ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 23 -- United States Patent no. 12,502,015, issued on Dec. 23, was assigned to LCeeeDesigns LLC (Lakeville, Minn.).

"Snack system" was invented by Leah Boomsma (Lakeville, Minn.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A kit may have a plurality of components that include (A) a holder having a generally frustoconical shape, a first end that is open, a second end that defines a slot opening, a middle portion disposed between the first end and the second end, and a circumferential sidewall that (i) is generally closed except for a sidewall opening adjacent the slot opening and that (ii) defines an open interior; (B) an elastomeric handle having a retention portion and at least one fi...