US3744956A
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Wax candle manufacture
Assignee: VOLLMAR W BONNER WACHSBLEICHE
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Filing: 1971-11-02
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Granted: 1973-07-10
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Expires: 1991-11-02
Abstract
Abstract A decorative wax candle which includes initially separate wax inserts having colored sculptured relief surfaces that are directed outwardly toward the peripheral surface of the candle and which colored sculptured relief surfaces are visible through the outer peripheral surface of the candle.
Inventors
- 👤 L Hess
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 13:29
CPC Classifications
C; C11; C11C; C11C5/00; C11C5/008
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
A decorative wax candle having a wick and outer peripheral surface and conprising a plurality of initially separate wax inserts arranged partially spaced from each other about the wick, each of the said inserts having a sculptured relief surface facing outwardly toward the said peripheral surface and each of the said relief surface being at least partially colored; additional wax which is at least slightly transparent filling the spaces between the said inserts and the said outer peripheral surfaces and at least partially surrounding the said relief surfaces so that the said colored sculptured relief surfaces are visible through the said outer peripheral surface.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
104 words
A decorative wax candle having a wick and outer peripheral surface and conprising a plurality of initially separate wax inserts arranged partially spaced from each other about the wick, each of the said inserts having a sculptured relief surface facing outwardly toward the said peripheral surface and each of the said relief surface being at least partially colored; additional wax which is at least slightly transparent filling the spaces between the said inserts and the said outer peripheral surfaces and at least partially surrounding the said relief surfaces so that the said colored sculptured relief surfaces are visible through the said outer peripheral surface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
46 words
A candle as defined in claim 1 in which an adjacent edge of at least one of the initially separate wax inserts is in contact with an adjacent edge of another of the initially separate wax inserts at a region around the wick of the candle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
A candle as defined in claim 1 in which the initially separate wax inserts have projections at their bases that are in contact with projections of adjacent wax inserts at the base of the candle.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
39 words
A candle as defined in claim 1 in which the sculptured relief surfaces of the initially separate wax inserts are colored by means of a dye which is soluble in the wax of which the wax insert is formed.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
39 words
A candle as defined in claim 1 in which the sculptured relief surfaces of the initially separate wax inserts are colored by means of a pigment that is insoluble in the wax of which the wax insert is formed.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
A candle as defined in claim 1 in which the initially separate wax inserts are formed of a readily combustible wax.
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) | 1976-07-09 | 1977-01-08 | 1977-07-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-07-09 | 1981-01-08 | 1981-07-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-07-09 | 1985-01-08 | 1985-07-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |