Abstract: The self-defense baton with automated flare is used for personal protection. The self-defense baton with automated flare comprises a telescopic structure and a combustion device. The combustion device generates a flame. The combustion device installs in the telescopic structure. The telescopic structure is an extendable structure. The telescopic structure is further defined with a collapsed position, an extended position, a proximal end, and a distal end. The telescopic structure is stored in the collapsed position. In the event of an emergency, the person grasps the telescopic structure and releases a first detent located at the proximal end. The release of the first detent automatically: a) extends the telescopic structure from the collapsed position to the extended position; and, b) ignites the combustion device such that the flame is presented at the distal end of the telescopic structure. A person positions the flame to ward off potential attackers.

Abstract: A combustor includes a casing that surrounds at least a portion of the combustor and includes an end cover at one end of the combustor. An end cap axially separated from the end cover is configured to extend radially across at least a portion of the combustor and includes an upstream surface axially separated from a downstream surface. A plurality of tubes extends from the upstream surface through the downstream surface to provide fluid communication through the end cap. A cap shield extends axially from the end cover and circumferentially surrounds and supports the end cap.

Abstract: A combustor includes an end cap having an upstream surface axially separated from a downstream surface. A cap shield circumferentially surrounds the upstream and downstream surfaces, tubes extend from the upstream surface through the downstream, and a plenum is inside the end cap. A first baffle extends radially across the plenum toward the cap shield, and a plate extends radially inside the plenum between the first baffle and the upstream surface. A method for supplying fuel to a combustor includes flowing a working fluid through tubes, flowing a fuel into a plenum between upstream and downstream surfaces, radially distributing the fuel along a first baffle, and axially flowing the fuel across a plate that extends radially inside the plenum.

Abstract: A burner insert for use with a burner is provided. The burner insert includes a cylindrical body member having an inlet end and an outlet end. The cylindrical body includes a central passage and a plurality of openings disposed about the central passage. One or more fins are axially disposed within the central passage. A plurality of rib members are coupled to the body, each of the plurality of rib members axially disposed within one of the plurality of openings.

Abstract: A gas burner (10) comprising a bowl-shaped base body (12), a burner crown (14) arranged on the base body (12) and an upper cap (16) arranged on the burner crown (14), wherein a plurality of flame ports (34) is provided to let out a gas-air mixture towards to a recipient (36) to be heated, wherein the flame ports (34) are formed in such a manner that the gas-air mixture leaves the flame ports (34) in an essentially vertical direction.

Abstract: A ventless fireplace is provided, including a protective fireplace door, a wall positioned behind the protective fireplace door, a hearth surface positioned adjacent the wall, the protective fireplace door, wall and hearth surface defining a cavity the hearth surface further defining an opening therein, and a mechanical structure for housing one or more fuel cells positioned below the hearth surface, so that when operational, one or more flames emanating from the one or more fuel cells supported by the mechanical structure pass through the opening in the hearth surface. The protective door further includes a door frame, a door bezel hingedly attached to the door frame by one or more hinges, a door screen fixed within the door bezel, and a latch assembly fixed to the door frame to selectively engage the door bezel from the door frame.

Abstract: A combustor includes an end cap, a combustion chamber downstream from the end cap, and a plurality of tubes that extends through the end cap to provide fluid communication through the end cap to the combustion chamber. A casing surrounds the end cap, and a conduit extends from the casing to the end cap. A duct extends around the conduit and inside the end cap to provide fluid communication to the end cap. A method for supplying fuel to a combustor includes flowing a working fluid through a plurality of tubes that extends axially through an end cap, supplying a first fluid through a conduit into the end cap, and supplying a second fluid through a duct spiraling around the conduit into the end cap.

Abstract: A filtered cake candle extinguisher device comprises a filter, a mouthpiece connected to the filter and a decorative cover for covering filter. A sound generator may be provided to enhance the user's enjoyment while using the extinguisher device to blow out a candle or candles.

Abstract: A gas burner assembly is provided for a cooking appliance including a cooktop surface. The gas burner assembly comprises an outer gas burner comprising an outer burner body, the outer gas burner configured to provide an outer cooking flame; and an inner gas burner comprising an inner burner body, the inner gas burner configured to provide an inner cooking flame, wherein secondary air supplied to the inner gas burner flows through one or more openings through the cooktop surface, wherein one or more channels direct spills beneath the outer gas burner onto the cooktop surface.

