Having Structure Additional To Wax And Wick Patents (Class 431/289)
  • Patent number: 11849759
    Abstract: The inventive technology includes an improved system to secure a burnable substrate, such as a candle, and having an interchangeable body, such as a nicotine or cannabis-based cigarette or joint, wherein the interchangeable body is supported by a base element, and protected at its distal end by a thermal protection barrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Inventor: Michael Scherr
  • Patent number: 11384313
    Abstract: A wooden wick comprising a strip of wood. Such wick further includes a wood booster member connected to the strip of wood. At least the strip of wood or the booster member comprises a grain, wherein the grain is figured.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Inventor: Melynda S. Delcotto
  • Patent number: 11226093
    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 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2022
    Assignee: Diamond Candles, LLC
    Inventors: David Anthony Cayton, Justin Winter
  • Patent number: 11182813
    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 a prize and a redeemable code. The redeemable code can be associated with a value. The value can be used to select a prize based on the associated value. A method, system and non-transitory computer-readable medium for revealing a value associated with the prize and redeemable code is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Assignee: Diamond Candles, LLC
    Inventors: David Anthony Cayton, Brenda Lea Cayton, Justin Winter
  • Patent number: 11054131
    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: October 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2021
    Assignee: DIAMOND CANDLES, LLC
    Inventors: David Anthony Cayton, Justin Winter
  • Patent number: 10706676
    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 a prize and a redeemable code. The redeemable code can be associated with a value. The value can be used to select a prize based on the associated value. A method, system and non-transitory computer-readable medium for revealing a value associated with the prize and redeemable code is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Assignee: DIAMOND CANDLES, LLC
    Inventors: David Anthony Cayton, Brenda Lea Cayton, Justin Winter
  • Patent number: 10626348
    Abstract: A wooden wick for use in a wax candle comprising a strip of a predetermined wood having each of a first predetermined length, a first predetermined width and a first predetermined thickness. Such wick further includes a wood booster member having each of a second predetermined length, a second predetermined width and a second predetermined thickness adhered to the strip of wood.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2020
    Assignee: DELCOTTO IP, LLC
    Inventors: Melynda Suzanne Delcotto, Justin Damiani
  • Patent number: 10619846
    Abstract: A candle or candle apparatus includes a body of a meltable fuel and a planar wick provided in the body. The planar wick includes a material selected from a wood, wood product, semi-wood composition, and wood-like material. The planar wick has a height dimension, a width dimension, and a thickness dimension, the height dimension is greater than the width dimension, the width dimension is greater than the thickness dimension, and the thickness dimension is from 0.019 to 0.23 inches.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignee: LUMETIQUE, INC.
    Inventor: DayNa M. Decker
  • Patent number: 10519399
    Abstract: A scented candle is provided. The candle has a body made of a flammable material and a wick. The body of the candle is provided with one or more bores adapted for receiving a respective scent element therein as selected by a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2019
    Inventors: Lucy M. Campbell, A. Keith Campbell
  • Patent number: 10475279
    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 a prize and a redeemable code. The redeemable code can be associated with a value. The value can be used to select a prize based on the associated value. A method, system and non-transitory computer-readable medium for revealing a value associated with the prize and redeemable code is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Assignee: DIAMOND CANDLES, LLC
    Inventors: David Anthony Cayton, Brenda Lea Cayton, Justin Winter
  • Patent number: 10463758
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for evaporating volatile substances, comprising a heat source (5) evaporating volatile substances from a refill (2), a heat detector (4) which can detect the heat from said heat source (5), and indicating means (7) connected to said heat detector (4) emitting an indication when the heat detector (4) detects the heat from said heat source (5), and characterized in that said heat detector (4) is placed above said heat source (5). The invention allows the indicating means to be activated virtually in a simultaneous manner with the placement of the heat emitter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Assignee: ZOBELE EXPANA, S.A.
    Inventors: Dominic Doyle, Ruben Garcia Fabregas, Sergio Luque Vera
  • Patent number: 10392581
    Abstract: Provided is a wick for a candle including a carbon material. In addition, provided is a candle including the wick for a candle. By using the wick for a candle according to the present invention, it is possible to provide the candle in which a length of the wick combusted at the time of combustion is not long and ash of the wick does not fall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: Samyoung Machinery Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kuk Hyun Han, Yea Won Shim, Dal Ho Kim, Kyung Hwa Ji
  • Patent number: 10317077
    Abstract: A device has a canister for attaching to a fuel container with a wick holder passing through the canister for holding a wick in a position to draw fuel from the reservoir for combustion proximate the top cap. A snuffer in the canister has a sleeve extendible from a first retracted position to a second extended position, the second extended position extending the sleeve partially beyond the wick holder. When the canister is upright the snuffer remains in the first lowered position and when the canister is tilted beyond a predetermined angle the spring moves the sleeve to the second extended position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: Lamplight Farms Incorporated
    Inventors: Lars Hansen, David A. Reed, Ron White
  • Patent number: 10234135
    Abstract: Helical wick candle and method of manufacturing this candle. The candle typically comprises a candle with meltable fuel such as wax, and at least one helical wick with a helical radius of at least ¼? or greater. This helical wick is configured so that as the candle burns, the burning tip of the wick doesn't remain stationary, but rather circles the axis of the wick so as to burn more of the wax than would otherwise be possible with a prior art straight wick candle, at least when the diameter of the candle is larger than the pool of melted wax surrounding the wick. This results in higher fuel burning efficiency, often 1.5× or higher, as well as various interesting artistic shapes as the wick burns. Various wick sheath methods to improve the rigidity and burn resistance of the wick during the burning process are also discussed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2019
    Inventor: Paul Cameron Major
  • Patent number: 9885007
    Abstract: A wax form, such as a candle, capable of being decorated or adorned with ornamentation using hardware embedded inside the wax form so as to be inconspicuous. The hardware comprises a connector that is flush with the perimeter surface of the candle so that ornamentation can be attached to the connector; thereby, allowing the ornamentation hang on the perimeter surface of the wax form. The connector can utilize a variety of fastening systems to connect to the ornamentation, such as a magnet system, a resistance fit system, a screw fit system, and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2018
    Inventors: Sue Falk, Rebecca Borg, Rony Havive
  • Patent number: 9830771
    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 a prize and a redeemable code. The redeemable code can be associated with a value. The value can be used to select a prize based on the associated value. A method, system and non-transitory computer-readable medium for revealing a value associated with the prize and redeemable code is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Assignee: DIAMOND CANDLES, LLC
    Inventors: David Anthony Cayton, Brenda Lea Cayton, Justin Winter
  • Patent number: 9476795
    Abstract: A connector-engagement-state detection system for detecting states of engagement of a connector with a connector receiver and for detecting one or more fault states within the detection system itself so as to prevent false engagement state information. In some embodiments, the detection system includes a light source that emits detection light and a light sensor that detects the detection light. The connector-receiver and/or connector are configured, and the light source and the light sensor are located relative to one another so that some of the detection light reaches the sensor regardless of whether or not the connector is fully engaged with the connector-receiver. This arrangement allows for the determination of one or more faults within the detection system itself, such as a faulty light source or faulty detector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Assignee: Nathaniel Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey S. Cogger, Joel N. Melnick, Christopher J. Hudson
  • Patent number: 9388365
    Abstract: A wooden wick for use in a wax candle comprising a strip of predetermined wood having each of a first predetermined length, a first predetermined width and a first predetermined thickness. Such wick further includes a wood booster member having each of a second predetermined length, a second predetermined width and a second predetermined thickness adhered to the strip of wood.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: DELCOTTO IP, LLC
    Inventors: Melynda Suzanne Delcotto, Justin Damiani
  • Publication number: 20150147707
    Abstract: A candle including a wick, a combustible material in contact with a portion of the wick and a scent container. The scent container has an elongated body configured to hold a fragrant liquid. The scent container being configured to generally surround the wick.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2014
    Publication date: May 28, 2015
    Inventor: Jay D. Hatfield
  • Patent number: 9033701
    Abstract: A self-filling candle which fills itself with melted wax to form a second candle for additional burning. The self-filling candle generally includes a hollow candle body having a cavity extending therein from an upper opening. The candle body one or more layers of wax, wherein an outer layer of wax has a higher burning point than the one or more interior layers. A first wick is helically wound through the middle layer of wax in the candle body. As the first wick is burned, melted wax will pool and collect in the cavity to form a second candle. A second wick is positioned in the lower surface of the cavity, which will be utilized to burn the second candle after it has been formed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Inventor: Aaron P. McWilliams
  • 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: 20150024329
    Abstract: An environmentally friendly product packaging assembly having a secondary use after a product has been removed therefrom. The packaging assembly comprises a candle having a wall made of a vaporizable material and defining a cavity therein for retaining the product. The candle includes a wick embedded in the wall in a spiral, coiled or helical fashion and positioned to substantially encircle the cavity. The assembly may include a containment mechanism that at least partially restricts access to the cavity and thereby aids in retaining the product therein. The assembly may further include a base positioned under a bottom end of the candle. The containment mechanism and base may themselves be made out of recyclable or combustible materials. Once the product has been removed from the cavity, the assembly may be used as a conventional candle. The candle wall is vaporized leaving little to no waste for disposal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2014
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Inventor: Catalina Navarro
  • Publication number: 20150004551
    Abstract: A candle holder includes a shell that defines a chamber. A first end portion of the shell and a second end portion of the shell project in a circumferential direction and are connected to each other at a seam of the shell. The candle holder also includes a liner positioned within the chamber of the shell. The liner defines a seamless well for receiving a candle. The candle holder seamed shell is capable of being manipulated into a variety of shapes or decorated while the seamless well liner limits or hinders spilling of liquid fuel during burning of an associated candle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2014
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Applicant: Grace Management Group, LLC
    Inventor: Heidi S. Ruehl
  • Patent number: 8920161
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided for containing a heat source (36) in a chamber (16) having a chimney-section (22). The apparatus has a gas inlet opening (24, 26, 30) and a gas outlet opening (32) formed in the chimney-section (22). The gas inlet opening (24, 26, 30) and the heat source are located in a lower area (12, 20?) of the chamber (16) and the gas outlet opening (32) is located in an upper region (14) of the chamber (16) so that, when a heat source is placed in the chamber (16), an ascending gas flow may be generated in the chamber (16). Inflowing gas into the chamber flows therethrough into the lower area (12, 20?) of the chamber (16) and then is drawn upwardly by a draw of the ascending gas flow and then though the gas outlet opening (32). The apparatus includes a subassembly (27). The chimney-section (22) is attached to the subassembly (27) so that lateral tilting of the chimney-section (22) causes motion of the subassembly (27) relative to the wick (307).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Inventors: John Brent Moetteli, Robin Saegewitz
  • Patent number: 8899973
    Abstract: A candle with an embedded item and methods for manufacturing same are disclosed. According to one aspect, a method for manufacturing a candle having an item embedded within includes 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. In one embodiment, the method further includes selling the candles for a first price, wherein, at the time of purchase, 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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: Diamond Candles, LLC
    Inventor: David Anthony Cayton
  • 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
  • Patent number: 8882495
    Abstract: An environmentally friendly product packaging assembly having a secondary use after a product has been removed therefrom. The packaging assembly comprises a candle having a wall made of a vaporizable material and defining a cavity therein for retaining the product. The candle includes a wick embedded in the wall in a spiral, coiled or helical fashion and positioned to substantially encircle the cavity. The assembly may include a containment mechanism that at least partially restricts access to the cavity and thereby aids in retaining the product therein. The assembly may further include a base positioned under a bottom end of the candle. The containment mechanism and base may themselves be made out of recyclable or combustible materials. Once the product has been removed from the cavity, the assembly may be used as a conventional candle. The candle wall is vaporized leaving little to no waste for disposal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Inventor: Catalina Navarro
  • Patent number: 8870565
    Abstract: The invention relates to a candle burning device, for example, a candle follower, which comprises a substantially planar body defining an outer rim, a plurality of vent openings, and an approximately centralized depressed recess, the recess defining an aperture for receiving a candle wick; a flange extending downward from the outer rim of the body; and wherein the device is formed of a heat conducting material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Inventor: Sal Knight
  • 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: 8758008
    Abstract: A candle with an embedded item and methods for manufacturing same are disclosed. According to one aspect, a method for manufacturing a candle having an item embedded within includes 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. In one embodiment, the method further includes selling the candles for a first price, wherein, at the time of purchase, 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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: Diamond Candles, LLC
    Inventors: David Anthony Cayton, Brenda Lea Pulliam Cayton
  • Publication number: 20140170578
    Abstract: A method of forming a layered candle assembly includes positioning a candle core in a form. A layer of powdered wax is loaded into the form. The powdered wax layer has an outer region and an inner region. Mechanical force is applied to compress the outer region of the powdered wax layer and form an upper interface surface that is substantially non-horizontal. The outer perimeter of the interface surface is visible to an observer in the finished candle assembly. A liquefied fuel substance is poured over the top of the powdered wax layer to form a layer of solid wax. A wick may be added to at a desirable stage in the method of forming the layered candle assembly. The powdered wax and solid wax layers may each have a color or a combination of colors and/or a scent component or a combination of scent components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2013
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: LANCASTER COLONY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Michael Leach, Gerald Andy
  • Publication number: 20140170579
    Abstract: A candle with an embedded item and methods for manufacturing same are disclosed. According to one aspect, a method for manufacturing a candle having an item embedded within includes 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. In one embodiment, the method further includes selling the candles for a first price, wherein, at the time of purchase, 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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2014
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: Diamond Candles, LLC
    Inventor: David Anthony Cayton
  • Publication number: 20140154149
    Abstract: A multiple scent delivery device includes a support housing having a plurality of holes therein and having an upper end and a lower end, a heating source removably connected to a lower end of said upwardly disposed support housing, a cone shaped inner flue operably disposed within the support housing having a plurality of holes therein and having an upper end and a lower end and an upper container removably disposed on the upper end of support housing in spaced-apart relationship above from the heating source for retaining an aromatic substance, whereby heat generated induces the retained aromatic substance within the upper container to disperse into the ambient air.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2012
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Inventor: Brian D. Cole
  • Publication number: 20140134554
    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: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2013
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Inventors: Natalie Hurst, Roger Hurst
  • Patent number: 8708694
    Abstract: A wooden wick for use in a wax candle comprising a strip of a predetermined wood having each of a first predetermined length, a first predetermined width and a first predetermined thickness. Such wick further includes a booster member having each of a second predetermined length, a second predetermined width and a second predetermined thickness adhered to the strip of wood.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: Dream Wick Inc.
    Inventors: Melynda Suzanne Delcotto, Justin Damiani
  • Publication number: 20140099586
    Abstract: A wax form, such as a candle, capable of being decorated or adorned with ornamentation using hardware embedded inside the wax form so as to be inconspicuous. The hardware comprises a connector that is flush with the perimeter surface of the candle so that ornamentation can be attached to the connector; thereby, allowing the ornamentation hang on the perimeter surface of the wax form. The connector can utilize a variety of fastening systems to connect to the ornamentation, such as a magnet system, a resistance fit system, a screw fit system, and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2012
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Inventors: Sue Falk, Rebecca Borg, Rony Havive
  • Patent number: 8668492
    Abstract: A removable, candle wick for its ability to be removed from a body of meltable wax and replaced on the same body of meltable wax or placed on a different body of wax. Being anchored on a metal wick tab allows wick to be placed on top of a flat wax surface with stem portion being ignited with a flame. As wax melts the wick tab sinks into the wax and can be extinguished and removed from wax before wax hardens and then placed in a container and reused as desired. The wick will burn wax completely and evenly, and after burning a body of wax, entirely extinguished and placed on a new body of wax to start a new burning. The wick will burn as long as it comes in contact with a meltable body of wax.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Inventor: Jacqueline Elaine Carroll
  • Patent number: 8651855
    Abstract: A candle includes a vessel of some volume containing some smaller volume of at least one variety of wax beads, having a diameter of less than or equal to 2.35 millimeters and in most embodiments also including a particular fragrance and color pigment. The was beads topped with a solid wax topping. The solid wax topping may cover the entire exposed surface of the candle, holding the wax beads in place during shipping and use and holding the wick in a centralized location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: The Yankee Candle Company, Inc.
    Inventors: John E. Cagle, Hope M. Klein, Lauren O'Hara
  • Patent number: 8641413
    Abstract: A device for producing a stable and augmented flame includes a fluid-inducing assembly and a shield. The fluid-inducing assembly includes a flow-diverting mechanism defining a flow-intake end and a flow-accelerating end and includes a plurality of vanes extending from the flow-intake end to the flow-accelerating end. The plurality of vanes is circumferentially disposed and spaced from one another. Furthermore, two vanes include a space defined therebetween, and the space defines a passage which is spiral-shaped. The flow-diverting mechanism further includes a covering member with an enclosed circumferential edge circumferentially surrounded. Thus, each vane in the flow-accelerating end is encircled by the covering member, and each vane in the flow-intake end is exposed to outside and not covered by the covering member. In addition, the shield is hollow and is disposed above the fluid-inducing assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Assignee: Pro-Iroda Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Wei-Long Chen, Jan-Nan Chen
  • Patent number: 8573967
