Abstract: A confection spreader may be configured to spread confections (for example sprinkles), for example over a cake. The spreader includes a confection tray that is initially in an upper position on a post, mechanically coupled to an upper tray which supports a confection housing or reservoir in which the confections are initially located. At the bottom of posts are legs that act as a stand for the confection spreader. The post includes a spiral groove that is engaged by the confection tray, such that when a lock holding the confection tray against the upper tray is released, the confection tray spins as it descends along the post, following the spiral groove. The release of the confection tray allows confections to flow out of the confection reservoir, through openings in the upper tray, and onto the confection tray. As the confection tray rotates, the confections are propelled outward by centrifugal forces.

Abstract: A novelty device in the form of a confetti launcher intended for placement on a food product, such as a cake, has a base supporting a generally upright confetti launch tube. A plunger is mounted for travel within the launch tube from a first lower pre-launch position to a second post-launch position. The plunger is retained in the pre-launch position by a release mechanism, which is activated by a lit fuse severing a cord of the release mechanism.