Candle Flame Extinguisher
A candle flame extinguisher for effectively extinguishing the flame of a candle. The candle flame extinguisher generally includes an air dispenser, an air nozzle connected to the air dispenser and an extension tube connected to the air nozzle. The extension tube may be removably or permanently connected to the air nozzle. The user positions the outer end of the extension tube near a flame of a candle and then squeezes the air dispenser causing an extinguishing airflow to be emitted from an outer opening within the extension tube that extinguishes the flame.
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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates generally to a candle flame extinguisher and more specifically it relates to a candle flame extinguisher for effectively extinguishing the flame of a candle.
2. Description of the Related Art
Any discussion of the related art throughout the specification should in no way be considered as an admission that such related art is widely known or forms part of common general knowledge in the field.
Extinguishing a candle typically requires an individual to directly blow upon the flame of the candle from their mouth which exposes the individual to the risk of being burned on their face and/or hand. Candle snuffers are devices with a small cone at the end of a handle that are positioned over the wick of the candle thereby extinguishing the flame by eliminating the flow of oxygen to the flame. While candle snuffers are suitable for extinguishing a flame, they do not immediately extinguish the flame and also eliminate the enjoyment of blowing out a candle.
Because of the inherent problems with the related art, there is a need for a new and improved candle flame extinguisher for effectively extinguishing the flame of a candle.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONThe invention generally relates to a candle flame extinguisher which includes an air dispenser, an air nozzle connected to the air dispenser and an extension tube connected to the air nozzle. The extension tube may be removably or permanently connected to the air nozzle. The user positions the outer end of the extension tube near a flame of a candle and then squeezes the air dispenser causing an extinguishing airflow to be emitted from an outer opening within the extension tube that extinguishes the flame.
There has thus been outlined, rather broadly, some of the features of the invention in order that the detailed description thereof may be better understood, and in order that the present contribution to the art may be better appreciated. There are additional features of the invention that will be described hereinafter and that will form the subject matter of the claims appended hereto. In this respect, before explaining at least one embodiment of the invention in detail, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited in its application to the details of construction or to the arrangements of the components set forth in the following description or illustrated in the drawings. The invention is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced and carried out in various ways. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein are for the purpose of the description and should not be regarded as limiting.
Various other objects, features and attendant advantages of the present invention will become fully appreciated as the same becomes better understood when considered in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which like reference characters designate the same or similar parts throughout the several views, and wherein:
Turning now descriptively to the drawings, in which similar reference characters denote similar elements throughout the several views,
The air dispenser 20 includes an air nozzle 30 connected to the air dispenser 20 as shown in
The air dispenser 20 is preferably comprised of a resilient container having an interior cavity 22 that may be squeezed by a user to force the air from within the interior cavity 22 outwardly through the nozzle opening 32 of the air nozzle 30. In particular, the air dispenser 20 is preferably comprised of an air bulb having an interior cavity 22 as illustrated in
The invention further preferably includes an extension tube 40 comprised of an inner end 42 having an inner opening 43 and an outer end 44 having an outer opening 46 as illustrated in
The extension tube 40 is preferably comprised of a heat resistant material such as metal. In particular, the extension tube 40 is preferably constructed of a steel material such as but not limited to stainless steel. The extension tube 40 may be comprised of a rigid material or a flexible material to allow for the end user to change the shape of the extension tube 40.
The extension tube 40 may be permanently attached to the air nozzle 30 of the air dispenser 20 or removably attached to the air nozzle 30. It should be understood that the connection of the extension tube 40 to the air nozzle 30 includes connecting the extension tube 40 to the air dispenser 20.
