US3208245A
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Candle
Assignee: Victrylite Candle Co
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Filing: 1963-10-30
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Granted: 1965-09-28
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Expires: 1983-10-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Frank D Turner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 21:51
CPC Classifications
C; C11; C11C; C11C5/00; C11C5/008; F; F21; F21V; F21V35/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
178 words
IN A CANDLE HAVING A BODY OF WAX WHICH IS HARD AND BRITTLE AT NORMAL ROOM TEMPERTURES, AND A WICK EXTENDING THROUGH THE BODY, THE IMPROVEMENT WHICH ENABLES THE CANDLE TO BE IMPALED UPON A POINTED SPIKE RISING FROM THE TOP FACE OF THE HOLDER UPON WHICH THE CANDLE SETS WHEN PROPERLY POSITIONED ON THE HOLDER, WITHOUT STRESSING THE BODY OF THE CANDLE TO THE POINT OF RUPTURE, AND WHICH IMPROVEMENT COMPRISES: (A) A BORE OF A DIAMETER CONSIDERABLY GREATER THAN THAT OF THE WICK, EXTENDING UPWARDLY INTO THE BODY OF THE CANDLE FROM THE BOTTOM END THEREOF; AND (B) A PLUG OF PLASTIC MATERIAL FILLING THE BORE, (1) THE MATERIAL OF WHICH THE PLUG IS FORMED BEING COMPATIBLE WITH AND BONDING READILY TO THE WAX BODY OF THE CANDLE, AND (2) BEING PLIABLE SO AS TO BE READILY DEFORMED AND FORCED OUT OF THE MOUTH OF THE BORE TO SPREAD OUT BETWEEN THE BOTTOM OF THE CANDLE AND THE TOP FACE OF THE HOLDER AS THE CANDLE IS IMPALED UPON THE SPIKE AND SET ONTO THE HOLDER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
178 words
IN A CANDLE HAVING A BODY OF WAX WHICH IS HARD AND BRITTLE AT NORMAL ROOM TEMPERTURES, AND A WICK EXTENDING THROUGH THE BODY, THE IMPROVEMENT WHICH ENABLES THE CANDLE TO BE IMPALED UPON A POINTED SPIKE RISING FROM THE TOP FACE OF THE HOLDER UPON WHICH THE CANDLE SETS WHEN PROPERLY POSITIONED ON THE HOLDER, WITHOUT STRESSING THE BODY OF THE CANDLE TO THE POINT OF RUPTURE, AND WHICH IMPROVEMENT COMPRISES: (A) A BORE OF A DIAMETER CONSIDERABLY GREATER THAN THAT OF THE WICK, EXTENDING UPWARDLY INTO THE BODY OF THE CANDLE FROM THE BOTTOM END THEREOF; AND (B) A PLUG OF PLASTIC MATERIAL FILLING THE BORE, (1) THE MATERIAL OF WHICH THE PLUG IS FORMED BEING COMPATIBLE WITH AND BONDING READILY TO THE WAX BODY OF THE CANDLE, AND (2) BEING PLIABLE SO AS TO BE READILY DEFORMED AND FORCED OUT OF THE MOUTH OF THE BORE TO SPREAD OUT BETWEEN THE BOTTOM OF THE CANDLE AND THE TOP FACE OF THE HOLDER AS THE CANDLE IS IMPALED UPON THE SPIKE AND SET ONTO THE HOLDER.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-09-27 | 1969-03-29 | 1969-09-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-09-27 | 1973-03-29 | 1973-09-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-09-27 | 1977-03-29 | 1977-09-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |