US4004773A
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Candle mold
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-07-29
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Granted: 1977-01-25
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Expires: 1994-07-29
Abstract
Abstract A candle mold is described having a barrel open at each end, with a plate in sealing contact with one end removably held thereto by a flexible end cap which fits over the barrel and plate forming a mold into which wax can be formed. The end cap has a centrally located hole for engagement of a wick which passes therethrough and through a centrally located hole in the plate to the end of the barrel where it may be retained by a wick holder.
Inventors
- 👤 William R. Binder
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 10:30
CPC Classifications
C; C11; C11C; C11C5/00; C11C5/02; C11C5/023; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S425/00; Y10S425/803
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
150 words
A candle mold which comprises a hollow tube open at each end having internal and external surfaces, a candle end former plate below said tube closing the lower end of said tube to provide the top end of the finished candle, said former plate having a hole for a wick to be passed therethrough, a flexible one piece end closure cap in gripping engagement with the external surface of said tube and said plate retaining said former plate in position on the lower end of said tube, and sealing the same from leakage, said closure cap having an opening aligned with said opening in said former plate through which said wick is adapted to extend, said closure cap opening sized to be in frictional gripping and sealing engagement with said wick but permitting manual upward movement of said wick, and wick retaining means at the upper end of the tube.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
150 words
A candle mold which comprises a hollow tube open at each end having internal and external surfaces, a candle end former plate below said tube closing the lower end of said tube to provide the top end of the finished candle, said former plate having a hole for a wick to be passed therethrough, a flexible one piece end closure cap in gripping engagement with the external surface of said tube and said plate retaining said former plate in position on the lower end of said tube, and sealing the same from leakage, said closure cap having an opening aligned with said opening in said former plate through which said wick is adapted to extend, said closure cap opening sized to be in frictional gripping and sealing engagement with said wick but permitting manual upward movement of said wick, and wick retaining means at the upper end of the tube.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
A candle mold as defined in claim 1 in which said former plate has a candle end shaping portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
A candle mold as defined in claim 1 in which said former plate has a raised central candle end shaping portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
A candle mold as defined in claim 1 in which said former plate is circular and provided with a beveled circumferential edge with which said end closure cap is in engagement.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
A candle mold as defined in claim 1 in which said end closure cap has a tapered side wall portion enhancing the gripping engagement.
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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) | 1980-01-25 | 1980-07-26 | 1981-01-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-01-25 | 1984-07-26 | 1985-01-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-01-25 | 1988-07-26 | 1989-01-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |