US3286492A
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Candle novelty
Assignee: Faroy Inc
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Filing: 1965-03-15
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Granted: 1966-11-22
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Expires: 1985-03-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Preston J Frazier
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 19:44
CPC Classifications
F; F21; F21V; F21V37/00; F21V37/0095; C; C11; C11C; C11C5/00; C11C5/008
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
153 words
A CANDLE NOVELTY, COMPRISING: (A) A HOLDER HAVING A BOTTOM AND A WALL EXTENDING UPWARDLY THEREFROM, (B) SAID WALL BEING FORMED OF A TRANSLUCENT MATERIAL WHICH PREVENTS A VIEWING OF THE CONTENTS OF THE HOLDER UNTIL A CANDLE THEREIN CREATES A LIGHT WITHIN THE HOLDER, (C) A CANDLE DISPOSED IN SAID HOLDER AND BEING FORMED OF A MATERIAL WHICH LIQUEFIES FROM THE HEAT PRODUCED BY THE CANDLE WHEN THE WICK THEREOF IS LIT, (D) A NON-METALLIC FLEXIBLE STRIP DISPOSED BETWEEN THE CANDLE AND THE WALL OF THE HOLDER AND SHAPED TO CONFORM TO THE INNER SURFACE OF THE WALL OF THE HOLDER, AND (E) SAID STRIP BEING HIDDEN BY THE WALL OF SAID HOLDER PRIOR TO LIGHTING SAID CANDLE AND HAVING TRANSPARENT PORTIONS THROUGH WHICH LIGHT FROM THE BURNING CANDLE WICK IS TRANSMITTED AFTER THE CANDLE IS LIQUEFIED TO REVEAL THE CONFIGURATION OF THE TRANSPARENT PORTIONS THROUGH THE TRANSLUCENT WALL OF THE HOLDER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
153 words
A CANDLE NOVELTY, COMPRISING: (A) A HOLDER HAVING A BOTTOM AND A WALL EXTENDING UPWARDLY THEREFROM, (B) SAID WALL BEING FORMED OF A TRANSLUCENT MATERIAL WHICH PREVENTS A VIEWING OF THE CONTENTS OF THE HOLDER UNTIL A CANDLE THEREIN CREATES A LIGHT WITHIN THE HOLDER, (C) A CANDLE DISPOSED IN SAID HOLDER AND BEING FORMED OF A MATERIAL WHICH LIQUEFIES FROM THE HEAT PRODUCED BY THE CANDLE WHEN THE WICK THEREOF IS LIT, (D) A NON-METALLIC FLEXIBLE STRIP DISPOSED BETWEEN THE CANDLE AND THE WALL OF THE HOLDER AND SHAPED TO CONFORM TO THE INNER SURFACE OF THE WALL OF THE HOLDER, AND (E) SAID STRIP BEING HIDDEN BY THE WALL OF SAID HOLDER PRIOR TO LIGHTING SAID CANDLE AND HAVING TRANSPARENT PORTIONS THROUGH WHICH LIGHT FROM THE BURNING CANDLE WICK IS TRANSMITTED AFTER THE CANDLE IS LIQUEFIED TO REVEAL THE CONFIGURATION OF THE TRANSPARENT PORTIONS THROUGH THE TRANSLUCENT WALL OF THE HOLDER.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-11-21 | 1970-05-23 | 1970-11-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-11-21 | 1974-05-23 | 1974-11-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-11-21 | 1978-05-23 | 1978-11-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |