A device is comprised of an egg-shaped housing and a lighting module. The egg-shaped housing is comprised of an inside surface and an outside surface. The lighting module is coupled to the egg-shaped housing and is comprised of a light emitting diode, a battery to power the light emitting diode, and a switch to control whether power from the battery is applied to the light emitting diode. The light emitting diode generates light that shines on the inside surface of the egg-shaped housing, the light being visible outside the egg-shaped housing.

A holder for pre-assembling, transporting, and displaying edibles, and comprising, a cup having a bottom surface, a sidewall surface and an open top, and a cup centerline that extends perpendicularly from the bottom surface, and wherein the sidewall has a defined height, a dowel pin, and a rod having top and bottom ends and a centerline therebetween, wherein the rod top end contacts the cup bottom surface, and wherein the rod having a configuration adapted to enable the rod to support the cup when the rod and cup centerlines intersect with an angle ranging from 0-90 degrees, and wherein sidewall height and surface supports the edible in a pre-assembled specified shape having a desired initial appearance at an initial location, and then the transport of the pre-assembled edible to a final destination such that the initial appearance of the edible is not changed during transport.

A holder for pre-assembling, transporting, and displaying edibles, and comprising, a cup having a bottom surface, a sidewall surface and an open top, and a cup centerline that extends perpendicularly from the bottom surface, and wherein the sidewall has a defined height, a dowel pin, and a rod having top and bottom ends and a centerline therebetween, wherein the rod top end contacts the cup bottom surface, and wherein the rod having a configuration adapted to enable the rod to support the cup when the rod and cup centerlines intersect with an angle ranging from 0-90 degrees, and wherein sidewall height and surface supports the edible in a pre-assembled specified shape having a desired initial appearance at an initial location, and then the transport of the pre-assembled edible to a final destination such that the initial appearance of the edible is not changed during transport.

A system for dispensing an edible confection includes an elongate edible gummy confection having a first end and a second end. The dispensing system includes a cutting assembly and a housing. The housing includes an inner chamber adapted for storing the edible confection and an outlet adapted to receive the second end of the edible confection. The cutter may be integrated in the housing, or part of a lid for the housing.

A system for dispensing an edible confection includes an elongate edible gummy confection having a first end and a second end. The dispensing system includes a cutting assembly and a housing. The housing includes an inner chamber adapted for storing the edible confection and an outlet adapted to receive the second end of the edible confection. The cutter may be integrated in the housing, or part of a lid for the housing.

Food-grade shapers and serving containers for frozen confections are disclosed. A system of the disclosure includes a serving container and a shaping lid. The serving container includes a cup portion and a shaping portion, wherein the cup portion comprises a lower sidewall defining a cup cavity for receiving a shaved ice confection, and the shaping portion comprises an upper sidewall defining one or more shaping regions. The shaping portion includes a top rim defining a top-most portion of the serving container. The shaping lid is configured to removably connect to the serving container.

Food-grade shapers and serving containers for frozen confections are disclosed. A system of the disclosure includes a serving container and a shaping lid. The serving container includes a cup portion and a shaping portion, wherein the cup portion comprises a lower sidewall defining a cup cavity for receiving a shaved ice confection, and the shaping portion comprises an upper sidewall defining one or more shaping regions. The shaping portion includes a top rim defining a top-most portion of the serving container. The shaping lid is configured to removably connect to the serving container.

Systems and methods have demonstrated the capability of rapidly cooling the contents of pods containing the ingredients for food and drinks.

A package for convenient dispensing of multiple kinds of candies, mints or the like is made from a single blank having top flaps including a pair of slides, and bottom flaps foldably extending from side panels running the length of the blank. The side panels are formed into a dual compartment box with a common front panel with a pair of openings allowing the candies or mints to pass. The slides are each separately moveable to block and unblock each of the openings. The box has a support tab that presses the slides against the front panel near the openings, and the slides have catches to keep at least some part of them inside the box.

A package for convenient dispensing of multiple kinds of candies, mints or the like is made from a single blank having top flaps including a pair of slides, and bottom flaps foldably extending from side panels running the length of the blank. The side panels are formed into a dual compartment box with a common front panel with a pair of openings allowing the candies or mints to pass. The slides are each separately moveable to block and unblock each of the openings. The box has a support tab that presses the slides against the front panel near the openings, and the slides have catches to keep at least some part of them inside the box.