Abstract: A device for dispensing and automatically extinguishing pre-waxed hemp wick is described. The invention includes a main body, consisting of an area that may readily be gripped by a user and another area to store a length of pre-waxed wick. The user pulls or unwinds a length of wick from the storage area, and pushes the wick at the point where it should be extinguished into a notch cut into a sufficiently flame-retardant material located at the top of the main body. The notch is in width slightly smaller than standard pre-waxed hemp wick, therefore securely holding the wick and causing the burning wick to automatically extinguish by removing air from the combustion process when the flame reaches the notch. A recess located directly under the notch allows for easy retrieval of the next portion of wick to be burned.

Abstract: A torch has a fuel container with a reservoir and a top cover. The top cover defines a first wick passage, a first fill hole, and a guide slot. A fire bowl is positioned atop the fuel container and defines a second wick passage, a second fill hole, and a guide member. At least one open rotational position is allowed between the fuel container and fire bowl such that the first and second fill holes are aligned to allow fluid into the reservoir via the fill holes. At least one closed rotational position is allowed between the fuel container and the fire bowl such that the first and second fill holes are out of alignment substantially blocking fluid flow into or out of the reservoir via the fill holes.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for extinguishing a candle by selecting a predetermined time for which the candle will burn and as a predetermined time is reached an exterior wall rises, engulfs, and covers the candle and flame. Upon coverage of the candle and flame the candle is extinguished, in a safe, secure, protective manner. Upon reaching a final predetermined time of the preset time selected by the user for the candle to burn an alarm sounds notifying the user the apparatus is closing.

Abstract: A combustor includes an end cap, a combustion chamber downstream from the end cap, and a plurality of tubes that extends through the end cap to provide fluid communication through the end cap to the combustion chamber. A casing surrounds the end cap, and a conduit extends from the casing to the end cap. A duct extends around the conduit and inside the end cap to provide fluid communication to the end cap. A method for supplying fuel to a combustor includes flowing a working fluid through a plurality of tubes that extends axially through an end cap, supplying a first fluid through a conduit into the end cap, and supplying a second fluid through a duct spiraling around the conduit into the end cap.

Abstract: A combustor includes an end cap having an upstream surface axially separated from a downstream surface. A cap shield circumferentially surrounds the upstream and downstream surfaces, tubes extend from the upstream surface through the downstream, and a plenum is inside the end cap. A first baffle extends radially across the plenum toward the cap shield, and a plate extends radially inside the plenum between the first baffle and the upstream surface. A method for supplying fuel to a combustor includes flowing a working fluid through tubes, flowing a fuel into a plenum between upstream and downstream surfaces, radially distributing the fuel along a first baffle, and axially flowing the fuel across a plate that extends radially inside the plenum.

Abstract: A combustor includes an end cap having an upstream surface axially separated from a downstream surface. A casing circumferentially surrounds at least a portion of the end cap to define an annular passage. A first tube bundle extends from the upstream surface through the downstream surface to provide fluid communication through the end cap. A first fuel conduit is in fluid communication with the first tube bundle to supply fuel through the annular passage to the first tube bundle, and a liquid fuel supply is in fluid communication with the first tube bundle through the first fuel conduit. A method for supplying fuel to a combustor includes flowing a working fluid through a first tube bundle and flowing a liquid fuel through an annular passage surrounding the end cap and into the first tube bundle.

Abstract: A combustor includes a casing that surrounds at least a portion of the combustor and includes an end cover at one end of the combustor. An end cap axially separated from the end cover is configured to extend radially across at least a portion of the combustor and includes an upstream surface axially separated from a downstream surface. A plurality of tubes extends from the upstream surface through the downstream surface to provide fluid communication through the end cap. A cap shield extends axially from the end cover and circumferentially surrounds and supports the end cap.

Abstract: A combustor includes a casing that encloses at least a portion of the combustor. A fuel conduit extends downstream from the casing and includes a tortuous path for fuel flow inside the fuel conduit. A method for supplying fuel to a combustor includes flowing a working fluid through tubes that extend axially through an end cap. The method further includes supplying a fuel through a fuel conduit into the end cap, supplying a diluent through a diluent conduit that extends axially inside the fuel conduit, and swirling the fuel flowing through the fuel conduit around the diluent flowing through the diluent conduit.

Abstract: A combustor includes an end cover with a borehole through the end cover. The combustor further includes an insert in the borehole in the end cover and at least one continuous passage through the end cover and the insert. A ring is fixedly connected to the end cover with a seal between the ring and the insert. A method for repairing a combustor includes fixedly connecting a ring to an end cover and installing a replacement insert in the end cover. The method further includes installing a seal between the ring and the replacement insert.

Abstract: Gas burners on modern kitchen cooking appliances are subject to fluctuations caused by drafts, breezes, etc. These burners will require flame stabilization chambers or another suitable engineering solution to overcome this problem. This invention describes a flame stabilization chamber that is constructed exterior to the main burner chamber and covered by the burner cap. The flame stabilization chamber acts to prevent extinguishing of the flame due to a random draft or breeze, by providing additional captured flammable gas/air so as to maintain the flame.

Abstract: A burner assembly for a gas powered cooking appliance is provided. The burner assembly may include a burner body including a central region and a plurality of radiating extensions extending radially outward from the central region. The burner assembly may include a burner cap with a central region and a plurality of radiating extensions extending radially outward from the central region. The burner cap is positioned on top of the burner body when the burner is assembled. The burner cap may include at least one overhang positioned on the outer perimeter of the central region and between an adjacent pair of radiating extensions. The at least one overhang forms a gap between the exterior wall of the burner body and the interior wall of the overhang. This gap, or flame stabilization chamber, provides for collection of gases and flame that aid in maintaining the flame during low temperature operation.

Abstract: What is shown is an improved gas burner assembly that is easily adapted to attach to a range top or cooktop, or the floor of the range and can draw air from either above the range top level by external vents or from below range top level through an open style mixing cup. The improved gas burner assembly uses a plurality of flame rings providing the user a wide variety of temperature settings starting from a low intensity simmer to high intensity cooking heat. A gas transfer channel provides a sustaining ignition source. The gas transfer channel has sustaining flame buttons interior to the burner body, and provides the initial ignition for the main flame rings. The gas transfer channel additionally has slots that provide additional sustaining flames for the main flame rings located on the exterior of the burner body.

Abstract: A candle-maintenance tool for carving a substantially arcuate path in candle wax of a surface of a candle. The candle-maintenance tool includes a shaft having a candle-contacting surface at one end thereof and a blade coupled to the shaft near the candle-contacting surface. When the candle-contacting surface is pressed into the surface of the candle, at least a portion of the blade contacts the surface of the candle. When the candle-maintenance tool is rotated in place with the candle-contacting surface pressed into the surface of the candle, the blade carves a substantially arcuate path into the surface of the candle.

Abstract: An apparatus for controlling a duration of burn of a stick of incense includes a base and a ferric rod extending away from and over the base. A hole is provided in the base for placement of a bottom end of the incense. A cylindrical portion is adapted to fit over and slide along a longitudinal length of the incense. A magnet is attached to the cylindrical portion and is adapted to secure the cylindrical portion, where desired, along a longitudinal length of the rod. Accordingly, the incense is supported in two locations and is disposed under and generally parallel to the rod. The incense is able to burn until the area of combustion reaches the cylindrical portion, at which time it is extinguished. Two alternate embodiments are described that allow use of modified forms of the cylindrical portion with prior art types of incense burners.

Abstract: A fire box includes functionality to provide a safe source of heat contained in a designated area. A fragrance emitter is able to be included to emit a fragrance while a fire is burning. A magnetic snuffer is able to be used to extinguish the flame when a user chooses. A fire candle operates similar to the fire box but in a smaller embodiment. Many different types of fragrances/aromas are able to be used.

Abstract: An apparatus useful for extinguishing a flame of a candle, with preparation of the candlewick for relighting, is single-hand grippable and adapted for use to apply candle wax, or another candle fuel material, to a surface of a burning candlewick. Methods are also provided for extinguishing a flame of a candle involving applying a covering of a candle body material, such as candle wax, to the candlewick.

Abstract: A dual use or two-way tool for lighting and extinguishing candles includes an arcuate tubular member having a candle snuffing portion terminating with a cone-shaped candle snuffing member for extinguishing the candle flame and an opposite candle lighting portion terminating with an integrally formed secondary jaw that cooperates with a primary jaw pivotally mounted to the tubular member and in alignment with the secondary jaw whereupon the jaws cooperate to hold a match for lighting the candlewick and for releasing the match for disposal after lighting, with the jaws actuated through a release and return spring, and the jaws including front and side apertures for receiving and holding therein the match so that the candlewick can be lit straight on and also at 90 degrees angles relative to the extension of the jaws thereby enabling the lighting of candlewicks for candles emplaced in deep candle holders.

