U.S. patent application number 11/701053 was filed with the patent office on 2007-06-14 for candle making process.
This patent application is currently assigned to Silk Road Gifts, Inc.. Invention is credited to Vincent Lin.
Application Number | 20070134606 11/701053 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 35060946 |
Filed Date | 2007-06-14 |
United States Patent
Application |
20070134606 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Lin; Vincent |
June 14, 2007 |
Candle making process
Abstract
A jar candle includes at least two decorative elements located
adjacent the interior of the jar and positioned in a predetermined
relationship with respect to one another. A manufacturing method
for forming the jar candle includes proving ajar having an interior
surface defining an interior region. A sleeve having a
pre-determined pattern is slid over the jar. The sleeve and jar are
aligned and a decorative element is applied to the interior surface
of the jar element in alignment with the pre-determined pattern on
the sleeve. The jar is then filled with wax.
Inventors: |
Lin; Vincent; (Englewood
Cliffs, NJ) |
Correspondence
Address: |
FOLEY & LARDNER LLP
777 EAST WISCONSIN AVENUE
MILWAUKEE
WI
53202-5306
US
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Assignee: |
Silk Road Gifts, Inc.
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Family ID: |
35060946 |
Appl. No.: |
11/701053 |
Filed: |
February 1, 2007 |
Related U.S. Patent Documents
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Application
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Filing Date |
Patent Number |
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10822422 |
Apr 12, 2004 |
7182593 |
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11701053 |
Feb 1, 2007 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
431/291 |
Current CPC
Class: |
C11C 5/008 20130101;
F23D 3/18 20130101; F21V 35/00 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
431/291 |
International
Class: |
F23D 3/16 20060101
F23D003/16 |
Claims
1. A jar candle, comprising: a jar having an interior surface; a
candle located within the jar, at least two decorative elements
being located adjacent the interior surface and positioned in a
predetermined pattern; and wherein the jar includes an opening and
a first portion having a first cross sectional area that is greater
than a second cross-sectional area of a second portion, the second
portion being located between the first portion and the
opening.
2. (canceled)
3. The jar candle of claim 1, wherein the decorative elements
include a first face being proximate the inner surface of the jar,
the decorative element further includes a second face opposite the
first face and an outer periphery extending between the first face
and opposing second face, the outer periphery and second face of
the decorative element being embedded within the candle.
4. The jar candle of claim 3, wherein the decorative elements are
secured to the inner surface of the jar with an adhesive.
5. The jar candle of claim 4, wherein the adhesive is a wax
material.
6. The jar candle of claim 5, wherein the candle includes a first
wax material adjacent the inner surface of the jar and the
decorative elements.
7. The jar candle of claim 6, wherein the first wax material
extends a pre-determined distance inward into an interior of the
jar to form a first wax layer.
8. The jar candle of claim 7, wherein the candle includes a second
wax layer having a material different than the first wax layer and
being located in an interior region defined by the first wax
later.
9. (canceled)
10. A method for forming ajar candle, comprising: providing a jar
having an interior surface defining an interior region; sliding a
sleeve over the jar, the sleeve having a predetermined pattern;
aligning the sleeve and jar; applying a decorative element to the
interior surface of the jar, the decorative element being in
alignment with the pattern on the sleeve; and covering the
decorative element with wax.
11. The method of forming ajar candle of claim 10, wherein aligning
the sleeve and jar includes placing a bottom of the sleeve and a
bottom of the jar in alignment.
12. The method of forming ajar candle of claim 10, wherein filling
the jar with wax includes applying a first layer of wax adjacent
the decorative elements and the interior surface of the jar and
applying a second layer of wax within a cavity formed by the first
layer of wax.
13. The method of forming ajar candle of claim 12, wherein applying
a second layer of wax includes inserting a preformed candle having
a second wax material and a wick within the cavity formed by the
first layer of wax.
14. The method of forming ajar candle of claim 13, wherein the
first layer of wax is a darker shade than the second layer of
wax.
15. (canceled)
16. The method of forming ajar candle of claim 14, further
including forming a plurality of decorative elements from wax.
17. The method of forming a jar candle of claim 10, wherein
providing a jar, includes providing a jar with an opening and a
first portion having a first cross sectional area that is greater
than a second cross-sectional area of a second portion, the second
portion being located between the first portion and the
opening.
18. The method of forming a jar candle of claim 10, wherein the
pre-determined pattern on the sleeve includes an outline that
matches an outer periphery of the decorative element.
19. The method of forming ajar candle of claim 18, wherein the
first layer of wax is a lighter shade than the second layer of
wax.
