Patents Assigned to Lancaster Colony Corp.
  • Patent number: 6454561
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a wick clip assembly for candles to be used on a supporting surface, as well as a method for making such assemblies, and candles incorporating the same. According to one embodiment, a wick receiving member is disposed adjacent to the top of a base. A generally open skirt extends downwardly from the base, and is adapted to maintain the base in a predetermined spaced relationship relative to a supporting surface in use. The bottom end of a wick penetrates the base and is securely attached to the wick clip assembly by the wick receiving member such that its bottom end is located above the supporting surface in use. The clip provides enhanced control over heat transfer from the flame to the supporting surface, while optimizing performance of the candle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2002
    Assignee: Lancaster Colony Corp.
    Inventors: James R. Colthar, Timothy Jay Glasgo, Michael C. Cole
  • Patent number: 6206260
    Abstract: A console device for vehicles which includes a multiple use storage area having a bottom wall and an upwardly extending peripheral wall with an upwardly extending peripheral wall about at least a portion of that bottom wall defining a receiving recess with front and rear surfaces. A divider member extends upwardly from the bottom wall within the recess and between the front and rear surfaces, and features an arcuate cross-sectional conformation. A space is provided on the bottom wall between the divider member and at least one of the front and rear surfaces. At least one opening is also provided for receiving the lower portions of a cup or similar drinking vessel, with that opening including a bottom wall, front and rear walls, and at least one sidewall member generally defining a cup receiving area. An adjustable cupholder arm extends between the front and rear walls and includes an inner edge for defining an adjustable portion of the cup receiving area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2001
    Assignee: Lancaster Colony Corp.
    Inventors: Douglas G. Covell, Jeffrey T. DeBord, Gregory R. Drobeck, Sean D. Montag, Peter A. Koloski