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US3706523A
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Resistage candle device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-11-16
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Granted: 1972-12-19
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Expires: 1990-11-16
Abstract
Abstract A candle device, which has similar characteristics to a color coded electrical resistor, is provided with a plurality of colored bands each signifying a different number in accordance with the international color code arrangement. The candle wick symbolizes the wire connection at the end of the resistor. The numerical information identified in the color-bands on the surface of the candle device by mere visual observation thereof, indicates a number, for example, the numerical age of a person at a birthday party.
Inventors
- 👤 John H Kumm
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 13:31
CPC Classifications
C; C11; C11C; C11C5/00; C11C5/008
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
269 words
An article of manufacture comprising a substantially cylindrical shaped candle device for commemorating or designating an exact time interval constituting a substitute for a plurality of candles or the like for commemorating or designating an exact time interval such as the age of an individual, organization, town, said candle device including a plurality of short length individual candle members; a central wick means embedded in said candle members; each said candle member mounted in a superimposed relationship to one another to form a single vertically extending device; each said candle member having an upper sectional portion and a lower sectional portion; each lower sectional portion of a respective candle member being enlarged and having a greater diameter than its upper sectional portion; each said lower sectional portion of a candle member having an open-bottomed bore; each said bore being of a slightly greater diameter than the diameter of an upper sectional portion whereby an upper portion of a respective candle member may be inserted in the adjacent bore of another candle member to form a coupled relationship therebetween; and a support member having a lower conical portion tapering towards the base of the support member for insertion in the birthday cake; said support member having an upper cylindrical sectional portion insertable into the bore of the lowermost candle member; each said upper sectional portion having an outer solid color sidewall; the outer sidewall of each said lower sectional portion having a color separate and distinct from another lower portion sidewall; said separated formed bands of color signifying the exact time interval by the mere observation of the candle device.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
269 words
An article of manufacture comprising a substantially cylindrical shaped candle device for commemorating or designating an exact time interval constituting a substitute for a plurality of candles or the like for commemorating or designating an exact time interval such as the age of an individual, organization, town, said candle device including a plurality of short length individual candle members; a central wick means embedded in said candle members; each said candle member mounted in a superimposed relationship to one another to form a single vertically extending device; each said candle member having an upper sectional portion and a lower sectional portion; each lower sectional portion of a respective candle member being enlarged and having a greater diameter than its upper sectional portion; each said lower sectional portion of a candle member having an open-bottomed bore; each said bore being of a slightly greater diameter than the diameter of an upper sectional portion whereby an upper portion of a respective candle member may be inserted in the adjacent bore of another candle member to form a coupled relationship therebetween; and a support member having a lower conical portion tapering towards the base of the support member for insertion in the birthday cake; said support member having an upper cylindrical sectional portion insertable into the bore of the lowermost candle member; each said upper sectional portion having an outer solid color sidewall; the outer sidewall of each said lower sectional portion having a color separate and distinct from another lower portion sidewall; said separated formed bands of color signifying the exact time interval by the mere observation of the candle device.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-12-19 | 1976-06-19 | 1976-12-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-12-19 | 1980-06-19 | 1980-12-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-12-19 | 1984-06-19 | 1984-12-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |