JP5934258B2 - Candles with improved candle performance and candle inserts for candles with containers - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to the design of candle containers and, more particularly, to the design of candle containers that improve the performance of filled container candles in use.

  This application claims priority to US Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 442,419, filed Feb. 14, 2011.

  There are a variety of designs for candles in conventional containers. Many containered candles consist of a waxed jar, a wick, and a cover. The basic function of the container is to keep the wax or any combustible fuel in statically defined dimensions. In essence, the current candle in a container simply functions as a container.

  However, for the purpose of controlling the flame and improving the distribution of the scent, the combustion control accessory can now be added as a separate component to the containered candle. US Pat. No. 6,382,962 describes a vent plate for use with medicinal candles to improve combustion efficiency. US Pat. No. 6,589,047 describes using a channeled adjustment plate or a vent plate with a skirt to improve candle burning and smoke erasure. U.S. Pat. No. 7,377,772 relates to a candle packed in a container with a combustion control cover that utilizes air intake holes.

  The above prior art candles included improvements that addressed combustion control and improved scent distribution by using additional containers, lids or plates in existing containers such as medicinal jars. There are certain serious disadvantages to these designs. One disadvantage relates to part separation. In order to realize the benefits claimed, the end user must place a cover, lid or plate on top of the candle in the container. If a cover, lid or plate is forgotten, lost or broken, the intended combustion enhancement function will not be realized.

  Another disadvantage of such prior art candles relates to the heat retention of the cover, lid or plate in use. Because the cover, lid or plate is a separate component, the end user will want or notice the need to remove the cover, lid or plate during use or after the end user has finished using the candle. These actions can put the end user in a dangerous situation that may cause skin burns. The improvements made to the candles currently on the market are mostly made for aesthetic purposes. There has been little improvement in candles in containers in order to improve candle performance.

US Pat. No. 6,382,962 US Pat. No. 6,589,047 U.S. Patent No. 7,377,772

  Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a candle insert in a container that is one complete component that achieves both stable and efficient combustion and enhanced scent delivery.

  The candle container design of the present invention improves the performance of the burning candle by separating the intake air from the activated scent and at the same time enhancing the activated scent. As part of the containered candle manufacturing process, a chimney-like assembly is attached to the container to create a finished containered candle. In one embodiment, the chimney assembly is a cylindrical assembly, and in another embodiment, the chimney assembly is a frustoconical assembly. The chimney-like assembly is a multifunctional part of a containered candle that realizes the following two features: 1) separating the inhalation from the activated scent released by the containered candle; and 2) To promote the activated scent delivered from the candle in the container. The chimney-like insert of the assembly improves combustion control by stabilizing the candle flame. This function is achieved by separating inspiration and activated scent. In conventional candle containers, these two opposite flows interfere with each other, causing a flame break and subsequent inefficiency. The chimney-like insert is located at the center position of the top of the container, with the top extending higher than the edge of the container and the bottom extending slightly into the neck of the container. The top and bottom diameters of the chimney insert are always narrower than the neck of the container, resulting in a gap between the two. In some embodiments, as part of the manufacturing process for the candle in the container, the integrated ring assembly is non-removably attached to the container to create a finished container. In other embodiments, the integrated ring is attached to the vessel using one or more contact points during the containered candle manufacturing process. In an embodiment utilizing a cylindrical insert, a heat reflecting ring is mounted inside the air diverter cylinder (air bypass cylindrical container). The open diameter of the heat reflecting ring is suitable for candle lighting. The bottom of the ring may be flat or curved and may or may not include a reflective substrate treatment. The function of the heat reflecting ring is to reflect heat radiation back into the candle fuel, creating a faster and more complete melt. For scented candles, faster and more complete melting is desired because such melting promotes diffusion of the fragrance into the air (known as an activated scent). The air gap allows an adequate stratified intake to be supplied to the candle flame, providing more stable and efficient combustion. In an embodiment utilizing a frustoconical insert, the end of the frustoconical insert with a larger diameter is placed in the neck of the container to facilitate air flow down and toward the inner wall of the container, Create an inspiratory flow. The chimney-like insert is attached to the connector ring (connection ring) using three seat flanges (seat flange, pedestal edge) arranged at intervals of 120 degrees. It is attached to the edge of the vessel using a (shaped groove). The advantageous geometric shape of the frustoconical insert accelerates the activated scent flow thanks to the Venturi effect, because the diameter of the insert placed at the neck of the vessel is large. It is desired to accelerate the activated scent, and this feature will cause the scent to travel faster and farther from the ignited candle, thus improving fragrance performance.

1 is a top view of one embodiment of a ring assembly according to the present invention. FIG. FIG. 2 is an elevational view of the ring assembly shown in FIG. 1. FIG. 3 is an elevation view of a candle in a finished container with the ring assembly of FIGS. 1 and 2 inserted therein. FIG. 4 is a top view of the candle in a completed container shown in FIG. 3. FIG. 4 is an elevational view of the candle in the finished container shown in FIG. 3, showing the air and scent flow therein. FIG. 6 is a perspective view of another embodiment of a candle in a container of the present invention. FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view of a frustoconical assembly that is inserted into the candle in the container shown in FIG. 6. It is sectional drawing which shows the operation | movement aspect of the candle with a completion container by this invention.

  Reference is made to the embodiment shown in FIGS. The candle 10 of the present invention includes a container 12, which may be of any shape that is open at the top of the container. The container 12 is typically made of glass, but the container 12 may be made of other non-combustible materials. A chimney-shaped cylindrical ring assembly 9 is shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 and is inserted into the container 12. The ring assembly 9 includes an air diverter cylinder 1, a heat reflecting ring 2 and a contact point 3.

  FIGS. 3 and 4 illustrate a candle 10 in a finished container with an integrated ring assembly 9 inserted therein. This containered candle 10 design improves the performance of the burning candle by controlling the flame and reflected heat. The ring assembly 9 is connected to the finished container 10 using one or more contact points 3 that are secured to the container with an adhesive. The ring assembly 9 is sized and arranged to form the gap 4. In a preferred embodiment, the ring assembly 9 is made of glass, but other materials that can withstand the heat of the candle flame may be used. The finished container 10 contains a candle fuel 8 (usually wax) and a wick 11 (the candle may contain multiple wicks). The container 12 shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 includes a neck portion 5 having a diameter smaller than that of the vessel wall 7 connected by using the shoulder portion 6.

  FIG. 5 illustrates the operation of the containered candle 10. During the burning of the candle, the intake air 13 moves through the air gap 4 between the air diverter cylinder 1 and the nose 5 and the intake air moves over the candle fuel 8 (or molten wax pool). The portion of the intake air 13 that travels through the gap 4 is used to support the combustion necessary to keep the candle flame 16 burning in the wick 11. The heat generated by the candle flame 16 releases the scent retained in the candle fuel 8 (or molten wax puddle). Scents, heat, air and combustion by-products exit through openings inside the air diverter cylinder 1. During combustion, heat is radiated outwardly from the candle flame 16 in the form of thermal radiation. The heat reflecting ring 2 is glued to the glass insert and reflects a certain percentage of this heat radiation 14 back into the candle fuel 8, thereby providing faster and more complete melting. Promoted. In a preferred embodiment, the ring 2 includes a reflective coating to improve heat reflection.

  The containered candle 30 shown in FIG. 6 includes a container 32 and a frustoconical insert assembly 34. The connector ring 36 of the assembly 34 is sized and arranged to be connected to the finished container 32 using a connector ring U-shaped channel 38 so that a void 40 is formed. The finished container 32 contains a candle fuel 42 (usually wax) and a wick 44 (the candle may contain multiple wicks). The finished container described includes a container neck 46 that is smaller in diameter than the vessel wall 48 connected using the vessel shoulder 50.

  The frustoconical assembly 34 is most clearly shown in FIG. 7 and includes a frustoconical insert 35 and a connector ring 36. The frustoconical insert 35 is attached to the connector ring 36 using three connector ring seat flanges 52. The frustoconical insertion bottom 54 connects to the respective connector ring seat flange 52 by compression fit and sits on top of the seat flange edge 56. The seat flange indentation 58 provides the appropriate pressure to hold the frustoconical insert 35 in place. The connector ring skirt 60 extends downward into the nose 46 of the candle 30 in the finished container. The connector ring 36 is attached to the finished container 32 using a connector ring u-shaped channel 38. The connector ring 36 may be made of various heat resistant materials and may be transparent, translucent or opaque. The connector ring 36 may be smooth, may have a relief, or may include design elements.

  The frustoconical assembly 34 may be attached to the container 32 in a variety of ways (ie, melting, adhesive, chemical processing or mechanical fittings). The frustoconical insert 35 may be made of various refractory materials and may be transparent, translucent or opaque. The frustoconical insert 35 may be smooth, may have a relief, or may include design elements. The frustoconical insert 35 may also be inverted and positioned at the neck of the container with the smaller diameter.

  FIG. 8 illustrates the operation of the containered candle 30 shown in FIGS. 6 and 7. During candle burning, the intake air 62 moves through the gap 40 between the frustoconical inert material 35 and the connector ring 36, and the intake air moves over the candle fuel 42 (or molten wax pool). . A portion of the intake air 62 is used to assist in the combustion necessary to keep the candle flame 66 burning in the wick 44. The heat generated by the candle flame 66 releases the scent retained in the candle fuel 42 (or molten wax puddle) and creates an activated scent 68. Activated aroma 68, heat, air and combustion by-products exit through the frustoconical insert 35 from the top opening. The containered candle improves the performance of the burning candle by separating the intake air 62 from the activated scent 68 and at the same time enhancing the activated scent.

  Although the foregoing invention has been described in terms of its preferred embodiments, various changes and modifications will occur to those skilled in the art. All such changes and modifications are intended to be included within the scope of the appended claims.

Claims (18)

In a candle in a container,
A container having an opening at one end;
A combustible fuel contained in the container;
A candle wick disposed in the container and extending from the combustible fuel;
A tubular insert supported on the container and disposed through the opening of the container, the outer surface of the tubular insert so as to create an air channel between the tubular insert and the inner wall of the container. A tubular insert having a circumference less than an inner circumference of the opening of the container; and
Equipped with a,
The tubular insert is an insert in the shape of a truncated cone;
A candle in a container, characterized in that the wider end of the frustoconical insert is arranged in the container.   The tubular insert further comprises a tubular insert support including a connector ring and at least two flanges extending from the connector ring, the connector ring being configured to be attached to an edge of the opening of the container. The candle in a container according to claim 1.   The candle in a container according to claim 1, wherein a portion of the tubular insert extends above an edge defining the opening of the container. 3. A candle in a container according to claim 2 , wherein the flange further comprises an edge for supporting a bottom surface of the frustoconical insert. The flange further comprises a recess for exerting pressure on the frustoconical insert and holds the frustoconical insert in place on the connector ring. A candle in a container according to claim 2 . The candle in a container according to claim 2 , wherein the connector ring further comprises a u-shaped channel for receiving the uppermost edge of the container. The candle in a container according to claim 2 , wherein the connector ring is manufactured from a heat-resistant material.   The container of claim 1, wherein the tubular insert further comprises a heat reflective ring disposed in the tubular insert for reflecting heat energy back into the candle fuel. Candles.   The candle in a container according to claim 1, wherein the tubular insert further comprises at least two contact points for positioning the tubular insert in the opening of the candle container. In an insert that improves the performance of a candle for use in a candle in a container,
A tubular insert supported on the container and disposed through an opening in the container, the outer circle of the tubular insert creating an air channel between the tubular insert and the inner wall of the container. A tubular insert having a circumference less than an inner circumference of the opening of the container; and
A tubular insert support comprising a connector ring and at least two flanges extending from the connector ring, wherein the connector ring is configured to be attached to an edge of the opening of the container A support;
An insert that improves candle performance, characterized by comprising: 11. The insert for improving candle performance according to claim 10 , wherein the tubular insert is an insert having a truncated cone shape. The insert for improving candle performance according to claim 10 , wherein the tubular insert is a cylindrical insert. 11. The insert for improving candle performance according to claim 10 , wherein a portion of the tubular insert extends above an edge defining the opening of the container. The insert for improving candle performance according to claim 11 , wherein the wider end of the frustoconical insert is disposed in the container. 11. The insert for improving candle performance according to claim 10 , wherein each of the flanges further comprises an edge for supporting a bottom surface of the frustoconical insert. Each of the flanges further comprises a recess to apply pressure to the frustoconical insert, to hold the frustoconical insert in place in the connector ring. An insert for improving the candle performance according to claim 10 . 11. The insert for improving candle performance according to claim 10 , wherein the connector ring further comprises a u-shaped channel for receiving the uppermost edge of the container. 11. The insert for improving candle performance according to claim 10 , wherein the connector ring is manufactured from a heat resistant material.