Abstract: The invention relates to a candle having a candle body, a candlewick and at least one electric illuminating module being integrated in said candle body. The candle body has a reservoir means capable of holding an inflammable liquid and the candlewick being connected to the reservoir means to assimilate the inflammable liquid.

Abstract: A holding device for supporting electric or battery-operated window candles in an upright vertical position for viewing through a window. The holding device is comprised of a horizontally extending U-shaped support base, and a vertically extending clip for attaching to a window sash which connects the support base and candle to the window. The support base accommodates a design that holds the candle base in a stationary position while the opposite end abuts the clip and window sash. The clip is attached to the window sash where said sash meets the window sill and extends upwardly. The support base and candle are connected to the window by attaching the back wall of the base to the clip that abuts the window sash. The profile and design does not impede access to normal window functions leaving space between the candle and window handle for grasping.

Abstract: A system for creating a flickering effect comprising a simulated candle housing, a light communicating channel on the housing, a source of ultraviolet light disposed in the channel, and a simulated flame having ultraviolet material thereon movable back and forth from its vertical axis mounted in the housing, the light focused on the simulated flame simulating a flickering flame.

Abstract: A candle and base combination with a decorative light element is provided. The candle body preferably has a first substantially opaque section and a second at least partially translucent section, and at least one hollow portion formed in the second section. The base body has at least one protrusion fittable into the hollow portion. The wick projects from the first section of the candle body. A light emitting device is disposed in one of the base body or the main candle body in the second section, the light emitting device having associated therewith a magnetic switch closable in the presence of a magnetic field. A magnet is disposed in the other of the base body or the main candle body in the second section. When the main candle body is placed on the base body and the magnet is aligned with the magnetic switch, the light emitting device is activated.

Abstract: A candle has a wax or wax-simulating body with a top wall, a simulated burnt wick, a cylindrical side wall, and an interior candle cavity. A partly transparent housing with top and side walls together defining a housing cavity, is located in the candle cavity. An annular, transparent flange extends upwardly to a lower surface of the top wall of the body. An illumination assembly connected to the housing, extends into the housing cavity and includes an LED, a circuit for powering the LED and a battery compartment or other power source for powering the circuit. The lamp is spaced from the top wall of the housing and positioned for casting light through the top wall of the housing, into a light directing space defined by the flange, and to the top wall of the candle body.

Abstract: A flame simulating device includes a substantially translucent shell having a hollow interior, a plurality of colored light sources, positioned within the hollow interior of said shell and a light source driving device for selectively activating each of said plurality of light sources. Each of the light sources are alternately and individually activated to have active periods and such that the surface of said shell is illuminated to produce an animated flame effect. In one example implementation, yellow, orange and red LEDs are positioned at varying heights within the flame-shaped shell and activated on and off in a sequence that follows a set of color transition rules in order to provide a close simulation of the flickering of a flame. During their active periods, LEDs are blinked on and off to conserve power.

Abstract: A candle light-diversifying device is mounted at a bottom side of a candle which includes a tunnel running through an imaginary central axis thereof, and a candlewick received in the tunnel. The candle light-diversifying device includes a housing having three through holes and an insertion hole; a light-emitting module mounted inside the housing and having a power source, a control circuit, three illuminants, and a photosensitive element, the three illuminants running through the through the three through holes to be exposed outside the housing for emitting red light, blue light, and green light respectively, the photosensitive element having a concavity formed at a top end thereof; and the optical fiber having a spherical portion formed at a bottom end thereof and fixedly mounted in the concavity to be received in the tunnel of the candle. Thus, the candle light-diversifying device enables the candle to emit colorful light.

Abstract: A device is described which includes a vertical body, the vertical body having contained therein a wick and a source of a vaporizable material. The vertical body further includes at an open end a silky material with irregular shapes to simulate the profiles of a flame such as a candle flame. Within the vertical body is a means for supplying an air current such that, when operating, the air current passes upward causing the silky material to flutter and simulate a flame, while also entraining vaporizable material which is present in the wick.

Abstract: A space that closely approximates the state of an actual flame is reproduced without depending on temporal periods. Namely, by reproducing a spatiotemporal pattern of a flame, the light source can be caused to emit warm light, whereby a compact and inexpensive imitation flame generating apparatus is provided. The imitation flame generating apparatus 1 comprises a light source 10 and a control device 40 for controlling the output of electric current to the light source 10. The control device 40 comprises computation means 41 for computing a spatiotemporal pattern of the flame using a coupled map lattice, and output means 42 for outputting the electric current in accordance with the thus computed spatiotemporal pattern of the flame.

Abstract: An electric lighting device created for use as a safe, long lasting, authentic looking alternative to a flame bearing candle. This electric ‘candle’ being made from real candle wax, or hollowed out candles with the wicks removed. The ‘candle’ can be scented or colored, and the glow is authentic and pleasing being viewed through real candle wax. Miniature lamps suspended in a clear or yellowish heat resistant medium provide the source lighting. The glow of the artificial flame is color and volume-of-output matched to that of a real flame and realism is added by simulated flame movement with the use of an adjustable oscillator circuit hidden inside the candle. This flameless ‘candle’ can be used safely unattended, and is realistic in that real candle wax, or real used candles, are used for the body of the device.

Abstract: An illuminable apparatus including a thematic structure configured with an operably closed chamber and defining an opening extending between an exterior of the structure and the operably closed chamber. A light source is arranged within the operably closed chamber of the structure, and an electric circuit operably connects the light source to a power source to allow the light source to provide luminescence viewable through the opening in the structure. The electric circuit includes a sensor for sensing motion of air passing through the opening in the structure, and further includes a light source control apparatus connected to the sensor for controlling the luminescence provided by the light source. The light source control apparatus is configured to change the luminescence provided by the light source when the motion of air is sensed through the opening in the structure. A method of operating such an illuminable apparatus to produce controlled levels of illumination is also provided.

Abstract: A self standing or base supportable modular cylindrical electric candle with multiple battery compartments of parallel pairs and dual end plate terminal contacts, which are compressed with a screwed compression to complete a lighting circuit with a bulb, LED or other lighting source. The plates are adapted to prevent incorrect battery placement. A candle emulating lighting source is contained within a transparent cylinder of the candle with the contact plates electrically connected to terminals of a flicker circuit emulating board. The board is adaptable to LEDs of different colors (e.g., red, green, blue or yellow). One end of the cylinder is closed with a cavity member having peripheral space for placement of visible indicia. A compression screwing handle is provided with a turn locking member to prevent unauthorized battery removal. The base is configured to be engaged by a supporting member or ground anchor.

Abstract: A decorative light string assembly comprises a string of light bulb sockets electrically interconnected by an electrical cord and terminated by at least one electrical connector. A plurality of decorative light bulbs are mated with the sockets. Each decorative light bulb comprises a plain light bulb covered by a flexible outer coating in the shape of a candle flame. The decorative light bulbs may include colors or scents associated with particular holidays, seasons or occasions. A decorative light string assembly kit and a method for making a decorative light string assembly are also provided.

Abstract: A device and system for simulating the flicker of candle flame is provided by the present invention. A series of independent charging and discharging circuits are provided that produce power waveforms having duty cycles that vary from a highest duty cycle to a lowest duty cycle. The power waveforms are provided to a series of LEDs arranged in a vertical stack. The lowest duty cycle power waveform is provided to the highest LED in the stack and the highest duty cycle power waveform is provided to the lowest LED in the stack. An approximately flame shaped housing that is partially translucent is positioned around the vertical stack of LEDs such that the light from the LEDs is visible while the LEDs themselves are not. A solar panel and an associated rechargeable battery are used to power the device.

Abstract: An electric lighting device is in the form of a candle, in particular a Christmas tree candle. It has at least one light source and a mechanical holding device for detachable attachment to a support, in particular a tree branch. The electric lighting device includes a candle stem and a lighting section in the style of, in particular, a flame. The candle stem (4) and the lighting section (5) consist of a transparent material which is preferably polished in a facetted manner.

Abstract: A flameless candle includes a housing, which defines an enclosure. A wall is positioned in the enclosure to form an air intake chamber and an air outflow chamber. At least one opening is in communication with both the ambient air and the air intake chamber. At least one opening is in communication with the air intake chamber and the air outflow chamber. And at least one opening is in communication with the ambient air and the air outflow chamber.

Abstract: An electric candle light assembly for use in window displays. The electric candle light has an elongated shaft that appears as the stick of a wax candle, The elongated shaft has both a top end and a bottom end. A light source is disposed at the top end of the elongated shaft. A photoelectric cell is supported at an elevated position by the elongated shaft, wherein the photoelectric cell is disposed along the length of the elongated shaft. A rechargeable battery is coupled to both the light source and the photoelectric cell. The rechargeable battery supplies electricity to the light source and is recharged by the photoelectric cell.

Abstract: The present invention is an apparatus having a horizontally elongated base and a simulated candle projecting upward from the base. The base defines a horizontally elongated battery compartment. A pair of battery contacts are located in the battery compartment, and the compartment is configured to hold a row of batteries in end-to-end horizontal positions.

Abstract: A light emitting decoration includes a light emitter such as a bulb, an electrical conductor attached to the light emitter, and a body formed of wax at least partially encasing the electrical conductor. A movement sensing switch is connected to a PCB that controls the light emitter.

Abstract: A candle lamp holder includes a lighting element and a holder. The holder has an upper end formed an inclined surface to hold the lighting element. The inclined surface enables the candle lamp to generate desired sensuous visual effect and three-dimensional lighting images when the candle lamp is energized with electricity to increase the added value of the candle lamp holder.

Abstract: An ornamental lighting assembly includes a plurality of ornamental lighting units, each of which includes a series of ornamental lamps aligned in a longitudinal direction, and a pair of conductive wires extending in the longitudinal direction and interconnecting the ornamental lamps. Each of the conductive wires has two opposite connecting ends. One of the connecting ends is formed with an engaging tongue. The other one of the connecting ends is formed with an engaging groove that is capable of engaging the engaging tongue of one of the connecting ends of one of the conductive wires of an adjacent one of the ornamental lighting units.

Abstract: An electrically powered flame simulator comprises at least two light sources, an integrated circuit electrically connected to the light sources for intermittently illuminating at least one of the light sources independently of other light sources such that the light sources together provide the effect of a flickering movement, and a power source for providing power to the integrated circuit. The flame simulator may be mounted in a decorative or ornamental device such as a candle or fire log, or used on decorative clothing, or may be part of a hazzard or warning system. One or more solid state light sources may also be used.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for producing an animation effect are disclosed. The apparatus comprises a first light reflecting member, a second light reflecting member, a first light source, a second light source, and means to intermittently activate the first and second light sources to produce an animation effect. The first light reflecting member comprises a first surface and a second surface, wherein the light from the first light source enters the first member through the first surface and exits the first member through the second surface. The second light reflecting member comprises a first surface and a second surface, wherein the light from the second source enters the second member through the first surface and exits the second member through the second surface.

Abstract: The light source system is a combination of two light sources with open flames that are placed in a multiple-legged, tube-like u-shaped container. The arrangement of the light sources is that one light source burns in the bottom of one leg with an upward-directed flame, and the other light source burns with a visibly downward-directed flame in the upper part of the second leg.

Abstract: A two-dimensional array of light emitting diodes (LEDs), controlled by a flame simulation program running on a microprocessor, is used to simulate a relatively large flame, such as one might find in a garden torch. The cost and complexity of controlling the relatively large number of LEDs needed to simulate a large flame is reduced by arranging the individual LEDs into a two-dimensional array having the anodes of all the LEDs in one column (or row) connected in common to exactly one column buss, and the cathodes of all the LEDs in one row (or column) connected in common to exactly one row buss.

Abstract: A convertible candle lamp and method including a solid wax cylindrical encasement element having a translucent wall embedded with decorative objects and a solid wax base provided with illumination means including an external electrical source, a battery operated source and a candle source to give the convertible candle lamp an appearance of a glowing candle. A method of fabricating the convertible candle lamp is described.

Abstract: An electric lighting device created for use as a safe, long lasting, authentic looking alternative to a flame bearing candle. This electric ‘candle’ being made from real candle wax, or hollowed out candles with the wicks removed. The ‘candle’ can be scented or colored, and the glow is authentic and pleasing being viewed through real candle wax as opposed to an artificial medium. Instead of a dangerous flame, miniature lamps suspended in a clear or yellowish heat resistant medium provide the source lighting. The glow of the artificial flame is color and volume-of-output matched to that of a real flame and realism is added by simulated flame movement with the use of an adjustable oscillator circuit hidden inside the candle. This flameless ‘candle’ can be used unattended, hence the name Safety Candle, and is much more realistic than the prior art in that real candle wax, or real used candles, are used for the body of the device.

Abstract: Electric lighting device in the form of a candle, in particular a Christmas tree candle with at least one light source and a mechanical holding device for detachable attachment to a support, in particular a tree branch, the electric lighting device comprising a candle stem and a lighting section in the style of in particular a flame and the candle stem (4) and the lighting section (5) consisting of a transparent material which is preferably polished in a facetted manner.

Abstract: An electrically powered flame simulator comprises at least two light sources, an integrated circuit electrically connected to the light sources for intermittently illuminating at least one of the light sources independently of other light sources such that the light sources together provide the effect of a flickering movement, and a power source for providing power to the integrated circuit. The flame simulator may be mounted in a decorative or ornamental device such as a candle or fire log, or used on decorative clothing, or may be part of a hazzard or warning system. One or more solid state light sources may also be used.

Abstract: A direct plug electric candle lighting system is herein disclosed. The system comprises an electric single outlet/receptacle mounted in a window sill and an electric candle assembly designed to plug directly into the single outlet/receptacle. The window sill-mounted single outlet/receptacle includes a three-wire, grounded single outlet/receptacle rated for a maximum current of 15 amps and a maximum voltage of 125 volts and a decorative metallic cover plate. The electric candle assembly may include a grounded plug rated for a maximum current of 15 amps and a maximum voltage of 125 volts, a decorative metallic base, a plastic candle body, and a low wattage, flame-shaped light bulb.

Abstract: An illumination device especially adapted for internally illuminating a decorative object wherein the decorative object is associated with a particular seasonal holiday, festive, or celebratory event. The device includes a dome shaped housing that is sized and configured to mount inside the decorative object. The housing has concavities with reflective surfaces and electric lights that are disposed in the concavities. Electric current is supplied to the light for illumination of the interior of the decorative object. The illuminative object has the optional capability to flash the electric lights to mimic the flickering of a burning candle and employ the use of fiber optics for special lighting effects.

Abstract: The present invention is an apparatus having a horizontally elongated base and a simulated candle projecting upward from the base. The base defines a horizontally elongated battery compartment. A pair of battery contacts are located in the battery compartment, and the compartment is configured to hold a row of batteries in end-to-end horizontal positions.

Abstract: A torch simulating device includes a housing having a chamber for receiving a fan devices and a flame-like member disposed on the housing and located above the fan device for being fluctuated by the fan device. One or more batteries may be used for energizing the fan device to fluctuate the flame-like member to simulate the torch. A handle may be secured to the housing for receiving the batteries. No gasoline will be burned or ignited, such that no poisonous gases will be generated, and neither disasters nor damages will be generated by the flame-like member.

Abstract: An imitation candle is provided having a body made from a translucent material having light transmissive properties similar to paraffin. The body is shaped to resemble a candle that is reduced by burning. An LED, or similar high intensity light source, is set in a cavity enclosed within this material. A color, such as amber, is selected for the LED to produce a light similar to the color of candle light. The material diffuses the light emitted from the LED to create a warm, natural looking glow. Light emission levels from the LED are varied in a pseudo-random manner to simulate the flicker of candle light.

Abstract: A direct plug electric candle lighting system is herein disclosed. The system comprises an electric single outlet/receptacle mounted in a window sill and an electric candle assembly designed to plug directly into the single outlet/receptacle. The window sill-mounted single outlet/receptacle includes a three-wire, grounded single outlet/receptacle rated for a maximum current of 15 amps and a maximum voltage of 125 volts and a decorative metallic cover plate. The electric candle assembly may include a grounded plug rated for a maximum current of 15 amps and a maximum voltage of 125 volts, a decorative metallic base, a plastic candle body, and a low wattage, flame-shaped light bulb.

Abstract: An electrical candlestick device including a candlestick portion and base portion provided with a mounting extension configured to be captured between a movable sash and stationary window sill. In preferred embodiments, the mounting portion accommodates a power cord for outdoor applications and includes a finger/thumb grip to facilitate installation and removal thereof.

Abstract: An electrical candlestick device including a candlestick portion and base portion provided with a mounting extension configured to be captured between a movable sash and stationary window sill. In preferred embodiments, the mounting portion accommodates a power cord for outdoor applications and includes a finger/thumb grip to facilitate installation and removal thereof.

Abstract: A structure of artistic table lamp includes a lamp holder composed of a post and a plurality of branches of hollow interior each having a slit along the length, a lamp stand on the bottom of the post and a socket on the top of each of the branches for disposing a string of Christmas light therein for protecting the string of Christmas lights by a plurality of rail belts. It is characterized that this artistic table lamp can be made into a variety of shapes such as a sportsman.

Abstract: A light-effect producing candle for illuminating and generating altering light-effect includes a light-generating means located inside a transparent candle. The light-generating means includes a plurality of light-generating devices of different colors. An optical fiber is provided to receive and transmit photo signal generated by a lighted wick, and to activate the light-generating devices to produce flickering light which may emanate through the candle for producing flickering and altering light effect around the candle.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for simulating an open flame in a hand-held device. The method and the device resulting therefrom includes attaching a lamp to an electrical circuit contained within a housing, the circuit adapted to randomly vary at least one of a voltage, a current, and a resistance of a direct current supplied to said lamp by at least one battery, and transmitting the light from the lamp in at least a hemispherical pattern through a faceted cap surrounding said lamp.

