary component, and the cover and candle region wall is a separate unitary component that sits in an annular groove in the top of the cake region wall. A lid is attached to the candle region wall by a hinge such that the lid pivots between an open position, where the lid allows access to the candle region, and a closed position, where the lid encloses the candle region. The hinge is detachable or not. The lid has holes for candles that rest on the cover.

A cake protector with cake region defined by a vertical cake region wall resting on the surface and a horizontal cover. A candle region above the cover is defined by the cover and a candle region wall. In one configuration, the cake region wall, cover, and candle region wall are a unitary component. In another configuration, the cake region wall is a unitary component, and the cover and candle region wall is a separate unitary component that sits in an annular groove in the top of the cake region wall. A lid is attached to the candle region wall by a detachable hinge such that the lid pivots between an open position, where the lid allows access to the candle region, and a closed position, where the lid encloses the candle region. The lid has holes for candles that rest on the cover.

A cake protector with cake region defined by a vertical cake region wall resting on the surface and a horizontal cover. A candle region above the cover is defined by the cover and a candle region wall. In one configuration, the cake region wall, cover, and candle region wall are a unitary component. In another configuration, the cake region wall is a unitary component, and the cover and candle region wall is a separate unitary component that sits in an annular groove in the top of the cake region wall. A lid is attached to the candle region wall by a detachable hinge such that the lid pivots between an open position, where the lid allows access to the candle region, and a closed position, where the lid encloses the candle region. The lid has holes for candles that rest on the cover.

The invention is a device and method for providing a protective shade covering for protecting a container of craft beer or similar, to reduce exposure of the beverage to light that may cause spoiling of the beverage. The device may consist of a base for placement upon a table or other surface, a back perpendicular to the base, and a top coupled to the back such that the top may be positioned over the top of a glass or tankard and provide a physical shield between the drink and light from a substantively overhead source such as a ceiling light or the sun. In preferred applications, the device may be provided as an amenity at a restaurant, taproom, or similar which serves tap beer to customers, particularly for enjoyment of the served beverage utilizing outdoor seating.

The invention is a device and method for providing a protective shade covering for protecting a container of craft beer or similar, to reduce exposure of the beverage to light that may cause spoiling of the beverage. The device may consist of a base for placement upon a table or other surface, a back perpendicular to the base, and a top coupled to the back such that the top may be positioned over the top of a glass or tankard and provide a physical shield between the drink and light from a substantively overhead source such as a ceiling light or the sun. In preferred applications, the device may be provided as an amenity at a restaurant, taproom, or similar which serves tap beer to customers, particularly for enjoyment of the served beverage utilizing outdoor seating.