US3998922A
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Method of making a candle in a container
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-01-28
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Granted: 1976-12-21
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Expires: 1996-01-28
Abstract
Abstract A method for making a candle is disclosed. The candle is made by filling an open-topped jar with a solidifiable fuel, suspending in the fuel a rod having a sheet metal plate connected to its lower end concentrically with the jar, allowing the fuel to solidify around the rod, removing the rod, inserting a wick into the hole left by the rod and into said plate and completely filling the jar. The wax is dispensed into the jar by an improved circuit which includes a tank containing the heated wax and a pump which recirculates liquid wax through a pressure regulating valve. The wax is dispensed to the jars by timing valves.
Inventors
- 👤 Theodore H. Weiss
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 17:41
CPC Classifications
C; C11; C11C; C11C5/00; C11C5/02; C11C5/023; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S425/00; Y10S425/803
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
The method for making a candle in an open topped jar comprising: introducing a solidifiable fuel into said jar; frictionally engaging an end portion of a rod between plural, spaced projecting portions of a plate and inserting a portion of said rod with said plate supported thereon into said fuel in said jar; allowing said fuel to solidify around said plate and said rod; removing said rod from said plate and said fuel leaving an aperture in said fuel; inserting a wick into said aperture and between said spaced projecting portions; and adding additional said fuel to raise the level thereof to compensate for shrinkage and to seal said wick in place; thereby forming said candle.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
116 words
The method for making a candle in an open topped jar comprising: introducing a solidifiable fuel into said jar; frictionally engaging an end portion of a rod between plural, spaced projecting portions of a plate and inserting a portion of said rod with said plate supported thereon into said fuel in said jar; allowing said fuel to solidify around said plate and said rod; removing said rod from said plate and said fuel leaving an aperture in said fuel; inserting a wick into said aperture and between said spaced projecting portions; and adding additional said fuel to raise the level thereof to compensate for shrinkage and to seal said wick in place; thereby forming said candle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The process recited in claim 1 wherein said open topped jars have rims and said rod is supported on a bracket which rests on said rims.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
The process recited in claim 1 wherein said jars are supported in a carton containing a plurality of such jars without removing any jars from the carton, supporting the carton of said jars adjacent a filling machine.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
44 words
The method recited in claim 1 wherein said rod is disposed at its lower end between said ears thereby providing a hole in said solidified fuel that extends down into said ears whereby said wick is supported by said ears independent of said fuel.
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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) | 1979-12-21 | 1980-06-21 | 1980-12-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-12-21 | 1984-06-21 | 1984-12-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-12-21 | 1988-06-21 | 1988-12-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |