Illumination – Self powered lamp – Nonelectric
Reexamination Certificate
1999-04-30
2001-03-27
Sember, Thomas M. (Department: 2875)
Illumination
Self powered lamp
Nonelectric
C362S258000, C362S382000, C431S295000, C431S297000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06206540
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a candelabra designed to support prayer candles in an upright position preventing them from being overturned.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PRIOR ART
When in use, candles are typically mounted in a candle holder. Conventional candle holders include a receptacle for receiving the lower end of the candle. However, mounting candles in such a fashion makes them susceptible to being overturned by toddlers, wind or similar external forces. If the candle is lit, the situation can be extremely dangerous in that the overturned candle could cause a fire. Prayer candles are even more dangerous in that such candles are often rested on a table or similar surface with no external supporting means. The present invention overcomes the above described disadvantages of conventional candle holders by providing a uniquely configured candelabra designed to securely retain a prayer candle in an upright position.
Various candelabras exist in the prior art. For example, U.S. Pat. No. 5,086,380 issued to Hedner, Jr. relates to a glass bowl filled with a liquid that is adapted to receive a candlestick.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,921,421 issued to Little relates to a candelabrum including flat, steel straps bent into a semicircular form. The free ends of the straps are bent toward each other forming a candle ledge having candle cups secured therealong.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,406,616 issued to Greenvourcel relates to a set of modular elements particularly useful for assembling candelabra.
U.S. Pat. No. 3,695,458 issued to Nagel relates to a modular candelabrum having at least three connecting legs. The upper ends of the legs are provided with a socket that is capable of interconnecting with another socket.
U.S. Pat. No. 3,368,693 issued to Bochory relates to a centerpiece tray with swiveling candle holders.
U.S. Pat. No. 3,091,106 issued to Crouch relates to a tripod type candelabra.
Although various candelabras exist in the prior art, the devices are not specifically designed to prevent a candle from being overturned. The present invention provides a unique, dual-tiered candle holder designed to securely support a candle in an upright position.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a candelabra designed to support a prayer candle in an upright position. The device comprises an upper support platform mounted a predetermined distance above a lower support platform. The upper support platform includes a plurality of apertures, each dimensioned to receive a candlestick. The lower platform includes a plurality of spaced indentions on its upper surface dimensioned to receive the lower end of a candlestick. Each indention is vertically aligned with a corresponding aperture on the upper support platform. Received within each indention is a heat shield member. The candlestick is supported in an upright position by inserting the lower end through an aperture on the upper support member and an aligned indention on the lower platform. It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a candelabra that securely supports a candlestick in an upright position.
It is another object of the present invention to provide a candelabra that is simple and inexpensive to manufacture.
It is yet another object of the present invention to provide a candelabra that may be disassembled for storage. Other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become readily apparent from the following detailed description of the preferred embodiment when considered with the attached drawings and the appended claims.
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Negron Ismael
Sember Thomas M.
Tolar Kenneth L
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