U.S. patent application number 09/951703 was filed with the patent office on 2003-03-13 for decorative candle display and method of manufacturing same.
Invention is credited to Asbury, Frank H., Freeman, Faith, Freeman, Scott H..
Application Number | 20030049578 09/951703 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 25492039 |
Filed Date | 2003-03-13 |
United States Patent
Application |
20030049578 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Freeman, Scott H. ; et
al. |
March 13, 2003 |
Decorative candle display and method of manufacturing same
Abstract
A decorative candle display including a container, preferably
transparent, with an interior wall surface having disposed thereon
gelatinous components. The decorative candle display formed by:
positioning a wick within the container cavity defined by a bottom
interior surface of the container and the interior wall surface of
the container; forming the gelatinous structures; positioning the
gelatinous structures against the interior wall surface;
compressing the gelatinous structures by pressing the gelatinous
structures against the interior wall surface; pouring a molten
mixture into the cavity, the molten mixture filling in the portion
of the cavity not filled by the gelatinous structures; and cooling
the molten mixture.
Inventors: |
Freeman, Scott H.;
(Huntington Beach, CA) ; Freeman, Faith;
(Huntington Beach, CA) ; Asbury, Frank H.;
(Anaheim, CA) |
Correspondence
Address: |
STETINA BRUNDA GARRED & BRUCKER
75 ENTERPRISE, SUITE 250
ALISO VIEJO
CA
92656
US
|
Family ID: |
25492039 |
Appl. No.: |
09/951703 |
Filed: |
September 13, 2001 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
431/291 |
Current CPC
Class: |
C11C 5/008 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
431/291 |
International
Class: |
F23D 003/16 |
Claims
What is claimed is:
1. A method of manufacturing a decorative candle display comprising
the steps of: a) providing a non-opaque container having an
interior bottom surface and an interior side surface, the interior
bottom surface and the interior side surface defining a cavity; b)
positioning a wick within the cavity; c) forming at least one
gelatinous structure having a first melting point; d) positioning
the at least one gelatinous structure against the interior wall
surface; e) compressing the at least one gelatinous structure by
pressing the at least one gelatinous structure against the interior
wall surface; f) pouring a molten mixture into the cavity, the
molten mixture having a second melting point lower than the first
melting point, the molten mixture filling in the portion of the
cavity not filled by the at least one gelatinous structure; and g)
cooling the molten mixture.
2. The method of claim 1, wherein step (c) comprises: (i) heating a
transparent combustible gelatinous material to its melting
temperature; (ii) mixing and uniformly disbursing a pigment within
the gelatinous material; (iii) forming the gelatinous material to a
desired shape; and (iv) allowing the gelatinous material to
solidify.
3. The method of claim 2 wherein step (c) (ii) further comprises
disbursing a fragrance within the gelatinous material.
4. The method of claim 1, wherein step (c) comprises: (i) heating a
transparent combustible gelatinous material to its melting
temperature; (ii) disbursing a fragrance within the gelatinous
material; (iii) forming the gelatinous material to a desired shape;
and (iv) allowing the gelatinous material to solidify.
5. The method of claim 1 wherein the gelatinous material is a
mineral oil gel.
6. The method of claim 1 wherein step (f) further comprises
disbursing a pigment within the molten mixture before pouring the
molten mixture into the cavity.
7. The method of claim 1 wherein step (f) further comprises
disbursing a fragrance within the molten mixture before pouring the
molten mixture into the cavity.
8. The method of claim 7 wherein step (f) further comprises
disbursing a pigment within the molten mixture before pouring the
molten mixture into the cavity.
9. The method of claim 1 wherein the molten mixture is a wax
material.
10. The method of claim 9, wherein the molten mixture is a paraffin
wax.
11. A decorative candle display comprising: a) a container having a
cavity formed by an interior bottom surface and an interior wall
surface; b) a plurality of combustible gelatinous components
compressed within the container, some of which are pressed against
the interior wall surface, with the plurality of gelatinous
components having a first melting point; c) a mixture having a
second melting point lower than the first melting point, the
mixture filling in a portion of the cavity not occupied by the
plurality of gelatinous components, the mixture forming a top
surface; and d) a wick disposed within the cavity and extending
through the top surface.
12. The decorative candle display of claim 11 wherein said
plurality of gelatinous components is formed of a mineral oil
gel.
13. The decorative candle display of claim 11 wherein the mixture
is formed of a wax material.
14. The decorative candle display of claim 13, wherein the mixture
is formed of a paraffin wax.
15. The decorative candle display of claim 11, wherein said
plurality of gelatinous components additionally comprises a
pigment.
16. The decorative candle display of claim 11, wherein said
plurality of gelatinous components additionally comprises a
fragrance.
17. The decorative candle display of claim 16, wherein said
plurality of gelatinous components additionally comprises a
pigment.
18. The decorative candle display of claim 11, wherein the mixture
additionally comprises a pigment.
19. The decorative candle display of claim 11, wherein the mixture
additionally comprises a fragrance.
20. The decorative candle display of claim 19, wherein the mixture
additionally comprises a pigment.
21. The decorative candle display of claim 11, wherein the
container is transparent.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] (Not Applicable)
STATEMENT RE: FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH/DEVELOPMENT
[0002] (Not Applicable)
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0003] The present invention generally relates to decorative
candles, and more particularly to a decorative candle display
having gelatinous structures compressed against the inner surface
of a container and a wax filler filling in the remainder of the
cavity of the container.
[0004] Decorative candles can be formed in different styles,
shapes, and colors. Typically, there are three types of candles:
tapered, molded, and container.
[0005] A container candle is formed by pouring molten wax into a
container having a wick disposed therein. The wick is extensible
through the wax such that as the wick is burned, the wax around the
wick will melt, thereby providing fuel for the wick to burn.
[0006] Fragrances and/or pigments can be added to the wax to give
the candle a unique appearance and scent. Typically, the fragrance
and/or pigment is mixed with the wax when in a molten state. The
wax containing the fragrance and/or pigment is then formed into the
preferred type of candle. The pigment will give the candle the
desired coloring, while the fragrance gives the candle a desired
scent. The scent produced by the fragrance may become more
pronounced as the candle is being burned.
[0007] In addition to making candles out of wax, mineral oil has
been used to make candles, i.e., gel candles. The mineral oil is
gelatinous and a solid at ambient temperature. Typically, a gel
candle is formed by pouring molten mineral oil into a container
having a wick. The mineral oil is allowed to cool to its gelatinous
state thereby forming a candle within the container. Gel candles
burn longer than candles made from paraffin wax because of the high
oil content of the gel. Furthermore, gel candles may additionally
be scented and/or colored to add more variety to the candles.
Additionally, gel components may be fabricated from the mineral oil
gel, where the gel components are individual pieces of mineral oil
gel fabricated into prescribed shapes. The individual gel
components may then be placed on the top of a wax candle to provide
a more decorative appearance.
[0008] Gel components may also be placed on the sides of a wax
candle in a transparent container as described in U.S. Pat. No.
6,241,512 entitled DECORATIVE CANDLE DISPLAY AND METHOD OF FORMING
SAME, the entire contents of which are hereby incorporated by
reference and U.S. Pat. No. 6,210,153, entitled DECORATIVE CANDLE
DISPLAY AND METHOD OF FORMATION, the entire contents of which are
hereby incorporated by reference.
[0009] As described in U.S. Pat. No. 6,210,153, one method of
creating a decorative candle having gelatinous components on the
side of the container is to line the interior surface of the
transparent container with melted gelatinous material and allowing
the gelatinous material to cool and solidify as a gelatinous liner.
A generally opaque structure is then placed onto the liner and
filler material is then added into the container around a
previously placed wick.
[0010] An alternative method of manufacturing a candle having
gelatinous structures around the sides of the candle is described
in U.S. Pat. No. 6,241,512. That patent discloses a method for
placing a core candle, such as a votive in a container such that a
chamber is created between the interior wall of the container and
the core candle. Gelatinous components are placed within the
chamber.