Abstract: A light source enhancing lens assembly 10 has a carrier 20, a light source 30 carried by the carrier 20, a first lens 40 which refracts and diffuses light emitted from the light source 30 and a second lens 70 to defocus and further distribute the light emitting from the first lens 40. The light source 30 is inserted into the first lens 40, so that light from the LED is refracted within a first bore 48 and diffused by a frosted first outer surface 60 of the first lens 40. The first lens 40 inserts into a second bore 40 of the second lens 70. Light from the first lens 40 is further defocused by a series of parallel, spaced apart lens sections 82 located on the second outer surface 78 of the second lens 70.

Abstract: An ornamental lighting device in which the housing decorative design may be varied by the user. The light device has an inner housing and an outer housing with an open space between them. The inner housing surrounds the light bulb and the outer housing surrounds the inner housing. The open space is completely or partially filled with light-altering objects such as, for example, multi-colored marbles. Light from the bulb passes through the marbles so as to create a multi-colored effect.

Abstract: An illumination device is adapted to be placed in an interior of an object to illuminate a surrounding area, and comprises a housing, a light source and a decorative skirt. The housing has an interior sized and adapted to receive an electric power supply, and includes a base portion operative to support the housing in an upright orientation relative to a support surface of the object and an upper end portion opposite the base portion. The light source is disposed at the upper end portion and a decorative skirt surrounds the upper end portion and depends downwardly alongside an outer surface thereof. Preferably, the decorative skirt simulates the appearance of wax drippings and the electric power supply includes one or more batteries suspended within the housing.

Abstract: One kind of candle structure using wire to replace the cotton thread candlewick inside of a typical candle, and using light bulb to replace candlelight, with the light bulb optical ring in a flower wreath mode beneath it to surround the external of the candle bottom. After power is connected, turn on the switch on power cable, make the light bulb of candle top and light bulb optical ring outside the candle bottom to be lighted at the same time, attaining the effect of decorating the whole candle. It also provides the application of illumination, and further can become a decorative item in considerable beauty.

Abstract: A display and storage system for displaying an object in a window and storing the object beneath the window's sill is disclosed. A compartment fitted with an opening and having a bottom and a plurality of side walls is positioned beneath the sill. An aperture is arranged in the sill in registration with the opening providing access to the compartment interior. A movable top is positionable in registration with the aperture to enclose the compartment. A support surface is pivotally mounted within the compartment and is pivotal between a first position oriented angularly with respect to the surface of the sill and a second position co-planar with the sill. An object, such as a candle, is interengagable with the support surface for display in the window when the surface is in the co-planar position.

Abstract: A new and improved lighting display comprising a base having an upwardly facing top surface. The top surface is reflective and has a plurality of spaced apart apertures therein. A light is positioned in each of the apertures such that a light beam from each light shines upwardly away from the reflective top surface. A frame is supported on the base and extends over the apertures. Ornaments are hung from the frame over each of the apertures whereby the light beams may be dispersed by the ornaments during use. In specific embodiments of the invention, light displays for use in motor vehicles as supplemental stop lights and turn signal lights is provided. In other specific embodiments, an ornamental light display is provided for decorative purposes.

Abstract: The apparatus is a holder to mount decorations or an electric candle either inside or outside a window. A main shelf structure has extensions from both its horizontal surface and an attached vertical back section. The extensions from the vertical back section angle back to the rear, then rise vertically again, and the uppermost vertical extensions have suction cups to attach the entire structure to an adjacent window. An extension from the front edge of the horizontal main shelf angles downward, and the main shelf and the front angled extension have several holes with which to attach decorations, such as evergreen branches, in front of a vertically extending decoration such as a candle. The vertically extending decoration is mounted in “V” cuts within holding shelves which are attached to the vertical back section.

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.

Abstract: A memorial light assembly for providing a pair of light sources configured to resemble a pair of candles for mounting to the top of a headstone. The memorial light assembly includes a base adapted for mounting on a headstone. A pair of candle assemblies are upwardly extended from the base. Each of the candle assemblies has a light source with an outer configuration designed to simulate a flame of a candle. A power source assembly is mounted to the base and is electrically connected to the light sources.

Abstract: Apparatus for simulating a candle flame in which the current through the filament of a bulb is varied from a first value to a second value and back to the first value during spaced periods that vary from a period of maximum duration to a period of minimum duration that produces no observable flicker in an apparently random manner.