US3761702A
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Internally illuminated candle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-12-27
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Granted: 1973-09-25
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Expires: 1991-12-27
Abstract
Abstract An internally illuminated candle burnable from the top having a cavity within wax of the candle and a light structure positioned for illuminating the cavity and diffused passage of light through candle wax. The candle is made to glow with an esthetically pleasing internal light. It has a non-flamable barrier at the base of the wick.
Inventors
- 👤 F Andeweg
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 04:26
CPC Classifications
F; F21; F21S; F21S6/00; F21S6/001; F21S13/00; F21S19/00; G; G02; G02B; G02B6/00; G02B6/0001; G02B6/0096; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S362/00; Y10S362/806; Y10S362/81
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
150 words
In a candle structure having a wick for burning at the top and adapted for internal illumination: a candle body structure; a burnable candle wax portion supported by said candle body structure generally at the top of said candle body structure; said wick being imbedded within said burnable candle wax portion and extending from the top of said burnable candle wax portion; a cavity of substantial size within said candle body structure generally below said burnable candle wax portion; non-flammable barrier means positioned below the bottom of said wick in the region of the top of said cavity; said candle body structure including a candle wax body substantially surrounding said cavity; and with said cavity of sufficient size, shaped and positioned to receive internal illumination means for internal illumination of substantially the entire candle body by a light source independent of said wick burning at the top of the candle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
150 words
In a candle structure having a wick for burning at the top and adapted for internal illumination: a candle body structure; a burnable candle wax portion supported by said candle body structure generally at the top of said candle body structure; said wick being imbedded within said burnable candle wax portion and extending from the top of said burnable candle wax portion; a cavity of substantial size within said candle body structure generally below said burnable candle wax portion; non-flammable barrier means positioned below the bottom of said wick in the region of the top of said cavity; said candle body structure including a candle wax body substantially surrounding said cavity; and with said cavity of sufficient size, shaped and positioned to receive internal illumination means for internal illumination of substantially the entire candle body by a light source independent of said wick burning at the top of the candle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The candle structure of claim 1, wherein non-flammable light source means is contained within said cavity.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The candle structure of claim 2, wherein said non-flammable light source means includes a plurality of non-flammable light sources.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The candle structure of claim 2, wherein a combined light source and a power supply is contained in said cavity.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
39 words
The candle structure of claim 4, wherein said cavity is a downward extending cavity from th top of said body structure; and said combined light source and power supply is contained in said cavity below said burnable wax portion
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
35 words
The candle structure of claim 5, wherein said burnable wax portion is held by holder means mounted on said body structure; and said combined light source and power supply is suspended from said holder means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
35 words
The candle structure of claim 5, wherein said cavity extends through said candle body structure from top to bottom; and said bUrnable wax portion is held by holder means mounted on said candle body structure.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
38 words
The candle structure of claim 1, wherein said cavity is irregularly shaped with varied candle body structure wall thicknesses provided for varied light intensities through the candle body structure wall when internal illumination is provided in said cavity.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
46 words
The candle structure of claim 1, wherein said cavity extends through said candle body structure from top to bottom; said burnable wax portion is held by holder means mounted on said candle body structure; and with light spreading means on the underside of said holder means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
15 words
The candle structure of claim 1, wherein light spreading means is contained within said cavity.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
41 words
The candle structure of claim 10, wherein said light spreading means is a multi-faceted crystal for spreading light to and through the walls of said candle wax body that originates from a light source positioned for dircting light to said crystal.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
19 words
The candle structure of claim 10, wherein said light spreading means is a transparent material insert in said cavity.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
35 words
The candle structure of claim 12, wherein said light spreading means is a solid transparent material insert completely filling said cavity; and light source means is positioned to direct light into and through said insert.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
21 words
The candle structure of claim 12, wherin said light spreading means is a transparent non-flammable material sheath inserted in said cavity.
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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) | 1976-09-24 | 1977-03-26 | 1977-09-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-09-24 | 1981-03-26 | 1981-09-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-09-24 | 1985-03-26 | 1985-09-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |