US3885905A
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Candle with automatic snuffer
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-12-14
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Granted: 1975-05-27
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Expires: 1993-12-14
Abstract
Abstract A candle for providing a flame at the top end thereof when the candle is in a stable upright orientation and for automatically extinguishing the flame when the candle is suddenly impacted or knocked over. The candle includes a hollow body member containing a combustible fuel and terminates in a conical shaped top end. A wick is disposed within the body and extends through the conical end with a portion of the wick being exposed and serving as the site of the flame. A hollow snuffer is disposed on the conical end and is loosely coupled thereto such that when the candle is impacted suddenly or knocked over, a portion of the snuffer overlies the exposed wick portion to extinguish the flame thereat.
Inventors
- 👤 Clayton Giangiulio
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 14:58
CPC Classifications
F; F23; F23Q; F23Q25/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
173 words
A candle arranged to flame when in a stable upright orientation and to automatically extinguish its flame when suddenly impacted or knocked over out of its upright orientation, comprising tubular a body for containing a combustible fuel and terminating in a first end having a cap with a tapered surface, a wick extending into said cap, with a predetermined length portion of the wick extending out of the apex of said tapered surface, said extending wick portion being exposed and serving as the site of the flame and automatic snuffer means comprising a hollow member having a base wall and an inwardly extending side wall projecting therefrom, said base wall having a central opening therein into which a portion of said tapered surface extends, said snuffer being loosely coupled to said first end, while being freely rotatable about the axis of said extending wick portion and pivotable with respect thereto, whereupon said snuffer overlies the exposed portion of the wick to extinguish the flame when the candle is suddenly impacted or tipped over.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
173 words
A candle arranged to flame when in a stable upright orientation and to automatically extinguish its flame when suddenly impacted or knocked over out of its upright orientation, comprising tubular a body for containing a combustible fuel and terminating in a first end having a cap with a tapered surface, a wick extending into said cap, with a predetermined length portion of the wick extending out of the apex of said tapered surface, said extending wick portion being exposed and serving as the site of the flame and automatic snuffer means comprising a hollow member having a base wall and an inwardly extending side wall projecting therefrom, said base wall having a central opening therein into which a portion of said tapered surface extends, said snuffer being loosely coupled to said first end, while being freely rotatable about the axis of said extending wick portion and pivotable with respect thereto, whereupon said snuffer overlies the exposed portion of the wick to extinguish the flame when the candle is suddenly impacted or tipped over.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
11 words
The candle of claim 1 wherein the tapered surface is conical.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
41 words
The candle of claim 2 wherein the apex of said conical surface forms a central hub, which hub extends through said central opening and into the interior of said snuffer, said exposed portion of the wick extending out of said hub.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
40 words
The candle of claim 3 wherein the snuffer is generally conically shaped with the top edge of the side wall forming an enlarged opening through which said exposed portion of the wick extends when the candle is upright and stationary.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The candle of claim 4 wherein the body is a hollow portion including an opening for the introduction of said combustible fuel therein.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
The candle of claim 5 wherein pins are provided to hold the wick in place with only the predetermined length thereof extending out of said hub to be exposed.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
13 words
The candle of claim 6 wherein the wIck is formed of bronze-reinforced asbestos.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
The candle of claim 7 wherein the body portion and said snuffer are formed of metal.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
The candle of claim 8 wherein means are provided to prevent the snuffer from falling off the hub.
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) | 1978-05-26 | 1978-11-25 | 1979-05-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-05-26 | 1982-11-25 | 1983-05-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-05-26 | 1986-11-25 | 1987-05-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |