Having Structure Additional To Wax And Wick Patents (Class 431/289)
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Publication number: 20120328998Abstract: A candle holder mount is provided for holding electrical candle simulations firmly to a window sill of a home without the simulated candle being dragged off the sill by the weight of the electrical cord used to power the simulating device. The candle holder mount is affixable to window sills of various materials either in a permanent or removable fashion.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2011Publication date: December 27, 2012Inventor: Mary Ann Stanzione
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Patent number: 8333585Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 14, 2009Date of Patent: December 18, 2012Inventors: Dominick Theresa, Michele Kramer, Nicholas Theresa
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Publication number: 20120315589Abstract: A melody candle for reproducing sounds recorded as digital sound files includes a candle having a flammable wick having a free end and at least one optic fiber that is fastened thereto and oriented along a long dimension of said wick; a candle base having an upper surface configured to hold said candle securely; a chip group including at least one flash memory chip configured so that digital sound files can be downloaded thereto or erased therefrom; a photo sensor configured so as to activate said chip group upon receiving light emanating from a source of illumination by means of said optic fiber, said optic fiber being arranged so as to detect light emanating from said candle; and a speaker means for converting electric signals generated by said chip group into audible signals.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2012Publication date: December 13, 2012Inventor: Seungsoo Lee
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Publication number: 20120231401Abstract: The present invention is to provide an interconnectable candle holder, which has a top surface formed with an opening extending inward along a longitudinal direction of the interconnectable candle holder to form a receiving space whose configuration allows a candle to be inserted into the receiving space, a lateral surface adjacent to the top surface and formed with a groove extending along the longitudinal direction to the bottom surface of the interconnectable candle holder and being in communication with the receiving space, and another lateral surface adjacent to the top surface and formed with a ridge extending along the longitudinal direction to the bottom surface and corresponding in configuration to the groove. Thus, a plurality of such candle holders having different heights can be connected with each other and jointly form a very stable supporting surface that effectively prevents the candle holders from toppling.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2012Publication date: September 13, 2012Inventor: Huang-Hsi HSU
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Publication number: 20120213893Abstract: An edible candle stick comprising: a top portion, where said top portion is made of an edible material; an edible bottom portion extending downwardly from a bottom end of the top portion; and a wick extending from a top end of the top portion. In one particular embodiment the top portion may include an edible wax and the bottom portion may include a candy stick.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2012Publication date: August 23, 2012Inventor: Carlos Dimas
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Patent number: 8246346Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 29, 2008Date of Patent: August 21, 2012Inventor: Kim Jeffrey Walters
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Publication number: 20120202160Abstract: A candle has a ribbon style wick disposed in the candle body so that the wick creates a shape in addition to the shape of the wick material itself. The shape created by the wick is an open or closed shape that may be geometric or organic. The body of the wick is surrounded by wax and, if a closed shape is created, the wax is disposed within the closed shape. Once lit, the flame of the candle then takes on the shape created by the placement of the wick.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2011Publication date: August 9, 2012Inventor: Bradley Don FORD
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Publication number: 20120122041Abstract: A fire safety system to prevent fire from a candle includes first and second closure halves; a loop extending from the first closure half; a catch extending from the second closure half; a trigger pin having a first end coupled to the loop and a second end coupled to the catch; a candle holder adapted to receive the candle; and a sleeve housing the closure halves, the sleeve including a plurality of impact legs.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2011Publication date: May 17, 2012Inventor: Dennis Richard Billy
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Publication number: 20120077134Abstract: A candle holder is described having a fixture with a candle, the fixture pivotally positioned in a circular gimbal that is pivotally positioned in a cylindrical housing, an enclosure that is securely fastened with a proximal end of the housing. a first upright position of the candle holder and a second inverted position of the candle holder. The fixture includes an annular top and a counterbalance, the annular top adapted to receive the candle, and the counterbalance includes a groove on a top surface. The groove adapted to receive a magnetic disc. The candleholder has a first position in which the candle holder is upright along a longitudinal axis and a second position in which the candle holder is inverted about the longitudinal axis. The candle remains consistently upright in all orientations of the candle holder by virtue of gyroscopic mechanics and the counterbalance.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2011Publication date: March 29, 2012Inventor: Damon L. Franklin
