US3726632A
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Candle holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-06-14
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Granted: 1973-04-10
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Expires: 1991-06-14
Abstract
Abstract A candle holder is mounted to the neck of a bottle and holds the candle spaced from the inner wall of the bottle neck with a substantial open area therebetween to permit the melting wax to drip from the candle into the inside of the bottle.
Inventors
- 👤 G Connolly
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 19:55
CPC Classifications
F; F21; F21V; F21V35/00; Y; Y02; Y02W; Y02W30/00; Y02W30/50; Y02W30/82
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
A candle holder in combination therewith, a bottle having a hollow neck, said neck having an open top wall and communicating with the interior of said bottle, said holder comprising support means for mounting said holder to said neck of said bottle, candle securing means on said holder for holding a candle spaced from the inner wall of said bottle neck with substantial open area therebetween whereby the melting wax may drip from the candle into the interior of said bottle, said support means being a flange disposed on said top wall of said neck, said candle securing means being connected to said flange, and said open area being formed by a plurality of channels between said flange and said securing means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
122 words
A candle holder in combination therewith, a bottle having a hollow neck, said neck having an open top wall and communicating with the interior of said bottle, said holder comprising support means for mounting said holder to said neck of said bottle, candle securing means on said holder for holding a candle spaced from the inner wall of said bottle neck with substantial open area therebetween whereby the melting wax may drip from the candle into the interior of said bottle, said support means being a flange disposed on said top wall of said neck, said candle securing means being connected to said flange, and said open area being formed by a plurality of channels between said flange and said securing means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
149 words
A candle holder in combination therewith, a bottle having a hollow neck, said neck having an open top wall and communicating with the interior of said bottle, said holder comprising support means for mounting said holder to said neck of said bottle, candle securing means on said holder for holding a candle spaced from the inner wall of said bottle neck with substantial open area therebetween whereby the melting wax may drip from the candle into the interior of said bottle, said support means including a flange disposed on said top wall of said neck, a depending skirt secured to said flange, said skirt being zigzagged shaped in horizontal cross-section with a plurality of co-arcuate inner edges and a plurality of co-arcuate outer edges, said outer edges engaging said inner wall of said neck to further comprise said support means, and said inner edges comprising said candle securing means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
149 words
A candle holder in combination therewith, a bottle having a hollow neck, said neck having an open top wall and communicating with the interior of said bottle, said holder comprising support means for mounting said holder to said neck of said bottle, candle securing means on said holder for holding a candle spaced from the inner wall of said bottle neck with substantial open area therebetween whereby the melting wax may drip from the candle into the interior of said bottle, said support means including a flange disposed on said top wall of said neck, a depending skirt secured to said flange, said skirt being zigzagged shaped in horizontal cross-section with a plurality of co-arcuate inner edges and a plurality of co-arcuate outer edges, said outer edges engaging said inner wall of said neck to further comprise said support means, and said inner edges comprising said candle securing means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said support means includes decorative means for adding to the aesthetic appearance thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said support means engages the outer wall of said neck.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said candle securing means in its horizontal cross-section makes point contact with the candle to minimize the contact therebetween.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
The combination of claim 2 wherein said support means includes decorative means for adding to the aesthetic appearance thereof.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
The combination of claim 2 wherein said support means engages the outer wall of said neck.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
25 words
The combination of claim 2 wherein said candle securing means in its horizontal cross-section makes point contact with the candle to minimize the contact therebetween.
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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) | 1976-04-09 | 1976-10-09 | 1977-04-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-04-09 | 1980-10-09 | 1981-04-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-04-09 | 1984-10-09 | 1985-04-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |