Candle snuffing apparatus and method

Details Candle snuffing apparatus and method Candle snuffing apparatus and method

1992-06-03

1994-02-01

Price, Carl D.

Combustion

Process of combustion or burner operation

431144, 294 992, 294118, 169 46, 131236, 81418, F23Q 2500

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052827372

ABSTRACT:
A candle snuffing apparatus and method are disclosed in the form of tongs having wettable snuffing surfaces and means for wetting the snuffing surfaces. Operation of the tongs upon a candle flame extinguishes the flame and simultaneously cools the wick, preventing smoking of the wick.

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