Combustion – Candle – e.g. – taper – etc. – Having structure additional to wax and wick
Reexamination Certificate
2000-01-03
2001-01-09
Price, Carl D. (Department: 3743)
Combustion
Candle, e.g., taper, etc.
Having structure additional to wax and wick
C431S288000, C431S290000, C362S161000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06171101
ABSTRACT:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates in general to lighted candle decorations, and in particular to a decorative candle display in which a shaped candle fabricated of a non-opaque, image-producing gel is floatable in water within a non-opaque container to thereby project when lighted an illuminated array of images about the container.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The use of candle light is a well-recognized ambience enhancer in producing a warm and comfortable atmosphere where people gather. Such use of candle light is found in commercial establishments such as restaurants, clubs, and the like where customers are invited to relax and enjoy a flickering illumination and, hopefully, to beneficially gain a feeling of contentment. In a similar manner candle light is used in homes to mute otherwise blaring lights and bright-white walls so often present in typical living rooms, dining rooms, and other locations for family gatherings. While probably not scientifically provable, many find that such softened illumination begets a positive tenor.
Because of the popularity of candle illumination in general, many types of candle displays have been developed. Thus, in addition to traditional cylindrical candles mounted in candle stick holders, various types of decorative candle housings are available, including numerous container designs for accommodating votive-style candles. Additionally, floating candle displays are provided in which wax or gel candles float in water present in variously-sized bowls or other vessels that may have decorative wall topography which enhances visual observations. However, while such present floating candle displays certainly provide enjoyment, they do not really enhance the basic light production from a wick-only location as found in any present candle. As a result, it is evident that a need is present for a decorative candle display where the candle itself in cooperation with its companion container can produce a unique lighting effect in an immediately adjacent vicinity. Accordingly, a primary object of the present invention is to provide a decorative candle display wherein the candle is floatable and is fabricated of a non-opaque gel capable of projecting light and unique images on encircling surfaces.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a decorative candle display wherein the floatable candle is a defined geometrical shape which is substantially identical to a defined geometrical shape of the container in which the candle resides.
Yet another object of the present invention is to provide methodology for producing a decorative candle display embodying image projection by the candle through the wall structure of a non-opaque container.
These and other objects of the present invention will become apparent throughout the description thereof which now follows.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention is a decorative candle display comprising a non-opaque container of a defined geometrical shape and volume, and a heat-meltable, non-opaque candle placeable within this container. The candle has a defined geometrical shape which can be substantially complimentary to the shape of the container. Within the non-opaque gel forming the candle are a plurality of image-producing gaseous cells and a conventional ignitable wick extending substantially there through with an exposed end for lighting. The density of the gel and the volume of the container are cooperatively correlated such that the volume of the container accommodates a sufficient quantity of water in which the candle will float upon introduction of this sufficient water quantity into the container.
Ignition of the wick of the floating candle of this decorative display results in passage of light caused by the flame through the non-opaque, and preferably substantially transparent, gel and finally through the non-opaque, and preferably substantially transparent, container within which the candle is situated. The gaseous cells formed within the gel allow projection of images corresponding to the shapes and sizes of the cells on surrounding surfaces as light is transmitted through the gel, thereby creating a unique candle-light glow effect above, below, and around the display.
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Asbury Frank H.
Freeman Scott H.
Price Carl D.
Stetina Brunda Garred & Brucker
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