Patents by Inventor James Ryan Francis

James Ryan Francis has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Candle management and extinguishing device
    Patent number: 11118783
    Abstract: A candle management device automatically extinguishes a burning candle upon expiration of a user selected time period. The device shields the candle from foreign objects and reduces the risk of undesired combustion. The doors and actuation mechanism used to isolate the candle from the atmosphere and extinguish the candle are contained within the candle management device and are kept from operational interference by outside objects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Inventors: Brandy S Bennett, Robert E Simons, Arthur L Bentley, James Ryan Francis
  • CANDLE MANAGEMENT AND EXTINGUISHING DEVICE
    Publication number: 20200363062
    Abstract: A candle management device automatically extinguishes a burning candle upon expiration of a user selected time period. The device shields the candle from foreign objects and reduces the risk of undesired combustion. The doors and actuation mechanism used to isolate the candle from the atmosphere and extinguish the candle are contained within the candle management device and are kept from operational interference by outside objects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2020
    Publication date: November 19, 2020
    Applicant: CANDLE MATE, INC
    Inventors: Brandy S Bennett, Robert E Simons, Arthur L Bentley, James Ryan Francis