[0011] The above methods are difficult to implement using a small
container. Thus, a need exists for a method of creating a
decorative candle formed in a container (including a small
container) wherein the decorative candle includes gelatinous
components along the interior wall of the container.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0012] The present invention is a decorative candle display and a
method for its manufacture. The candle display comprises: a
container having a cavity formed by an interior bottom surface and
an interior wall surface; at least one transparent combustible
gelatinous structure pressed against the interior wall surface, the
at least one gelatinous structure having a first melting point; a
mixture having a second melting point lower than the first melting
point, the mixture filling in a portion of the cavity not occupied
by the at least one gelatinous structure, the mixture forming a top
surface; and a wick disposed within the cavity and extending
through the top surface.
[0013] Preferably, the container is a transparent container.
[0014] The gelatinous structures may be formed of a mineral oil
gel. The gelatinous structures may have a pigment and/or a
fragrance.
[0015] The mixture may be formed of a wax material. The wax
material may be a paraffin wax. The material may have a pigment
and/or a fragrance.
[0016] The candle display is manufactured using a method
comprising: providing a container having an interior bottom surface
and an interior side surface, the interior bottom surface and the
interior side surface defining a cavity; positioning a wick within
the cavity; forming at least one gelatinous structure having a
first melting point; positioning the at least one gelatinous
structure against the interior wall surface; compressing the at
least one gelatinous structure by pressing the at least one
gelatinous structure against the interior wall surface; pouring a
molten mixture into the cavity, the molten mixture having a second
melting point lower than the first melting point, the molten
mixture filling in the portion of the cavity not filled by the at
least one gelatinous structure; and cooling the molten mixture.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0017] These as well as other features of the present invention
will become more apparent upon reference to the drawings
wherein:
[0018] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a decorative candle display;
and
[0019] FIGS. 2-5 are perspective views of fabrication steps of the
decorative candle display of FIG. 1.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0020] Referring now to the drawings wherein the showings are for
purposes of illustrating preferred embodiments of the present
invention only, and not for purposes of limiting the same, FIG. 1
is a perspective view of a decorative candle display 10 formed in
accordance with the present invention. The candle display 12
includes a container 12, which is preferably transparent and made
of glass or other appropriate material.
[0021] The candle display 10 includes gelatinous structures 22
pressed against the interior wall surface 15 of the container such
that the structures 22 are visible from the exterior of the
container 12. As here non-limitedly exemplified, the gelatinous
structures 22 are cut to be generally cubed shaped and are
manufactured from a mineral oil gel which is solid, yet also
flexible, and sufficiently tacky to adhere to the interior wall
surface. Such gel products are available as "Candle Gel" and "Versa
Gel," both manufactured by Penrico Company, Woodland, Tex. These
products can be poured into molds to form desired structures,
formed into sheets which can be cut to desired structural
configurations, or otherwise conventionally treated to yield shaped
end products that function as gelatinous structures 22. Fragrance
and/or pigment may be added to the gelatinous material, preferably,
when it is in a liquid state.
[0022] The decorative candle display 10 includes a wick 16.
Preferably, the wick 16 is attached to a holder or "puck" 18 as
shown in FIG. 2. The puck is placed on the bottom surface of the
container 14. The exemplary container 12 shown in the illustrations
is approximately 1.5-3.0 inches in diameter and preferably
fabricated from glass. However, it will be appreciated that the
present invention may include configurations having containers 12
of various shapes and sizes.
[0023] Next, as shown in FIG. 3, the gelatinous structures 22 are
placed in the container 12. The gelatinous structures 22 are
preferably compressed by pressing the gelatinous structures against
the interior wall of the container 15 as shown in FIG. 4.
[0024] Next, melted wax 24 (e.g., paraffin) which has a lower
melting point than the gelatinous structures 22 is poured into the
container 12, as shown in FIG. 5. Preferably, the melted wax 24 is
at a temperature of 150.degree. F. or lower. The melted wax 24 may
include a pigment and/or a fragrance. The wax 24 fills in the gaps
between the gelatinous structures 22 in order to form the
decorative candle display 10 shown in FIG. 1. The candle is then
allowed to cool and solidify.
[0025] While an illustrative and presently preferred embodiment of
the invention has been described in detail herein, it is to be
understood that the inventive concepts may be otherwise variously
embodied and employed and that the appended claims are intended to
be construed to include such variations except insofar as limited
by the prior art.
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