Patents by Inventor Jac Nolan Johnson

Jac Nolan Johnson 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).

  • Patent number: 6161949
    Abstract: A replica flame for simulating a flame on a wick extending from a top of a candle positioned in a candlestick. The replica flame includes a three-dimensional flame body and a rigid pin connected to extend from a base side of the three-dimensional flame body. The rigid pin includes a pointed end opposite the connection with the three-dimensional flame body, the rigid pin being able to pierce the top of the candle for releasably connecting the three-dimensional flame body to the top end of the candle at the wick. When releasably secured to the top of the candle, the replica flame creates an illusion of a flame burning on the wick of the candle thereby producing the appearance that the candle is lit. The three-dimensional flame body may include a vertical groove on one side thereof for receiving the wick of the candle and is preferably a pear shaped member having realistic colors of a natural flame duplicated thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2000
    Inventor: Jac Nolan Johnson
  • Patent number: 5927959
    Abstract: A replica flame (10) for a candle (12) having a wick (14) in a candlestick (16) comprising a simulated three-dimensional flame body (18). A structure (20) is for connecting the simulated three-dimensional flame body (18) to a top end (22) of the candle (12) at the wick (14). It will produce a uniquely realistic appearance for the candle (12) which seems lighted, but is not lighted, thereby making a safe product that will enhance realism to the candle (12).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 27, 1999
    Inventor: Jac Nolan Johnson