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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 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 |
| 7152837 | Hanger apparatus A hanger apparatus is fabricated of a strand of material that is formed into a plurality of coils of incrementally decreasing diameter to fabricate a tapered, hollow helix. A hook or other engagement means is integrally formed at one end of the helix. The helix is c... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7090369 | Magnetic device for rotating floating candle A magnetic device for rotating a floating candle is comprised of a first magnetic member for attaching to the base of the candle, a transparent container for holding water to float the candle, and a base for supporting the transparent container. A second magnetic me... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7021927 | Collapsible candle stand A candle stand for holding and displaying a plurality of candles. The candle stand includes vertical rods that form a rigid tripod structure by attaching at the upper ends of the rods via washers, a pivoting, threaded attachment mechanism, and a threaded handle. The... | 04/04/2006 |
| 6808388 | Novelty candleholder A device for supporting a candle thereon includes a casing having an opening therein and a generating mechanism for generating special effects, such as audible sounds. More particularly, the generating mechanism includes a switch mounted in the opening of the casing... | 10/26/2004 |
| 6736632 | Decorative cake protector A decorative cake protector (1) for use on a cake (2) is disclosed in which the protection includes a shield (5) for protecting the cake from the residue or debris of at least one burning device (16,17), a support (16a,17... | 05/18/2004 |
| 6709266 | Candle holder and a method of securing a candle A candle holder 1 comprises an annular collar 2 and a bottom disc 3 interconnected by ribs 4 having sharp edges 5 for trimming a candle end inserted in the cavity defined by the ribs 4, the collar 1 and disc 3 ... | 03/23/2004 |
| 6702573 | Candle support method and apparatus A method and apparatus for supporting and controlling a candle in an candelabra and other candle holders is disclosed. A candle support apparatus includes an outer shell or tubular body and inner shell or tubular body. The outer shell is typically a rigid... | 03/09/2004 |
| 6488494 | Candle holder A candle holder includes a housing having a mounting mechanism for mounting a candle to the housing. A display is connected to the housing for selectively displaying one of a plurality of numbers thereon, whereby the candle holder can be re-used for diffe... | 12/03/2002 |
| 6440362 | Interconnectable fumigant An interconnectable fumigant element connectable with like elements to form a segmented fumigant. The fumigant element has a burnable, elongated body holding a volatilizable active. The body has a first connector at one end and a second connector at a loc... | 08/27/2002 |
| 6220855 | Candle stand and wax recycling assembly A candle stand and wax recycling assembly for capturing, retaining, and forming wax run-off from a first candle as the first candle burns during use. The candle stand and wax recycling assembly includes a platform assembly adapted for supporting a first c... | 04/24/2001 |
| 6206688 | Decorative assembly Decorative apparatus comprising the assemblage of a receptacle of a type for accommodating a consumable liquid and a decorative assembly constructed to accommodate a candle for casting a decorative light when lit.... | 03/27/2001 |
| 5975889 | Candle support apparatus A candle support apparatus which is adapted for securement to a bottle cap, package, container or other gift, comprising a candle socket, and at least two elongated, resilient arms radially extending from the candle socket. The resilient arms have dependi... | 11/02/1999 |
| 5797739 | Fuel cell for use with a chafing dish A fuel cell for use in warming or heating of food in a chafer dish, outdoor supplemental lighting, and emitting of insecticide. The fuel cell including a fuel holding cavity with a lid thereon, and a wick submerged within the fuel and extending out of the... | 08/25/1998 |
| 5683239 | Candle holder A candle holder having a base with a seat for receiving a candle, a housing, a cover, and spring-loaded connecting means for detachably connecting the housing and the cover to the base. Air passage means formed in the base and the cover allow movement of ... | 11/04/1997 |
| 4955807 | Spiral coil candle holder for pumpkins and other substrates A spiral coil candle holder for anchoring a candle to the bottom of a jack-o-lantern or other stable substrate. The candle holder includes a filament shaped into a plurality of convolutions forming a spiral coil having an aperture of varying diameter capa... | 09/11/1990 |
| 4895512 | Taper candle/chimney glass bar An adapter (70) for supporting a taper candle and chimney glass on a candle ring (16) in a centerpiece arrangement includes a plate (72), a candle holder (76), end clips (74) for snap-releasable engagement with the inner ring of the candle ring, and a chi... | 01/23/1990 |
| 4815967 | Taper candle bar An adapter (18) for supporting one of more taper candles instead of a single pillar candle, on a candle ring (16) in a centerpiece arrangement includes an elongated plate (30), one or more candle holders (32), and end clips (36) for snap-releaseable engag... | 03/28/1989 |
| 4801478 | Musical ornament for celebrated occasions A decorative notion or ornament for special occasions of purposes providing both an identifiable theme and melody associated with an occasion to be celebrated or purpose to be noted. Comprising the ornament is a figurine or other identifiable theme constr... | 01/31/1989 |
| 4721455 | Birthday cake cover and candle holder A cake cover and candle support a cylindrical center support configured to be inserted into a birthday cake or the like and defining a extended portion. A planar cake cover defines a center aperture and a plurality of candle receiving recesses. The cake c... | 01/26/1988 |
| 4468721 | Candle assemblies employing a window sill locking leash A unitary candle retainer leash for use with electric candles and the like to secure them on window sills of double hung windows has an elongated, thin flexible stem dimensioned to extend from the candle and under the window. At one end the leash has mean... | 08/28/1984 |
| 4347217 | Incense holder An incense holder includes a base having a central upstanding projection with an axial bore therein for receiving the lower end of a rod adapted to be passed through the holes in a plurality of incense beads. The rod includes a mounting portion shaped to ... | 08/31/1982 |
| 4178346 | Incense burner device An incense burner device adaptable for use in a vehicle such as an automobile. It includes an open ended container for burning incense. A stem extends from the closed end which is removably fitted into the sleeve of a clamp device for supporting the conta... | 12/11/1979 |
| 4155979 | Combination incense burner and incense storage device A device having an upright backplate formed with a pocket for holding sticks of incense and means to suspend the back plate from a door, a horizontally positioned elongated base member formed with a longitudinal channel and with a separate recess for supp... | 05/22/1979 |
| 4025289 | Fireworks device The specification discloses a fireworks device including suspended body of flame dripping low molecular weight polyethylene material which produces a shower of flaming beads when ignited.... | 05/24/1977 |