Abstract: The present invention is an adaptation of the common container candle. The container lid is formed so as to allow it to lay flat when turned on its crown. The base of the container lid contains a recess into which a candle is either formed or inserted in such a manner that when the lid is resting on its crown, the exposed wick of the lid candle rises vertically from the candle matrix. When the lid is engaged with the container, the exposed wick projects towards the container candle.

Abstract: A method for adding a candle wick to a candle includes selecting a wick cavity forming tool having a heated elongatable tip having a stopping edge formed thereon, then heating the elongated tip and inserting it into a wax candle to form a bore therein having softened wax therearound. A wick is inserted into the candle bore created by the heated wick cavity forming tool while the surrounding wax is still soft. Excess wax can then be removed from the candle so that the wick is formed in the candle. The process may also include removing an existing wick from the candle prior to adding a candle wick thereto and adding a plurality of wicks to a single candle and to the cutting of the wick to size.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for making decorative candles include a peg mounted to a mold. A tube with an expanded midsection between an open end and a closed end is mounted onto the peg to form a sealed connection. Candle matter, such as liquid wax, is poured into the mold. After the candle hardens sufficiently, the candle with the tube mounted therein is removed from the mold. A handle is inserted into the tube and forms an expansion seal with the midsection. The handle is attached to a rack wherein the user rotates the candle about its longitudinal axis and/or rotates the rack about its horizontal axis. Candle shaping tools may be attached to the rack and/or held by a carver, and are used to shape the candle. The handle is removed from the tube and a wick and fuel are inserted into the tube. The fuel burns while the candle remains intact.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A candle is disclosed that contains a small magnet (or ferromagnetic material) embedded in the base of the candle. In one embodiment, the base of a cylindrical candle contains a magnet (or ferromagnetic material) molded into the body of the candle such that a face of the magnet (or ferromagnetic material) is substantially co-planar with the base of the candle. The magnet (or ferromagnetic material) can have an irregular cross section along the length of the candle, thereby aiding retention of the magnet (or ferromagnetic material) within the candle body.

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.

Abstract: A wick assembly for use in a container according to various embodiments includes a wick sustainer configured for placement in the container. A plurality of equally spaced wick carriers are coupled to the wick sustainer. A wax material is formed on an uppermost surface of the wick sustainer and includes a plurality of voids therein. A plurality of wicks are each positioned within one of the plurality of voids formed in the wax ring and coupled to one of the wick carriers. During use the wax material melts into a molten pool of wax contained in the container. To refill the container, the user simply replaces the used wick assembly with a new wick assembly that is configured for that particular container. The wick assembly does not need to be coupled to the container.

Abstract: A candlestick includes a tubular cartridge of biodegradable material having an upper end which forms a socket for a candle and a lower end, and a sleeve of flexible biodegradable material encircling the cartridge and extending appreciably above the upper end thereof. The sleeve is collapsible lengthwise towards the upper end of the cartridge so that when a candle is received the cartridge, the sleeve is gathered around the candle at the upper end of the cartridge forming a cuff or skirt which can catch any melted wax dripping from the candle.

Abstract: An adjustable height holder jar for consumable items includes a stack of accurately fitted rings forming the side atop a closed bottom section. The jar is intended to be factory filled with scented candle wax with a typical wick in the center or with a collection of consumable items, such as food item pieces or hardware fasteners, such as screws or nails.

Abstract: A self-lighting candle includes a body, a wick and a frictionally flammable head proximate the wick. The frictionally flammable head ignites upon being struck against a rough surface. Heat from the flame of the ignited frictionally flammable head lights the wick. The frictionally flammable head may be formed on the wick itself, either proximate or spaced away from the candle body. Alternatively, the frictionally flammable head may be formed on a structurally rigid member partially embedded in the candle body and separate from the wick. A striking surface suitable for striking the frictionally flammable head may be permanently or removably attached to the candle body. For the first lighting of the candle, no match, lighter, or other external source of flame is necessary.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A melting plate candle assembly includes a wick holder that retains a wick spaced above a melting plate and a base portion having one or more capillary paths disposed therein that are adapted to draw liquid, such as melted candle wax, from a pool retained on the melting plate to the wick by capillary action therein.

Abstract: A candle assembly includes a melting plate having a capillary pedestal, a wick holder that fits over the capillary pedestal, a wick that is carried by the wick holder, and a fuel element that fits over the wick and wick holder and rests on the melting plate. The fuel element includes a duct therethrough for receiving the wick holder. The fuel element is adapted to prevent improper insertion of the wick holder into the duct. The duct is adapted to facilitate successful initial ignition and sustained burn of the wick by having a width that is selected to ensure that melted fuel material engages the wick when dripping down the duct. A capillary well disposed between the wick holder and the capillary pedestal may be adapted to promote a successful relight after an initial burn of the candle assembly. A candle holder, such as including the melting plate supported by a base, may be adapted to promote laminar air flow thereacross during a burn in a substantially calm atmospheric environment.

Abstract: A method of using a novel candle apparatus at least includes: candle housing; candle fuel deposited in the candle housing, the candle fuel at least including non-toxic solidified therapeutic skin substance; and a candle fuel liquefier; wherein the candle fuel is adapted to, upon application of the fuel liquefier, liquefy into a therapeutic substance adapted for human skin. In one refinement, the therapeutic skin substance is massage oil. In another refinement, the therapeutic skin substance is a soap agent for cleansing skin, and the like. A therapeutic skin treatment method at least includes: a) providing a candle that at least includes, candle housing, candle fuel deposited in the candle housing, the candle fuel at least including non-toxic solidified therapeutic oil, and a candle fuel liquefier; b) liquefying the candle fuel into therapeutic oil for human skin; and c) applying to the skin, therapeutic oil produced in element b).

Abstract: A self-extinguishing candle comprising wax and a wick embedded therein, the improvement comprising providing at least one fire resistant area on the wick to control interval burning.

Abstract: A candle assembly includes a support base, a melting plate having a capillary pedestal, a wick holder that fits onto the capillary pedestal, and a fuel element that fits over the wick holder. The wick holder includes a sleeve having first and second open ends. A wick fits into the sleeve and extends between the open ends. The sleeve has a constricted portion, which is disposed between the open ends and has a cross-sectional area less than any other cross-sectional area between the open ends. The constricted portion reduces an effective capillary fluid flow capacity of the wick between the open ends, which may thereby regulate how quickly fuel is consumed when the candle assembly is burning. A capillary well disposed between the wick holder and the capillary pedestal may be adapted to promote a successful relight after an initial burn of the candle assembly.

Abstract: A self-extinguishing wick for use in a candle has a flame extinguishing compound contained in an area within the self-extinguishing wick. The flame extinguishing compound produces a blowing reaction, and that blowing reaction extinguishes a flame on that self-extinguishing wick.

Abstract: A candlestick includes a tubular cartridge of biodegradable material having an upper end which forms a socket for a candle and a lower end, and a sleeve of flexible biodegradable material encircling the cartridge and extending appreciably above the upper end thereof. The sleeve is collapsible lengthwise towards the upper end of the cartridge so that when a candle is received the cartridge, the sleeve is gathered around the candle at the upper end of the cartridge forming a cuff or skirt which can catch any melted wax dripping from the candle. A method of making the candlestick is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel self extinguishing safety candle wick that can be inserted into an axial vertical bore of a preformed solid fuel candle body or can be placed in a candle mold for casting of a solid fuel candle. The self extinguishing safety candle wick comprises a central support core having a plurality of combustion enabling wick portions fixed along the length of the core separated one from one another by interposed extinguishing gaps bridged by bare core portions. The invention also relates to methods of manufacture of the self extinguishing safety candle wick.

Abstract: A candle container with a holder and burn control cover. The burn control cover and holder are configured in such a manner to create air intake vents for more efficient burning of a candle. The burn control cover includes a lower ring and an exhaust hole. A removable fitment attaches to the burn control cover through the exhaust hole for safe shipping and sealing of the candle container. A wax warmer container may attach to the candle container for scent distribution.

Abstract: The invention comprises a sectional candle apparatus. The candle is made in a plurality of sectional candle wax portions. A plurality of thin non combustable wafers separate each of the candle portions or sections from one another with openings centrally of each wafers or spacers so that one continues wick may extend through the candle portions and through the spacer. The candle can be turned by the wick down to one of the spacers and then the remaining unburned portion of one uppermost candle sectional portion broken off evenly across the spacer to provide an even top surface to the candle.

