Abstract: A method of forming a layered candle assembly includes positioning a candle core in a form. A layer of powdered wax is loaded into the form. The powdered wax layer has an outer region and an inner region. Mechanical force is applied to compress the outer region of the powdered wax layer and form an upper interface surface that is substantially non-horizontal. The outer perimeter of the interface surface is visible to an observer in the finished candle assembly. A liquefied fuel substance is poured over the top of the powdered wax layer to form a layer of solid wax. A wick may be added to at a desirable stage in the method of forming the layered candle assembly. The powdered wax and solid wax layers may each have a color or a combination of colors and/or a scent component or a combination of scent components.

Abstract: A clear candle made from a gel comprising mineral oil containing blends of diblock and triblock copolymers based on synthetic thermal plastic rubbers. The clear candle is stable, does not separate, and does not flash when burned. The candle, although free standing at room temperature, will preferably be supplied in a container, and it may be colored and/or scented.

Abstract: There is provided an angled display assembly having a plurality of product display fixtures attached to and spaced along a polygonal display standard. Each of the display fixtures includes an inverted, generally U-shaped mounting bracket designed to slidably clamp over the display standard, and a support arm extending outwardly from the mounting bracket and having proximal and distal portion. The distal portion of the support arm is attached in a bent configuration to the proximal portion so that, in clamped position, the distal portion extends outwardly from the standard at a predetermined, non-normal and non-parallel angle thereto. A support lock extends downwardly away from the mounting bracket and includes a locking leg spaced from the support arm which interacts with the bottom portion of the standard to lock the display fixture thereto and offset rotational moments imposed by supported products.

Abstract: A merchandise display system is provided having a plurality of modular display racks adapted to be disposed in longitudinally aligned relationship and having a pair of elongated mounting ribs adapted to be disposed in longitudinally aligned relationship to the racks and to mechanically interconnect with the racks. The rails are adhesively secured to a supporting structure and fix the display racks with respect to that structure. Each display rack includes a generally horizontally disposed base support surface and an upstanding wall that is inclined rearwardly to form an upwardly opening, longitudinally extending V-shaped article supporting surface on which elongated articles of merchandise such as candles may be displayed in an upstanding position on the base support surface and reposed against the supporting wall.

Abstract: A splash guard for truck-type vehicles is provided having a panel including a surface adapted to be disposed in facing relationship rearwardly of the wheels in intercepting relationship to water droplets that may be thrown upwardly and rearwardly of the wheels. The panel surface is formed with a plurality of elongated ribs disposed in spaced parallel relationship and projecting from the panel surface. Each of the ribs is formed with nonplanar wall surfaces with the specific rib configuration comprising a plurality of conical projections disposed in longitudinally spaced relationship and interconnected by relatively thin wall elements to form a substantially continuous wall.

Abstract: A spray controlling system is provided for vehicles that includes, for a wheel-set, a splash guard and a side shield positioned at the rear and side of a wheel set, respectively. The guard comprises a panel having a plurality of rows of conical projections and a plurality of upstanding ribs formed on a wheel-facing surface thereof in a spaced parallel relationship. Both projections and ribs are disposed in an inverted-V configuration oriented on a vertical centerline of the panel with six rows of projections interposed between adjacent ribs. The projections are disposed closely adjacent in the rows to form water flow channels between rows and ribs with the ribs being about twice the height of the projections.

Abstract: A fender and support bar is provided for automotive vehicle wheel sets. The fender comprises a panel having a support seat formed thereon intermediate its longitudinal ends and the support comprises an elongated tube which is rigidly connected to the panel. The rigid mechanical connection is provided by pairs of clamping plates disposed at opposite sides of an inner wall of the support bar and a wheel set facing surface of the fender panel. A plurality of clamping bolts are positioned along the elongated clamping plates and the heads of these bolts are secured to that clamping plate inserted within the interior of the tube to facilitate assembly. Mounting of the support bar in supported relationship to a vehicle chassis is by a telescopic sleeve assembly utilizing compression clamps to obtain a fixed position connection.

Abstract: A floating illuminating device adapted to float upon a body of combustible oil. A wick supported on a wick-holder draws oil by capillary action and may be ignited to provide illumination. The wick-holder is formed with a central depending generally frusto-conical well portion surrounded by elongate buoyancy imparting cavities which are spaced a substantial distance from the wick so that they do not suffer heat distortion. Improved channel means allow the oil to flow into the well.