Fuel Body Totally Within Casing, E.g., Vigil Light, Etc. Patents (Class 431/291)
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Publication number: 20040086815Abstract: A candle structure comprises a fan, wherein the heated air generated by a candle may propel the fan. The candle is housed in a container having a bottom wall and a side wall. The side wall is formed with vents located above the candle so that adequate air needed to permit the candle to combust can be drawn through the vent, thereby to enhance propulsion of the fan. The fan serves to impart a new functional and aesthetically pleasing characteristic to the basic candle structure by distributing the heat and the scent generated by the candle, while concurrently rotating decorative elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2002Publication date: May 6, 2004Inventor: Terry Hermanson
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Publication number: 20040086817Abstract: A candle including at least one sculpture that is partially or completely concealed within the candle. The sculpture or sculptures are partially or completely exposed or revealed as the candle melts and the candle fuel is consumed. The candle may further comprise a container and/or at least one platform. The candle may further comprise a message on its exterior.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2002Publication date: May 6, 2004Inventor: Terry Hermanson
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Patent number: 6716026Abstract: A decorative candleholder and display apparatus for displaying a plurality of display articles in a display region. The apparatus incorporates, among other elements, a display, a display article, a cap, and a base. The display includes an inner wall and an outer wall. Each wall includes a bottom edge and a top edge. The inner wall is located within the outer wall thereby defining a display region therebetween. Various sizes of display regions accommodate a wide range of display articles including relatively thin articles such as photos, drawings, or needlework, or relatively thick articles such as dried flowers, seashells, quilting, and other three-dimensional articles. Variations on the apparatus include an integral cap and candleholder, a height adjustment system to raise and lower a candle support, and a flame elevation maintenance device including a candle sleeve, a candle compression device, and a plurality of sleeve retainers.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2002Date of Patent: April 6, 2004Inventor: Mary Kay Beougher
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Publication number: 20040029061Abstract: The invention provides a containerised candle having a candle wick sustainer (2) having an upper section (5) for holding the wick (4) supported by supporting side walls (8a, 8b) which may be provided with stabilising flanges (9a, 9b). This enables the wick to burn down whilst leaving an insulating layer of wax in the base of the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2003Publication date: February 12, 2004Inventors: Carl Dibnah, Andrew Douglas Barraclough
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Patent number: 6680014Abstract: A method for making a candle out of jelly wax includes the following steps: disposing a wick and ornaments in a container; pouring heated liquid jelly wax into the container to form a first layer, and waiting 1 to 2 hours for the liquid wax to become solid; pouring heated liquid jelly wax into the container to form a second layer with air bubbles, and waiting 30 to 40 minutes for same to change to a semi-coagulate state before beginning next step; pouring liquid jelly wax heated to between 100° C. and 150° C. into the container to form a third layer. The jelly wax of the third layer will partially mix with the second layer in semi-coagulated state to form several layers of jelly wax with colors slightly changing one to the next.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2001Date of Patent: January 20, 2004Inventor: Chun-Yi Wu
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Patent number: 6669468Abstract: A candle has a core of solid fuel that can be burned by a flame on a wick in the fuel. A flame resistant and heat resistant polyethersulfone (“PES”) barrier is around the core, the PES barrier being at least partly transparent for passing light from the flame. A clear, rigid, outer shell of shell material around the PES barrier allows light from the flame to pull to an outer surface of the shell. An opaque pattern is on the PES barrier for projecting an image of the pattern with light from the flame and a translucent wrap at the outer surface of the shell receives the projected image of the pattern. Alternatively, decorative items are in the shell which are visible through the transparent material of the shell and are protected from the heat of the flame by the PES barrier.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2001Date of Patent: December 30, 2003Assignee: Bath & Body Works, Inc.Inventor: Bradley D. Pesu
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Publication number: 20030235796Abstract: A candle assembly including a receptacle candle comprising a wick-clip-less wick. A method for manufacturing a candle assembly is also provided, comprising feeding a portion of a wick (e.g., a roll of wick) into a candle mold, and cold compressing a candle material (e.g., non-powder candle material) into the mold about the portion of the wick to form a receptacle candle.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2002Publication date: December 25, 2003Inventor: Reshef Yekutiely
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Patent number: 6663384Abstract: A venting plate for an apothecary jar candle is disclosed, which includes a ceramic venting chassis and decorative three dimensional ornamentation bonded to the chassis. The venting plate with its decorative three dimensional ornamentation can remain atop an apothecary jar candle while burning. The ornamentation is composed of molded poly resin reliefs of various genre and styles. The unique venting chassis provides sufficient thermal insulation to protect the reliefs and provides sufficient laminar air flow within an apothecary jar candle to improve the combustion efficiency and reduce candle smoke. In one embodiment of the venting plate, the ceramic chassis has a flat plate , a cylindrical skirt which extends from the bottom of the flat top and a plurality of mounting feet, which support the chassis atop a jar candle. The mounting feet space the plate above the candle brim to permit the flow of inlet air underneath the venting plate between the plate top and the brim of the candle vessel.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2003Date of Patent: December 16, 2003Inventor: Tod A. Papai
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Patent number: 6648631Abstract: A seamless candle can is formed in a blank and draw operation, and includes a complex bottom structure formed at the end of the drawing process. The bottom structure includes an annular base which occupies less than 30% of the area of the bottom surface, and a raised central platform for supporting a wick structure. The platform is raised at least 0.25 inch above the container bottom. A gently sloping surface joins the annular support ring to the central platform. The distance by which the platform is raised and the angle of the connecting surface are adapted to prevent overstretching of the material during the formation of the bottom, so as to prevent the formation of holes in the seamless can which would cause leaks. The central platform serves to support a wick sustainer at a location above the bottom of the can in order to reduce the possibility of flash-over.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2003Date of Patent: November 18, 2003Assignee: J. L. Clark, Inc.Inventors: Chet Wright, Walter P. Pietruch, Richard L. Peterson
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Patent number: 6638060Abstract: An everlasting candle comprising a wax body with a recessed hollow in its top for receiving an insulating container, and a smaller holding container with an annular rim set within the insulating container and communicating with the insulating container only by the rim (thereby to provide an insulative airspace between the two containers), the holding container being suitably dimensioned to replaceably receive a tea light votive candle. In use, the replaceable tea light votive candle within the everlasting candle burns with the same flame as a conventional paraffin candle, and will be liquefied and consumed during use. However, since the main wax body of the everlasting candle is separate and insulated from the replaceable tea light votive candle, the wax body of the everlasting candle will not be liquefied or consumed.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2002Date of Patent: October 28, 2003Assignee: Enchanted Meadow Products Inc.Inventors: David Rivard, Ojong Setiawan
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Patent number: 6634513Abstract: Two illustrative candle holding modules, each of which have a plurality of openings for receiving candles therein for display and a plurality of projections which individually fit into a selected opening in other similar modules. The combination allows the building of an innumerable variety of three dimensional arrays of candles. One module includes a linear array of candle receiving cells with an equal number of projections beneath them, each cell and its associated projection being structurally related to allow combining a plurality of such modules together in a variety of arrangements. A second module includes a square array of identically sized and shaped cells and projections to interfit with other first or second type modules.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 1998Date of Patent: October 21, 2003Assignee: Design Ideas, Ltd.Inventors: Christopher Hardy, Jason Walsh
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Publication number: 20030162142Abstract: An exemplary candle comprises an outer tapered shell with a plurality of tapered sidewalls that are joined together at abutting edges. The shell comprises a material that does not completely melt when the candle is burned. A wick disposed within the shell, and paraffin is disposed the tapered shell to cover the wick except near the top of the candle where the wick is exposed, that is designed to melt when the candle is burned. The paraffin may comprise paraffin beads that partially fill the shell and cover the wick. An exemplary method includes providing a candle that has an outer shell made of a material that does not completely melt when the candle is burned, disposing a wick in the outer shell, and filling the outer shell with paraffin beads to surround the wick to a desired level that keeps an upper end of the wick exposed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2002Publication date: August 28, 2003Inventors: Gloria Bennetts, Kenneth L. Simonson
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Patent number: 6604940Abstract: A method for mounting a wick within a wick sustainer is disclosed. The sustainer has a base, a barrel and a passage that extends through the sustainer. The passage has an upper region occupied by the wick and a lower region occupied, at least partially, by the sealant. Sealing the lower region of the passage is accomplished by injecting the sealant into the passage, thereby preventing the fuel from contacting the portion of the wick that is retained in the upper region of the passage. Fuel reaches the flame of the burning wick only through the portion of wick not held in the sustainer, so the flame is extinguished once the fuel descends below the top of the sustainer.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2001Date of Patent: August 12, 2003Assignee: Lumi-Lite Candle Company, Inc.Inventor: George G Pappas
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Patent number: 6595771Abstract: A safety candleholder comprises a seat, a center of the seat having a hollow groove base; an outer side of the groove base being installed with an inner ring and an outer ring; inner walls of the inner ring and the outer ring being installed with inner thread portions; a plurality of via holes being formed at a bottom of the seat; the inner lampshade being installed with an opening; an outer side of the opening having a flange; a diameter of the opening being smaller than a diameter of the candle; and an outer lampshade screwedly fixed to the outer ring, thereby, an annular groove being formed between the two lampshade so that air can flow in the annular groove; an upper end of the outer lampshade having an opening; an outer side of the opening being installed with an annular flange, thus, a safety candleholder being formed.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2001Date of Patent: July 22, 2003Inventor: Yi-Hsueh Chu
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Patent number: 6592637Abstract: The present invention is a candle. The candle includes a container having a bottom and a side wall defining a cavity and a top rim delimited by the side wall, a first region containing a material that is opaque at room temperature, which material is disposed within the cavity of the container, a second region containing a polymer-oil blend that is substantially transparent at room temperature, which is disposed within the cavity of the container and adjacent to the first region; and a wick disposed within the container, which passes through both the first and second regions. A process for making such a candle is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2001Date of Patent: July 15, 2003Inventors: Thomas McGee, Richard P. Sgaramella
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Publication number: 20030129558Abstract: A venting plate for an apothecary jar candle is disclosed, which includes a ceramic venting chassis and decorative three dimensional ornamentation bonded to the chassis. The venting plate with its decorative three dimensional ornamentation can remain atop an apothecary jar candle while burning. The ornamentation is composed of molded poly resin reliefs of various genre and styles. The unique venting chassis provides sufficient thermal insulation to protect the reliefs and provides sufficient laminar air flow within an apothecary jar candle to improve the combustion efficiency and reduce candle smoke. In one embodiment of the venting plate, the ceramic chassis has a flat plate, a cylindrical skirt which extends from the bottom of the flat top and a plurality of mounting feet, which support the chassis atop a jar candle. The mounting feet space the plate above the candle brim to permit the flow of inlet air underneath the venting plate between the plate top and the brim of the candle vessel.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2003Publication date: July 10, 2003Applicant: Smith Mountain Properties, LLCInventor: Tod A. Papai
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Patent number: 6589047Abstract: A venting plate for a containerized candle, which improves scent distribution while still providing a clean soot free combustion is disclosed. The venting plate includes a flat disc shaped top and a channeled annular baffle. The venting plate sits atop the mouth of the containerized candle and is supported above the rim of the vessel mouth by a number of mounting bosses or feet. The mounting feet space the top above the candle brim to permit the flow of inlet air underneath the venting plate between the plate top and the brim of the candle vessel. The baffle extends downward into the mouth of the vessel around the exhaust vent and has six recessed longitudinal furrows, which allow inlet air into the vessel interior. The baffle redirects the inlet air flow, which enters the candle horizontally from underneath the venting plate, downward along the vessel sidewall. The inlet air flow passes through the six inlet channels, which columnate the inlet air flow into distinct columns of air.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2002Date of Patent: July 8, 2003Assignee: Smith Mountain Properties, LLC.Inventor: Tod A. Papai
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Patent number: 6585510Abstract: A venting plate that can be used with any containerized candle regardless of shape, wick configuration or dimension is disclosed. The venting cover stabilizes the combustion flame and improves the efficiency of the combustion of containerized candles, thereby reducing candle smoke. The venting plate is shaped to conform to the shape of the mouth of the particular containerized candle. The venting plate has a central exhaust vent and includes a peripheral outer flange, an inner baffle and a plurality of mounting bosses or feet. The venting plate is supported atop the mouth of the containerized candle by the mounting feet, which space the venting plate above the brim of the candle to form an annular inlet vent. The baffle follows the contour and shape of the outer flange and extends downward into the mouth of the candle when seated atop a candle.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2002Date of Patent: July 1, 2003Assignee: Smith Mountain Properties, LLC.Inventor: Tod A. Papai
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Patent number: 6582484Abstract: Gelled hydrocarbon compositions are provided which include a low molecular weight triblock polymer and a medium molecular weight triblock polymer. These gels can be used to make clear candles.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2001Date of Patent: June 24, 2003Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser (UK) LimitedInventor: Sonia Katharine Wilson
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Patent number: 6579089Abstract: A floating candle holder is provided that includes: an anchor portion formed of a material having a density greater than that of water; a candle having a wick, the candle positioned above the anchor portion; and a shield portion having an opening defined in the top thereof for changing the candle, the shield portion positioned above the anchor portion, about the candle, and extending above the top of the wick of the candle by an amount that is at least 0.7 times as high as the largest horizontal internal dimension of the opening defined in the top of the shield portion. The anchor portion and shield portion are adapted to float the candle on water. The water line of the floating candle holder is within the bottom two-thirds of the overall height of the floating candle holder, and the center of gravity is below the water line, whereby the location of the center of gravity below the water line helps stabilize the floating candle holder against being capsized by winds.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2001Date of Patent: June 17, 2003Inventor: Stephen Iu
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Patent number: 6572365Abstract: An automatic candle snuffer has a heat resistant housing with a bottom end that is received and closed by a candle holder. The housing top end is open when a hinged lid is open and closed when the lid is closed. A digital timer is attached to the housing and has a fixed part of the hinge attached for selectively magnetizing and demagnetizing. The hinge also has a magnetic portion attached to the lid, such that the lid is held open by the magnetic coupling of the fixed part of the hinge and the magnetic hinge portion attached to the lid. The user selects a time for the candle to be snuffed, and the timer demagnetizes the fixed part of the hinge, whereupon the magnetic coupling is broken and gravity causes the lid to close on the housing.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2002Date of Patent: June 3, 2003Inventor: Justin Byxbe
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Publication number: 20030099914Abstract: A jelly candle has a different visual image when compared with a conventional candle. The jelly candle is basically composed of a soft gelatinous wax and resilient molding wax shapes where the two kinds of waxes imitate jelly and specific objects respectively. The gelatinous wax is limpid and has a gelatinous character to enhance the novel feature of the candle and attract consumers' eyes.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2001Publication date: May 29, 2003Inventor: Hsin-An Yao
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Patent number: 6543268Abstract: A seamless candle can is formed in a blank and draw operation, and includes a complex bottom structure formed at the end of the drawing process. The bottom structure includes an annular base which occupies less than 30% of the area of the bottom surface, and a raised central platform for supporting a wick structure. The platform is raised at least 0.25 inch above the container bottom. A gently sloping surface joins the annular support ring to the central platform. The distance by which the platform is raised and the angle of the connecting surface are adapted to prevent overstretching of the material during the formation of the bottom, so as to prevent the formation of holes in the seamless can which would cause leaks. The central platform serves to support a wick sustainer at a location above the bottom of the can in order to reduce the possibility of flash-over.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2002Date of Patent: April 8, 2003Assignee: J. L. Clark, Inc.Inventors: Chet Wright, Walter P. Pietruch, Richard L. Peterson
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Patent number: 6544302Abstract: Candles are disclosed that include a wick, a first phase and a second phase. In one embodiment, the first phase is substantially clear and has a first melting point, the second phase is visually distinct from the first phase and has a second melting point, and the second melting point is greater than or about equal to the first melting point. In another embodiment, the first phase contains a first concentration of gellant in first solvent, the second phase contains a second concentration of gellant in second solvent, and the first and second concentrations are non-identical. In another embodiment, the first and second phases each contain gellant, however the second phase contains components not present in the first phase.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 1999Date of Patent: April 8, 2003Assignee: Bush Boake AllenInventors: Vivian Berger, Virgil A. G. Williams, Randall Richards
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Publication number: 20030064337Abstract: A candle has a core of solid fuel that can be burned by a flame on a wick in the fuel. A flame resistant and heat resistant polyethersulfone (“PES”) barrier is around the core, the PES barrier being at least partly transparent for passing light from the flame. A clear, rigid, outer shell of shell material around the PES barrier allows light from the flame to pull to an outer surface of the shell. An opaque pattern is on the PES barrier for projecting an image of the pattern with light from the flame and a translucent wrap at the outer surface of the shell receives the projected image of the pattern. Alternatively, decorative items are in the shell which are visible through the transparent material of the shell and are protected from the heat of the flame by the PES barrier.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2001Publication date: April 3, 2003Inventor: Bradley D. Pesu
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Publication number: 20030049578Abstract: A decorative candle display including a container, preferably transparent, with an interior wall surface having disposed thereon gelatinous components. The decorative candle display formed by: positioning a wick within the container cavity defined by a bottom interior surface of the container and the interior wall surface of the container; forming the gelatinous structures; positioning the gelatinous structures against the interior wall surface; compressing the gelatinous structures by pressing the gelatinous structures against the interior wall surface; pouring a molten mixture into the cavity, the molten mixture filling in the portion of the cavity not filled by the gelatinous structures; and cooling the molten mixture.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2001Publication date: March 13, 2003Inventors: Scott H. Freeman, Faith Freeman, Frank H. Asbury
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Patent number: 6527544Abstract: A display stand for displaying at least one object such as a pumpkin thereon, comprising a support including an upper end and a lower end, wherein the lower end is adapted for maintaining the support in a generally upright position relative to a surface upon which the support is placed. A base is connected to the upper end of the support and includes an up per surface for receiving and supporting the object thereon, and the upper surface defines a threaded bore extending therethrough. The display stand also includes a complementary elongate threaded member adapted for being matingly threaded into the bore. The elongate threaded member extends in an upright direction above the upper surface for securing the object thereto, thereby stabilizing the object on the base.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2000Date of Patent: March 4, 2003Inventors: Michael Leavon Salter, Brenda Charlene Salter
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Publication number: 20030036028Abstract: 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 includes a barrier extending upwardly around the holder for catching a drooping wick from causing secondary wicking and possible flashover near the end of the candle useful life.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2002Publication date: February 20, 2003Inventors: Bradley D. Pesu, Joseph P. Romano
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Patent number: 6520770Abstract: The invention provides a candle holding device, which has an outer tubular member and an inner tubular member mounted on a base. The inner tubular member houses a light-emitting element such as a candle. The base of the candle holding device has light emitting elements such as LEDs and sound recording and/or producing devices, which are connected to a power source.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2001Date of Patent: February 18, 2003Inventor: Cindy Zou
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Patent number: 6517343Abstract: A curable composition is placed on a candle, and then the composition is exposed to curing conditions such as ultraviolet light, to thereby cure the coating composition and provide a candle having a cured coating. The curable composition may be the reaction product of TMPTA (trimethylolpropanetriacrylate), itself the reaction product of trimethylolpropane and acrylic acid) and oleyl amine (an unsaturated primary amine having eighteen carbons). The candle may be made of wax or a gelled solvent, i.e., a mixture of gellant and solvent, particularly a hydrocarbon or other low polarity solvent. The undiluted coating may be applied by spraying on the oily surface of the candle. Ultraviolet cure of the coating occurs in 1-2 seconds.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2001Date of Patent: February 11, 2003Assignee: Arizona Chemical CompanyInventors: Raymond H. Jones, Charles D. Moses, Ronald L. Gordon
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Patent number: 6508644Abstract: A flame-retardant wick holder for a candle is made of a plastic having a UL-94 vertical burn test rating of at least V-0. The wick holder has a bore for holding a wick at the bottom of a candle. The wick holder is provided so that when the candle and wick burn down to the level of the wick holder, the material of the wick holder causes the flame on the wick to extinguish, thereby preventing flashover of the residual candle fuel at the end of the candle useful life. The wick holder is preferably made of a polyethersulfone (PES).Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2001Date of Patent: January 21, 2003Assignee: Bath & Body Works, Inc.Inventors: Bradley D. Pesu, Joseph P. Romano
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Patent number: 6500218Abstract: Novel transparent stiff gel candles comprising a hydrocarbon oil, one or more hydrogenated triblock copolymer of a thermoplastic rubber. This invention is related to candles in the form of firm gels, and more particularly to stiff heterophase, thermally reversible mineral oil gels, preferably white oil gels. The candles of the invention contain block copolymers and blends thereof, the copolymers being preferably derived from styrene-rubber block units. The candles are naturally transparent and uncolored. The gelatinous elastomer composite exhibits a novel combination of properties including unexpectedly low processing temperature, high elongation and tensile strength and excellent shape retention after extreme deformation under high velocity impact and stress conditions.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2000Date of Patent: December 31, 2002Inventor: Cheng-Jung Fan
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Patent number: 6491517Abstract: A decorative candle display including a transparent container with an interior wall surface having flat interior side wall surfaces. There is at least one shaped generally opaque structure fabricated of an opaque combustible wax material and a transparent combustible gelatinous material which is pressed against the interior wall. The generally opaque structure has a tacky surface that self adheres to the interior wall surface. An opaque combustible filler material is disposed within the container and visible therethrough, and a wick extends exteriorly from the filler material. Pigment and/or fragrance can be incorporated within the gelatinous and/or filler materials. The candle display is formed by positioning the at least one opaque structure onto the interior wall, pouring a heat-melted opaque combustible filler material into the container and surrounding a previously placed wick, and finally cooling and solidifying the filler material to thereby complete the candle display.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2001Date of Patent: December 10, 2002Inventors: Faith Freeman, Frank H. Asbury
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Publication number: 20020168600Abstract: The present invention is a candle. The candle includes a container having a bottom and a side wall defining a cavity and a top rim delimited by the side wall, a first region containing a material that is opaque at room temperature, which material is disposed within the cavity of the container, a second region containing a polymer-oil blend that is substantially transparent at room temperature, which is disposed within the cavity of the container and adjacent to the first region; and a wick disposed within the container, which passes through both the first and second regions. A process for making such a candle is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2001Publication date: November 14, 2002Applicant: Givaudan SAInventors: Thomas McGee, Richard P. Sgaramella
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Patent number: 6478830Abstract: The present invention relates to transparent compositions that may be used as a base material of transparent candles, to the transparent candles made therefrom, and to methods of making such compositions and candles. The compositions of the present invention include a liquid base material; at least one copolymer that includes at least one diblock, triblock, radial block and/or multiblock copolymer or combination thereof; and at least one derivative of an N-acyl amino acid. Preferably the at least one copolymer is a triblock copolymer and the derivative of an N-acyl amino acid is N-lauroyl-glutamic acid di-n-butylamide. The candles of the present invention may be formed into free-standing candles or container candles. The compositions and candles of the present invention may optionally further include one or more of the following: fragrances, coloring agents, decorative materials, insect repellants, solvents, stablilizers, antioxidants, and/or UV blockers.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2000Date of Patent: November 12, 2002Assignee: Noville, Inc.Inventors: Gerald Allison, Gilbert Virtucio
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Patent number: 6474980Abstract: A candle has a core of solid fuel that can be burned by a flame on a wick in the fuel. A flame resistant and heat resistant barrier is around the core, the barrier being at least partly transparent for passing light from the flame. A clear, rigid, outer shell of shell material around the barrier passing light from the flame to an outer surface of the shell. An opaque pattern is on the barrier for projecting an image of the pattern with light from the flame and a translucent wrap at the outer surface of the shell receives the projected image of the pattern. Alternatively, decorative items are in the shell which are visible through the transparent material of the shell and are protected from the heat of the flame by the barrier.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2000Date of Patent: November 5, 2002Assignee: Bath & Body Works, Inc.Inventor: Kathy LaVanier
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Patent number: 6468071Abstract: A prayer candle device includes a tubular body having a chamber provided therein, a consumable lighting element refillably disposed in the chamber including a wick mounted in the consumable lighting element, a holding device mounted in the chamber of the tubular body for holding. the consumable lighting element in position, and an adjusting device for maintaining a burning end of the wick of the consumable lighting. element at an upper position by sensing infrared radiation from a burning wick.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2001Date of Patent: October 22, 2002Inventor: Cindy Zou
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Publication number: 20020150854Abstract: A candle having a fruit preserve appearance has a translucent container for holding the components of the candle. A fruit layer is positioned in the container. A first gel wax layer is placed in the container and on top of the fruit layer. A partition is placed in the container and on top of the gel wax layer. A wick assembly is coupled to the partition. A second gel wax layer is placed in the container and on top of the partition.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2001Publication date: October 17, 2002Inventor: Amy L. Riches
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Patent number: 6457969Abstract: A candle tin (10) includes a cup shaped holder (12) in which a candle (14) is placed. A cover or cap (20) fits over the top of the tin. The cover is readily removable and when removed is used as a base upon which the candle tin rests. The tin nests in the cover or rests upon the cover depending upon the particular cover construction. When the holder is set upon the cover, a gap between the cover an holder allows air to freely circulate about the tin to dispel heat generated by the candle's burning. Also, the cover provides a heat sink which absorbs heat from the holder created by the burning candle. This keeps a surface upon which the candle tin is placed from scorching and being discolored due to the heat. Various constructions of the cover and holder are disclosed by which the holder nests in or fits on the cover.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2000Date of Patent: October 1, 2002Assignee: United States Can CompanyInventor: Jivan Kumar Khosla
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Publication number: 20020127507Abstract: A gel candle in a flexible container with the container being made from aluminum foil with a corrugated side wall ending at its top end in a corrugated shoulder and an annular corrugated lip, and having a bottom wall with an annular concave groove therein. The container is filled with a candle gel having been liquified, then having fragrance and liquid dye incorporated therein before being poured into and solidified in the container; the latter being sufficiently flexible to allow the candle gel to be removed without damage.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2001Publication date: September 12, 2002Inventor: Billilyn Long
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Patent number: 6435694Abstract: A new and improved candle with a novel structure and novel decorative features. The candle has a composite structure, including an outer portion and an inner portion. The outer portion in a preferred embodiment is made of a gel composition. In preferred embodiments, the outer portion may be set in an outer receptacle or stand alone. The outer portion of the candle has a recess into which the inner portion is positioned. The inner portion typically contains at least one wick. In a preferred embodiment, the inner portion may be contained in an inner receptacle, which is then placed into the recess in the outer portion of the candle. In a preferred embodiment, the inner receptacle is clear, and, even more preferably, is concealed by the outer portion. In another preferred embodiment, the inner receptacle or the inner portions, or both, are replaceable. The inner portion may be formed from wax or gel or other suitable candle body material.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2001Date of Patent: August 20, 2002Assignee: Aromatic Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey Bell, Stuart A. Zlotnik
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Patent number: 6428310Abstract: A container for forming the packaging of a candle consists of a cup having a closed bottom, a cylindrical sidewall integrally connected to the bottom, and an open top. The cup is shaped to conform to the inside surface of a mold for forming a votive candle from molten wax. The cup is made from a material, preferably clear PVC, capable of withstanding heat generated by the molten wax. The sidewall of the cup is sufficiently rigid to provide protection for the candle during shipping and the bottom of the cup is sufficiently flexible to allow the candle to be ejected from the cup by applying upwardly directed pressure thereto.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2000Date of Patent: August 6, 2002Inventor: Scannell Nicholas G.
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Publication number: 20020102508Abstract: A candle has a core of solid fuel that can be burned by a flame on a wick in the fuel. A flame resistant and heat resistant barrier is around the core, the barrier being at least partly transparent for passing light from the flame. A clear, rigid, outer shell of shell material around the barrier passing light from the flame to an outer surface of the shell. An opaque pattern is on the barrier for projecting an image of the pattern with light from the flame and a translucent wrap at the outer surface of the shell receives the projected image of the pattern. Alternatively, decorative items are in the shell which are visible through the transparent material of the shell and are protected from the heat of the flame by the barrier.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2000Publication date: August 1, 2002Inventor: Kathy LaVanier
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Publication number: 20020102507Abstract: A candle having an aquatic look has an outer foundation. The outer foundation is used for holding the candle. A base layer is placed within and on a bottom section of the outer foundation. A gel wax layer is placed within the outer foundation and on top of the base layer. Aquatic theme items are placed in the gel wax layer. A wick is then inserted in a top section of the gel wax layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2001Publication date: August 1, 2002Inventor: Amy L. Riches
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Publication number: 20020098456Abstract: A decorative candle display including a transparent container with an interior wall surface having disposed thereon a transparent combustible gelatinous liner. Situated on the liner is at least one shaped generally opaque structure fabricated of an opaque combustible wax material and a transparent combustible gelatinous material. An opaque combustible filler material is disposed within the container interiorly from the liner and visible therethrough, and a wick extends exteriorly from the filler material. Glitter particulate can be included in the liner to enhance glisten, while pigment and/or fragrance can be incorporated within the gelatinous and/or filler materials.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2001Publication date: July 25, 2002Inventors: Faith Freeman, Frank Asbury
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Patent number: 6423304Abstract: Blooming and/or syneresis in gel formulations can be reduced or eliminated by adding to an organic mixture an effective amount of a polyamide gelling agent having a softening point of less than about 105° C. wherein the polyamide is the reaction product of one or more diamines, optionally one or more mono-amines, one or more hydrogenated C36 dimer acids, optionally one or more C2-22 dicarboxylic acids, and optionally one or more C2-22 monocarboxylic acids.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2001Date of Patent: July 23, 2002Assignee: Cognis CorporationInventors: Shailesh Shah, Sobhy El-Hefnawi, Douglas C. Rhubright
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Patent number: 6397562Abstract: Process for producing a candle surrounded by a container in which a prefabricated candle blank which does not completely fill the interior of the container is inserted and fixed in the container. An intermediate space between the candle blank and the inside wall of the container is then filled with liquid candle material and the container which has been filled in this way is allowed to cool. In order to be able to fix the inserted candle blank stationary in the container, before insertion into the container, the candle blank is heated on its bottom and its bottom which has become sticky in this way is located on the bottom of the container. The candle blank is immediately fixed in its position by releasing the heat of the heated bottom to the container bottom.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 1999Date of Patent: June 4, 2002Assignee: Spezialmaschinenbau Herrhammer GmbHInventor: Peter Herrhammer
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Patent number: 6398544Abstract: This invention is directed to a candle can of the type normally filled with an ignitable fuel. The candle can includes an upstanding continuous sidewall that is integrally coupled to a stamp formed candle can bottom structure at an outer periphery of the candle can bottom structure. The integral coupling of the sidewall to the bottom structure establishes a can support ring to engage a support surface. The stamp formed can bottom structure is so formed as to provide within the can an internally upwardly directed dome upon which a candlewick carrying element may be securely located within a dish shaped indentation in an apex region of the dome. In a preferred embodiment of the invention the intersection of the sidewall and the upwardly directed dome of the can bottom structure establishes an annular internal volume of fuel separated by the dome from a candlewick flame near the end of both the candlewick life and the supply of fuel.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2000Date of Patent: June 4, 2002Assignee: J. L. Clark, Inc.Inventors: Chet Wright, Walter P. Pietruch, Richard L. Peterson
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Patent number: 6382962Abstract: A venting cover for a containerized candle that stabilizes the combustion flame and improves the efficiency of the combustion of containerized candles is disclosed. The venting cover of this invention is a flat disc, which is seated over the mouth of the container or jar. The venting cover has an annular flange around its periphery, a central exhaust vent and six oblong inlet vents spaced radially from the exhaust vent around the periphery of the venting cover. The venting cover creates a concentric laminar air flow within the interior of the jar, which stabilizes the flame and improves the efficiency of the combustion.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2001Date of Patent: May 7, 2002Inventor: Tod A. Papai
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Publication number: 20020048739Abstract: A safety candleholder comprises a seat, a center of the seat having a hollow groove base; an outer side of the groove base being installed with an inner ring and an outer ring; inner walls of the inner ring and the outer ring being installed with inner thread portions; a plurality of via holes being formed at a bottom of the seat; the inner lampshade being installed with an opening; an outer side of the opening having a flange; a diameter of the opening being smaller than a diameter of the candle; and an outer lampshade screwedly fixed to the outer ring, thereby, an annular groove being formed between the two lampshade so that air can flow in the annular groove; an upper end of the outer lampshade having an opening; an outer side of the opening being installed with an annular flange, thus, a safety candleholder being formed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2001Publication date: April 25, 2002Inventor: Yu-Hsueh Chu