US3983677A
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Method of manufacturing candles with decorative items cast into the surface thereof
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-07-03
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Granted: 1976-10-05
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Expires: 1994-07-03
Abstract
Abstract This application discloses a method for making a candle with stones, or other desired articles, cast into the candle about the periphery thereof. This is accomplished by the use of a two step casting process, wherein a smaller core of the candle is first cast, and this core is then placed in a larger mold of substantially identical shape. The stones or other articles are then placed in the larger mold between the smaller core and the inner wall of said mold until the space therein is completely filled. Wax is then poured into the larger mold to cast these articles into the surface of the candle. Since the wax at this point will almost completely cover the articles, which are of a decorative nature and of which more of the surface should be exposed, the candle, after it has cooled, is repeatedly dipped in hot wax to remove some of the surface wax from the candle with each dipping, and then cooled by dipping the candle in water. Repetitions of this process results in the removal of a substantial amount of wax from the outside of the candle, leaving the surface of the decorative stones or other items more fully exposed to produce a very attractive candle. The finishing step to remove excess wax and smooth rough spots is in the form of exposing the surface of the candle to a concentrated heat source, such as a propane torch.
Inventors
- 👤 Terry L. Lundbom
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 09:36
CPC Classifications
C; C11; C11C; C11C5/00; C11C5/02; C11C5/023; B; B44; B44C; B44C1/00; B44C1/26; B44C3/00; B44C3/04; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S425/00; Y10S425/803; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/31504; Y10T428/31801
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
281 words
A method for the manufacture of candles having decorative articles such as rocks, stones, or the like cast into the surface thereof, said method including the steps of selecting the finished size of said candles to be manufactured, selecting the size of said articles to be cast into the surface of said candle, casting a first portion of said candle in the form of an inner wax core of a size smaller than the outside diameter of said candle by from 100% to 150% of twice the average size of the articles to be cast in the surface of said candle, placing said inner core in a free standing manner in a central position in a larger opaque mold substantially the size of said finished candle, placing said articles between said inner core and the inner wall of said larger mold, casting the balance of said candle by pouring molten wax of a predetermined temperature into said space, allowing said candle to cool and removing it from said mold, removing excess wax from said candle and said articles by dipping said candle in a molten wax bath a predetermined number of times, cooling said candle by dipping it in cold water, repeating said dipping and said cooling operation a second predetermined number of times, removing said candle from said water, placing said candle on a revolving turntable, and finishing the candle by selectively exposing the surfaces of the decorative articles, where needed, to a concentrated heat source, solely for the purpose of removing excess wax from the articles embedded in the candle to expose more of said article, and not for the purpose of affecting the surface of the candle itself.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
281 words
A method for the manufacture of candles having decorative articles such as rocks, stones, or the like cast into the surface thereof, said method including the steps of selecting the finished size of said candles to be manufactured, selecting the size of said articles to be cast into the surface of said candle, casting a first portion of said candle in the form of an inner wax core of a size smaller than the outside diameter of said candle by from 100% to 150% of twice the average size of the articles to be cast in the surface of said candle, placing said inner core in a free standing manner in a central position in a larger opaque mold substantially the size of said finished candle, placing said articles between said inner core and the inner wall of said larger mold, casting the balance of said candle by pouring molten wax of a predetermined temperature into said space, allowing said candle to cool and removing it from said mold, removing excess wax from said candle and said articles by dipping said candle in a molten wax bath a predetermined number of times, cooling said candle by dipping it in cold water, repeating said dipping and said cooling operation a second predetermined number of times, removing said candle from said water, placing said candle on a revolving turntable, and finishing the candle by selectively exposing the surfaces of the decorative articles, where needed, to a concentrated heat source, solely for the purpose of removing excess wax from the articles embedded in the candle to expose more of said article, and not for the purpose of affecting the surface of the candle itself.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
304 words
A method for the manufacture of decorative candles having rocks cast into the surface thereof, said method including the steps of selecting the finished size of the candle to be manufactured, selecting the size of the rocks to be cast into the surface of said candle, casting a first portion of said candle in the form of an inner wax core of a size smaller than the outside diameter of said candle by from 100% to 150% of twice the diameter of said rocks so as to insure proper support for said rocks when said wax is poured so that the decorative effect achieved by the careful placing of the rocks is not lost, said inner core also being of a predetermined melt wax, placing said inner core in a larger opaque mold of sufficient strength, and having an inner and outer wall and being of substantially the same size as the finished candle, placing said rocks between said inner core and the inner wall of said larger mold, casting the remaining portion of said candle by pouring wax of a predetermined melt type at a predetermined temperature into said space, allowing said candle to cool and removing it from said mold, removing excess wax from said candle and said rocks by a first dipping of said candle in molten wax a predetermined number of times, cooling said candle by a first dipping in cold water, repeating said dipping and said cooling a second predetermined number of times, removing said candle from said water, placing said candle on a revolving turntable, and finishing the candle by selectively exposing the surfaces of said rocks, where needed, to a concentrated heat source, for the sole purpose of removing excess wax from the surfaces of said rocks, and not to affect the surface of the candle itself.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
304 words
A method for the manufacture of decorative candles having rocks cast into the surface thereof, said method including the steps of selecting the finished size of the candle to be manufactured, selecting the size of the rocks to be cast into the surface of said candle, casting a first portion of said candle in the form of an inner wax core of a size smaller than the outside diameter of said candle by from 100% to 150% of twice the diameter of said rocks so as to insure proper support for said rocks when said wax is poured so that the decorative effect achieved by the careful placing of the rocks is not lost, said inner core also being of a predetermined melt wax, placing said inner core in a larger opaque mold of sufficient strength, and having an inner and outer wall and being of substantially the same size as the finished candle, placing said rocks between said inner core and the inner wall of said larger mold, casting the remaining portion of said candle by pouring wax of a predetermined melt type at a predetermined temperature into said space, allowing said candle to cool and removing it from said mold, removing excess wax from said candle and said rocks by a first dipping of said candle in molten wax a predetermined number of times, cooling said candle by a first dipping in cold water, repeating said dipping and said cooling a second predetermined number of times, removing said candle from said water, placing said candle on a revolving turntable, and finishing the candle by selectively exposing the surfaces of said rocks, where needed, to a concentrated heat source, for the sole purpose of removing excess wax from the surfaces of said rocks, and not to affect the surface of the candle itself.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method as defined in claim 2, wherein said inner core is cast from 135 melt wax.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method as defined in claim 3, wherein said molten wax being used for casting the remaining portion of the candle is also 135 melt wax.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
The method as defined in claim 1, wherein the inner core and the remaining portions of the candle are both cast from wax having the same melting point.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method as defined in claim 1, wherein said inner core and said remaining portion of said candle are waxes having a different melting point.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
42 words
The method as defined in claim 2, wherein said casting of the remaining portion of said candle is performed with a wax having a melting point of 135° Fahrenheit, said wax being poured at a temperature of from 190° to 210° Fahrenheit.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method as defined in claim 2, wherein said inner core is made of a 135 melt wax cast at a temperature between 170° and 190° Fahrenheit.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method as defined in claim 5, wherein said melting point is 135°.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
30 words
The method as defined in claim 2, and including the additional steps of placing identifying information on the bottom of the candle after it has cooled, and packaging the candle.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
30 words
The method as defined in claim 2, wherein said rocks are placed between said inner core and said inner wall in a circular pattern and built up layer by layer.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method as defined in claim 7, wherein said predetermined number of times the candle is dipped in hot wax is 15 times.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method as defined in claim 12, wherein said second predetermined number of times is two, for a total of three times.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-10-05 | 1980-04-05 | 1980-10-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-10-05 | 1984-04-05 | 1984-10-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-10-05 | 1988-04-05 | 1988-10-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |