With Ornamentation Or Flame Coloring Additive Patents (Class 431/126)
  • Patent number: 12140311
    Abstract: A lighter includes (a) a lighter body for storing fuel; (b) a lighter head extending upwardly from the lighter body to an outlet of the head for directing flow of the fuel toward the outlet; (c) an integrated ignition system for selectively releasing and igniting the fuel to produce a flame projecting along a flame path from the outlet; and (d) a replaceable flame-coloring insert including an insert body removably mounted to the lighter head adjacent the outlet. The insert body treated with a flame colorant positioned in the flame path for coloring the flame when heated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2024
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2024
    Assignee: Hacksmith Entertainment Ltd.
    Inventors: Jamie Alexander Hobson, Ian Douglas Hillier, Hiu Wai McGill, José Eduardo Reynoso Cosillo
  • Patent number: 12130017
    Abstract: A multi-purpose grill is described. The grill may include a housing comprising at least one housing sidewall defining a housing interior. The at least one housing sidewall may include a firebox door and a firebox opening leading to the housing interior. The grill may also include a pan that may be located in the housing interior, a cooking grate that may be located above the pan, a removable sleeve and a removable lid that may be located above the cooking grate. The pan may sit on one or more removable rods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2024
    Inventor: William Dwight Lewis
  • Patent number: 12110474
    Abstract: Proposed is a natural wax composition including 80 to 95 parts by weight of natural plant oil being a mixture of different kinds of oil, 3 to 20 parts by weight of wax, and 1 to 3 parts by weight of a preservative. Therefore, a natural wax composition can be provided that enables anyone to easily and conveniently mold Do-it-Yourself (DIY) scented candles even without the need for any expert knowledge for making scented candles. The natural wax composition can exhibit cream-type properties, leading to a reduction in liquefaction time compared to solid wax, thereby significantly reducing the manufacturing time of scented candles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2024
    Inventor: Hae Ju Kim
  • Patent number: 11674684
    Abstract: A lid for a container is provided and includes a lid body that is configured to be securely coupled to the container. The lid body has a base portion and a flange portion that engages the container. The base portion has an integral upstanding candle holder that extends upwardly from the base portion and includes a hollow center section configured to receive and hold a candle in an upright position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Inventor: Alison Davis Curry
  • Patent number: 11660244
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of memorial or internment vessels used to store ashes of a cremated individual, pet or other precious items. The memorial internment vessel is also equipped with a battery-operated eternal flame, illumination or other lighting feature, a speaker, wireless communication module, LED lighting and remote control capability. The candle-like memorial internment vessel of the present invention allows an individual to turn on a light located along the vessel for an extended period time, while simultaneously storing the ashes of a loved one or other precious item.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Inventors: Colin Fleumer, Michelle Royall
  • Patent number: 11511906
    Abstract: A kit enabling creation of a personal keepsake by at least one user and methods of using same. A first container is openable by a user, and a plurality of candles are enclosed in the first container. Each candle has a wick at one end and an opposite end having a base width. The kit further includes a second container which is openable by the user, and a plurality of tubes enclosed in the second container. Each tube has at least one end which is initially open and defines a chamber having a chamber width and a chamber length to receive a storage medium, the initially open end adapted to receive the base width of one of the candles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Inventor: Michael Downing
  • Patent number: 11448373
    Abstract: One example embodiment is a photosensitive candle comprising: (a) a candle container comprising an opening; (b) a candle component disposed in the candle container, comprising: a candle body having a surface proximate to or substantially aligned with the opening; a wick with an exposed portion protruding out of the surface of the candle body; and an optical fiber embedded in the candle body and positioned juxtapose to the wick for transmitting flame lights of the wick, wherein the optical fiber comprises a first end proximate to the exposed portion of the wick and an opposing second end; (c) a lighting control component disposed in the candle container, comprising: a casing comprising an interior cavity; a controller and a power source disposed within the interior cavity; and a light sensor connected to the controller, comprising a photosensitive element proximate to the second end of the optical fiber to detect light transmitted therefrom; and (d) at least one light-emitting device connected to the controlle
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Inventor: Lap Chi Chan
  • Patent number: 11204144
    Abstract: Provided are an LED flame bulb and a light string, the LED flame bulb including an LED light strip and a light strip control component, the light strip comprises a substrate and a plurality of LED beads. The substrate is divided into a flame bottom area, a flame core area and an outer flame area in order from one end to the other end, and the plurality of LED beads are arranged in the flame bottom area, the flame core area and the outer flame area; at least 2 LED beads are arranged in the flame core area; the light strip control component controls the LED beads in the flame bottom area and the outer flame area to be on and off at a set frequency, and controls the LED beads in the flame core area to be on and off in sequence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2021
    Assignee: JIANGMEN LIDU LIGHTING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Guodu Xu, Shaoming Lu
  • Patent number: 10578300
    Abstract: A candle with an embedded item and methods for manufacturing same are disclosed. A method for manufacturing a candle having an embedded item can include providing a first set of items of a first value and a second set of items of a second value different from the first value, combining the two sets to create a third set, and distributing the items of the third set among a set of candles, one item per candle, where the presence, nature, or value of the item within the candle is obscured. The method can further include selling the candles for a first price, wherein, the presence of the embedded item, the nature of the embedded item, the value of the embedded item, or the value of the embedded item relative to the first price is not known to the purchaser. The embedded item can comprise an object redeemable for a prize.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Assignee: DIAMOND CANDLES, LLC
    Inventors: David Anthony Cayton, Justin Winter
  • Patent number: 10393379
    Abstract: A remotely-controlled candle device, which comprises (a) an enclosure containing combustible material; (b) a wick disposed. within the combustible material, by which the combustible material is drawn upwardly by capillary action; (c) an electric unit in which is housed control and communication equipment and a battery for powering the equipment; (d) an ignition device in heat exchanger relation with an upper end of the wick and controlled by the control equipment, for controllably igniting the upper end and producing a flame; (e) one or more conductive elements connected to both the electric unit and to the ignition device; and (f) an extinguishing device controlled by the control equipment for controllably extinguishing the flame. The electric unit is operable to receive remote commands from a user device for activating the ignition device and the extinguishing device upon demand. The extinguishing operation if performed gradually.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: CANDLE TOUCH LTD.
    Inventors: Moshe Lev, Roy Shkoury
  • Patent number: 9700906
    Abstract: In a spray coating apparatus having a spray coating gun with a gun body and a coating material tube, a nozzle provided at the front end of the coating material tube, the coating material tube extends from the nozzle at the front end of the coating material tube to a connection piece at the rear end of the coating material tube. A metering system which can be connected to the coating material tube by the connection piece is provided for setting the amount of coating material that is fed to the nozzle per unit of time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: CARLISLE FLUID TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventor: Ronald Steiger
  • Patent number: 9611446
    Abstract: A candle with an embedded item and methods for manufacturing same are disclosed. A method for manufacturing a candle having an embedded item can include providing a first set of items of a first value and a second set of items of a second value different from the first value, combining the two sets to create a third set, and distributing the items of the third set among a set of candles, one item per candle, where the presence, nature, or value of the item within the candle is obscured. The method can further include selling the candles for a first price, wherein, the presence of the embedded item, the nature of the embedded item, the value of the embedded item, or the value of the embedded item relative to the first price is not known to the purchaser. The embedded item can comprise an object redeemable for a prize.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Assignee: DIAMOND CANDLES, LLC
    Inventors: David Anthony Cayton, Justin Winter
  • Patent number: 9523470
    Abstract: A simulated flame structure comprises a bracket, a simulated flame element, a first magnetic element and a light-emitting element. The bracket is formed with a position limiting hole. The simulated flame element is restricted in the position limiting hole through a position limiting portion. The first magnetic element is disposed on the simulated flame element. The light-emitting element is disposed on the bracket and outputs light toward the simulated flame element. By magnetic attractive actions between the first magnetic element and a metal element in the position limiting hole, the simulated flame element may be suspended in the position limiting hole and naturally swing relatively to the bracket, thereby achieving visual effects of optimized flame combustion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2016
    Inventor: Wen-Cheng Lai
  • Patent number: 9523063
    Abstract: A candle segment comprising a portion of a layered candle. Said candle segment comprises a candle wick, a top surface, a bottom surface, and a height. Said candle segment comprises a one or more protruding studs and a one or more stud cavities. Said one or more protruding studs and said one or more stud cavities are on opposite sides of said candle segment at said top surface and said bottom surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2016