Abstract: A burner assembly for a gas powered cooking appliance is provided. The burner assembly may include a burner body including a central region and a plurality of radiating extensions extending radially outward from the central region. The burner assembly may include a burner cap with a central region and a plurality of radiating extensions extending radially outward from the central region. The burner cap is positioned on top of the burner body when the burner is assembled. The burner cap may include at least one overhang positioned on the outer perimeter of the central region and between an adjacent pair of radiating extensions. The at least one overhang forms a gap between the exterior wall of the burner body and the interior wall of the overhang. This gap, or flame stabilization chamber, provides for collection of gases and flame that aid in maintaining the flame during low temperature operation.

Abstract: A lighter includes a gas container for receiving a gas fuel and having two side fences, a valve device for controlling the outward flowing gas fuel, an igniting device for igniting the gas fuel flowing out through the valve device, a shroud attached onto the fences for shielding a flame flowing out through the valve device and ignited by the igniting device. A plate is attached to the fences of the gas container and includes a notch, and the shroud includes one or more anchoring members engaged into the notch of the plate and secured to the plate for stably anchoring the shroud to the gas container and for preventing the shroud from being disengaged from the gas container particularly when the lighter is dropped onto the ground.

Abstract: One flexible windproof candleholder, which is composed of upper-open cylinder candleholder with gap at its side to change candle, a slide cover that covers onto periphery of candleholder and canister cover with light holes that covers onto interior of candleholder; wherein protruding stopper ball is respectively set at external and internal rim of bottom section of candleholder; concave parts made at lower rim of slide cover and canister cover can be used for block, so, slide cover moves down to envelop gap, wind may not blow candle; as slide cover and canister cover respectively move down to periphery and interior of candleholder, slide cover is pushed against upper cover of canister cover so that internal space of candleholder is sealed, the burning candle may extinguish itself due to lack of oxygen, canister cover slides upward along vertical runner setting in symmetry inside candleholder by stopper ball protruded at external low section, meanwhile, slide cover also slides upward to upper section of candle

Abstract: The candle wick snuffer is mounted on a baseplate which is at the bottom of the candle. The baseplate carries a swing arm which is released when the temperature rises to critical point in the bottom of the candle. The baseplate may also carry a wick retainer to maintain the correct relative position between the swing arm of the candle wick snuffer and the wick. When the swing arm is released, it pulls the remaining wick down to snuff the candle flame.

Abstract: The candlewick-fixing device replaces the need for two tools with separate functions by combining both tools at opposite ends of one adjoining handle. On one end, an O-shaped candlewick hook allows one to straighten and reposition the candlewick without having to extinguish the flame. On the other end, a bell-shaped snuffer extinguishes the flame when one places the snuffer over the flame. The bell-shaped snuffer is attached to the long handle by a hinge that allows it to be rotated horizontally. The device includes a plate to rest the bell-shaped snuffer on when not in use.

Abstract: A manually operated candle flame extinguishing apparatus where there is a pair of arm members having flame extinguishing surface regions where there is a layer of flame extinguishing material. The flame extinguishing material reacts to the heat of the flame to emit a gaseous substances that extinguishes the flame. In one embodiment, the flame extinguishing material comprises a mixture of a bonding agent and sodium bicarbonate, with the sodium bicarbonate releasing carbon dioxide into region of the flame.

Abstract: A candle snuffer for extinguishing candle flames and for display as a decorative piece is disclosed. In an exemplary embodiment, the candle snuffer includes an elongate handle and first and second snuffing members coupled to the handle. A user-operable actuator is operatively connected to the first and second snuffing members and is operable to bring the first and second snuffing members into snuffing contact with each other to extinguish a candle flame positioned between the snuffing members. The handle and actuator may be configured to resemble parts of a plant, and the snuffing members may be configured to resemble the wings of a butterfly to permit display of the candle snuffer as a decorative piece. Also disclosed is a holder for supporting the candle snuffer in an upright position. The holder in a disclosed embodiment is configured to resemble a flowerpot to complement the plant/butterfly shape of the candle snuffer.

Abstract: A multi-fuel boiler having multiple, independent draft or combustion air sources and controls. A conventional oil/gas burner and nozzle assembly is fitted to an injector tube and isolated from a thermal transfer medium. A butterfly valve is supported in the injector tube and a motorized linkage directs valve operation. When the burner is non-operational, the valve prevents secondary combustion air from passing through the oil/gas burner to effect combustion in the firebox.

Abstract: A piezoelectric lighter includes a gas emission arrangement including a pair of jet nozzles and a gas nozzle communicating with a liquefied gas storage respectively, a gas releasable valve extended from the liquefied gas storage for controlling a flow of gas to the gas emission arrangement, a pair of gas ejecting conduits connected from the gas releasable valve to the two jet nozzles respectively, and a gas ejecting duct connected from the gas releasable valve to the gas nozzle. Therefore, the piezoelectric lighter is adapted for selectively producing two jet flames at the same time when the gas discharged to the two jet nozzles through the gas ejecting conduits and producing a visible flame when the gas discharged to the gas nozzle through the gas ejecting duct.

Abstract: A candle snuffer which extinguishes a burning candle flame without residual smoke and simultaneously trims a charred end of a candlewick is disclosed. The candle snuffer fabricated from a wire member, has a loop formed in the wire member midway between a first end and a second end of the wire member and a pair of quenching tabs disposed on each end of the wire member. The pair of quenching tabs oppose each other and are sufficiently spaced apart to define a gap to interpose the candlewick of the burning candle flame therebetween, whereby when the pair of quenching tabs are urged together into contact with the candlewick by squeezing the pair of arms, the burning candle flame is instantaneously quenched without residual smoke while the charred end of the candlewick is simultaneously trimmed.

Abstract: A candle snuffing device for snuffing out a candle without producing smoke. The candle snuffing device includes a housing. The housing has a front wall, a back wall and a peripheral wall integrally coupled to and extending between the front and back walls. A first tubular member is elongate and has a first end and a second end. The first tubular member is securely coupled to the housing such that the first end of the first tubular member extends into housing. A reservoir for holding a fluid is positioned in the housing. A pumping means for pumping liquid out of the reservoir is fluidly coupled to the reservoir and extends outwardly from the housing through the peripheral wall. A hose member has a first end and a second end. The first end is mechanically coupled to the pumping means. The hose member extending through the reservoir and through the first tubular member. A block member has a front side, a back side, and a perimeter edge extending therebetween.

Abstract: A device for extinguishing flames without leaving residual smoke is described. The device is a tweezer like device with wax pads attached to the tips thereof, wherein the wax pads oppose one another. When opposing wax pads are brought together with a burning candle wick there between, the flame of the wick is extinguished without residual smoke being generated.

Abstract: A misting candle snuffer for substantially minimizing the production of smoke following the extinguishment of a candle flame. According to a preferred embodiment, the invention comprises a elongate handle member having proximal and distal ends. Formed within the proximal end is reservoir for containing a quantity of fluid, such as water. A port is provided to access such reservoir. The proximal end further includes a trigger mechanism that can be accessed by the fingers or hand of the user that is in communication with the reservoir. A channel is provided that extends the length of such handle member and is in fluid communication with the reservoir such that actuation of the trigger mechanism causes water to be forced therethrough. A conical or bell-shaped housing is formed at the distal most end of the handle member and in fluid communication with the channel disposed within the handle that is operative to disperse or mist a quantity of fluid contained within the reservoir when the trigger is actuated.

Abstract: A childproof safety disposable lighter includes a safety guide, which is coaxially to the striker wheel, having a smooth surface and elongating from the windshield and encircling both sides of the striker wheel. The radius of the safety guide is slightly greater than the radius of the contact wheel whereby the predetermined space will serve to inhibit the generation of sparks and flames.

Abstract: A flavor generation piece (12) incorporates a formed body (32) of a material containing a flavor substance. A heater (42) heats the flavor generation piece (12) without burning it, thereby generating a flavor. The heater (42) has a tank (46) mounted in a heat-insulating holder (44) to store a combustible gas. A combustion portion (52) for burning the combustible gas is disposed on the tank (46). Ignition or extinction of the combustion portion (52) is selected by a switch (58). The upper portion of the heat-insulating holder (44) forms a heat exchange duct (62) surrounding the combustion portion (52) and providing an exhaust path (64). An air pipe (74) is disposed to cross the heat exchange duct (62) transversely in the exhaust path (64). Heat exchange is performed between a fluid flowing in the exhaust path (64) and a fluid flowing in the air pipe (74).

Abstract: This invention provides a gas lighter (1) in which a cap (7) can be surely and easily mounted on the lighter body. A chamfer (17) having an inclined surface is formed on one side of a recess (15) on a support post (16) of the lighter body. A trapezoidal resilient tongue (11) projecting inward of the cap (7) is formed at the hook portion (6) of the cap (7). The resilient tongue (11) slides on the inclined surface of the chamfer (17) into the recess (15), whereby the hook portion (6) is brought into engagement with the recess (15).

Abstract: A lighter comprising a fuel tank, a tank cover on the fuel tank, a fuel valve mounted on the cover, the fuel valve being operable to release fuel from the fuel tank, a flame adjustment ring which is adjustable for controlling the height of a flame above the fuel valve, a windshield for protecting the flame, an actuating knob of resilient material, a lever which is pivotable in response to actuation of the actuating knob from its locked position for opening the valve, a piezoelectric unit operable by the actuation of the actuating knob for igniting the fuel, and a spring resiliently urging the actuating knob into a locked condition for releasibly retaining the actuating knob in a locked position and thereby preventing the opening of the valve and the actuation of the piezoelectric unit, the actuating knob being resiliently flexible against the action of the spring for releasing the actuating knob from its locked condition.

Abstract: A candle snuffer having a handle, a body and a hook. The hook submerges a lit candle wick into the adjacent melted wax channel thereby extinguishing said wick. The hook is then used to retrieve the extinguished wick from the melted wax and returning it to its original position.

Abstract: A device for extinguishing flames without leaving residual smoke is described. The device is a tweezer like device with wax pads attached to the tips thereof, wherein the wax pads oppose one another. When opposing wax pads are brought together with a burning candle wick there between, the flame of the wick is extinguished without residual smoke being generated.

Abstract: A chafing dish fuel canister is provided having a snuffing device attached thereto. The chafing dish canister has inserted through the lid an inner sleeve which is securely fitted thereon. The wick extends upwards through the inner sleeve from the canister containing the combustible fuel. Over the top of the inner sleeve is place a reservoir sleeve which is press fitted thereon. Reservoir sleeve has an open outwardly extending reservoir formed at the upper portion thereof for retaining excess fuel not burned during use of the chafing dish fuel canister. Surrounding the reservoir sleeve is a snuffing bowl which is movable along the reservoir sleeve. When the canister is overturned, the reservoir bowl snuffs out the flame. The reservoir sleeve has a annular retention recess for preventing the bowl from snuffing the flame unless the dish is actually overturned. Also, the collection reservoir surrounding the wick allows excess fuel to either be burned or drain back into the canister.

Abstract: A remote lighted wick extinguisher that uses a movement of air to extinguish the flame of a lighted wick. Energy is sent from a transmitter to a remote receiver. The receiver actuates a circuit, such as a mono-stable multivibrator or one shot producing a pulse. The pulse, having sufficient amplitude and duration, actuates a transducer, similar to a speaker. The pulse causes a diaphragm of the transducer to displace, thus displacing a volume of air. When the transducer is disposed in close proximity as the lighted wick, the displaced air is able to extinguish the flame of the lighted wick. Thus, a user is able to extinguish the flame of a lighted wick lamp remotely from a distance.

Abstract: A hot oil/fat fire extinguisher, comprising a frame which supports a smothering material in a horizontal plane and a handle which allows the safe and effective application of the smothering material to a container of burning fat/oil. When not in use it may be stored in a holder which can be wall mounted. In the event of a container of fat/cooking oil igniting, the extinguisher can be removed from the holder by using the handle and presents a smothering material of a size and shape suitable for covering the container of burning fat/oil. This is placed over the container in the manner prescribed in the instructions of use, depriving the burning surface of air and achieving extinction.

Abstract: An improved candle snuffer is provided. The candle snuffer comprises a handle, a flame extinguisher extending from the handle and a support assembly for keeping the extinguisher from touching a table or other surface upon which the snuffer is laid to rest. This structure is provided for both a candle snuffer for use with exposed candles and candle snuffers for use with candles that are within some type of decorative or wind protective container, for example, a hurricane lantern.

Abstract: A transparent glass or ceramic shroud that is of a proper size for placing onto the top of a burning candle and once in place will eliminate any new supply of air to keep the candle burning. The shroud is transparent so a user can see the wick through the shroud and will not, therefore, bend over the wick, which will make it difficult to relight the candle. A protective ring is placed around the open end of the shroud which is removable so cleaning the shroud is easier. Also, a ring of non-heat conducting material may be placed between the ring and the shroud to protect the user's fingers.