Abstract: A luminaria kit which includes a luminaria bag, ballast, a candle, and a container having an interior volume for holding the ballast to stabilize the container. The container has a flat bottom for positioning the bag, with the container inside, on a surface. The container has a top having at least a portion thereof in a plane generally parallel to the surface on which the container is placed. A port is located on the container for sealingly adding ballast thereto. The candle is mounted to the container by inserting it into a candle mount that is located on the portion of the top. The mount includes a plurality of concentric circular rings extending into the interior of the container to form a plurality of ring like steps having a progressively smaller diameters as the steps extend further therein. In a preferred embodiment, the candle mount includes at least three ring like steps, each having the same general depth into the container.

Abstract: A decorative candle that includes an outer wax layer, at least one specifically shaped wax inlay, a wax plug, an inner wax filler, and a substantially rigid wick. The outer wax layer has a color, a first side, a second side, a top with a length, a bottom with a length, an outer surface, and at least one specifically shaped aperture being disposed therethrough. The at least one specifically shaped wax inlay has a color different than the color of the outer wax layer. Each of the at least one specifically shaped wax inlay is disposed in a respective one of the at least one specifically shaped aperture of the outer wax layer. The wax plug has a perimeter, a centrally disposed throughbore and is disposed at the top of the outer wax layer. The outer wax layer and the wax plug define a filler chamber. The inner wax filler has a bottom, a centrally longitudinally disposed throughbore, and is disposed within the filler chamber.

Abstract: A decorative composite is formed by extruding a plurality of colored rods to form an elongated decorative composite article having a decorative pattern throughout defined by the individual rods. The decorative composite can be formed into decorative consumable articles, such as soap bars, deodorants, air fresheners or candy. A decorative veneer can be formed by slicing thin sections in a direction generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the decorative composite article. A decorative wax veneer can be formed by employing colored wax rods. The decorative wax veneer is applied to a core to form a decorative article, such as a clear wax core to form a glowing candle. Enhanced resolution of the decorative pattern is achieved by generating an enlarged digitized image of the decorative pattern comprising a plurality of colored pixels and selecting individually colored rods in accordance with the observed colored pixels of the enlarged digitized image.

Abstract: A candle holder has a base, an upright attached to one edge of the base and a candle support extending from the upright over the base. Suction cups are provided on the upright for mounting. Feet near the suction cups prevent the holder from rocking. One of a series of figures which are preferably shaped as holiday symbols is fitted into the upright. The figures preferably are removable from the upright.

Abstract: A candle is made of a plurality of high melting point wax outer layers surrounding an inner core of consumable wax, thereby creating a reusable candle with a replaceable core. The candle is cast as a sequence of outer layers, then filled with a core of consumable wax and a wick. It can display an image combining an applied graphic on its outer surface aligned with the colored layers, the combination of which can be lit by light from the candle flame passing through the outer layers of the candle.

Abstract: A clear candle made from a gel comprising mineral oil containing blends of diblock and triblock copolymers based on synthetic thermal plastic rubbers. The clear candle is stable, does not separate, and does not flash when burned. The candle, although free standing at room temperature, will preferably be supplied in a container, and it may be colored and/or scented.

Abstract: A candle including a shaped mass of suitable material, such as for example wax or other petroleum by-products solid at room temperature and the like, which provides a source of combustible fuel during burning thereof is disclosed. The shaped mass includes a central portion disposed at a lower part thereof, and a pair of divergent branch portions joined atop the central portion. In the preferred embodiment, upper portions of the branch portions as well as the central portion are preferably disposed substantially in the vertical direction to permit safe and even burning of the candle, and to enhance the aesthetic appeal.

Abstract: A device for extracting and positioning an embedded ignitable end of a candle wick includes a coupling element mountable at the flame discharge end of candle lighter, a working element adapted to be maneuvered to extract the embedded ignitable end of the candle wick from candle wax and to reposition the extracted ignitable end of the candle wick at a position free from the wax, and an elongated support member with the coupling element attached to one of the opposite ends of the support member such that the support member extends along a flame exiting from the flame discharge end of the candle lighter. The working element is attached to the other of the opposite ends of the support member such that the working element is spaced forwardly of the flame discharge end of the candle ligher and positioned in proximity to flame so that the working element is heated by the flame.

Abstract: There is provided in accordance with the present invention a safety device for a candle-flame activatable electronic device having a candle holding section. The safety device comprises a nonflammable hollow structure which has an inner surface and an outer surface, wherein the hollow structure is intimately place atop of the candle holding section and the contour of the inner surface of the hollow structure conforms to the circumferential contour of the candle.

Abstract: A candle having an ignitor connected to the top end of the candle below, and aligned with, the bent wick of the candle. Ignition of the ignitor results in ignition of the wick. A plurality of candles, each having an ignitor are disposed in a predetermined pattern and the ignitors interconnected. Ignition of one of the ignitors results in a sequential combustion of the remaining ignitors and ignition of the candles. A method of preparing the candles is disclosed.

Abstract: An survival candle including a solid cylindrical wax candle having a wick disposed along a portion of an axis therein, and furthermore a small container having a detachable closure is embedded within the candle thereby providing a weatherproof compartment for storage of items of potential use in a wilderness survival environment including but not limited to matches, foodstuffs, a compass, foil, and medical supplies. In operation the survival candle is gripped at each end and rotatably twisted to provide access to the small container.

Abstract: A candle holder has a base, an upright attached to one edge of the base and a candle support extending from the upright over the base. Suction cups are provided on the upright for mounting. Feet near the suction cups prevent the holder from rocking. One of a series of figures which are preferably shaped as holiday symbols is fitted into the upright. The figures preferably are removable from the upright.

Abstract: A decorative candle combination and a method of making the candle, comprising a core of wax material surrounding a wick, a shell of transparent wax surrounding the core and forming a gap between the core and the shell, and a mixture of potpourri and additional transparent wax surrounding and substantially suspending the potpourri in the additional transparent wax, the potpourri being visible through the shell and the additional transparent wax. The invention also comprises novel methods of constructing the above-described candle.

Abstract: A biodegradable plastic material based on cellulose esters and possibly biodegradable carboxylic acid esters, glycol esters or glycol ethers as softener, composed of from about 50 to about 90 weight percent cellulose ester, from about 5 to about 40 weight percent softener, from about 5 to about 30 weight percent polyester and from about 0.5 to about 5 weight percent AQ-nylon. The biodegradable plastic material may also contain organic acids and/or acid esters and/or ethers different from the softener, and other additives, such as flame inhibitors, and is distinguished by excellent biodegradability, injection molding and blow molding characteristics. Also disclosed are articles made of the material of the invention and methods of making such articles. It is preferably molded into thin sheets and transparent plastic articles, preferably into enclosures/containers for oil lamps, eternal flame oil candles, composition lights, other cemetery light designs, votive lights and thin sheets.

Abstract: This invention relates to a safety apparatus for candles and candle holders which comprises a non-flammable fitting means that completely encloses a longitudinal portion of a candle.

Abstract: An igniting means for lighting a group of birthday-type candles, wherein the candles are slidably mounted on a fuse line by means of a substantially flat outwardly extended wick member in which an aperture is formed to threadably receive the fuse line and wherein the fuse line is provided with end members to prevent the candles from sliding off of the fuse line.

Abstract: An elongate tubular shaft includes a conduit directed therethrough extending from a first end of the shaft to a second end, with the second end of the shaft having a pneumatic generating device such as a squeeze bulb directing air through the conduit into a second arm extending from the first end of the shaft, wherein the second arm includes a second arm hood to be positioned over an associated candle for its snuffing. A first arm oriented diametrically opposed relative to the second arm includes a wick member having a fuel impregnated component therewithin permitting lighting of candles by the wick.

Abstract: A candle, comprising: a container closed at its bottom and open at its top; a first combustible material within the container, which material is liquid at room temperature; a second combustible material, which is solid at room temperature, overlying the first combustible material and closing the open top of the container; and a wick immersed in the first combustible material and projecting outwardly through the second combustible material. The second combustible material is liquified by heat at the time of its application and is of a density lower than that of the first combustible material so as to float thereover as it solidifies.

Abstract: The torch or candle includes a fire retarding coil, which is passed helically around a sheathed burning body, which ensures that regulated burning takes place, while also limiting one-sided burning.

Abstract: A variable-configuration candelabrum including a base provided with a plurality of constraining grooves, and a plurality of stems, each of which has a first end configured to match the configuration of the constraining grooves and a second end provided with a candle holder. The constraining grooves are adapted to engage the ends of the stems allowing the movement of each of the stems into a plurality of positions on the base, while preventing vertical and tilting movement of the stems.

Abstract: A candle is disclosed which comprises at least one body, which is composed of a material which is solid at room temperature such as wax or paraffin, and a wick. The body which is composed of a combustible material which is solid at room temperature, has, at least at the bottom end, a part which can be plugged together or connected with a mating part of an identical body. At the top end of the uppermost body, a tubular headpiece which surrounds said body is provided and is guided, at least at its bottom end, and moves downwards with the burning-down candle.

Abstract: An illumination kit includes at least one candle member, wherein the candle member is formed with a plurality of circumferential luminescent bands circumferentially mounted to a side wall of the candle, with the candle mounted to a base permitting its transport and repositioning. The kit further includes a flashlight and radio receiver mounted relative to the base for use during emergency conditions.

Abstract: A candle includes a candle body formed of a quantity of candle wax. In one embodiment, a stationary wick is embedded within the candle body and a movable wick is supported within the candle body by a bimetallic coil spring. The heat produced by the burning of the movable and stationary wicks causes a relative motion between the movable wick and the stationary wick. In an alternate embodiment a pair of movable wicks are supported by a pair of bimetallic coil springs such that the heat produced by the burning wicks causes the coil springs to join the movable wicks to produce a combined flame. In a still further alternate embodiment, a pair of bimetallic coil springs and a central wick are supported within a candle body. A pair of upwardly extending arms are coupled to the bimetallic coil springs and support a corresponding pair of heart-shaped members. The heat produced by the central candle wick is operative upon the bimetallic coil springs to cause the heart-shaped members to be joined as the candle burns.

Abstract: A candle device comprises a wax body which is urged upwardly by a spring against a thermally-insulating cover. A wick projects through an aperture in the cover, and wires conduct heat from the candle flame to melt wax beneath the cover. A music generator in the form of an integrated circuit and a speaker is triggerable by a sensor to play music while the candle is burning. The sensor may take the form of a temperature-sensitive resistor, a photocell or a bimetallic switch. Other forms utilize a thermally-conducting wire to conduct heat from the candle flame to expand air in a container to operate a mechanical switch. Also disclosed is a time delay switch in the form of a tube of porous material. Water is absorbed along the tube and changes the capacitance between pairs of plates, each pair activating the integrated circuit to play a respective tune.

Abstract: A melodic candle assembly having a generally cylindrical wax body seated in the top of a tubular base. The wax body has an axial wick. Adjacent the wick is a thermoresponsive member comprising a thin piezoelectric strip with metal films on opposite sides thereof which serve as electrodes. An electronic circuit in the base has an integrated circuit comprising a memory stage containing prerecorded signals representing audible sounds. A loudspeaker in circuit with the memory stage reproduces the audible sounds when activated. The thermoresponsive member is connected to the electronic circuit and applies thereto a piezoelectrically generated voltage when the candle is ignited to thereby trigger the memory stage and activate the loudspeaker. When the candle flame is extinguished, the audible sounds are stopped.

Abstract: A musical candle includes a longitudinal thermistor strip emedded in a candle juxtapositional and proximate to a wick which thermistor can sensitively actuated when burning or extinguishing the candle for starting or stopping sounding of a musical device mounted in a casing for holding the candle on the casing.

Abstract: An adapter (70) for supporting a taper candle and chimney glass on a candle ring (16) in a centerpiece arrangement includes a plate (72), a candle holder (76), end clip (74) for snap-releasable engagement with the inner ring of the candle ring, and a chimney glass holder (80). The candle ring (16) preferably includes radial extensions or runners (90) in order to form a swag centerpiece.

Abstract: A spiral coil candle holder for anchoring a candle to the bottom of a jack-o-lantern or other stable substrate. The candle holder includes a filament shaped into a plurality of convolutions forming a spiral coil having an aperture of varying diameter capable of securely holding various size candles. The candle holder has a spiral coil bottom so that it can be embedded into the pumpkin in a corkscrew-like manner.

Abstract: An improved candle holder having a unique illuminating effect due to many dozens of reflections of the single flame reflecting off individual beveled glass pieces surrounding the candle.The candle flame is protected from wind by the surrounding bevels and the glass vase.The inexpensive candle element (which burns 4-5 hours) is disposable, leaving the investment of the candle holder in tact.

Abstract: This invention comprises a wax candle consisting of a wax insert containing a wick and a surrounding wax jacket. The combustible insert consists of a wax with a melting point between 52.degree. C. and 56.degree. C. and the jacket consists of a wax material with a melting point between 74.degree. C. and 78.degree. C.

Abstract: A candle arrangement has a body made up from a plurality of individual pieces of wax, a wick passing through this body, and containment means to keep the plurality of individual wax pieces together to form the candle body. Each of the plurality of wax pieces is shaped, such that a plurality of these wax pieces can be stacked together to form a decorative candle body.

Abstract: A candleholder having an improved ornamentation effect. A hollow shell, shaped in the form of an animal, fruit, building, etc., is heated by a candle positioned in its internal cavity. At least a portion of the shell is covered with a thermally color-changing material formed in a desired pattern. When the shell is heated by burning a candle, the pattern seen by the view thus changes.

Abstract: A burning candle (5, 8) is provided with a sleeve (7, 7') of heat-shrinkable plastics. When affected by the heat generated by the flame (6) of the lit candle the sleeve (7, 7') shrinks and at least partly closes about the end of the candle (5, 8), thus extinguishing the candle flame (6).

Abstract: This invention relates to candles. It provides a candle and base structure that allows a candle to maintain the candle flame at substantially the same elevation as the candle burns. The invention further provides a candle lantern and a movable base for a candle lantern.

Abstract: A candle made in a usual manner contains a fireproof, leak proof container, has a personalized message therein. The message may be a fortune, words of endearment, or perhaps a game token, and/or a coupon redeemable for a prize or for "cents off" a product. The prize container is initially hidden from the viewer. The candle is consumed until such time as the container or token is revealed. Alternatively, the candle can have a strip extending along the longitudinal axis and the strip is gradually exposed as the candle burns. Additional portions of a message on the strip will thus be readable as the candle burns.

Abstract: An improved adjustable candleholder (10) that allows candles of various diameters to be secured within the candleholder. The candleholder (10) is comprised of a base assembly (12) having an upper section (12a) and a lower section (12g), and a candleholder mechanism (14) that is secured within the upper section (12a). The mechanism comprises a pinion gear (17c) that operates three rack gears (16b) that include a vertical clamping segment (16d). The segments expand and retract to increase or decrease the clamping diameter. To operate, the lower section (12g) is held stationary while the upper section (12a) is rotated to increase the clamping diameter of the mechanism. A candle is then inserted and the upper section is counter-rotated until the clamping segments (16d) grip and secures the candle. An adjustable candleholder mechanism insert (50) is also disclosed that operates independently from the candleholder base.

Abstract: A musical candle, having a candle provided with a pair of electric conductors along the candle, and a musical device to which the pair of electric conductors is connected. When the candle is lit, the pair of electric conductors is burned to melt and fuse together to form a closed electric connection thus activating the musical device to produce a musical sound.

Abstract: A flame producing device, particularly a candle having a body of combustible material and a wick further includes an optical fiber which extends along the wick to a sensor and carries light from the flame for detection by the sensor. The sensor activates a sound-generating arrangement embodied on a semiconductor chip to produce a series of sounds which are converted by a speaker into an audible melody, so that the lighting of the candle will result in the operation of the sound-generating arrangement which will continue until the candle is extinguished. The chip and various other components of the electric circuitry of the sound-generating arrangement are situated in a casing which is located at the lower region of the candle. The optical fiber is of a material which melts when exposed to the heat of the flame and forms a lenticulate end portion that concentrates the light emitted by the flame into the optical fiber.

Abstract: A unitary candle retainer leash for use with electric candles and the like to secure them on window sills of double hung windows has an elongated, thin flexible stem dimensioned to extend from the candle and under the window. At one end the leash has means thereon for engagement with the candle and at its other end it has tab means for locking against the outer surface of the window. The leash may be formed as a separate element for engagement with separately purchased candles, or it may be provided as a part of a candle assembly, in one embodiment of which the leash may be substantially retracted into the cavity of a hollow shank of the candle.

Abstract: Disclosed is a candlewick in which the wick material is mounted adjacent a match with its head next to the wick tip, so that the tip is lighted when the match is struck. The wick base which has a neck and flange that isolate the bottom end of the wick material from the candle wax and snuff out the flame. The base is positioned far enough about the bottom of the candle to snuff out the flame before it causes any heat damage to the candle holder or supporting surface.

Abstract: A transparent safety layer for a transparent candle comprising a thermoplastic polyamide resin and a solvent for said polyamide resin which is also compatible with said transparent candle; said polyamide resin and said solvent being present in amounts to give said transparent safety layer a higher viscosity and melt temperature than said transparent candle composition.

Abstract: A pedestal comprising a body having opposite faces, each of predetermined area and lying in a plane which is substantially parallel with the plane of the other face the body narrowing from the predetermined area of each face to a central waist portion of minimum cross sectional area in a plane taken parallel to the said planes of the opposite faces, and a plurality of suction cups secured to and protruding from one of said faces, whereby when said pedestal is used as a support for another object the face to which said suction cups are secured may be disposed uppermost to afford vacuum grip with the object supported by said pedestal or selectively may be disposed lowermost to afford vacuum grip with the surface on which said pedestal rests.

Abstract: In an apparatus for successively igniting a plurality of incense sticks or other elongated combustible articles, a series of timer discs on a common shaft is rotated by an electric motor. The rim of each disc is provided with a bore for holding one end of an incense stick. The opposite end of the stick is supported beneath an igniter element. As the motor shaft rotates, the timer discs are successively rotated to move the incense sticks, one at a time, into contact with the igniter element. Following ignition, each incense stick is further rotated for exposure to the atmosphere until fully consumed. The speed of rotation of the timer discs is controlled to provide complete consumption of an incense stick during each shaft revolution.

Abstract: An incense burner comprises a hollow housing of pyramid shape having pairs of opposed triangular side walls adapted for mounting upon a support surface. A vent aperture is provided within at least one of the side walls adjacent the apex. One side wall has a triangular opening therein. A pair of opposed guide rails are mounted upon the respective opposed side walls adjacent the triangular opening. A triangular door having a handle overlies the opening in one side wall and has a drawer secured thereto slidably mounted upon said rails. A candle holder and an incense holder are mounted upon said drawer for supporting a candle and a stick of combustible incense respectively whereby, the flame of the candle ultimately ignites the incense, with products of combustion escaping through the vent aperture.

Abstract: A lamp having a wick carrier which floats on the liquid fuel and carries one or more wicks partly immersed in the fuel, characterized by the feature that a bladed rotor is mounted on the wick carrier and is constructed and arranged to be axially or radially impacted by the thermal airflow of the lighted wick or wicks and to rotate the wick carrier.

Abstract: A lighter for a candle and the like is provided with a coil at one end with the turns of increasing diameter near the center to form a chamber for wax which flows thereinto when heated by said coil. A wick is secured within the coil and is lit at the extending end to heat the turns thereof so that it can be inserted into the wax in a container which will immediately melt and flow into the chamber to supply the wax to the flame when the wick is lit.

Abstract: A flower decoration is disclosed which not only has a decorative effect but also is a useful table accessory. The decoration includes a base which provides a stable support for the sepal and flower portion of the flower. Means are provided for securing the sepal to the base such that the decoration in one embodiment incorporates a plurality of ashtrays as petals and in another embodiment is a candleholder.

Abstract: A candle having on the periphery thereof circumferentially spaced, vertical ribs respectively provided therein with circumferentially spaced, vertical, opposed grooves which face each other circumferentially and which are respectively adapted to receive vertical edges of a card, or similar article.

Abstract: A candle having a columnar body therein of a mixture of wax and a specializing additive, and method of making same including the steps of: forming an elongated cavity within the body of a candle; combining wax with a specializing additive to form a homogeneous mixture thereof; and inserting the mixture into the elongated cavity formed in the candle body.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a combustion apparatus particularly intended for use with fuels which are solid at normal ambient temperatures but are readily meltable at temperatures somewhat exceeding ambient, the fuels being combustible in their molten state. An example of a preferred form of fuel is paraffin.The apparatus preferably includes a two part plate assembly adapted to float upon molten fuel, the plate assembly being centrally apertured and provided with a wick extending through the aperture, the heat developed by combustion by the wick being transmitted through the conductive plate assembly to heat and thereby melt a supply of fuel directly below the assembly.