Abstract: A self-extinguishing torch top has a wick holder with an upper end and a lower end, affixed to a fuel canister top. An extinguisher surrounds the wick holder and has at least a retracted position wherein a wick protruding from the wick holder is sufficiently exposed to be allowed to burn, and at least an extended position wherein the extinguisher extends beyond the wick so far as to extinguish any flame on the wick. A biasing member urges the sliding tube toward the extended position, and an arrest mechanism retains the sliding tube in the retracted position until an impact occurs, upon which the arrest mechanism releases the sliding tube to allow its extension to the extended position.

Abstract: A fire display assembly has a burner tray optionally located within a hollow space in the interior of a non-flammable structure. A porous element on or in the non-flammable structure has extensions from a lower surface thereof extending into fuel in the burner tray. The assembly can include a fuel tray connected to the burner tray by conduits which provide flow channels for liquid fuel between the trays. When a container of liquid fuel is placed in the fuel tray the fuel is dispensed and flows into the burner tray. Fuel in the tray is transmitted to the outer surface of the porous element. Flammable vapors from the liquid fuel at the outer surface are then ignited. The arrangement provides a continuous feed of fuel to the surface of the non-flammable structure and allows safe replenishment of the fuel in the burner while the flame is present.

Abstract: A candle including a wick, a combustible material in contact with a portion of the wick and a scent container. The scent container has an elongated body configured to hold a fragrant liquid. The scent container being configured to generally surround the wick.

Abstract: A metallic wick assembly includes at least one mesh member and a sleeve member. The at least one mesh member includes a first length defined between first and second ends thereof. The sleeve member is mounted around the mesh member and includes a second length defined between two longitudinal opposite ends thereof. The second length is less than the first length. A third length is defined between a distal end of the sleeve member and the first end of the mesh member. The sleeve member is slidable with respect to the mesh member to adjust the third length for controlling the flame scale.

Abstract: A metallic wick assembly includes at least one mesh member and a sleeve member. The at least one mesh member includes a first length defined between first and second ends thereof. The sleeve member is mounted around the mesh member and includes a second length defined between two longitudinal opposite ends thereof. The second length is less than the first length. A third length is defined between a distal end of the sleeve member and the first end of the mesh member. The sleeve member is slidable with respect to the mesh member to adjust the third length for controlling the flame scale.

Abstract: Systems and methods for heating a candle fuel generally comprise: a vessel to contain a quantity of a liquid fuel, and a wick system configured to float upon the quantity of the liquid fuel and to transfer heat to the liquid fuel, wherein the wick system comprises a wick and a wick holder. The wick comprises a first wick material configured to support a flame from a combustion and a second wick material, proximate to the first wick material, and configured to absorb combustion products from the combustion. The wick holder is configured to support the wick, such that at least a portion of the wick is immersed in the quantity of the liquid fuel.

Abstract: An apparatus having a shrouded funnel for fueling. A flow barrier is provided in the funnel that controls vapor release from a fuel canister and allows for refueling of liquid fuel without touching the apparatus.

Abstract: An apparatus having a fuel container, a flame bowl, and a wick holder disposed proximate the flame bowl is disclosed. An open fuel filling port disposed in the flame bowl prevents entry of ignition sources into the fuel container but allows for the flow of liquid thereinto, whereby a user of the torch may refuel the torch without need to touch the torch.

Abstract: The present invention involves a combustion apparatus for utilizing as an oil candle. The apparatus is a material suitable for forming a heat sink, having a ring or cylinder for enclosing a wick which wick extends into oil suitable for oil candles, and a heat sink extending from the wick holder or forming the wick holder and connecting to or forming a base for distributing heat evenly along the heat sink within the oil to prevent flashover. The apparatus preferably utilizes a metal fiber wick and may comprise multiple wick holders.

Abstract: According to embodiments of the present invention, a flameless candle is claimed, depicted, and described. The candle has a candle shell, which includes a sidewall (such as a waxen sidewall) surrounding a hollow region. There is an opening through the bottom of the candle shell leading into the hollow region. This flameless candle also has an electronics insert. The insert has a housing. At least one thread (for example, an exterior thread or male thread) is arranged on a lateral portion of the housing. This thread (or threads as used herein) can be rotated in response to a torque force on the electronics insert. The rotation causes the electronics insert to be drawn through the opening and into the hollow region, thereby substantially securing the electronics insert to the candle shell.

Abstract: Gas generation apparatus and methods are provided, including apparatus and methods for efficient vaporization, and optional burning, of meltable fuels. The apparatus and methods provide controlled generation and combustion of any low melting point dimensionally stable combustible meltable fuel. This is preferably accomplished by first converting the solid or semi solid meltable fuel material into a liquid state, then into vapor, and finally mixing with an air source or other oxidizer before combustion.

Abstract: An oil lamp structure includes an oil bottle, a dual lamp head and a wick. The dual lamp head includes an inner plastic lamp head and an outer metallic lamp head. A cover is provided at a top end of the inner plastic lamp head. The wick has an upper end located under the cover and a lower end located in the oil bottle. The outer metallic lamp head has an opening at a top end thereof. The present invention provides a better seal and safe effect and can be transported with ease for mass production.

Abstract: A scented candle, and a method of creating the same, comprising: a jar; a scented oil, where said scented oil is stored in the jar; a wick, where the wick rests within the scented oil; and a cologne, where said cologne is infused in the scented oil. The jar may include a lid to seal the oil and wick when not in use. The jar may also include a handle and a label for communicating the type of cologne infused in the scented oil.

Abstract: Use of a composition comprising a base formulation of one or more alkyl esters of a C6-C16 carboxylic acid or mixtures thereof as a fuel composition is provided. The use of the fuel composition is specifically provided for use as a lamp fuel, a lighter fuel, and/or a fuel for cooking, heating or cooling. Specifically, use of a composition as a lamp fuel is provided, wherein the composition comprises by weight 35-45% C8 methyl esters, 25-35% C10 methyl esters, 15-25% C12 methyl esters, and/or 5-15% C14 methyl esters. Also provided is a method for producing a fuel composition comprising the steps of a) providing a vegetable oil, b) preparing alkyl esters of carboxylic acids comprised in said vegetable oil by esterification and/or transesterification, c) optionally isolating one or more of said alkyl esters of said carboxylic acids, wherein said alkyl esters of carboxylic acids comprised in said vegetable oil and/or said one or more isolated alkyl esters constitute said fuel composition.

Abstract: An apparatus having a flame bowl, a shroud surrounding the flame bowl, and a fitting connected to an underside of the flame bowl is disclosed. At least two wick holders are disposed in the flame bowl. The shroud connects to the flame bowl along a top thereof and is spaced apart from the flame bowl along a bottom thereof.

Abstract: A vapor chamber having supporting structure with height difference, includes a shell, tissue wick structure, working fluid filled into the shell and supporting structure with height difference, disposed over inner walls of the shell, accommodated in the shell, abutted against the wick structure, and including first corrugated piece and second corrugated piece, both of which are connected to each other. The longitudinal distance between top and bottom of the first corrugated piece is a first amplitude. The longitudinal distance between top and bottom of the second corrugated piece is a second amplitude larger than the first amplitude. Since the second amplitude provides the shell with greater supporting force, when the shell is pressed to make heating element and the shell contact closely, a recessing phenomenon won't occur to the shell, thereby, increasing the contact tightness and promoting the thermally conductive efficiency.

Abstract: A device for warming a shoe is disclosed. An insole has a top cavity. A releasable shoe pad includes a top padding member and a recess between forward and rearward bottom portions. The device includes a thin metal member formed on the pad and including an intermediate conductive member, a forward conductive section extended from the conductive member, and a rearward conductive section extended from the conductive member, and a heater unit fastened in a space defined by the recess. The heater unit includes a fuel chamber, a combustion chamber filled with zirconia fibers, and a channel interconnected the fuel and the combustion chambers, the channel including fibers and a wick having one end immersed in the fuel chamber and the other end connected to the fibers.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a decorative lamp burner assembly is disclosed. The method includes providing a fuel canister having an opening for receiving fuel, providing a cap having a wick holder, affixing a wick guide member to the cap, inserting a wick through the guide member and into the wick holder, and inserting the guide member containing the wick into the fuel canister through the opening and affixing the cap onto the opening in the fuel canister.

Abstract: This invention provides an improved chamber within the can of a canned heat product that allows more complete combustion due to a better mixing of air and gasified fuel which eminates from fuel on the surface of a fibrous fill. This improved mixing is the result of pulling cold outside air into the outer annulus of the combustion chamber where mixing occurs prior to ignition and also cools the fuel holding fiber as well as providing a steady height point of maximum temperature due to the combustion.

Abstract: A glass block oil lamp has a hollow glass block with six walls configured in a generally parallelepiped shape. Each of at least five of the walls is between about 4 inches and about 12 inches in length and between about 4 inches and about 12 inches in width. The hollow glass block has a compressive strength greater than about 400 psi. An oil lamp is attached to one of the walls of the glass block. The oil lamp has a combustion zone and a wick. The wick has a first end disposed proximate to the combustion zone and an opposed second end disposed within the interior of the glass block. The glass block is adapted to accept and retain a liquid fuel capable of traveling from the interior of the glass block to the combustion zone via the wick.

Abstract: A self-extinguishing candle system includes a candle with a top surface. An exposed wick is situated on the top surface of the candle. A base is provided upon which the candle is mounted. A canister containing a non-flammable fluid under pressure is situated within the base. The spray nozzle on the canister is adapted, when actuated by the movement of a linear solenoid arm, to release the pressurized fluid contents of the canister. The released fluid from the canister is directed to the top of the candle by channels in the shell surrounding the candle to extinguish the flame. The solenoid is actuated after a predetermined time elapses, a safety temperature sensor is triggered and/or a tilt sensor is triggered.

Abstract: Systems and methods for heating a candle fuel generally comprise: a vessel to contain a quantity of a liquid fuel, and a wick system configured to float upon the quantity of the liquid fuel and to transfer heat to the liquid fuel, wherein the wick system comprises a wick and a wick holder. The wick comprises a first wick material configured to support a flame from a combustion and a second wick material, proximate to the first wick material, and configured to absorb combustion products from the combustion. The wick holder is configured to support the wick, such that at least a portion of the wick is immersed in the quantity of the liquid fuel.

Abstract: A liquid fuel cell that includes a canister having a fuel reservoir and a burner assembly mounted upon the canister. The burner assembly contains a wick holding aperture that opens into the fuel reservoir and a wick that is made up of continuous fiber strands mounted in the tube. The wick is doubled over to create a crown that is vertically disposed above the top of the wick holding aperture and the two ends of the wick are arranged to pass down through the wick burner into the fuel reservoir. A number of fiber strands are severed in the crown region to create a small island of bristles which greatly enhances the wick's ability to be rapidly and efficiently ignited.

Abstract: A burner for household or recreational use, such as for generating a decorative play of flames, emission of heat or use in, for instance, a hot plate or fireplace, in a generally safe, clean and efficient manner. The burner is equipped with a fuel stock holder (2, 22) provided with a fuel receiving body (5, 25, 45) from a form-retaining, isotropic, heat-resistant and porous material for retaining liquid fuel by means of absorption. The fuel receiving body (5, 25, 45) is located in a casing (9, 29, 49) with at least one flame opening (10, 30, 50) for combusting fuel at the surface of the fuel receiving body and which is connected to the fuel receiving body (5, 25, 45) without substantial residual spaces remaining between the casing (9, 29, 49) and the fuel receiving body (5, 24, 45), or the fuel receiving body is arranged freely without casing.

Abstract: An oil lamp and fragrance release apparatus for providing a unique flame formation usable in a variety of decorative applications. The lamp includes a body that has an open upper end and that defines a chamber for carrying a combustible liquid. The lamp further includes a sheet wick having a lower end located in the chamber of the body, for contacting the combustible liquid, and an upper end projecting upwardly from the open upper end. The wick of inorganic material may be positioned between first and second plates arranged in a spaced, confronting relationship to enhance capillary action, may be freestanding stone of fibrous, permeable material or may be wrapped about a rigid plate. The wick provides a unique horizontal flame formation, while displaying décor on the outer surface of the flat wall. Optionally, the lamp may include scented oil and a conductive element to promote the release of fragrance upon heating, and the wick can be configured of material having high heat fragrance emanation.

Abstract: Lamp oil compositions including methyl palmitate, methyl stearate, myristyl alcohol, an alcohol with less than six carbons, preferably ethyl alcohol, and fragrance. Also disclosed herein are lighter fluid compositions which include methyl laurate, methyl stearate, ethyl alcohol and fragrance.

Abstract: A torch includes a tank adapted to contain a fuel, a firebowl atop the tank defining a fill opening, and an operating device that fits over the firebowl as a snuffer. A closing device may be fitted into the fill opening. The closing device may be movable between a lowered closed position and a raised open position. The closing device defines at least one recess for receiving a portion of an operating device that moves the closing device between the open and closed positions.

Abstract: A liquid fuel composition for a lamp for producing a colored flame is provided comprising: (a) a liquid fuel consisting substantially of ethylene glycol, and (b) a flame coloring agent such as boric acid or a metal compound capable of producing a flame of a determined color. Also provided are an oil lamp comprising at least one chamber containing the liquid fuel composition, with a pouring hole and one or more nozzles, and one or more wicks, each wick placed over the one or more nozzles and extending into the liquid composition; and kits for producing such oil lamps.

Abstract: A liquid fuel lamp for burning fuel comprises a plurality of wicks. The lamp has a fuel tank for initially receiving the liquid fuel, a plurality of reservoirs, each holding a wick, and at least one conduit. The conduit is in fluid communication with at least one respective reservoir and the fuel tank, and carries the liquid fuel by way of gravitational force to the reservoir, with which the reservoir forms a housing for the wick. Thus, fuel may distributed to all reservoirs and wicks from a central tank into which fuel is deposited.

Abstract: A liquid fuel lamp is provided with a wick carrying composite safety cap which is mountable to and removable from the liquid fuel container only by simultaneous pressing and turning actions. The safety cap has a spring biassed latch and a wick guard surrounding in a spaced manner around the upper end portion of the wick.

Abstract: An oil lamp for providing a unique flame formation usable in a variety of decorative applications. The lamp includes a body that has an open upper end and that defines a chamber for carrying a combustible liquid. The lamp further includes a planar wick having a lower end located in the chamber of the body, for contacting the combustible liquid, and an upper end projecting upwardly from the open upper end. The wick may be positioned between first and second plates arranged in a spaced, confronting relationship to enhance capillary action or may be wrapped about a rigid plate. When lit, the lamp provides a unique flame formation. Optionally, the lamp may include scented oil and a conductive element to promote the release of fragrance upon heating, and the wick can be configured free of material having a high heat conductivity.

Abstract: An exemplary oil burning lamp comprises a reservoir configured for storing a supply of oil, a base, a burner tube and a wick. The base is being sized and shaped to receive the reservoir. The burner tube is movably mounted to the reservoir between a retracted position and an extended position. The burner tube has a first end, an opposing second end and at least one opening. In the retracted position, the both ends are located within the reservoir. In the extended position, the first end is located within the reservoir, the second end is located outside the reservoir, and the opening is located such that fragranced components of oil stored in the reservoir can be entrained by air and emanated from the base. The wick is mounted to the burner tube, extends into the reservoir, and extends outwardly from the second end of the burner tube.

Abstract: The juggling torch has a torch body (1) with a wick (3) for fuel that is absorbed by the wick (3) and a fuel container (7) that is connected to the wick (3) via one or many channels (15).

Abstract: The system has a catalytic combustion burner which comprises on its upper part a peripheral zone supporting a catalyst and a central zone without a catalyst creating a vaporisation zone. The system further comprises a sleeve made of porous material comprising a cavity substantially axial designed to tightly hold a wick purposed to carry a combustible composition to the burner. The sleeve is placed in line with the lower part of the burner so that the combustible composition can move from the pores of the upper part of the sleeve towards the pores of the lower part of the burner.

Abstract: A decorative apparatus comprises a primary container defined by an upper portion and a lower portion. The primary container has an opening defined in the upper portion. A secondary container comprises a cap and a reservoir body extending therefrom. The secondary container is suspendedly disposed within the primary container such that the cap of the secondary container substantially corresponds to the opening of the primary container and the reservoir body of the secondary container extends toward the lower portion of the primary container. A reservoir access aperture is disposed in the cap. A method of manufacture is also provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides various embodiments for a colored flame lamp and a colored flame candle. The lamps and candles may burn with a flame of a characteristic color such as green, red, blue, purple, orange, or silver-white. The lamp fuel composition may include a liquid solvent and dissolved metal salts. The candles may be composed of a solvent, a hardener, and metal salts dissolved in the solvent. The colored flame in the lamp and candle results from vaporized metal salts that travel up a wick with lamp fuel or melted candle material.

Abstract: A liquid fuel burning device includes a first fuel reservoir adapted for holding a supply of fuel, a wick system adapted to cooperate with the first reservoir to draw fuel therefrom for combustion, a second fuel reservoir and a fuel feed tube communicating between the first fuel reservoir and the second fuel reservoir. The first reservoir can be closed to form a substantially air tight seal such that as fuel is consumed from the first reservoir, a partial vacuum is created within the first reservoir which automatically draws further fuel through the feed tube from the second fuel reservoir, thereby maintaining a constant fuel supply in the first reservoir.

Abstract: A color flame candle and a color flame candle lamp are disclosed. The color flame candle includes a container with one open end, which contains mixed liquid incendiary agent and color-making agent, a hollow candle head, a wick, a sealing means to seal the open end of the container to prevent evaporation or leak of the fuel, a cap, and a decorative external cover. The color flame candle can further include a bottom open end and a base sealed thereon. In the color flame candle lamp, a heat insulator is positioned at the upper open end of the container as a lamp head. The incendiary agent is stored separately in a storage bottle, and is added into the container prior to use. The candle lamp can be refilled and used repeatedly. The color flame candle, or candle lamp generates a pure and colorful flame for a long period of time.

Abstract: A wick for a candle/lamp. The wick includes a core and a cotton jacket. The core is comprised of a composition of varying ceramic fiber compounds that eliminate contribution of wick material to the combustion of the candle/oil lamp. The cotton jacket over braids the core in order to maintain sufficient flow of fuel, and which burns off during initial lighting. The inert inner core is the mechanism for combustion and does not contribute to the mass of material being consumed, thus lessening potential for smoking. The wick does not degrade after the cotton jacket bums off therefore lessening the propensity for sooting and smoking. The cotton jacket remains intact below the fuel or wick holder level, thus insuring a constant flow of the fuel to feed the flames.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A chafing dish fuel canister is provided with a side wall having a lower section, a middle section and an upper section wherein the lower section and the upper section are substantially vertically extending and the middle section is an angled wall, the middle wall section extending outwardly from the lower wall section at an angle of from about 55 to 85 degrees. This creates a tilt angle such that the flame does not burn the lid or side wall of the fuel canister. The chafing dish fuel canister is preferably of a transparent plastic material and upon being overturned maintains the fuel product therein in a safe condition without spillage.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A liquid fuel burner adapted to be inserted into an opening of a supporting base, such as a statue or other art work, includes a container to hold combustible fuel, a tube having one end attached to an opening in the container, a collar assembly secured to the other end of the tube and having a cap closing the end of the tube and a flange part to support the burner in the opening, and a wick extending from the container through the tube and being held within an opening defined in the cap. The cap may include a glass wick holder to support the wick in burning position thereabove. The fuel container may be defined by one or more flexible bladders which are attached to the tube by insulation, tape, heat-shrink tubing, or a wire clamp.

Abstract: An oil lamp emitting a fragrance has a container including a fuel oil and a fragrance and a wick for drawing fuel oil out of the container for burning. A separate ceramic diffuser is positioned adjacent the top of the lamp, near the combustion end of the wick. The ceramic diffuser receives a combination of fuel oil and fragrance and diffuses the fragrance into the air. The diffusion is increased when the lamp is lighted. The lamp provides a scent to the surrounding air which is similar in strength to fragranced wax candles.

Abstract: A portable lamp assembly which comprises a fuel containing container and a globe therefore, the globe having a plurality of convex reflective surfaces on an inner surface thereof to maximize light output. The globe also functions as a protective member for the fuel containing container when in a stored position for transportation.

Abstract: A chafing dish fuel canister is provided with a side wall having a lower section, a middle section and an upper section wherein the lower section and the upper section are substantially vertically extending and the middle section is an angled wall, the middle wall section extending outwardly from the lower wall section at an angle of from about 55 to 85 degrees. This creates a tilt angle such that the flame does not burn the lid or side wall of the fuel canister. The chafing dish fuel canister is preferably of a transparent plastic material and upon being overturned maintains the fuel product therein in a safe condition without spillage.

Abstract: A decorative candle and oil lamp assembly includes a decorative candle including a reduced cross portion, a variety of decorative features, and a circular recess in its top. The oil lamp assembly includes a top, bottom, and body portion. The top portion includes a filler neck with a narrow portion and a flared portion. A flammable liquid, such as lamp oil, is introduced into the oil lamp assembly via the flared portion of the filler neck. Also included in the oil lamp assembly is a wick assembly. The wick assembly includes a glass tube consisting of a straight body portion and a flared portion. Mounted inside the wick assembly is a woven fiberglass wick consisting of at flared upper and a flared lower portion, and a body portion. After the oil lamp assembly is full of lamp oil or other flammable liquid, the wick assembly is placed inside the filler neck, with the bottom flared portion of the fiberglass wick in contact with the flammable liquid.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an oil lamp adapted to disperse fragrance. More specifically, the present invention provides a lamp having a container with one or more vent holes, through which fragrance molecules volatilized from scented fuel within the container may escape.

Abstract: A color flame candle and a color flame candle lamp are disclosed. The color flame candle includes a container with one open end, which contains mixed liquid incendiary agent and color-making agent, a hollow candle head, a wick, a sealing means to seal the open end of the container to prevent evaporation or leak of the fuel, a cap, and a decorative external cover. The color flame candle can further include a bottom open end and a base sealed thereon. In the color flame candle lamp, a heat insulator is positioned at the upper open end of the container as a lamp head. The incendiary agent is stored separately in a storage bottle, and is added into the container prior to use. The candle lamp can be refilled and used repeatedly. The color flame candle, or candle lamp generates a pure and colorful flame for a long period of time.

Abstract: An ignitable beehive type wick end in an aromatic oil lamp and the attachment for instantaneously enhancing the density of the essence oil, wherein the ceramic wick end includes at least a hollow mushroom structure composed by a bracket seat as well as an upper cover and both are clamped by a clip ring, is characterized that at least a beehive type air conducting block is disposed inside the wick end for conducting the current therein to lower the temperature; a supporting stand disposed with a placement frame covers the upper aspect of a bottle body; a ceramic block with a recessed groove on the top portion and impregnated with the essence oil is placed on the placement frame; the heat heated, raised upwards and dispersed from the ceramic wick end vaporizes the essence oil thereon to instantaneously enhance the density of the essence oil in the air.