    Abstract: A candle assembly comprises a fuel element having a first surface, a second surface disposed opposite the first surface, and a channel extending through the fuel element from the first surface to the second surface. A support structure is adapted to support the first surface of the fuel element within a central portion of the support structure. A wick retainer has a flat portion with a centralized conduit extending outwardly from a top surface of the flat portion. A wick has a first end disposed within the wick retainer, wherein the wick and wick retainer are embedded in the fuel element prior to use such that a second end of the wick extends outwardly beyond the second surface of the fuel element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: James R. Crapser, Thomas A. Helf, Tommy Mikic
  • Publication number: 20130209945
    Abstract: A candle with an embedded item and methods for manufacturing same are disclosed. According to one aspect, a method for manufacturing a candle having an item embedded within includes 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. In one embodiment, the method further includes selling the candles for a first price, wherein, at the time of purchase, 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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2012
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Inventors: David Anthony Cayton, Brenda Lea Pulliam Cayton
  • Publication number: 20130209946
    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure describe candles with one or more stones embedded into the fuel source. The fuel source may be a soy-based fuel. The soy-based fuel may also be scented. The one or more stones may be gemstones. The candle may be freestanding, or in a container. Additionally, a detachable bottom plate may be incorporated into the container that functions as a candle snuffer. Therapeutic qualities may be elicited by the combination of certain scents and gemstones. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2013
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Applicant: PETRA SOY CANDLE COMPANY LLC
    Inventors: Sara O. George, Susan M. Isenberg
  • Patent number: 8475164
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device (10) and a method for rotating a flame and/or a plume of smoke, arranged with a heat source (36) in a chamber (16) with at least one gas inlet opening (24, 26, 30) and a gas outlet opening (32). The gas inlet opening (24, 26, 30) and the heat source (36) are located in a lower area (12, 20?) of the chamber (16). The gas outlet opening (32) is located in an upper region (14) of the chamber (1.6). In this way, an ascending gas flow may be generated in the chamber (16). At least one gas inlet channel or nozzle (24, 26, 30, 40) is adapted to direct inflowing gas therethrough into the lower area (12, 20?) of the chamber (16) approximately along an inner wall of the chamber about an at least approximately circular path following along the inner wall in the same rotational sense around the heat source and then is drawn upwardly by a draw of the upwardly flowing heated gases though the gas outlet opening (32).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Inventor: Andreas Ryser
  • Patent number: 8469701
    Abstract: Apparatus and method for extinguishing a candle by selecting a predetermined time for which the candle will burn and as a predetermined time is reached an exterior wall rises, engulfs, and covers the candle and flame. Upon coverage of the candle and flame the candle is extinguished, in a safe, secure, protective manner. Upon reaching a final predetermined time of the preset time selected by the user for the candle to burn an alarm sounds notifying the user the apparatus is closing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Inventors: Yolande Quinn, Tara Franklin
  • Publication number: 20130157208
    Abstract: A device is provided which translates the chemical energy released by the candles into a smooth movement of a platform floating within a pool of liquid and utilizing a virtual axle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2011
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Inventor: Sanza Nkashama Tshilobo Kazadi
  • Patent number: 8465275
    Abstract: A candle with a smooth exterior surface is configured so that it has a size and shape to substantially fill a hollow interior of the receptacle. The receptacle has an open mouth and a hollow interior having a smooth surface. The smooth exterior surface of the candle and smooth interior surface of the receptacle are in contact and slide past each other upon inserting the candle into the hollow interior to seat the candle on a moveable platform that is near a base end of the receptacle. After the candle is partially burned so an outer end thereof is burned away and displaced from the open mouth of the receptacle, the platform is advanced inward to move the outer end of the candle towards the open mouth to reposition the displaced outer end nearby the open mouth of the receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Inventor: Suzetta Vonzell
  • Patent number: 8439669
    Abstract: An insect repellant torch is disclosed. The torch has at least one repellant pad having an insect repellant contained therein that is dispersed by heat. At least one metallic plate is in contact with the repellant pad. The metallic plate is heated by a heat source and by contact with the repellant pad heats the insect replant thereby dispersing the insect repellant into the air.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Assignee: Lamplight Farms Incorporated
    Inventors: Daniel Masterson, Richard Catalano, Eric Snell
  • Patent number: 8439668
    Abstract: A container for holding a combustible is provided, the container having a first portion for receiving the combustible and a second portion containing an extinguishing substance, characterized in that the extinguishing substance is in thermal contact with the first portion and is adapted to be set free if it exceeds a predefined temperature. Also provided is a candle comprising such a container, wherein the first portion contains candle wax, lamp oil or petroleum gel, and a wick.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Assignee: SER S.p.A.
    Inventor: Piergiorgio Ambroggio
  • 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: 8342839
    Abstract: An assembly is provided whereby a candle holder is supported within a bottle and the bottle has no bottom and a single assembly supports both the candle holder and bottle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Inventor: Roy Rindom