Cake shield

Abstract

A cake shield is provided to ensure against contamination during candle extinguishing. The shield is a thin, preferably clear (to expose the icing of the cake) and disposable layer of plastic or paperboard which is preferably provided with a window for the candles to pass through. The window facilitates the placement and removal of the candles after extinguishing the same. The cake shield is preferably sufficiently large to protect much of the top and iced surface of the cake from germs during candle “blow out” and from saliva, also during candle extinguishing. The thin flat layer of the cake shield is supported by small, preferably integrally formed, legs which gently touch upon the top surface of the cake. After the candles are extinguished and removed, the shield is easily removed and the entirety of the device is discarded. The cake shield can be decorated or shaped to correspond to the occasion being celebrated or may be entirely plain to allow the icing to fully being exposed.

1 . A cake shield for a cake having a top iced surface comprising: 
 a) a substantially planar and solid, thin layer of plastic overlying substantially only the top iced surface and not extending substantially over and down the sides of the cake, said layer having at least one window therethrough for selective receipt and removal of two or more candles therethrough, and    b) at least one leg secured to the bottom of said layer, recessed inwardly from its edge and in contact with said top iced surface and, yet, said leg(s) being at least in height such that said layer of plastic of said cake shield is suspended above said top iced surface of said cake.    
     
     
         2 . A cake shield as claimed in  claim 1  which is transparent.  
     
     
         3 . A cake shield as claimed in  claim 1  wherein said cake shield is provided with at least three equidistant legs.  
     
     
         4 . (Canceled).  
     
     
         5 . A cake shield as claimed in  claim 1  wherein said window is arcuate in shape.  
     
     
         6 . A cake shield as claimed in  claim 1  wherein said layer of plastic is circular.  
     
     
         7 . A cake shield as claimed in  claim 1  wherein said layer of plastic is rectangular.  
     
     
         8 . A cake shield as claimed in  claim 1  wherein said layer of plastic is shaped to correspond to a visual theme.  
     
     
         9 . A cake shield as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the edge of said window is perforated to allow none, partial or all of said window to be selectively opened to expose the portion of said iced surface of said cake superimposed by said window.  
     
     
         10 . A cake shield as claimed in  claim 1  wherein said layer of plastic is graphically decorated.  
     
     
         11 . A cake shield as claimed in  claim 10  wherein said layer of plastic further includes one or more of the following graphic elements: a name; the number of years for a birthday; a text greeting; the words: “Congratulations;” “Happy Birthday;” and “Happy Anniversary;” and a theme.  
     
     
         12 . A cake shield as claimed in  claim 1  wherein said window is recessed inwardly from the outside perimeter of said cake shield.  
     
     
         13 . (Canceled).  
     
     
         14 . A cake shield as claimed in  claim 1  wherein said legs are integrally formed with said layer of plastic.  
     
     
         15 . A cake shield as claimed in  claim 14  wherein three of said legs are provided.  
     
     
         16 . A cake shield as claimed in  claim 1  wherein at least three of said legs are provided, said legs are equidistant from one another and not located beneath said window.  
     
     
         17 . (Canceled).  
     
     
         18 . (Canceled).