20. The method of forming ajar candle of claim 19, wherein the
decorative elements are formed from wax and bleed into the first
layer of wax.
21. The method of forming a jar candle of claim 10 wherein applying
a decorative element includes applying at least two decorative
elements in alignment with the pattern on the sleeve.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED PATENT APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application is a Continuation of U.S. application Ser.
No. 10/822422, filed Apr. 12, 2004, incorporated herein by
reference in its entirety.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] The present invention relates generally to the field of
candles and candle making. More specifically, the invention relates
to ajar candle having decorative items embedded therein.
[0003] Candles made from paraffin or wax are well known and are
manufactured and sold in a variety of shapes and styles. In one
style the candle is a stand alone product formed from a wax
material and having a wick extending there through. It is known to
embed material into the candle by adding the material into a mold
as the wax is being poured into the mold. As the wax hardens the
material is embedded within the candle. The candle is then removed
from the mold. Alternatively, material may be affixed to the outer
surface of a candle after the hardened wax is removed from the
mold. If the decorative material is formed from wax, the decorative
material may be affixed to the outer surface of the candle by the
application of heat. This method allows for the placement of
decorative material to the outer surface of a candle.
[0004] Another type of candle that is sold is a jar candle. This
type of candle includes a wax portion that is located and sold
within ajar. The jar may of be any shape and it may be tinted or
clear. Typically, jar candles may include decorative elements that
are mixed with the candle wax. However, the position of the
decorative elements are haphazard and not necessarily adjacent the
jar. It would be desirable to locate decorative material on the
outer surface of the wax portion so that the decorative material
may be viewed through the jar. Further, it would be desirable to
place the decorative material in a consistent pattern within the
jar.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0005] One embodiment of the invention relates to ajar candle
having an interior surface and a candle located within the jar. At
least two decorative elements are located adjacent the interior and
positioned in a predetermined relationship with respect to one
another.
[0006] In another embodiment, a method for forming ajar candle
includes proving a jar having an interior surface defining an
interior region. A sleeve having a pre-determined pattern is slid
over the jar. The sleeve and jar are aligned and a decorative
element is applied to the interior surface of the jar element in
alignment with the pre-determined pattern on the sleeve. The jar is
then filled with wax.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0007] FIG. 1 illustrates a jar candle having decorative material
embedded therein.
[0008] FIG. 2 illustrates a mold for forming decorative
material.
[0009] FIG. 3 illustrates the decorative material being
painted.
[0010] FIG. 4 illustrates a sleeve being placed over a jar.
[0011] FIG. 5 illustrates a decorative element being located within
the jar.
[0012] FIG. 6 illustrates the sleeve being removed from the
jar.
[0013] FIG. 7 illustrates a protective wax layer applied to the
inside of the jar.
[0014] FIG. 8 illustrates a preformed candle insert being located
within the jar.
[0015] FIG. 9 illustrates a finishing wax being applied to the
jar.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
[0016] Referring to FIG. 1, a jar candle 10 includes a jar 12
having a candle 14 located therein. Candle 14 includes a plurality
of decorative elements 16 adjacent an inner surface 18 of jar 12.
Decorative elements 16 maybe formed from a wax material such as
paraffin, vegetable wax, beeswax or any other type of wax known in
the art. Alternatively, decorative elements may be formed from
natural or non-natural materials, such as wood, metal or any other
type of material. The decorative elements 16 maybe placed in a
predetermined relationship relative to one another and/or relative
to jar 12. Jar 12 may also include a cover 20 that fits within an
opening 22 of jar 12.
[0017] In a preferred embodiment, jar 12 includes a non-uniform
profile that includes an upper portion 24 that has a cross section
less than a cross section of a lower portion 26. Alternatively, jar
12 could include a profile in which the walls taper outward from a
bottom 28 toward the top 30 of jar 12. Where the profile of the jar
is not uniform, it is not possible to simply slide a pre-formed
candle into the jar once the candle has hardened and have the
candle be adjacent the entire inner surface of jar 12. Accordingly,
in order for the pre-formed decorative elements 16 to be adjacent
the inner surface of jar 12 for a non-uniform jar, the candle and
elements need to be formed within the jar.
[0018] Referring to FIGS. 2-9, the process for manufacturing ajar
candle with decorative elements 16 will now be described. In a
preferred embodiment, decorative elements are formed from a wax
material. A mold 32 includes at least one recess 34. A wax material
is poured into recesses 34 of mold 32 and allowed to cool. Once the
wax is cooled, a preformed decorative elements 16 are removed and
decorated with paint 36 or other material such as glitter or any
other material known in the art.
[0019] A clear sleeve 38 that has an open ended tubular shape is
slid over an outer surface 38 of jar 12. Clear sleeve 38 includes
an upper end 40 and a lower end 42. The inner surface 44 or an
outer surface 46 of sleeve 38 includes a printed outline 48 of the
decorative elements to be applied.
[0020] Jar 12 is placed on a support surface such as a table or
work area and the bottom 42 of clear sleeve 38 is also supported on
the support surface. In this manner clear sleeve 38 and jar 12 are
vertically aligned. If jar 12 is non circular, it is possible to
use a non-circular sleeve that has a shape corresponding to the
non-circular jar. It is also possible to align clear sleeve 38
about the periphery of jar 12 in order to properly align the
printed outline 48. For example, it may be desirable to align
printed outline 48 with a label that may already be affixed to jar
12.
[0021] Referring to FIG. 5, decorative elements 16 are secured to
the inner surface 18 of jar 12 at the location that aligns with the
printed outline 48 of sleeve 38. Each element 16 may be secured to
inner surface 18 with an adhesive 50 such as glue or the actual wax
itself to form a temporary bond with the inner surface 18 of jar
12. In one embodiment, both jar 12 and sleeve 38 are clear so a
user can easily align the decorative elements to fit within the
printed outline 48 of sleeve 38. However, jar 12 and sleeve 36 may
be tinted or otherwise not completely clear.
[0022] Referring to FIG. 6, once all of the decorative elements 16
are applied to the inner surface 18 of jar 12, sleeve 38 is slid
off of jar 12. Sleeve 38 can then be used again for a second jar.
In order to fully secure decorative elements within jar 12, a first
wax 52 may be applied within jar 12. The application of first wax
52 may be accomplished by simply filling the interior of jar 12 to
a level that covers the decorative elements. However, it may also
be desirable to apply a first wax to only cover inner surface 18 of
jar 12 and the decorative elements with a layer of wax, but not
fill the entire jar. For example if the jar 12 has an inner
diameter of 3 inches, the layer of first wax adjacent inner surface
18 may be 0.25 inches. This layer of wax can be poured in a melted
state as the jar is being rotated about its longitudinal axis to
evenly apply the first wax layer. If the decorative element is less
than 0.25 inches an outer periphery and the face of the decorative
element opposite a first side proximate the inner surface of the
jar will be covered with the first layer of wax. It may be
desirable that the first wax 52 have certain characteristics with
regard to color, sheen or opacity that is not required of the
entire candle.
[0023] Once, the first layer of wax 52 is applied, a second
pre-formed candle 54 with a wick is inserted in the remaining
opening that fits within opening 22 of jar 12. In one embodiment,
the diameter of opening 22 is 2.5 inches, and pre-formed candle 54
has a diameter slightly less than the diameter of opening 22, to
allow easy insertion of candle 54 within jar 12 and within the
opening formed by first wax 52. It may be desirable to use a wax
with coloring on the first wax layer and then eliminate the color
in the second wax layer. Further, it may be desirable to have the
first layer be translucent, so that the color of the second wax
layer is seen though the first wax layer. The use of two layers or
more of wax provides a cost effective approach to the manufacturing
of the candle, thereby providing a less expensive product to the
consumer.
[0024] A filler wax 56 is then poured into jar 12 to fully secured
pre-formed candle 54 within jar 12. Filler wax 56 may be the same
type of wax as first wax 52 thereby providing the appearance a
uniform appearance of the wax within jar 12. The first, second and
filler or finishing wax may be formed of any known wax material. In
a preferred embodiment some of the wax may be a blend of palm oil
and paraffin.
[0025] It is important to note that the construction and
arrangement of the elements of the media as shown in the preferred
and other exemplary embodiments is illustrative only. Although only
a few embodiments of the present invention have been described in
detail in this disclosure, those skilled in the art who review this
disclosure will readily appreciate that many modifications are
possible (e.g. variations in sizes, dimensions, structures, shapes
and proportions of the various elements, values of parameters,
mounting arrangements, use of materials, orientations, etc.)
without materially departing from the novel teachings and
advantages of the subject matter recited in the claims. For
example, the decorative elements may be placed via an electronic
device such as a robot in a predetermined pattern, eliminating the
need for the sleeve. Accordingly, all such modifications are
intended to be included within the scope of the present invention
as defined in the appended claims. Other substitutions,
modifications, changes and omissions may be made in the design,
operating conditions and arrangement of the preferred and other
exemplary embodiments without departing from the spirit of the
present invention as expressed in the appended claims.
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