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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8118589 | Color enhancement system for fires A flame color-enhancing apparatus includes a hollow outer tubular member having a predetermined copper content, a predetermined inside diameter and surface, and a first predetermined length; and an internal tubular member frictionally disposed within the outer tubul... | 02/21/2012 |
| 7878796 | Colored flame candle A candle flame candle which is constructed of a center wick and a body of wax surrounding the center wick except a tip portion of wick wherein the wick is impregnated with at least one of a coloring agent and a color enhancer. ... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7342722 | Method of producing maps and other objects configured for presentation of spatially-related layers of data A method of fabricating maps and other objects presenting multiple sets of spatially related information. Spatial alignment data, such as geographical boundaries is selected. First and second images are created by aligning or mapping first and second sets of informa... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7338281 | Multiple liquid fuel lamp A liquid fuel lamp for burning fuel comprises a plurality of wicks. The lamp has a fuel tank for initially receiving the liquid fuel, a plurality of reservoirs, each holding a wick, and at least one conduit. The conduit is in fluid communication with at least one re... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7293984 | Self extinguishing safety candle wicks and methods of manufacture of the wicks The present invention relates to a novel self extinguishing safety candle wick that can be inserted into an axial vertical bore of a preformed solid fuel candle body or can be placed in a candle mold for casting of a solid fuel candle. The self extinguishing safety ... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7249947 | Venting chassis for a containerized candle The venting chassis is designed to function optimally with jar candles that have small diameter mouths, and jar candles that have oddly shaped, non-cylindrical or smaller sized jars. The venting chassis includes an annular skirt that is dimensioned to extend below t... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7247015 | Hidden push button arrangement for piezoelectric lighter A piezoelectric lighter includes a lighter casing, an ignition nozzle, a gas releasing valve, a piezoelectric unit, and a hidden push button arrangement. The hidden push button arrangement includes a push button which has a pusher end portion, a pivot end portion pi... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7247017 | Melting plate candles The present invention relates to melting plate candles which employ heat conductive elements to distribute heat from a burning flame at a wick to a support plate for a solid fuel and to the body of said solid fuel, so as to more rapidly liquify the solid fuel, such ... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7232550 | Combination room freshener and oil candle and method for making the same A fluid-burning lamp that delivers a fragrance(s) and is aesthetically pleasing. The fluid-burning lamp includes a fragrance-dispensing element that contains a material that slowly melts and forms a liquid pool when the lamp is lit. The slow-melting material gives t... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7226284 | Method and apparatus for controlling a burning flame A method and apparatus for controlling a candle flame. A candle flame may be provided in a controllable environment, e.g., an enclosed area formed at least in part by an air-tight cover. Air may be forced into the enclosed area by an air movement device (e.g., a fan... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7217301 | Triacylglycerol-based alternative to paraffin wax A triacylglycerol-based wax, which can be used in candle making, is provided. The triacylglycerol-based material is predominantly includes a triacylglycerol stock which has a fatty acid profile has no more than about 25 wt. % fatty acids having less than 18 carbon a... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7214054 | Magic candles and candle bases, magic advertisement displays In a first broad aspect, the invention provides an apparatus usable with a liquid. The apparatus includes a container for receiving the liquid and an object. The object is substantially buoyant and supportable by the liquid while being at least in part submerged int... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7182593 | Candle making process 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 a jar having an interior su... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7175424 | Indoor/outdoor patio heater fire sculpture The present invention is an indoor/outdoor patio heater which includes a base portion housing a gas source, a gas burner, gas valve, a fan under the burner to create twisting flame patterns and a liquid pump, a pair of concentric see-through tubular portions dispose... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7168948 | Hinged attachment to a spinning candle topper A candle topper fits onto containerized candles, such as scented candles within a cylindrical apothecary jar, not only serving to enhance efficient combustion and add a decorative finish thereto, but also directing exhaust gases as a convective motive force to spin ... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7157066 | Combustion process for synthesis of carbon nanomaterials from liquid hydrocarbon The present invention provides a combustion apparatus for the production of carbon nanomaterials including fullerenes and fullerenic soot. Most generally the combustion apparatus comprises one or more inlets for introducing an oxygen-containing gas and a hydrocarbon... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7150117 | Back-lit stenciled post cover A post assembly with illuminated information includes a hollow tube extending upwardly from a ground surface, the tube having a sidewall with textual or graphical information cut therethrough. A lighting assembly is disposed within the hollow tube, and a transparent... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7144246 | Decorative candle and method therefore A candle with conformal polymer ornaments providing the appearance of an intricately carved candle is presented. The candle body has a plurality of cavities along its exterior surface and directly beneath each ornament. Adhesive is provided between the candle body a... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7128766 | Triacylglycerol based wax compositions Wax compositions that have a high triacylglycerol content are provided. The wax compositions can be used to produce candle and are particularly useful in the production of container candles. The wax compositions commonly have a melting point of about 50° C. to 57°... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7094049 | Quartz glass single hole nozzle for feeding fluid and quartz glass multi-hole burner head for feeding fluid The present invention provides a quartz glass single hole nozzle for feeding fluid capable of performing high-precision control of a flow rate, a burner for heat processing equipped with the quartz glass single hole nozzle, a quartz glass multihole burner head for f... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7055984 | Candleholder Candleholders suitable for outdoor use include a base unit for holding a candle, this unit having a candle supporting surface and an upstanding wall portion, and a separate cover member for placement over the candle or candles and the base unit. The cover member for... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7011425 | Luminary product A decorated luminary product includes a candle holder containing a candle, wherein at least one of the inner surface and the outer surface of the candle holder has a hammered texture such that light passing through the candle holder varies substantially as a result ... | 03/14/2006 |
| 7011515 | Gas lighter having device for preventing flame from being extinguished by wind The present invention is to provide a gas lighter, which comprises a nozzle provided at one end of a barrel extended forwardly from a housing, an auxiliary ceramic sleeve member provided at one end of a ceramic sleeve member in the barrel adjacent the nozzle, a meta... | 03/14/2006 |
| 6960076 | Electronic switch for drop-free candle An electronic switch for a drop-free candle is comprised of a candle, a wick, a metal disk, a conductor and a circuit board; the metal disk being buried in the candle; the conductor being provided in the form of an optical fiber or a magnet twisted pair cable; the c... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6945772 | Child resistant disposable lighter A child resistant disposable lighter includes a shielding frame including a U-shaped frame body and a pair of shielding guards. The frame body, which is mounted on a supporting frame, has two sidewalls positioned at two outer sides of the supporting walls respective... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6935070 | Apparatus for displaying culinary, horticultural or floral items An apparatus for displaying at least one of culinary, horticultural and floral item(s) allows the item to be easily attached to or removed from a variety of bases. The display may include a support for holding the arrangement. The support may be made of reformable s... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6923641 | Article of manufacture and method for tree shaped candle holder A tree shaped candle holder having at least one twisted tree wire that has a root end and a branch end. At least one bead is wrappingly connected to the tree wire adjacent to the branch end. At least one votive cup is wrappingly connected to the tree wire. A base is... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6921260 | Candles with colored flames A candle with transparent flame and flame temperature higher than paraffin candles consists of a fuel mix consisting of sorbitol, ethane diol and glycerol with a polyaramid wick. The candle can be used in catering and for the production of colored flames. For colore... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6918681 | Self-illuminating oil candle The invention provides an oil candle comprising a glass container which holds a decorative arrangement which is immersed in candle oil. The container is closed at its top by a transparent beveled glass closure which is provided with a center hole. A glass enclosed w... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6913800 | Decorative aromatic pine cone display assembly A decorative pine cone display is provided with visually pleasing color and sensory appealing aroma by dissolving selected color dye and scented oil in hot liquefied beeswax utilized to form a coating on a specific pine cone assembly whereby warming of the coating p... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6843649 | Burner The invention which is the subject of this application relates to a burner of the type which can be used as part of cooking apparatus, heating apparatus or the like. The burner includes a plenum chamber and a combustion surface comprising an outer layer of heat resi... | 01/18/2005 |
| 6827474 | Flame lamp with light pipe A candle, lantern, or the like, having one or more light pipes. Reception faces of the light pipes gather light from the flame arena, and emission faces of the light pipes emit the gathered light at another location. The other location may be an exterior surface of ... | 12/07/2004 |
| 6799727 | Flame-effect heating apparatus Flame-effect heating apparatus comprises a housing with walls defining an air duct extending therethrough. Simulated fuel is supported by the housing, externally of the duct, and at least one flame-effect generator is disposed in the duct. A light source is provided... | 10/05/2004 |
| 6783356 | Candle structure having a decorative animated sculpture A candle structure comprises a fan, wherein the heated air generated by a candle may propel the fan. The candle is housed in a container having a bottom wall and a side wall. The side wall is formed with vents located above the candle so that adequate air needed to ... | 08/31/2004 |
| 6769907 | Open fire display apparatus with thermal expansion feature A fire display apparatus comprises a structural base plate supported in a horizontal attitude within a clay, or other fire resistant bowl. The base plate supports an annular burner tube on a outer, upwardly facing surface, the burner tube providing outwardly directe... | 08/03/2004 |
| 6769905 | Multilayered compressed candle and method for manufacture A compression-molded candle product having multiple layers and method of maufacture thereof are disclosed. The candle may be optionally configured to dispense one or more volatile additives. The additive may be fragrances, sanitization agents, deodorants, insect con... | 08/03/2004 |
| 6761558 | Heating apparatus using thermal reaction of brown gas The present invention relates to a heating apparatus using thermal reaction of brown gas. After brown gas generated from a brown gas generator passes hexane liquid in a flame arrester, it is burnt in a brown gas burner located at a lower portion of a heating element... | 07/13/2004 |
| 6758666 | Candle topper A candle topper with a solid base in the shape of a polygonal lampshade with a top, a bottom and a center. A crown is on the top of the solid base for grasping the candle topper; a fitted bottom piece is attached to the bottom of the solid base, that is tapered and ... | 07/06/2004 |
| 6752622 | Lamp and candle with a colored flame The present invention provides various embodiments for a colored flame lamp and a colored flame candle. The lamps and candles may burn with a flame of a characteristic color such as green, red, blue, purple, orange, or silver-white. The lamp fuel composition may inc... | 06/22/2004 |
| 6739866 | Color flame candles or lamps and method of making A color flame candle and a color flame candle lamp are disclosed. The color flame candle includes a container with one open end, which contains mixed liquid incendiary agent and color-making agent, a hollow candle head, a wick, a sealing means to seal the open end o... | 05/25/2004 |