    Inventors: Natalie Hurst, Roger Hurst
  • Patent number: 9212337
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a colored flame candle and manufacture thereof. The colored flame candle according to the present invention comprises a candle body and a candlewick, wherein the candle body comprises a primary combustion agent, an optional higher fatty acid amide and higher fatty acid triglyceride and an optional color-forming agent, and wherein the candlewick is pretreated with the color-forming agent so that it comprises the color-forming agent, the candlewick has a length exceeding that of the candle body wherein the exceeding portion is immersed with a melt candle body mixture so that it comprises the candle body mixture. The candlewick of the colored flame candle according to the present invention is easy to light, has a big flame after lighting, emits simultaneously with a colored flame upon lighting, is tight (non-blooming) and has a pleasing look, has a color consistent with that of the candle body, lights without dark smoke and does not go moldy in storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2015
    Assignee: JIANDE JIAXUAN ARTICLES CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Xin Lu
  • Patent number: 9052079
    Abstract: A simulated flame effect fire comprising a liquid reservoir for containing liquid; at least one wick having a portion thereof configured for contact with the liquid; a heating element arranged relative to another portion of the at least one wick for evaporating liquid in the wick, thereby generating vapor; a light source arranged relative to the at least one wick for illuminating the vapor from the wick to generate simulated flame effects; and a fuel bed located such that the generated simulated flame effects appear to originate from the fuel bed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Assignee: Basic Holdings
    Inventor: Noel O'Neill
  • Patent number: 8968665
    Abstract: The present invention relates to candles capable of diffusing a plurality of volatile active substances simultaneously, a base portion, at least one wick and a plurality of cartridges carrying the volatile active substances to be diffused, the base portion being provided with a plurality of holes adapted to receive the cartridges. The invention further relates to a method for diffusing a plurality of active substances simultaneously comprising manufacturing and burning such candle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: Firmenich SA
    Inventor: Gerald Allison
  • Publication number: 20150047627
    Abstract: The invention provides a system for controlling flame to produce a music-reactive fire display. This system comprises a digital signal analyzer, electronically-controlled burner elements that allow variable control of fuel flow rate, an automatic ignition system, flame detection, and a means of communication between the signal analyzer and the burner elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2014
    Publication date: February 19, 2015
    Inventors: Mike Thielvoldt, Brett Levine
  • Patent number: 8894409
    Abstract: The present invention provides, inter alia, a colored flame candle. This colored flame candle contains: a wick, a body of solid combustible material surrounding the wick except a tip portion of the wick, and a first encapsulated color agent adapted to color a flame of the candle, which color agent is dispersed within the solid combustible material and/or on the wick. Also provided is a wick for a colored flame candle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: La Torre Innovation LLC
    Inventors: Justin S. La Torre, John D. Blizzard
  • Publication number: 20140290643
    Abstract: A burner for consuming a fuel includes a base with a lower end, an upper end, and at least one side wall. A fuel inlet port of the upper end of the base includes at least an inner wall and a bottom wall. At least one helical conduit is fixed outside of the inner wall of the fuel inlet port and conveys air from an open lower end thereof to an opposing open top end thereof at the upper end of the base. A bottom end of an annular glass burning chamber is fixed with the upper end of the base, such that the second end of the at least one conduit terminates therebetween. As such, the fuel in the fuel inlet port mixes with the air entering the burning chamber from the at least one helical conduit and burns in a helical pattern within the burning chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2013
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Inventor: Stephen Potter
  • Patent number: 8840399
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing candles, to the candles produced by this production method and to the device used in the production thereof. The invention relates to a novel method for producing candles ranging from simple shapes to decorative, ornamental, three-dimensional objects, from slabs of wax, wax profiles and wax molds, comprising an independently inserted wick, e.g. linear, arched or branched, and to a novel device for producing decorative slabs of wax as semi-finished products, inter alia for use in the above-mentioned method for producing candles. The invention also relates to candles that are produced using said device and said method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2014
    Assignee: Alusi Europa Limited
    Inventor: Maha Alusi
  • Patent number: 8793897
    Abstract: In a process for the continuous conditioning of gypsum plaster, the gypsum plaster is passed from a calcination facility connected upstream to a gypsum plaster cooler in the form of particles. In the gypsum plaster cooler, soluble calcium sulphate anhydrite is initially converted to calcium sulphate hemi-hydrate and calcium sulphate dihydrate to calcium sulphate hemi-hydrate, and crystal defects are eliminated. Subsequently, the gypsum plaster is brought into contact with ambient air and dehumidified by the latter and thereby simultaneously cooled indirectly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: Grenzebach BSH GmbH
    Inventors: Alfred Brosig, Gunther Schafer
  • Patent number: 8776777
    Abstract: A gas heater includes a support unit, a burner unit, a venting unit and a frame guider. The burner unit includes an ignition unit, a hollow and transparent radiant unit defining a cavity in which the flame guider is positioned, a heat reflector and a burner top cover. The radiant unit comprises a bottom unit with inlet air passages through which an air flow into the radiant unit cavity is created. Then, the frame guider, which has a preset structure such as a spiral and a cone structure and a plurality of guider through-holes, is arranged for guiding and generating a flame pattern which is visible through the radiant unit. The venting unit, which is connected to the radiant unit in an air-tight manner, then provides an air exit. Accordingly, energy utilization is increased and visible flame pattern assemble to real flame can be seen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Inventors: Weidong Jin, Weiqun Jin
  • Patent number: 8775049
    Abstract: A method for evaluating the state of a fuel-air mixture and/or the combustion in a combustion chamber of an internal combustion engine, with sample signals of flame light signals being stored in a database, and with flame light signals of the combustion in the combustion chamber being detected and compared with the stored sample signals, and with an evaluation of the state being output in the case of coincidence between the measured and stored signal patterns. In order to enable the monitoring of the combustion in the simplest possible way the sample signals in the database are stored with the assigned emission values and an evaluation of the state of the combustion is performed with respect to the obtained emissions in the case of coincidence between the measured and stored signal patterns for the combustion chamber of the respective cylinder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: AVL List GmbH
    Inventors: Ernst Winklhofer, Heribert Fuchs, Alois Hirsch, Harald Philipp
  • Publication number: 20140154636
    Abstract: A device for generating fire flame in the form of a pre-determined, two-dimensional graphic image is disclosed. The device has the general shape of a container and lid. A volume of combustible fuel is disposed within the container, and covered by a panel of flame-resistant material. The cover panel is perforated with holes arranged as a set of vector paths, which together for a graphic image. Wicking material is stitched along the perforated vector paths, and contacted with the fuel below, to created a candle-like apparatus for displaying images made up of curvilinear flame segments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2012
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Inventor: Robert Thompson
  • Patent number: 8542987
    Abstract: A heater includes a base formed with a receiving space for receiving a fuel material that is to be combusted, and a heating unit. The heating unit includes: a flow guide component disposed on the top side of the base and having a through hole axially aligned and in communication with the opening, and at least one air passage communicated with the through hole and permitting air externally of the flow guide component to flow therethrough into the receiving space via the through hole and the opening; and a heat-radiating pipe disposed to extend upwardly from the flow guide component and disposed to surround the through hole and permitting flow of flue gas resulting from combustion of the fuel material in the receiving space therethrough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2013
    Assignee: Allgreen Designs Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Wen Chang Yen
  • Patent number: 8454353
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for evaluating the state of a fuel/air mixture and/or the combustion in a combustion chamber of an internal combustion engine, with sample signals of flame light signals, preferably the flame intensity (FI), with associated mixture states being saved to a database, with flame light signals, preferably the flame light intensity (FI), of the combustion in the combustion chamber being detected and thus being compared with the saved sample signals, and with conclusions being drawn on the state of the mixture in the combustion chamber in the case of coincidence between measured and saved signal patterns. In order to enable a simple and precise monitoring of the mixture state and the combustion it is provided that a pressure measurement is also performed in the cylinder simultaneously with the detection of the flame light signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: AVL List GmbH
    Inventor: Ernst Winklhofer
  • Patent number: 8348662
    Abstract: A candle having a body of a meltable fuel and a planar wick. When lit, the candle provides a unique flame formation, usable in a variety of decorative applications. The wick can be configured to evenly deplete the meltable fuel, while allowing for candles having relatively large and unique body configurations. The body of candle and/or the wick may include scented oil to promote the release of fragrance upon heating. The wick preferably is formed of wood, thereby providing an acoustic contribution to ambiance and improved combustion that generates less soot than conventional cotton wick candles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: Lumetique, Inc.
    Inventor: DayNa M. Decker
  • Patent number: 8333585
    Abstract: A glass pear shape candle jar that has inter-locking top and bottom candle pieces that collectively it forms a 4-in-1 candle set. This multi-purpose inter-locking candle jar set, has four difference types of candles. This inter-locking candle jar set is a 4-in-1 set comprising of: The use of a main full size candle jar, an upright flat dome top candle, a dinner candle holder within the flat dome and a tea light candle base and holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2012
    Inventors: Dominick Theresa, Michele Kramer, Nicholas Theresa
  • Patent number: 8333812
    Abstract: A non-combustible, synthetic fire-log is disclosed comprising a composition formed to approximate the shape of a combustible object, wherein said composition comprises a substantially non-combustible matrix and an effective amount of hollow spheres. In one embodiment, the effective amount of hollow spheres ranges from approximately 3 to 85 percent of the total composition by weight. The composition enhances the aesthetic quality of the synthetic fire-log when exposed to heat and also decreases the carbon monoxide emissions of synthetic fire-log systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2012
    Assignee: Forestwood Industrial, Inc.
    Inventor: Jonathan Fischer
  • Publication number: 20120225391
    Abstract: A candle assembly is provided having at least one wick, the candle assembly formed of at least two wax parts which interface together to allow selective juxtaposition of wax parts having desired color combinations, scents, and wax compositions. The parts, when fit together conform to in inner form of a receptacle, and are held together with the at least one wick in such receptacle. Optionally, at least one part has a recess into which the at least one wick may be held in place or positioned to facilitate accurate assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2012
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Inventors: John Brent MOETTELI, Robin Saegewitz
  • Patent number: 8246346
    Abstract: A blooming candle is described as an ornamental candle that transforms between different appearances as the candle burns. The candle has a tapered body that extends along a longitudinal axis from a top portion to a bottom portion, where the top portion has a larger diameter than the bottom portion. Vertical grooves are cut into the outside surface of the tapered body to form segments. When the candle is burned, the center portion of the candle about the wick melts according to the candles defined heat radius. As the candle continues to burn, the wax material begins to soften and the segments between the vertical grooves will begin to separate away from the tapered body. As melting continues, the segments continue to separate in an outward and downward direction, resembling petals from a blooming flower. The described candle structures have a predictable ornamental change in shape during the burning process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Inventor: Kim Jeffrey Walters
  • Publication number: 20120199114
    Abstract: Burner assemblies including panels (e.g., transparent panels) supported in a substantially parallel, closely-spaced relationship and gaskets and spacers sealing the space between the panels to form a perimeter seal and to define a plenum between the first and second panels with an inlet into the plenum and an outlet out of the plenum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2012
    Publication date: August 9, 2012
    Inventors: David C. Lyons, Travis P. Betcher, Louis L. Mead
  • Publication number: 20120140218
    Abstract: An atomic absorption instrument has a burner and a mixing apparatus for delivering a combustible mixture to the burner. The mixing apparatus includes a mixing chamber assembly having a plurality of internal delivery passageways. An end cap assembly holds a nebulizer closes a mixing chamber. The end cap assembly has a plurality of internal feed passageways through which fluid from the internal delivery passageways flows into the mixing chamber. Latch mechanisms couple the end cap assembly to the mixing chamber assembly. The latch mechanisms can be operated to remove the end cap assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2010
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Inventor: Feng Jin
  • Patent number: 8118589
    Abstract: A flame color-enhancing apparatus includes a hollow outer tubular member having a predetermined copper content, a predetermined inside diameter and surface, and a first predetermined length; and an internal tubular member frictionally disposed within the outer tubular member to a predetermined ratio of contact of the interior surface of the outer member to exterior surface of the internal tubular member. The internal tubular member contains a predetermined content of chlorine-based polymer and has a second predetermined length and an outside diameter substantially equal to the predetermined inside diameter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Inventors: Sandra Haugen, Larry Dean Mason
  • Publication number: 20120024281
    Abstract: Burner assemblies including panels (e.g., transparent panels) supported in a substantially parallel, closely-spaced relationship and gaskets and spacers sealing the space between the panels to form a perimeter seal and to define a plenum between the first and second panels with an inlet into the plenum and an outlet out of the plenum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2010
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Applicant: HNI TECHNOLOGIES INC.
    Inventors: David C. Lyons, Travis P. Betcher, Louis L. Mead
  • Publication number: 20120003593
    Abstract: A consumer appliance comprises a source of humidified hydrogen; and, a combustion zone in fluid flow communication with a source of oxygen and the source of humidified hydrogen. A method of producing a visible hydrogen flame comprising providing water with hydrogen gas is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2007
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Applicant: G.B.D. CORP
    Inventor: Wayne Ernest Conrad
  • Publication number: 20110294079
    Abstract: An acoustically variable burner system is provided, having a burner wherein the flow of gas thereto, and consequently the flame pattern resulting from the ignition of the gas, is variable by transmission of acoustic waves therethrough via an acoustically-based control system. The preferred burner design produces a realistic, wood-burning type flame pattern. An acoustic controller, such as an APPLE® iPod®, MP3 player, computer, etc., may be utilized to drive/control electroacoustic transducers positioned adjacent the burner, the sound waves of which are produced thereby varying the flow rate of gas to the burner gas ports, thereby varying the flame height in direct correspondence with the audio signal. Further, the flame color may be altered by introduction of flame color variant compositions exposed to the flame via a flame color variation device removably positioned adjacent the burner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2010
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Inventors: Darvil Benjamin McBride, Darvil Anthone McBride
  • Publication number: 20110269083
    Abstract: A decorative article, comprising a body portion having an exterior surface bearing one or both of two-dimensional and three-dimensional ornamentation, a hollow interior, a bottom for resting upon a support surface, and a top vertically spaced-apart from the bottom, the top including a first opening therein, and a vessel disposed in the first opening, the vessel defining a reservoir for holding a limited and exhaustible supply of a liquid or gelatinous flammable material which is ignitable to create a display of flame, and the vessel contacting an area of the body portion surrounding the first opening so as to be supported within the opening. At least one of the vessel and the body portion comprise at least one outlet opening defined therethrough communicating with the hollow interior of the body in order to allow heated air to escape from the hollow interior of the body portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2010
    Publication date: November 3, 2011
    Inventor: Courtney A. King
  • Publication number: 20110086320
    Abstract: A candle flame candle which is constructed of a center wick and a body of wax surrounding the center wick except a tip portion of wick wherein the wick is impregnated with at least one of a coloring agent and a color enhancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2010
    Publication date: April 14, 2011
    Inventor: Justin S. La Torre
  • Patent number: 7878796
    Abstract: A candle flame candle which is constructed of a center wick and a body of wax surrounding the center wick except a tip portion of wick wherein the wick is impregnated with at least one of a coloring agent and a color enhancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: La Torre Innovations LLC
    Inventor: Justin S. La Torre
  • Publication number: 20100261124
    Abstract: A device includes a Menorah and a plurality of candles. Each candle is configured to sustain a flame for at least 30 minutes and each candle includes exactly one wick. The plurality of candles is placed in the Menorah. A first set of the plurality of candles is configured to burn with a flame of a first color and a second set of the plurality of candles is configured to burn with a flame of a second color that is different from the first color.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2010
    Publication date: October 14, 2010
    Inventor: Omer Neumeier
  • Patent number: 7798808
    Abstract: An upwardly extending sectional candle is provided. The candle includes adjacent upper and lower wax sections stacked vertically relative to each other, each wax section having a thickness. The candle also includes a spacer formed from a non-flammable material. The spacer has a first surface, a second surface, and a thickness, wherein the first and second surfaces have a non-flat shape. The spacer contacts the upper wax section at the first surface and the lower wax section at the second surface. Each adjacent upper and lower wax section has a wick embedded in, and extending vertically through each wax section. The adjacent upper and lower wax sections are configured to be separated into individual wax sections at the spacer, thus exposing a like-new clean wax surface of the at least one of the upper and lower individual wax sections after the candle is separated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Inventor: Robert Bruce Kleve
  • Patent number: 7658507
    Abstract: An image projecting candle apparatus which is constructed of a generally elongated cylindrical body with a candle positioned therein and an annular display unit mounted on a top rim of the cylindrical body with colored transparent film mounted in the display unit and for turning by heated air rising out of the cylindrical body such that a team color of a person's favorite sports team can be projected either on the ceiling or on a wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2010
    Inventor: Shepard H. Thomas
  • Patent number: 7658608
    Abstract: An application for a method of making a candle includes providing a candle core and adding a base layer of wax to the candle core. Next, an image area is cut out of the base layer large enough to contain an image and the base layer is peeled away from the candle core in the image area. An adhesion layer of wax is added to the candle core. An image is installed in the image area. A clear layer of wax is added to the candle core, also covering the image. An outer layer of wax is added to the candle core, also covering the image area then the image area is cut out of the outer layer and the outer layer is peeled away from the candle core in the image area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2010
    Inventor: Nicolas A. Weathersbee
  • Patent number: 7655054
    Abstract: A wax core is dipped multiple times in liquid clear wax and water sequentially. Thereafter, the candle is dipped multiple times in a first liquid pigmented wax to form a first pigmented layer. When the desired shade is achieved, one or more layers of clear wax are added followed by dipping in water after each clear layer is added to produce a primed surface layer at ±1 degree ambient. This sequence is continued by applying a second pigmented wax layer to three-quarters of the candle ball, a third pigmented wax layer to one-half of the candle ball, and a fourth pigmented wax layer to one-quarter of the candle ball. An outside white wax is formed by dipping the ball into white wax in preparation for adding an outside color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2010
    Assignee: Global Candle Gallery Licensing Company
    Inventor: Nicolas A. Weathersbee
  • Publication number: 20090269711
    Abstract: A flame color-enhancing apparatus includes a hollow outer tubular member having a predetermined copper content, a predetermined inside diameter and surface, and a first predetermined length; and an internal tubular member frictionally disposed within the outer tubular member to a predetermined ratio of contact of the interior surface of the outer member to exterior surface of the internal tubular member. The internal tubular member contains a predetermined content of chlorine-based polymer and has a second predetermined length and an outside diameter substantially equal to the predetermined inside diameter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2009
    Publication date: October 29, 2009
    Inventors: SANDRA HAUGEN, LARRY DEAN MASON
  • Publication number: 20090042153
    Abstract: A liquid fuel composition for a lamp for producing a colored flame is provided comprising: (a) a liquid fuel consisting substantially of ethylene glycol, and (b) a flame coloring agent such as boric acid or a metal compound capable of producing a flame of a determined color. Also provided are an oil lamp comprising at least one chamber containing the liquid fuel composition, with a pouring hole and one or more nozzles, and one or more wicks, each wick placed over the one or more nozzles and extending into the liquid composition; and kits for producing such oil lamps.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2008
    Publication date: February 12, 2009
    Inventors: Harry Ronen, Ronen Yakobi
  • Publication number: 20080176175
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a flame reaction material, particularly a gas combustion flame reaction material for gas combustion appliances and a flame reaction member thereof. The gas combustion flame reaction material is formed by a single alkali metal or alkaline earth metal compound, and said alkali metal or alkaline earth metal compound has a melting point lower than combustion temperature of combustible gases and produces a crystal after high-temperature combustion. The flame reaction member comprises a substrate and a flame reaction material adhered to the surface of the substrate in the form of crystal. The substrate is a metal conductor. Because the gas combustion flame reaction material is formed by a single alkali metal or alkaline earth metal compound, the proportion of it to other materials is not required to consider when fabricated and thus it is convenient to produce.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2007
    Publication date: July 24, 2008
    Applicant: Ningbo Xinhai Electric Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Da Zheng
  • Publication number: 20080131825
    Abstract: A candle top and reshaper fit snuggly over a candle. The reshaper includes interior and straight tapered, curved or otherwise angled sidewalls that when fitted over a burning candle, the softened candle rim and sides are forced back into the center of the candle, causing the softened rim to reshape and prolong the candle burn time. Alternatively the walls of the reshaper are vertical and force the softened sides and rim down and into the center. The reshaper also protects the softened and liquefied wax of the candle from dirt and insects during the re-cooling process and the top provides a decorative cover when candles are stored.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2007
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Inventors: Marleen Falle, Dave Falle