Patents by Inventor Shelley Dukes

Shelley Dukes 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).

  • Candle wick extracting and positioning device and method
    Patent number: 5537989
    Abstract: A device for extracting and positioning an embedded ignitable end of a candle wick includes a coupling element mountable at the flame discharge end of candle lighter, a working element adapted to be maneuvered to extract the embedded ignitable end of the candle wick from candle wax and to reposition the extracted ignitable end of the candle wick at a position free from the wax, and an elongated support member with the coupling element attached to one of the opposite ends of the support member such that the support member extends along a flame exiting from the flame discharge end of the candle lighter. The working element is attached to the other of the opposite ends of the support member such that the working element is spaced forwardly of the flame discharge end of the candle ligher and positioned in proximity to flame so that the working element is heated by the flame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 23, 1996
    Inventors: Ray A. York, Jr., Shelley Dukes