Illumination – Supports – Imitation candle support
Reexamination Certificate
1998-07-10
2001-03-06
Sember, Thomas M. (Department: 2875)
Illumination
Supports
Imitation candle support
C362S391000, C362S181000, C362S806000, C362S253000, C362S404000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06196706
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates generally to the field of molds, and more specifically, to the field of molded lighting assemblies.
The practice of making molded lighting structures such as candles, is very old. Candles are now available in a variety of different sizes and shapes ranging from long, slender candlesticks for use in candelabra to short votive candles for use in religious ceremonies, etc, with all sizes and shapes of candles typically being formed of wax. Additionally, the wax is often scented in order for the candle to emit a pleasant aroma while being burned. It has also been well known to use a variety of devices to accentuate candles. Accordingly, one known practice is to place small candles behind translucent structures such as a decorative stained glass display in order to form a radiance of colored light.
Other lighting structures include candles placed within various types of casings, such as luminaria or other structures, to provide a radiance of colored or contrasted light in several directions. For example, U.S. Pat. No. 2,735,285 discloses a lantern-shaped structure which includes a long candle protruding through a closed roof of a casing which is constructed of wax having a higher melting point than the enclosed candle. As the candle bums down to the lantern-shaped casing, a hole is melted into the roof where it contacts the flame to enable the candle to continue burning within the casing to illuminate the casing. Unfortunately, that hole will likely appear irregular and look as though something has broken off so that the casing is not truly reusable in the sense that it will look much different after the first use. Additionally, as with the use of virtually any candle, a certain amount of smoke will be emitted from the candle while it illuminates the casing, as well as when the candle is extinguished, which has the potential unwanted effect of discouraging use of the candle by anyone possessing a sensitivity to smoke.
There is, therefore, a need in the industry for an apparatus which addresses these and other related, and unrelated problems.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
Briefly described, the present invention includes, in a first preferred embodiment, a glowing lighting assembly including a molded shell formed of wax which includes a flat bottom wall functioning as a base and a substantially spherical side wall extending upward from the bottom wall to define an inner cavity. The glowing light assembly also includes an electric light member mounted through the spherical side wall below an upper light emitting aperture which is formed by the spherical side wall. A foreign object is embedded within the side wall to cast shadows outside the glowing shell when the electric light member is illuminated. In the first preferred embodiment of the present invention, the molded shell includes an outer shell layer and an inner shell layer, wherein a foreign object is interposed between the layers. The molded shell is particularly shaped and sized relative to the electric light member so that when the electric light illuminates, the molded shell glows without melting while being sufficiently warmed by the electric light to emit a pleasant aroma.
While the light assembly of the first preferred embodiment is designed to rest with its flat bottom wall supported on a flat surface, other preferred embodiments include a display structure, such as a stand for supporting the glowing shell, or a length of chain for hanging the shell, etc., so that the shell can be supported by the display structure or a ceiling. Some other preferred embodiments are configured with light emitting apertures facing downwards, thus permitting the light emitted from the light emitting aperture to illuminate an area below the shell, such as would be suitable for a reading lamp or other similar task lighting uses. In other embodiments, the display structure is configured with light emitting apertures facing upward, and in other embodiments, adjustment mechanisms are included so that the light emanating from the light emitting aperture can be directed at the discretion of the operator.
Furthermore, various embodiments of the present invention include devices for adjusting the intensity of the light emitted from the electric light member to allow the operator to set the desired illuminating effect, while also allowing the temperature of the wax shells to be set, thereby allowing the aromatic intensity emitted from the wax of the shell to be adjusted.
Other features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent upon reading and understanding the present specification, when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
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Sember Thomas M.
Thomas Kayden Horstemeyer & Risley LLP
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