The extension tube 40 is preferably removably attached to the air nozzle 30 of the air dispenser 20 to allow the user to change the extension tube 40 (e.g. attach a longer or shorter extension tube 40) or to use the air dispenser 20 directly without using the extension tube 40. The inner end 42 of the extension tube 40 is preferably removably positioned within the nozzle opening 32 of the air nozzle 30 wherein the inner end 42 is frictionally retained within the nozzle opening 32 as best illustrated in
The extension tube 40 is preferably comprised of an elongated tubular structure having a straight structure as shown in
With respect to the first configuration, the extension tube 40 is removed from the air dispenser 20 and the air nozzle 30 of the air dispenser 20 is positioned near the flame 14 with the nozzle opening 32 directed at the flame 14 as shown in
With respect to the second configuration, the extension tube 40 is connected to the air dispenser 20 and the outer end 44 of the extension tube 40 is positioned near the flame 14 with the outer opening 46 directed at the flame 14 as shown in
Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. Although methods and materials similar to or equivalent to those described herein can be used in the practice or testing of the present invention, suitable methods and materials are described above. All publications, patent applications, patents, and other references mentioned herein are incorporated by reference in their entirety to the extent allowed by applicable law and regulations. The present invention may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential attributes thereof, and it is therefore desired that the present embodiment be considered in all respects as illustrative and not restrictive. Any headings utilized within the description are for convenience only and have no legal or limiting effect.
Claims
1. A candle flame extinguisher, comprising:
- an air dispenser adapted to provide an extinguishing airflow; and
- an air nozzle connected to said air dispenser, wherein said air nozzle includes a nozzle opening fluidly connected to said interior cavity of said air dispenser and wherein said nozzle opening is adapted to emit said extinguishing airflow from said air dispenser to extinguish a flame of a candle.
2. The candle flame extinguisher of claim 1, wherein said air dispenser is comprised of an air bulb having an interior cavity, wherein said air bulb is comprised of a resilient material that is squeezed to provide said extinguishing airflow.
3. The candle flame extinguisher of claim 2, wherein said air bulb is comprised of a rubber material.
4. The candle flame extinguisher of claim 2, wherein said air bulb is comprised of a rounded hollow structure.
5. A candle flame extinguisher, comprising:
- an air dispenser adapted to provide an extinguishing airflow;
- an air nozzle connected to said air dispenser, wherein said air nozzle includes a nozzle opening fluidly connected to said interior cavity of said air dispenser; and
- an extension tube comprised of an inner end having an inner opening and an outer end having an outer opening, wherein said inner end of said extension tube is connected to said air nozzle and wherein said inner opening is fluidly connected to said nozzle opening of said air nozzle, wherein said outer opening is adapted to emit said extinguishing airflow from said air dispenser to extinguish a flame of a candle.
6. The candle flame extinguisher of claim 5, wherein said air dispenser is comprised of an air bulb having an interior cavity, wherein said air bulb is comprised of a resilient material that is squeezed to provide said pressurized air.
7. The candle flame extinguisher of claim 6, wherein said air bulb is comprised of a rubber material.
8. The candle flame extinguisher of claim 6, wherein said air bulb is comprised of a rounded hollow structure.
9. The candle flame extinguisher of claim 5, wherein said extension tube is comprised of a heat resistant material.
10. The candle flame extinguisher of claim 5, wherein said extension tube is comprised of a metal material.
11. The candle flame extinguisher of claim 10, wherein said extension tube is comprised of a steel material.
12. The candle flame extinguisher of claim 11, wherein said extension tube is comprised of a stainless steel material.
13. The candle flame extinguisher of claim 5, wherein said extension tube is comprised of a rigid material.
14. The candle flame extinguisher of claim 5, wherein said extension tube is comprised of a flexible material.
15. The candle flame extinguisher of claim 5, wherein said extension tube is permanently attached to said air nozzle.
16. The candle flame extinguisher of claim 5, wherein said extension tube is removably attached to said air nozzle.
17. The candle flame extinguisher of claim 16, wherein said inner end of said extension tube is removably positioned within said nozzle opening of said air nozzle.
18. The candle flame extinguisher of claim 5, wherein said extension tube is comprised of an elongated tubular structure having a straight structure.
19. The candle flame extinguisher of claim 18, wherein said extension tube has a circular cross sectional shape.
20. The candle flame extinguisher of claim 18, wherein said extension tube has a length greater than a length of said air dispenser.
Type: Application
Filed: Apr 22, 2014
Publication Date: Oct 22, 2015
Inventor: Sharon L. Berry-Harper (Gardena, CA)
Application Number: 14/258,404