Abstract: A composite candle structure is provided. A variety of color-scented hollow wax discs and a center filler wax form a laminated candle body providing a permanent base with mixed aroma for supporting a collection of removable tea-light candles in matching colors and scents. Each layer of wax disc may be distinguished by its color and scent and further by an inscribed pattern of words or messages for a spectator to read and get inspired. Also, a user can make swift changes among various illuminative as well as aromatic effects due to the simple fitting of interchangeable tea-light sections.

Abstract: An apparatus for a candle warming device is disclosed for providing a decorative covering over the candle warming device and for supporting a wax-filled glass candle placed upon a candle warmer. The cover includes a perimeter wall having a base portion defining a first interior surface contour that is generally of the shape of an outer perimeter of a candle warming device. An upper portion is interconnected to the base portion and defines a second interior surface contour that is generally the shape of an outer perimeter of a candle.

Abstract: A candle assembly includes a support base, a melting plate having a capillary pedestal, a wick holder that fits onto the capillary pedestal, and a fuel element that fits over the wick holder. The wick holder includes a sleeve having first and second open ends. A wick fits into the sleeve and extends between the open ends. The sleeve has a constricted portion, which is disposed between the open ends and has a cross-sectional area less than any other cross-sectional area between the open ends. The constricted portion reduces an effective capillary fluid flow capacity of the wick between the open ends, which may thereby regulate how quickly fuel is consumed when the candle assembly is burning. A capillary well disposed between the wick holder and the capillary pedestal may be adapted to promote a successful relight after an initial burn of the candle assembly.

Abstract: A container includes a lid, wax beads and many wicks. The wax beads and wicks are stored in the container. A candle is formed in the lid with a wick and a portion of the wax beads.

Abstract: A candle holder comprising a bottom plate and a lateral wall extending upwards from the periphery of the bottom plate to receive a solid fuel, and a candlewick having at its bottom a supporting plate. The top surface of the bottom plate is provided with a protruding positioning portion being used to insert into the bottom of the solid fuel for positioning the solid fuel. When the solid fuel is melting, by the positioning function of the positioning portion, the candlewick and the supporting plate can be prevented from moving horizontally.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel self extinguishing safety candle wick that can be inserted into an axial vertical bore of a preformed solid fuel candle body or can be placed in a candle mold for casting of a solid fuel candle. The self extinguishing safety candle wick comprises a central support core having a plurality of combustion enabling wick portions fixed along the length of the core separated one from one another by interposed extinguishing gaps bridged by bare core portions. The invention also relates to methods of manufacture of the self extinguishing safety candle wick.

Abstract: The venting chassis is designed to function optimally with jar candles that have small diameter mouths, and jar candles that have oddly shaped, non-cylindrical or smaller sized jars. The venting chassis includes an annular skirt that is dimensioned to extend below the jar shoulder that is formed between the sidewalls and jar brim. The skirt physically separates the inlet air flow from the exhaust air flow to facilitate laminar air flow within the jar candle. The skirt has three longitudinal depressions or channels, which form three inlet vents that open just below the shoulder. The skirt is shaped and configured to acts as a nozzle to constrain thereby increasing the velocity and inertia of the airflow and to vent the inlet airflow under the shoulder directly onto jar sidewalls thereby cooling the jar sidewalls.

Abstract: A fluid-burning lamp that delivers a fragrance(s) and is aesthetically pleasing. The fluid-burning lamp includes a fragrance-dispensing element that contains a material that slowly melts and forms a liquid pool when the lamp is lit. The slow-melting material gives the fluid-burning lamp the appearance of a traditional wax candle, when the lamp is viewed from the top. Other elements of the fluid-burning lamp include a fluid container for holding a combustible fluid to be used as fuel for the burn, and a wick assembly containing a wick having a lower portion that extends into the combustible fluid. The fluid container for holding the combustible fluid may also hold various immersions, such as, for example, fruits, colored marbles, leaves, seeds, sprigs, or flowers, in order to provide the ultimate in flexibility for home décor.

Abstract: 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 magnetically 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 magnetic engagement of said wick holder preventing accidental removal thereof from said pedestal. The fuel may be provided in various forms, configured to cooperatively engage said wick holder and support plate, and may comprise various volatile materials.

Abstract: A triacylglycerol-based wax, which can be used in candle making, is provided. The triacylglycerol-based material is predominantly includes a triacylglycerol stock which has a fatty acid profile has no more than about 25 wt. % fatty acids having less than 18 carbon atoms. In addition, the fatty acid profile of the triacylglycerol typically includes at least about 50 wt. % 18:1 fatty acid and no more than about 25 wt. % 18:0 fatty acid. In another embodiment, the triacylglycerol-based material is characterized in part by an Iodine Value of about 60 to about 75. For applications such as candles, the wax commonly includes a hydrogenated vegetable oil and palmitic acid. Candles formed from triacylglycerol-based material and methods of producing the candles are also provided.

Abstract: The candle wick snuffer is mounted on a baseplate which is at the bottom of the candle. The baseplate carries a swing arm which is released when the temperature rises to critical point in the bottom of the candle. The baseplate may also carry a wick retainer to maintain the correct relative position between the swing arm of the candle wick snuffer and the wick. When the swing arm is released, it pulls the remaining wick down to snuff the candle flame.

Abstract: In a first broad aspect, the invention provides an apparatus usable with a liquid. The apparatus includes a container for receiving the liquid and an object. The object is substantially buoyant and supportable by the liquid while being at least in part submerged into the liquid. A first magnet is mounted to the object, the first magnet defining first magnet first and second magnetic poles having opposed polarities. A second magnet is movable over a predetermined path relatively to the container. The second magnet defines second magnet first and second magnetic poles having opposed polarities. Moving the second magnet over the predetermined path modifies the magnetic fields present substantially adjacent the first magnet, thereby causing a force onto the object.

Abstract: A system and method provide a container holding a candle, a covering portion that can cover an opening of the container holding the candle, a device that automatically extinguishes the candle utilizing the covering portion and an attachment portion shaped to fit around the opening of the container holding the candle. The attachment portion can be removeably secured to the container via a securing system. The attachment portion can also be coupled to the covering portion and the device that automatically extinguishes the candle.

Abstract: A jar candle includes at least two decorative elements located adjacent the interior of the jar and positioned in a predetermined relationship with respect to one another. A manufacturing method for forming the jar candle includes proving a jar having an interior surface defining an interior region. A sleeve having a predetermined pattern is slid over the jar. The sleeve and jar are aligned and a decorative element is applied to the interior surface of the jar element in alignment with the pre-determined pattern on the sleeve. The jar is then filled with wax.

Abstract: A candle with conformal polymer ornaments providing the appearance of an intricately carved candle is presented. The candle body has a plurality of cavities along its exterior surface and directly beneath each ornament. Adhesive is provided between the candle body and conformal ornaments and fills the cavities within the candle body. Ornaments are fixed to the candle via adhesive and mechanical bonds between each conformal ornament and the candle body.

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

Abstract: Disclosed is a refillable melody candle in which a seated plate having a sensor and a melody chip built therein is coupled to the bottom of a body of the candle in such a manner as to be removably coupled to a separate base having a power supply section and a driving controller built therein. The melody candle of the present invention has an economical effect in that it enables the re-use of the base in spite of replacement of a candle body. Further, the inventive melody candle may include a number of candle bodies, and the seated plates corresponding to the candle bodies includes melody chips having different melody sounds stored therein, respectively, such that a user can selectively hear various melodies. In addition, the use of the coupling cap for improving the coupling ability between the base and the body simplifies assembly process of the melody candle.

Abstract: A wax greeting card or waxen gift book-covers has a pair of matching panels, one a front and the other a back panel substantially of wax. Each panel has inner and outer faces framed by a perimeter of spaced upper and lower edges as well as a spaced spine and fore edge. Such wax greeting card or gift book-covers further includes a flexible hinge extending across the spine edges of the front and back panels, which flexible hinge is and anchored in each panel by being cemented or embedded in the wax thereof. The flexible hinge allows relative movement between the front and back panels that ranges from a shut closed position to various spread open positions.

Abstract: A wax core is dipped multiple times in liquid clear wax and water sequentially. Thereafter, the candle is dipped multiple times in a liquid pigmented wax to form a first pigmented layer. When the desired shade is achieved, one or more layers of clear wax is added. The cooled pigmented wax layer with a clear layer on top is then dipped in water multiple times to produce a primed surface layer at ±1 degree ambient. The candle is now rubbed to assist the peeling of any layer over the primed surface. Multiple layers of clear wax are then added followed by a second pigmented wax. The process is repeated for as many pigmented wax layers as desired. The final candle has a glaze outer layer applied by dipping.

Abstract: An electronic switch for a drop-free candle is comprised of a candle, a wick, a metal disk, a conductor and a circuit board; the metal disk being buried in the candle; the conductor being provided in the form of an optical fiber or a magnet twisted pair cable; the conductor being provided along the wick to control the operation of the circuit board provided at the bottom of the candle to realize the function of an electronic switch while preventing drops of the fatting substance of the candle.

Abstract: A flame-retardant wick holder for a candle is made of a material having a UL-94 vertical burn test rating of at least V-0, including polymers and ceramics. The wick holder supports a wick at the bottom of a candle. The wick holder material causes the flame on the wick to extinguish when it reaches the holder, thereby preventing flashover of the residual candle fuel at the end of the candle useful life. One version of the holder has a cylindrical sleeve fit over a wick clip holding the lower end of the wick. The cylindrical holder is well adapted for use in pillar-type candles.

Abstract: A candle with transparent flame and flame temperature higher than paraffin candles consists of a fuel mix consisting of sorbitol, ethane diol and glycerol with a polyaramid wick. The candle can be used in catering and for the production of colored flames. For colored flames a colorant wick delivers the colorant to the portion of the flame that maximises the temperature and the residence time of the colorant in the flame. The colorant wick may be spirally wound around a former, heat set and then threaded with the combustion wick so that when alight the free end of the colorant wick relaxes to lie in the hottest portion of the flame.

Abstract: A process for adding objects to a candle. Methods are disclosed for adding an object before the fuel has assumed its final state and after the fuel has assumed its final state. Several related approaches for introducing the object are disclosed, including making an incision to insert the object, retracting the fuel away from its container in order to slip the object in between the fuel and the container, and creating a melted region in the fuel which will allow the object's insertion. Once the object is in place, the fuel is locally heated above its melting temperature in order to reflow the fuel around the object. The candle is then cooled so that the fuel transitions back into its normal state.

Abstract: A safety candle and a method of forming the same which includes a coaxial wick having its lower end portion fixedly secured in an injection molded, thermoplastic wick support. The wick support may incorporate a flame retardant which can be mixed with the thermoplastic material of the support to aid in snuffing the flame. The wick support is preferably formed of a high melt polypropylene or a clear polycarbonate.

Abstract: A candle stand includes a container and a bowl supported by an inner periphery of the container and having a hollow column formed on top of the bowl. The hollow column has multiple pawls each having a bend formed on a free end of the pawl and extending toward a central axis of the hollow column so as to clamp a wick. Multiple through holes are defined through a base of the bowl, wherein a space is defined between a bottom face of the container and the base of the bowl for receiving liquefied wax.

Abstract: The invention provides a system and a method for improving the delivery of volatiles from a burning candle by providing a stabilized laminar gas flow adjacent a volatile-containing molten pool, ensuring an enlarged molten pool by close regulation of thermal transfer between a monolithic candle mass and the surrounding atmosphere, and minimizing volatile loss through unregulated thermal gradients.

Abstract: The description included below explains how to create a display of moving, floating candles or oil candles. The same system can be employed for advertisement purposes.

Abstract: A process for adding objects to a candle. Methods are disclosed for adding an object before the fuel has assumed its final state and after the fuel has assumed its final state. Several related approaches for introducing the object are disclosed, including making an incision to insert the object, retracting the fuel away from its container in order to slip the object in between the fuel and the container, and creating a melted region in the fuel which will allow the object's insertion. Once the object is in place, the fuel is locally heated above its melting temperature in order to reflow the fuel around the object. The candle is then cooled so that the fuel transitions back into its normal state.

Abstract: This invention is directed to an improved combination incense and candle holder that can be easily transported and which can use refillable fragrance solids and liquids that are ignitable. One embodiment is directed to a holder consisting of a vertically disposed base having an inner surface that is configured to be capable of accommodating a candle from the top portion of said base and that is configured to be capable of accommodating a receptacle through an aperture in said base, and a removable receptacle disposed in said aperture on a wall of said base that is capable of receiving an ignitable fragrant solid or an ignitable fragrant oil. Another embodiment is directed to a holder that is further comprised of a receptacle mounted on the top portion of the housing that is capable of receiving an ignitable fragrant solid or oil. Another embodiment is directed to a holder with a base that is further comprised of an air well disposed in said base for passage and escape of air from said receptacle.