Patents Assigned to The Yankee Candle Company, Inc.
  • Patent number: 8926781
    Abstract: The system and method for manufacturing the composite candle wick includes a mechanism for feeding the cotton wick and wood wick at substantially the same speeds. The wood wick is heated in order to cause a melting of a wax coating around the cotton wick and pressure is applied to the wick materials through a compression wheel and drive belt which carries the wick materials. Once the pressure is applied to form the composite wick the wicks are then sent through a cutting tube where a cutting blade will cut the wick to its desired length.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: The Yankee Candle Company, Inc.
    Inventors: John E. Cagle, Robert W. Brown
  • Patent number: 8651855
    Abstract: A candle includes a vessel of some volume containing some smaller volume of at least one variety of wax beads, having a diameter of less than or equal to 2.35 millimeters and in most embodiments also including a particular fragrance and color pigment. The was beads topped with a solid wax topping. The solid wax topping may cover the entire exposed surface of the candle, holding the wax beads in place during shipping and use and holding the wick in a centralized location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: The Yankee Candle Company, Inc.
    Inventors: John E. Cagle, Hope M. Klein, Lauren O'Hara
  • Publication number: 20130320574
    Abstract: A formula dispersing apparatus that increases the throw, volume and efficiency of formula distribution through aerodynamic surfaces is described. The shape of the ring airfoil in the utilization of the Coandà effect allows for efficient distribution of a formula or formula mixture into a defined space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2013
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Applicant: THE YANKEE CANDLE COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: Jonathan SICKINGER, Cheriyan B. THOMAS, John E. CAGLE, Thomas J. KENNEDY, III
  • Publication number: 20130270474
    Abstract: A wax composition comprising various waxes and an organically modified polysiloxane (OMP). These materials are mixed and melted into a homogenous liquid state creating a molten blend. It is preferred that the slip agent be added to the blend at least 0.25 percent by weight, and more preferably at 0.50 percent by weight. By mixing OMG with known candle and wax potpourri waxes, the wax becomes much easier to remove from the wax container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2012
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Applicant: THE YANKEE CANDLE COMPANY, INC.
    Inventor: John E. CAGLE
  • Publication number: 20130112346
    Abstract: The system and method for manufacturing the composite candle wick includes a mechanism for feeding the cotton wick and wood wick at substantially the same speeds. The wood wick is heated in order to cause a melting of a wax coating around the cotton wick and pressure is applied to the wick materials through a compression wheel and drive belt which carries the wick materials. Once the pressure is applied to form the composite wick the wicks are then sent through a cutting tube where a cutting blade will cut the wick to its desired length.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2012
    Publication date: May 9, 2013
    Applicant: THE YANKEE CANDLE COMPANY, INC.
    Inventor: THE YANKEE CANDLE COMPANY, INC.
  • Publication number: 20130095440
    Abstract: A rigid planar wick and one or more fabric wicks are adhered together for use in candles. The fabric wicks may be planar fabric wicks, traditional shaped string-shaped wicks or a fabric sheath. The rigid wick is of a predetermined width, length, and thickness and the planar fabric wick is of some dimension equal to, less than, or greater than the planar surface area of the rigid wick. By combining both a planar fabric wick and a rigid planar wick, consistency in flame heights can be achieved, providing an improved wick for candle use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2011
    Publication date: April 18, 2013
    Applicant: The Yankee Candle Company, Inc.
    Inventors: John E. Cagle, Cheriyan B. Thomas
  • Publication number: 20120214110
    Abstract: The present invention relates to vessel design that enhances candle performance by separating the inlet air from the active scent while accelerating the active scent. The chimney-like assembly accelerates active scent flow, thus propelling active scent faster and further from the candle. The separation of inlet air from active scent produces an efficient laminar flame with minimal flame movement and flickering, thus reducing the soot potential.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2012
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Applicant: The Yankee Candle Company, Inc.
    Inventors: John E. Cagle, Cheriyan B. Thomas
  • Publication number: 20120137634
    Abstract: The candle uses wax beads produced using existing equipment. The wax beads are transported to a bead hopper and the bead hopper deposits a volume of wax beads into jars prepared with a wick. Concurrently the jars are vibrated using a continuous vibratory motor to settle the wax beads for increased wax bead density. The filled jars are then transported to an in-container wax bead compression system where an automated plunging device compresses the wax beads. Jars are then transported by in-line conveyor to a wide conveyor. The jars are then filled at a liquid wax depositing station where the wax has been heated to its melting point and deposited into the jar to fill the void left by the in-container wax bead Compression system. The filled candle is then cooled to solidification. The finished candle is then ready for packing, distribution, sale, and use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2011
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Applicant: The Yankee Candle Company, Inc.
    Inventors: John E. Cagle, Robert W. Brown, Michael P. Patterson
  • Publication number: 20120135359
    Abstract: A non consuming/reusable candle includes a wick that is a made of a porous sintered metal or alloy or of ceramic. The wick is conducive to wicking, via capillary action, any candle fuel for the purpose of combustion. The wick shape may be of any multiple geometrical shapes, and may be straight or curved, and provide either a narrow or broad flame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2011
    Publication date: May 31, 2012
    Applicant: The Yankee Candle Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Cheriyan B. Thomas, John E. Cagle
  • Publication number: 20120077133
    Abstract: A scented candle is provided which includes a dual braided wick in a candle mass. The candle mass is positioned on an inwardly sloping platform and such platform is snugly fit into a noncombustible container. A wick clip with louvers that secures and centers the wick in the candle mass allows maximum fuel flow to the wick during use to ensure full consumption of the melted candle mass.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2010
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Applicant: THE YANKEE CANDLE COMPANY, INC.
    Inventor: John E. CAGLE
  • Publication number: 20110300496
    Abstract: A candle includes a vessel of some volume containing some smaller volume of at least one variety of wax beads, having a diameter of less than or equal to 2.35 millimeters and in most embodiments also including a particular fragrance and color pigment. The was beads topped with a solid wax topping. The solid wax topping may cover the entire exposed surface of the candle, holding the wax beads in place during shipping and use and holding the wick in a centralized location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2010
    Publication date: December 8, 2011
    Applicant: The Yankee Candle Company, Inc.
    Inventors: John E. Cagle, Hope M. Klein, Lauren O'Hara
  • Patent number: 7959689
    Abstract: A scented candle includes at least two different wax materials with one of the materials having one melting point and at least one of the other wax materials having a second higher melting point. The wax having the higher melting point may include a malodor control agent or odor abatement substance or alternatively a fragrance that is different than the fragrance in the other wax materials in the candle. The second fragrance may also be at a much higher concentration than the fragrances in the other wax materials contained in the candle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Assignee: The Yankee Candle Company, Inc.
    Inventor: John Cagle
  • Publication number: 20090092935
    Abstract: A process for degassing or presoaking wicks used in the manufacturing of candles. Spools of raw wick are placed in a wax bath. The door to the vacuum chamber is then closed and the pressure in the chamber is reduced. The reduction of the pressure forces wax into the wick fiber to ensure complete saturation of the wick.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2007
    Publication date: April 9, 2009
    Applicant: The Yankee Candle Company, Inc.
    Inventor: John E. Cagle
  • Publication number: 20070169404
    Abstract: A scented candle includes at least two different wax materials with one of the materials having one melting point and at least one of the other wax materials having a second higher melting point. The wax having the higher melting point may include a fragrance that is different from the other wax materials in the candle. The second fragrance may also be at a much higher concentration than the fragrances in the other wax materials contained in the candle. The wax having the higher melting point may also include odor abatement substances.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2006
    Publication date: July 26, 2007
    Applicant: The Yankee Candle Company, Inc.
    Inventor: John Cagle
  • Patent number: D503003
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2005
    Assignee: The Yankee Candle Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert B. Nelson, Henry Kabat, Doreen Smith
  • Patent number: D507063
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2005
    Assignee: The Yankee Candle Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert B. Nelson, Henry Kabat, Doreen Smith
  • Patent number: D515192
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2006
    Assignee: The Yankee Candle Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Doreen Smith, Vikki Lenhart, Rebecca J. Shepherd, Lawrence R. Wolf
  • Patent number: D536980
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2007
    Assignee: The Yankee Candle Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Doreen Smith, Vikki Lenhart, Rebecca J. Shepherd, Lawrence R. Wolf
  • Patent number: D694918
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: The Yankee Candle Company, Inc.
    Inventors: John E. Cagle, Cheriyan B. Thomas
  • Patent number: D700959
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Assignee: The Yankee Candle Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan Sickinger, Cheriyan B. Thomas, John E. Cagle