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Publication number: 20110300496Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2010Publication date: December 8, 2011Applicant: The Yankee Candle Company, Inc.Inventors: John E. Cagle, Hope M. Klein, Lauren O'Hara
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Patent number: 8047837Abstract: Candles are provided for dispensing air treatment chemicals in response to heat. There is a lid bearing the air treatment chemical. The candle includes a housing with a combustible fuel. An upper lid includes a cover plate bearing the air treatment chemical and an opening centrally disposed in the plate to allow heated air to pass through when the fuel is being combusted. The plate is suspended across an upper end of a side wall of the housing creating an air gap adjacent the radial periphery of the lid. When the fuel is combusted the air treatment chemical can be heated thereby and carried away by heated air that has passed through the central opening, and the air gap can permit cooler air to enter the cavity while the fuel is being combusted.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2007Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Paul E. Furner, William G. Madala
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Publication number: 20110262875Abstract: A thermo-sensing color-changeable candle includes a candle and thermo-sensing powder combined together. The thermo-sensing powder will change colors and the decorative patterns concealed at the bottom of the candle beforehand will be revealed when the candle is burnt and the temperature of the candle rises.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2010Publication date: October 27, 2011Inventor: Jen-Meng Lin
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Publication number: 20110256492Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2011Publication date: October 20, 2011Inventor: Catalina Navarro
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Patent number: 8002429Abstract: A lantern candle comprises a candle and a cup for receiving it, wherein the cup comprises a casing made of absorbent material such as paper or cardboard or a multi-layer laminate based thereon, which is soaked with a wax so that the casing is substantially immediately translucent upon lighting the candle. A method for making a lantern candle comprises the steps of forming a casing by preparing an absorbent material such as paper or cardboard or a multi-layer laminate based thereon, forming a cup for receiving a candle by joining a bottom to the casing, introducing a candle wax and a wick into the prepared cup, and soaking the absorbent material or the paper or cardboard with wax, so as to render it substantially immediately translucent upon lighting the candle.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2007Date of Patent: August 23, 2011Assignee: SER S.p.AInventors: Piergiorgio Ambroggio, Giuseppe Ambroggio
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Publication number: 20110200956Abstract: A candle holder that allows for the installed candle to be lit without having to remove the candle from the holder and that maintains the candle in an upright orientation as the orientation of the candle holder is varied. The candle holder includes a housing fixedly connected to an enclosure, the housing comprising, in one embodiment, a counterbalance with an annular top adapted to receive the candle. The present invention is also a candle holder with a pivotally connected candle tray that slides out of the housing to access the candle.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2010Publication date: August 18, 2011Inventor: Damon L. Franklin
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Publication number: 20110151388Abstract: an adjustable candle holder comprising of a mechanical, fire-proof, glass foundation which will cooperatively allow the integral internal chamber to traverse longitudinally from the base of the candle while protecting the stem.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2009Publication date: June 23, 2011Inventor: Keisha Moreen Knight
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Patent number: 7959689Abstract: A scented candle includes at least two different wax materials with one of the materials having one melting point and at least one of the other wax materials having a second higher melting point. The wax having the higher melting point may include a malodor control agent or odor abatement substance or alternatively a fragrance that is different than the fragrance in the other wax materials in the candle. The second fragrance may also be at a much higher concentration than the fragrances in the other wax materials contained in the candle.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2006Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Assignee: The Yankee Candle Company, Inc.Inventor: John Cagle
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Publication number: 20110091828Abstract: This invention “Wax and Water Wood Wick Burner” is a device which produces energy. This invention differs from a standard candle as it uses water and charred wood wicks to burn. The combination of materials and the orientation allow the invention to burn more efficiently, in a controlled manner and with less pollution than a standard candle.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2010Publication date: April 21, 2011Inventor: John Weston MacGougan
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Patent number: 7922482Abstract: The present invention relates to melting plate candles that employ heat conductive materials to distribute heat from a burning flame at a wick to a plate for melting a meltable fuel. Such melting plate candles more rapidly liquefy the meltable fuel, such as paraffin wax. Further, such melting plate candles more uniformly and intensely heat the meltable fuel thereby increasing the efficiency of consumption thereof and more rapidly releasing volatile materials contained within the fuel. The heat conductive plate is configured so as to have a capillary recess or a capillary pedestal upon the surface thereof, which cooperatively engages a wick holder assembly comprising a wick and a heat conductive fin that conducts heat from a flame upon the wick to the plate. The wick holder further engages the fuel and the plate so as to cause the flow of liquefied fuel to the wick.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2006Date of Patent: April 12, 2011Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Chris A. Kubicek, Paul E. Furner, Mary Beth Adams
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Publication number: 20110076631Abstract: A candlewick includes a plurality of flame-extinguishing sleeves disposed thereon that are configured with a length and spacing that cause the candlewick to self-extinguish after a pre-determined time interval. Each flame-extinguishing sleeve is comprised of a non-combustible material that prevents consumption of the candlewick contained therein, and is configured to conduct heat into the body of the candle when a flame is disposed at the top of said sleeve. The wall thickness and the material making up the non-combustible sleeves are selected to provide sufficient heat transfer into the body of the candle to melt the candle base material, that is in contact with the flame-extinguishing sleeve when a candle flame reaches the top edge of said sleeve.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2009Publication date: March 31, 2011Inventor: Robert Peter Wodraska
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Publication number: 20110053104Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2010Publication date: March 3, 2011Inventor: Roy Rindom
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Publication number: 20110045415Abstract: A lighting product including a holder for an illumination source, a frame, attached to the holder including a back plate having a front surface adjacent to the illumination source, and a layer of a thermochromic material, which is disposed on the front surface of the back plate so as to alter an appearance of the back plate in response to heat emitted by the illumination source.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2009Publication date: February 24, 2011Inventors: Ezer Shitrit, Shlomo Avital
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Publication number: 20110039218Abstract: A candleholder (20) for receiving disk-shaped candles, in particular tea candles, has a receiving body (21); and an envelope body (22) implemented independently of the receiving body, and which is an annular sleeve having a substantially L-shaped or U-shaped cross-section, and includes an envelope shell (40) that covers a peripheral surface (39) of the receiving body, an annular envelope disc that covers the top side of the receiving body, and an envelope border that borders an inner margin of a receiving opening of the receiving body, wherein the bottom side of the receiving body is provided with a centering projection protruding from an annular stacking base of the receiving body, and the outer centering diameter thereof corresponds to an inner centering diameter of the envelope border, and wherein the envelope disc of the envelope body has a cross-sectional profile that corresponds to a cross-sectional profile of the stacking base.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2008Publication date: February 17, 2011Applicant: SEIDEL GMBH & CO.Inventor: Andreas Ritzenhoff
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Publication number: 20110030714Abstract: Disclosed is a candle for massage that can obtain massage oil having a proper temperature. The candle for massage comprises a container (2), a wax component (3) having a melting point of 30° C. or above and 60° C. or below, which is contained in the container (2), and a wick (4) inserted into the wax component (3).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2009Publication date: February 10, 2011Applicant: NORIKO IIJIMAInventor: Noriko Iijima
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Publication number: 20110027736Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2010Publication date: February 3, 2011Applicant: Lumetique, Inc.Inventor: DayNa M. Decker
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Publication number: 20110027737Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2010Publication date: February 3, 2011Applicant: Lumetique, Inc.Inventor: DayNa M. Decker
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Patent number: 7850444Abstract: A fuel charge for use with a melting plate candle assembly includes an outer shell of fuel material surrounding an inner core of fuel material having different properties than the fuel material of the outer shell. The outer shell is substantially solid and may contain fuel additive that slows capillary flow of liquid fuel to the flame through the wick. The inner core may include liquid fuel, discrete solid fuel particles, or a solid fuel mass. The fuel additive is disposed in the fuel charge so as to slow migration of liquefied fuel to a flame on a wick only after a substantial portion of the fuel charge has been liquefied by heat from the flame.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2008Date of Patent: December 14, 2010Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Chris A. Kubicek, Thomas J. Szymczak, Kara L. Lakatos, Padma Prabodh Varanasi, Joel E. Adair, Paul E. Furner
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Publication number: 20100291500Abstract: A candle holder comprising a body having a mouth, a base and sides that connect the mouth to the base is provided. The mouth comprises an opening arranged to receive a candle and at least a portion of the sides taper inwardly from the mouth towards the base. The inward most point of the tapered portion of the sides defines an aperture having a size which is less than that of the widest part of the candle. Also provided are a candle and a candle stand having a catching device for use with the candle holder. In use, wax and waste material from the candle pass through the aperture of the candle holder into the catching device. Thus, the candle holder can be reused repeatedly without the need for cleaning or replacement of the candle holder.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2008Publication date: November 18, 2010Inventors: Michael Barrett, Michael Murphy
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Patent number: 7798808Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 10, 2006Date of Patent: September 21, 2010Inventor: Robert Bruce Kleve
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Publication number: 20100221674Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2007Publication date: September 2, 2010Applicant: SER S.P.A.Inventor: Piergiorgio Ambroggio
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Publication number: 20100209861Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2008Publication date: August 19, 2010Inventor: Suzetta Von Zell
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Publication number: 20100190122Abstract: The invention relates to a candle provided with a body to be consumed comprising a fuel, such as paraffin, and a wick, wherein a part o the wick which is to burn is situated in use at an upper surface of the body to be consumed. The candle is furthermore provided with a foil which abut at least partly against the upper surface of the body to be consumed, wherein the foil is designed to be exclusively borne by the body to be consumed. The invention further relates to a method and apparatus for manufacturing such a candle.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2008Publication date: July 29, 2010Inventor: Hendrikus Antonius van Dijk
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Patent number: 7731492Abstract: A fuel charge for use with a melting plate candle assembly includes an outer shell of fuel material surrounding an inner core of fuel material having different properties than the fuel material of the outer shell. The outer shell is substantially solid and may contain fuel additive that slows capillary flow of liquid fuel to the flame through the wick. The inner core may include liquid fuel, discrete solid fuel particles, or a solid fuel mass. The fuel additive is disposed in the fuel charge so as to slow migration of liquefied fuel to a flame on a wick only after a substantial portion of the fuel charge has been liquefied by heat from the flame.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2005Date of Patent: June 8, 2010Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Chris A. Kubicek, Thomas J. Szymczak, Kara L. Lakatos, Padma Prabodh Varanasi, Joel E. Adair, Paul E. Fumer
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Patent number: 7722352Abstract: A candle fuel element includes a wick-holder assembly having a longitudinally disposed wick spaced from a heat-conductive element and a first solid fuel charge disposed between the wick and the heat-conductive element. A second solid fuel charge slidably engages and at least partly surrounds the wick-holder assembly. The heat-conductive element is disposed between the first solid fuel charge and the second solid fuel charge. The heat-conductive element defines a lateral opening adapted to allow fluid communication between the first solid fuel charge and the second solid fuel charge.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2006Date of Patent: May 25, 2010Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Chris A Kubicek, Cory J Nelson, Brian Wagers, Paul E Furner
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Patent number: 7699603Abstract: A candle assembly includes a support base with a melting plate upon which a meltable solid fuel rests and a wick holder to hold a wick and engage the meltable solid fuel, and a control unit having at least one electrical component to control at least one of a sound emitting system or a light emitting system. In another aspect, a candle assembly includes a sensor configured to detect the presence of a flame disposed on the wick and controls the at least one of the sound emitting system or the light emitting system, and a lock and key mechanism. Another candle assembly includes a replaceable container to hold a meltable fuel element with a wick and a first mating surface and a control unit having at least one electrical component to control at least one of a sound emitting system or a light emitting system. In another aspect, the control unit has a second mating surface complimentary to the first mating surface and a sensor configured to detect the presence of a flame disposed on a wick.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2006Date of Patent: April 20, 2010Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Paul E. Furner, Mary Beth Adams, William R. Kissner, Chris A. Kubicek, Cory J. Nelson, Jose Porchia, Simon M. Conway, Rene Maurice Beland
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Publication number: 20100075265Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2008Publication date: March 25, 2010Inventors: Yolande Quinn, Tara Franklin
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Publication number: 20100055631Abstract: 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 pedals from a blooming flower. The described candle structures have a predictable ornamental change in shape during the burning process.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2008Publication date: March 4, 2010Inventor: Kim Jeffrey Walters
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Patent number: 7665986Abstract: A system and method of repairing a wax candle having a diminished wick. A kit is provided having a coring device, a ramrod for displacing wax from the coring device and a length of replacement wick. The coring device is used to cut a core from the candle around the diminished wick. The coring device removes a core of wax from the candle, therein creating a bore in the candle. A length of replacement wick is then placed into the bore. The removed core of wax is then reinserted into the bore, thereby locking the replacement wick in place. The replacement wick extends above the wax and is trimmed to the proper height for use in lighting the candle.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2005Date of Patent: February 23, 2010Inventor: Sang Ho Park
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Patent number: 7658608Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 25, 2008Date of Patent: February 9, 2010Inventor: Nicolas A. Weathersbee
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Patent number: 7654822Abstract: A melting plate candle assembly includes a melting plate with a locating protrusion, which engages a fuel element in a predefined orientation when in a preferred operative position. In one operative position, the bottom surface of the fuel element is disposed on the melting plate, and a capillary space is formed between a capillary pedestal on the melting plate and a capillary recess in the bottom surface of the fuel element. The locating protrusion provides positive indication that the fuel element is properly disposed in the operative position.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2005Date of Patent: February 2, 2010Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Douglas A. Soller, Nathan R. Westphal
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Patent number: 7637738Abstract: A candle and appertaining methods of manufacturing and using the candle involve a candle having a first section with a first wax that melts at a first temperature, and a second section with a second wax with a fragrance that melts at a second temperature so that the candle can be manufactured to keep the first wax and the second wax separate during manufacture and storage, but so that the first wax and the second wax combine when burning. The second section can comprise multiple inner portions, each having their own unique fragrance, the candle being constructed so that the fragrances combine when the candle is burned.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2005Date of Patent: December 29, 2009Assignee: Belle-Aire Fragrances, Inc.Inventor: Donald Conover
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Patent number: 7637737Abstract: A candle assembly includes a support base with a melting plate upon which a meltable solid fuel rests and a wick holder to hold a wick and engage the meltable solid fuel. The candle assembly further includes a control unit having at least one electrical component to control a light emitting system.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2007Date of Patent: December 29, 2009Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Paul E. Furner, Mary Beth Adams, William R. Kissner, Chris A. Kubicek, Cory J. Nelson, Jose Porchia, Raechell M. Thuot, Nathan R. Westphal, Rene Maurice Beland
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Patent number: 7614876Abstract: A two in one candle including a bottom jar like member having a predetermined shape and size. A first candle arranged within the jar like member. A top lid which mates with an opening of the jar like member when the candle is closed. A second candle arranged within the lid.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2005Date of Patent: November 10, 2009Inventor: Marci S. Ward-Kubik
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Patent number: 7607915Abstract: The present invention relates to melting plate candles which employ heat conductive elements to distribute heat from a burning flame at a wick to a support plate for a solid fuel and to the body of said solid fuel, so as to more rapidly liquefy the solid fuel, such as paraffin wax, and to more uniformly and intensely heat such fuels to increase the efficiency of consumption thereof and to more rapidly release volatile materials contained within said fuels. The heat conductive support plate is configured so as to have a capillary pedestal upon the surface thereof, which cooperatively engages a wick holder comprising a preferably consumable wick and heat conductive fins which conduct heat from a flame upon said wick to said support plate, said wick holder further engaging said capillary pedestal in such a locking manner as to resist accidental removal from said pedestal.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2004Date of Patent: October 27, 2009Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Joel E. Adair, Georgia A. Tenhagen, Padma Prabodh Varanasi, Paul E. Furner, Elizabeth J. Jameson, Chris A. Kubicek, Sean G. Dwyer
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Patent number: 7607916Abstract: A self-extinguishing candle system includes a candle with a top surface. An exposed wick is situated on the top surface of the candle. A base is provided upon which the candle is mounted. A canister containing a non-flammable fluid under pressure is situated within the base. The spray nozzle on the canister is adapted, when actuated by the movement of a linear solenoid arm, to release the pressurized fluid contents of the canister. The released fluid from the canister is directed to the top of the candle by channels in the shell surrounding the candle to extinguish the flame. The solenoid is actuated after a predetermined time elapses, a safety temperature sensor is triggered and/or a tilt sensor is triggered.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2006Date of Patent: October 27, 2009Inventor: Ramon Almodovar
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Publication number: 20090246722Abstract: A candle holder is described having a fixture with a candle, the fixture pivotally positioned in a circular gimbal that is pivotally positioned in a cylindrical housing, an enclosure that is securely fastened with a proximal end of the housing. a first upright position of the candle holder and a second inverted position of the candle holder. The fixture includes an annular top and a counterbalance, the annular top adapted to receive the candle, and the counterbalance includes a groove on a top surface. The groove adapted to receive a magnetic disc. The candleholder has a first position in which the candle holder is upright along a longitudinal axis and a second position in which the candle holder is inverted about the longitudinal axis. The candle remains consistently upright in all orientations of the candle holder by virtue of gyroscopic mechanics and the counterbalance.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2008Publication date: October 1, 2009Inventor: David Damon Franklin
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Patent number: 7591646Abstract: The present invention relates to melting plate candles which employ heat conductive elements to distribute heat from a burning flame at a wick to a support plate for a solid fuel and to the body of said solid fuel, so as to more rapidly liquefy the solid fuel, such as paraffin wax, and to more uniformly and intensely heat such fuels to increase the efficiency of consumption thereof and to more rapidly release volatile materials contained within said fuels. The heat conductive support plate is configured so as to have a capillary pedestal upon the surface thereof, which cooperatively engages a wick holder comprising a preferably consumable wick and heat conductive fins which conduct heat from a flame upon said wick to said support plate, said wick holder further engaging said capillary pedestal in such a locking manner as to resist accidental removal from said pedestal.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2007Date of Patent: September 22, 2009Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Joel E. Adair, Sean G. Dwyer, Elizabeth J. Jameson, Chris A. Kubicek, Padma Prabodh Varanasi, Paul E. Furner, Cory J. Nelson, Matthew S. Montei
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Publication number: 20090233251Abstract: A candle socket is disclosed that has passage through the candle socket. A candle is supported on the candle socket. The candle comprises a body of candle fuel with a wick extending longitudinally through the body. The candle comprises a root extending longitudinally away from the body and forming a butt end of the candle. The root is sized to pass through the passage through the socket. The root extends longitudinally in the passage through the candle socket. The root comprises candle fuel supporting a bottom portion of the wick in the root. A candle holder is also disclosed that comprises such a candle socket and also includes a collection receptacle associated with it and arranged to receive candle residue dropping from the candle socket. A filter that allows molten candle fuel through and catches wick residue falling from the candle socket is arranged between the hole in the base and the collection receptacle.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2009Publication date: September 17, 2009Applicant: PRICE'S PATENT CANDLES LIMITEDInventors: Giuseppe AMBROGGIO, Piergiorgio AMBROGGIO
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Publication number: 20090233249Abstract: A self-extinguishing candle having at least one layer of dry fire-suppressant material is disposed adjacent to the candle wick. The fire-suppressant material extinguishes a flame burning down the wick on contact. Providing the candle with layers of the fire-suppressant material between layers of the candle body allows the candle to self-extinguish then be relighted after removal of excess fire-suppressant material.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2008Publication date: September 17, 2009Inventor: Maxwell A. Taylor
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Patent number: 7568912Abstract: A candle fuel element includes a wick-holder assembly including a wick spaced from a heat-conductive element, a first fuel charge surrounding the wick, and a second fuel charge slidably engaging and at least partly surrounding the first fuel charge.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2006Date of Patent: August 4, 2009Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Chris A Kubicek, Cory J Nelson, Brian Wagers, Paul E Furner, Kara L Lakatos, Thomas J Szymczak, Padma Prabodh Varanasi, Joel E Adair