US3759478A
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Candle mold
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-04-05
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Granted: 1973-09-18
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Expires: 1992-04-05
Abstract
Abstract A candle mold comprising a flat base having a transparent cylinder extending upwardly therefrom. The transparent cylinder is adapted to receive a previously molded inner candle core therein which has a smaller diameter than the cylinder. The flat base has a central opening formed therein to permit the wick of the inner candle core to be extended downwardly therethrough. The flat base also has means thereon for securing the wick thereto. A wick holder bar is detachably secured to and extends across the upper end of the cylinder. The bar has a central opening formed therein which receives the upper end of the wick of the inner candle core. The bar also has means thereon for permitting the wick to be secured thereto.
Inventors
- 👤 H Schmitt
- 👤 M Schmitt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 15:32
CPC Classifications
C; C11; C11C; C11C5/00; C11C5/02; C11C5/021; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S425/00; Y10S425/803
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
162 words
A candle mold comprising, a flat base member, a hollow member extending upwardly from said base member and having and open upper end, said hollow member adapted to centrally receive a candle therein which has a diameter less than said hollow member, said candle having upper and lower wick portions extending therefrom, an elongated bar detachably secured to and extending across the upper end of said hollow member, said bar having an opening formed in the center thereof to permit the upper wick portion of said candle in said hollow member to be extended upwardly therethrough, said bar having means thereon for securing the upper wick portion of said candle thereto to maintain said candle in said central position with respect to said hollow member, said bar having a width substantially less than said hollow member to permit molten wax to be poured into the upper end of said hollow member to fill the area between said candle and said hollow member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
162 words
A candle mold comprising, a flat base member, a hollow member extending upwardly from said base member and having and open upper end, said hollow member adapted to centrally receive a candle therein which has a diameter less than said hollow member, said candle having upper and lower wick portions extending therefrom, an elongated bar detachably secured to and extending across the upper end of said hollow member, said bar having an opening formed in the center thereof to permit the upper wick portion of said candle in said hollow member to be extended upwardly therethrough, said bar having means thereon for securing the upper wick portion of said candle thereto to maintain said candle in said central position with respect to said hollow member, said bar having a width substantially less than said hollow member to permit molten wax to be poured into the upper end of said hollow member to fill the area between said candle and said hollow member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
58 words
The mold of claim 1 wherein said bar has a pair of spaced apart notches formed therein which detachably receive the upper end of said hollow member to facilitate the positioning of the bar with respect to the hollow member so that the upper wick portion of said candle will be centered with respect to said hollow member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
43 words
The mold of claim 2 wherein said base member has a central opening formed therein for receiving the lower wick portion of said candle, said base member having means thereon to permit the lower wick portion of said candle to be secured thereto.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
The mold of claim 1 wherein said hollow member is comprised of a transparent material to permit the visual inspection of the placement of decorative material in the molten wax between said candle and said hollow member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The mold of claim 1 wherein said hollow member is inwardly tapered from its upper end to its lower end.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
13 words
The mold of claim 1 wherein said hollow member has a hexagonal configuration.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
13 words
The mold of claim 1 wherein said hollow member has a cylindrical configuration.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
39 words
The mold of claim 1 wherein said means on said bar for securing the upper wick portion thereto comprises a V-shaped notch at one end thereof which is adapted to detachably receive the upper wick portion of said candle.
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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) | 1976-09-17 | 1977-03-19 | 1977-09-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-09-17 | 1981-03-19 | 1981-09-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-09-17 | 1985-03-19 | 1985-09-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |