WO2009002432A1 - Bougie ne produisant pas de suie placée dans un contenant - Google Patents

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WO2009002432A1
WO2009002432A1 PCT/US2008/007636 US2008007636W WO2009002432A1 WO 2009002432 A1 WO2009002432 A1 WO 2009002432A1 US 2008007636 W US2008007636 W US 2008007636W WO 2009002432 A1 WO2009002432 A1 WO 2009002432A1
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21V—FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61L—METHODS OR APPARATUS FOR STERILISING MATERIALS OR OBJECTS IN GENERAL; DISINFECTION, STERILISATION OR DEODORISATION OF AIR; CHEMICAL ASPECTS OF BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES; MATERIALS FOR BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES
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    • A61L9/02—Disinfection, sterilisation or deodorisation of air using gaseous or vaporous substances, e.g. ozone using substances evaporated in the air by heating or combustion
    • A61L9/03—Apparatus therefor
    • C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
    • C11—ANIMAL OR VEGETABLE OILS, FATS, FATTY SUBSTANCES OR WAXES; FATTY ACIDS THEREFROM; DETERGENTS; CANDLES
    • C11C—FATTY ACIDS FROM FATS, OILS OR WAXES; CANDLES; FATS, OILS OR FATTY ACIDS BY CHEMICAL MODIFICATION OF FATS, OILS, OR FATTY ACIDS OBTAINED THEREFROM
    • C11C5/00—Candles
    • C11C5/008—Candles characterised by their form; Composite candles, e.g. candles containing zones of different composition, inclusions, or the like
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21S—NON-PORTABLE LIGHTING DEVICES; SYSTEMS THEREOF; VEHICLE LIGHTING DEVICES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE EXTERIORS
    • F21S13/00—Non-electric lighting devices or systems employing a point-like light source; Non-electric lighting devices or systems employing a light source of unspecified shape
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21V—FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F21V37/00—Details of lighting devices employing combustion as light source, not otherwise provided for
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F23—COMBUSTION APPARATUS; COMBUSTION PROCESSES
    • F23D—BURNERS
    • F23D3/00—Burners using capillary action
    • F23D3/02—Wick burners
    • F23D3/16—Wick burners using candles
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F23—COMBUSTION APPARATUS; COMBUSTION PROCESSES
    • F23D—BURNERS
    • F23D3/00—Burners using capillary action
    • F23D3/02—Wick burners
    • F23D3/18—Details of wick burners
    • F23D3/22—Devices for mixing evaporated fuel with air
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F23—COMBUSTION APPARATUS; COMBUSTION PROCESSES
    • F23D—BURNERS
    • F23D2900/00—Special features of, or arrangements for burners using fluid fuels or solid fuels suspended in a carrier gas
    • F23D2900/31—Air supply for wick burners

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  • the present invention relates to a non-sooting
  • the invention relates to a candle container having a pattern of holes in the upper wall portion of the container for venting the container so as to control air flow into and out of the container to provide complete combustion of the candle in the container and prevent sooting or the emission of carbon particulates.
  • 6,029,650 describes a personal heating device including a tubular chamber with air intake holes formed in the chamber approximate the closed end to allow air to enter the chamber, and vent holes formed in the opposing open end to allow air and combustion gases to exit the chamber.
  • a cap covers the chamber's open end to hold in heat and regulate air exiting the vent holes.
  • the heat source in the chamber is a candle.
  • U.S. Patent No. 4,781,895 describes a candle-powered aroma generator in lantern format for a scentless candle and replaceable fragrance-containing cartridge heated by the candle.
  • the generator includes a housing with hollow base having a circumferential array of vent holes therein. Seated on the base is a cylindrical shell with a removable metal cover with a lower apron. The apron contains a series of vent holes therein.
  • the roof of the cover includes a removable cap with an array of vent holes therein. Scented vapors from a cartridge are discharged through the top center vent holes. Due to vent holes 11 and 16, the container acts as a chimney to create a continuous upward flow of air to promote burning of the candle.
  • U.S. Patent No. 1,388,267 describes a lantern with a plate, chimney, candle in a container, and hood or canopy. Openings are provided in the upper half of the chimney to supply air necessary to support combustion.
  • U.S. Patent No. 1,295,679 describes a tubular member for placement over a candle.
  • the tubular member is perforated throughout its length to provide for admission of air to the flame and permit escape of rays of light.
  • U.S. Patent Nos. 6,382,962 Bl and 6,663,384 B2 describe a venting cover for a containerized candle which is said to improve combustion and eliminate candle smoke.
  • the cover is preferably made of metal and includes a central exhaust vent positioned directly above the flame and oblong inlet vents positioned adjacent to the rim of the cover.
  • the cross-sectional area of the exhaust vent and the aggregate cross-sectional area of the inlet vents are said to be approximately equal and are said to provide a concentric laminar air flow within the interior of the jar. This is said to stabilize the flame and improve the efficiency of the combustion .
  • U.S. Reissue Patent No. Re. 20,434 describes a candle and fixture therefore which allows the candle to burn down without soiling the fixture.
  • the fixture includes a draft regulating cap set upon the upper end of a glass tube.
  • the cap includes registering air supply holes which are adjustable for adjusting the air supply.
  • the center opening is an outlet for hot gaseous products of combustion of the candle flame.
  • the draft created by the upward flow of the combustion gases draws outside air down through openings where this cold air is deflected by a flange and directed down through the interior of a film to the base of the flame.
  • the adjustment in registry of openings serve to control the magnitude of the flame and thereby the intensity of the light of the flame and duration of the candle.
  • U.S. Patent No. 3,942,940 describes a candle in an unbreakable container.
  • the container includes a plurality of openings or cut-outs in the container side wall to provide for the passage of light.
  • U.S. Patent No. 5,683,239 describes a candle holder with a spring-loaded cover.
  • the holder includes a housing with a heat shield positioned inside thereof.
  • the heat shield has a plurality of holes (which can be of any shape) arranged in a desired pattern to enhance the aesthetic effect of the lit candle.
  • a cover with through-holes is present on top of the housing. Channels in the base of the holder and also in the cover of the holder provide air passages for air to pass into and out of the housing.
  • U.S. Patent No. 2,072,692 describes a candle and cover member including a series of openings. These openings are spaced in the cover member at a higher level than the candle flame for the purpose of permitting air to enter and feed the candle flame for combustion purposes. Another opening is present at the top of the cover. When the candle is burning, the combustion products escape through a tube in the cover into space present in the walls of the cover's canopy for exhaust into the outer air.
  • U.S. Patent No. 2,001,312 describes a container for a candle having an outer translucent shell and a liner.
  • the liner has perforations cut therein to provide a design allowing the candle light to be visible therethrough.
  • U.S. Patent Nos. 6,589,047 Bl and 6,585,510 B2 describe venting plates for the top openings of containerized candles.
  • the venting plates provide for soot-free combustion.
  • the venting plates include a flat disc-shaped top and a channeled annular baffle. The plate sits atop the candle vessel so as to allow the flow of inlet air underneath the venting plate between the plate top and the brim of the candle vessel.
  • the baffle redirects inlet air flow and funnels it into distinct columns culminating in increased velocity of the air flow down the vessel side walls. The increased flow moves the melted wax pool towards the flame promoting improved scent distribution.
  • U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2005/0277078 Al describes a venting chassis for a containerized candle.
  • the venting chassis sits atop a candle vessel and permits inlet air flow underneath the venting chassis.
  • the chassis includes a skirt which physically separates inlet air from exhaust air flow to facilitate laminar air flow within the containerized candle.
  • the skirt constrains the inlet air flow to increase the velocity and inertia of the air flow.
  • the venting chassis is stated to reduce turbulence within the jar interior and stabilize the flame, which leads to a cleaner combustion process and reduced carbon residue (smoke) in the exhaust .
  • U.S. Patent No. 6,231,336 Bl describes a shade structure for a candle.
  • the candle structure consists of a container body for containing a candle, a shade body attached to the container and a rotatable covering plate.
  • the shade body includes a central exhaust air hole, a plurality of apertures along the top of the circumferential edge of the shade body to allow convection flow of air into the container body, and a plurality of auxiliary openings.
  • the rotating covering plate is provided with a plurality of holes which can be rotatably adjusted to correspond to the auxiliary openings of the shade body by rotating the covering plate with respect to the shade body. The covering plate is rotated to adjust for the room temperature to provide better burning characteristic for the candle.
  • Patent No. 7,226,284 B2 describes a method and apparatus for controlling a candle flame.
  • the candle flame is provided in a controllable environment, which is described as an enclosed area formed at least in part by an air-tight cover. Air is forced into the enclosed area by an air movement device, e.g., a fan, to keep the flame burning. The flame is extinguished by reducing, e.g., stopping, air flow into the enclosed area.
  • the present invention relates to a non-sooting containerized candle. More particularly, the invention relates to an open-topped candle container having a pattern of holes in the upper wall portion of the container for venting the container so as to control air flow into and out of the container to provide complete combustion of the candle in the container and prevent emission of carbon particulates, commonly known as soot.
  • a good burning candle whether scented or unscented, is provided when fuel consumption is controlled and combustion is complete. When combustion is not complete, carbon particulates, along with water and carbon dioxide, which are the products of complete combustion, are also generated or emitted and deposited on the container wall and/or on a surface in the surrounding environment.
  • the pattern of holes in a container of the invention may be varied and are such so as to provide venting of the candle containers by controlling or adjusting air flow from a turbulent air flow to a laminar air flow while the candle is burning.
  • Laminar air flow prevents the candle flame from flickering which in turn results in complete combustion and a clean or non-sooting burning candle.
  • laminar air flow occurs when a fluid flows in parallel layers, with no disruption between the layers.
  • Laminar air flow is a flow regime characterized by high momentum diffusion, low momentum convection and pressure and velocity independent from time. Accordingly, laminar air flow is "smooth", which is the opposite of turbulent air flow which is "rough”.
  • turbulent air flow is a flow regime characterized by chaotic, stochastic property changes. This includes low momentum diffusion, high momentum convection and rapid variation of pressure and velocity in space and time.
  • Varying patterns of holes positioned in the upper wall portion or circumference of a candle container may be used in accordance with the invention. Size, shape and position of the holes making up the pattern can be adjusted based on the shape and size of the containerized candle. The size and position of the holes are such that the holes provide concentric laminar air flow within the container which stabilizes the flame and permits sufficient ambient air flow directly to the base of the flame.
  • Preferred patterns of holes to be present in the upper wall circumference of a candle container are as follows:
  • the holes may be in any suitable arrangement and of any suitable size so long as structured to provide a laminar air flow in relation to a container holding a burning candle.
  • FIGURE 1 illustrates a perspective view of a first embodiment of the containerized candle of the invention.
  • FIGURE 2 illustrates a top view of FIGURE 1.
  • FIGURE 3 illustrates a cross-sectional view of FIGURE 1 showing air flow.
  • FIGURE 4 illustrates a second embodiment of a containerized candle of the invention having a single row of evenly spaced approximately 7 mm diameter holes along an upper wall circumference of the candle container.
  • FIGURE 5 illustrates the pattern of the holes of FIGURE 4.
  • FIGURE 6 illustrates a third embodiment of the containerized candle of the invention having two offset rows of holes, a top row of evenly spaced 7 mm diameter holes and a bottom row of evenly spaced 4 mm diameter holes.
  • FIGURE 7 illustrates the pattern of the holes of FIGURE 6.
  • FIGURE 8 illustrates a fourth embodiment of the containerized candle of the invention having three rows of holes, top and bottom aligned rows of evenly spaced about 7 mm diameter holes and a middle offset row of evenly spaced about 4 mm diameter holes.
  • FIGURE 9 illustrates the pattern of the holes of FIGURE 8.
  • FIGURE 10 illustrates a fifth embodiment of the containerized candle of the invention having three aligned rows of holes, each row being of evenly spaced about 4 mm diameter holes .
  • FIGURE 11 illustrates the pattern of the holes of FIGURE 10.
  • FIGURE 12 illustrates a sixth embodiment of the containerized candle of the invention having spaced groups of three rows of holes, each group having top and bottom aligned rows of four holes of about 7 mm diameter and a middle offset row of three holes of about 4 mm diameter.
  • FIGURE 13 illustrates the pattern of the holes of FIGURE 12.
  • FIGURE 14 illustrates a seventh embodiment of the containerized candle of the invention having two rows of spaced groups of about 4 mm diameter holes, the groups of each row being of three rows including top and bottom aligned rows of two holes and a middle offset row of three holes.
  • FIGURE 15 illustrates the pattern of the holes of FIGURE 14.
  • FIGURE 16 shows the filters of Test Sample 1 and Test Sample 2 after burning.
  • FIGURE 17 shows the filters of Test Sample 3 and Test Sample 4 after burning.
  • FIGURE 18 shows the filters of Test Sample 5 and Test Sample 6 after burning.
  • FIGURE 19 shows the filters of Test Sample 5, Test Sample 6 and Test Sample 7 after burning.
  • FIGURE 20 illustrates the optical density measurements for Test Sample 1 through Test Sample 7 over time .
  • FIGURE 21 illustrates the average, minimum and maximum temperature of vented jar side walls for Test Samples A-E.
  • FIGURE 22 illustrates the average, minimum and maximum temperature of non-vented jar side walls for Test Samples F-J.
  • FIGURE 23 illustrates samples of candles burned without a screen on the top opening.
  • FIGURE 24 illustrates samples of candles burned with a screen on the top opening.
  • FIGURES 25-27 illustrate gravimetric specifications ⁇ as utilized in measuring the Test Samples.
  • the present invention relates to a non-sooting containerized candle 50. More particularly, the invention relates to candle containers 52 having a pattern of holes 54 in the upper side wall portion 56 of the container 52 for venting the container to provide complete combustion of the candle in the container and to prevent emission of carbon particulates.
  • a clean or non- sooting candle whether scented or unscented, has controlled fuel consumption and complete combustion. When combustion is not complete, carbon particulates, along with water and carbon dioxide, which are the products of complete combustion, are also generated or emitted and deposited as soot on the container wall and/or a surface in the surrounding environment. This generally is an undesirable result of burning a candle for users.
  • the containerized candle of the present invention reduces soot emission and, as such, is a non-sooting candle.
  • the containerized candle 50 of the present invention preferably comprises (1) a jar or container 52 having at least one side wall 56, a top opening 68 and a plurality of holes 54 in an upper wall portion of the container, preferably adjacent the top peripheral edge 66 of the side wall(s) 56 of the container 52, (2) a wick 58 inside the container 52, (3) a sustainer 60 for securing the wick 58 to a base 62 of the container 52 and (4) a wax or other fuel composition 64 surrounding the lowermost part of the wick 58.
  • the container 52 may be of any suitable shape, such as cylindrical, round, square, oval, pentagonal, hexagonal, octagonal, other geometrical designs or the like.
  • the walls 56 of the container 52 may also be any suitable shape, such as substantially straight/vertical as to the base with a straight top peripheral edge, substantially curved with a curved top or upper peripheral edge, curved body with a base and opening proportionately balanced to be aesthetically pleasing, or the like.
  • the top peripheral edge 66 is curved inward as shown in FIGURE 1.
  • the top peripheral edge 66 may be curved outward or in any other suitable directional arrangement.
  • a containerized candle 50 which is a rounded container with curved side walls and a curved top peripheral edge is shown for example in FIGURES 1-3.
  • a containerized candle 50 which is cylindrical with substantially straight/vertical side walls and a straight or linear top peripheral edge is shown for example in FIGURES 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 and 14.
  • the patterns of holes 54 adjacent the top peripheral edge 66 of the upper portion of the side wall 56 of container 52 controls or adjusts air flow into and out of the container from a turbulent air flow to a laminar air flow when a candle in the container is burning.
  • Laminar air flow prevents the candle flame from flickering which in turn results in complete combustion and a clean burning candle. More particularly, laminar air flow occurs when the air flows in parallel layers, with no disruption between the layers.
  • Laminar air flow is a flow regime characterized by high momentum diffusion, low momentum convection and pressure and velocity independent from time. Accordingly, laminar air flow is "smooth", which is the opposite of turbulent air flow which is "rough”.
  • Turbulent air flow is a flow regime characterized by chaotic, stochastic property changes. This includes low momentum diffusion, high momentum convection and rapid variation of pressure and velocity in space and time.
  • the laminar air flow in the containerized candles prevents the candle flame from flickering, resulting in complete combustion and a non-sooting candle.
  • the upper wall portion containing the pattern of holes is considered that portion above the mid-point of the height of the container and below the upper edge of the container defining the top opening in the container.
  • the pattern of holes is present in the area spaced about 5 mm to about 80 mm below the top edge of the container defining the top opening, more preferably about 10 mm to about 50 mm below the top edge of the container defining the top opening.
  • Various patterns of holes 54 for inclusion in the upper circumference 66 of the side wall 56 of a candle container 52 may be used in accordance with the invention. Size, shape and position of the pattern of holes can be adjusted based on the shape and size of the containerized candle. The size and position of the pattern of holes is such that it provides concentric laminar air flow within the container which stabilizes the flame and permits sufficient ambient air flow directly to the base of the flame.
  • Preferred patterns of holes 54 include: (1) a single row of evenly spaced holes of a predetermined diameter;
  • the above six patterns of holes 54 include : (1) a single row of evenly spaced approximately 7 millimeter (mm) diameter holes, as shown for example in FIGURES 1 and 2 for a curved wall container and FIGURES 4 and 5 for a straight wall container;
  • the holes may be in any suitable arrangement and in any suitable size and shape so long as structured to provide a laminar air flow in relation to a container holding a burning candle.
  • individual holes will be in a diameter in a range of about 2 mm to about 20 mm.
  • the combined openings provided by the pattern of holes will be in a range of about 50 mm to 1000 mm.
  • the sizing of the holes can vary in proportion to the overall size of the container.
  • a container of a height of 6 cm and a diameter of 6.5 cm will preferably have holes in a range of about 80 mm to about 300 mm, whereas a container of a greater height of 10 cm and a diameter of 7 cm will preferably have holes in a range of about 300 mm to about 600 mm.
  • the hole openings cover about 20% of the container height and/or are present in a ratio of 1:4 as to hole opening to closed side wall.
  • the candles of the present invention may be fragranced or unfragranced candles which are burned in households to provide ambience, fragrance or elimination of odors.
  • the natural products of candle combustion are water and carbon dioxide.
  • the burning of candles may also produce other products, such as volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and particulates as detailed above, depending on how the candle is made.
  • VOCs volatile organic compounds
  • Emissions from candles are collected on a filter over a defined period of time. Optical density of each filter paper was measured at the end of each burn period. The same filter paper was used throughout the test to collect emissions cumulatively . The amount of emissions was quantified by measuring the light reflectance from the filter using an optical densitometer in the reflection mode. By dividing the measured optical density by the individual burn rate, a relative comparison can be made between candles for emission even when the candles burn at different rates.
  • thermocouple board Side wall temperature and bottom temperature of each candle was measured every four hours using a thermocouple board.
  • a thermocouple board has four thermocouples for measuring side wall temperature and one thermocouple for measuring bottom temperature.
  • the candles were marked in order to measure temperature at the same location throughout the experiment.
  • the maximum allowable wall temperature was considered to be 15O 0 F (66°C) , due to the startle reflex (dropping of the candle) and pain tolerance index. Temperatures above 150 0 F (66°C) can cause potential skin damage or burn.
  • the burn rate of each candle is calculated every four hours by weighing each sample before and after each burn period.
  • the ideal burn rate for a 4 ounce container is 3 to 4 gram per hour; below 3 grams, the candle will have a small flame and a high retention; above 4 grams, the candle will have a big flame, sooty and a higher wall temperature.
  • Test Sample 1 Tender Flowers with a screen on top of a jar to modify air flow.
  • Test Sample 2 Tender Flowers in a jar without a screen.
  • Test Sample 3 Test Sample 3 - Apple & Cinnamon with a screen on top of a jar to modify air flow.
  • Test Sample 4 Test Sample 4 - Apple & Cinnamon in a jar without a screen.
  • Test Sample 5 Angel Whispers in a metal can with holes in the manner of the invention in the upper side wall of the container; five different hole patterns, as shown in FIGURES 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12, were evaluated for burn characteristics (burn rate, flame height, coking, wall temperature and blooming) .
  • Test Sample 6 Angel Whispers in a non- vented jar.
  • Test Sample 7 Angel Whispers in a non- vented jar with a wick clip, i.e., a metallic clip with wing- shaped extensions on two sides of the wick clip.
  • the results for Test Sample 1 and Test Sample 2 - Tender Flowers - are similar to the results for Test Sample 3 and Test Sample 4 - Apple & Cinnamon (detailed below) .
  • the candles burned while having a screen on top of the jar produced less emissions compared to the candles burned without a screen.
  • Test Sample 1 and Test Sample 2 are shown, for example, in FIGURE 16.
  • Test Sample 3 and Test Sample 4 Apple & Cinnamon - The five candles with a screen on top showed less emissions compared to the five candles burned without the screen.
  • the screen on top of the jars modified air flow during candle burning which prevented the flame from flickering. Less flame flickering minimized the amount of particulate emitted by the candle.
  • the results for Test Sample 3 and Test Sample 4 are shown, for example, in FIGURE 17.
  • Test Sample 6 - Angel Whispers candles burned in non-vented jars and Test Sample 5 - Angel Whispers candles burned in vented jars having hole patterns in accordance with the invention showed the most significant difference in the amount of emissions collected on the filters. Cumulative amount of particulate emissions from Test Sample 5 in vented jars was significantly less than the amount of particulate emissions collected from the first four hour burn of Test Sample 6 - Angel Whispers in non-vented jars.
  • Test Sample 6 - Angel Whispers candles burned in non-vented jars and Test Sample 5 - Angel Whispers candles burned in vented jars are shown, for example, in FIGURE 18.
  • Test Sample 6 - Angel Whispers candles burned in non-vented jars have the highest amount of particulates and were the only one that produced a powdery carbon deposit on the filter.
  • Test Sample 7 - Angel Whispers candles in non- vented jars with wick clips were slightly cleaner burning, but not as clean as Test Sample 5 - Angel Whispers candles burned in vented jars, as shown, for example, in FIGURE 19.
  • the optical density measurements for the Test Samples 1-7 are shown in TABLE 1 below. Each data point is an average of the optical density measurements of the five filters in each Test Sample. The optical density measurements for the Test Samples are shown in FIGURE 20.
  • vented jars and the non-vented jars were measured. The temperature was measured at five different locations while candles were burning from the beginning to the end of life. The maximum side wall temperature of the vented jars was lower and dissipates readily compared to the non-vented jars. The side wall and bottom temperatures of vented jars are more consistent compared to non-vented jars. These results are shown for example in FIGURES 21 and 22.
  • Weight Loss With limited number of samples burned to compare vented jars and non-vented jars weight loss (five of each) , the observed burn rate of each candle mirrored each other. The burn rate of candles in vented jars was very consistent from beginning to end of candle life. The burn rate standard deviation of Test Sample 6 - Angel Whispers in non-vented jars was significantly larger than Test Sample 5 - Angel Whispers in vented jars.
  • FIGURE 23 Candles burned without a screen are shown for example in FIGURE 23. Candles burned with a screen on top are shown for example in FIGURE 24.
  • candles in vented jars having hole patterns in accordance with the invention are the cleanest burning, none of the candles produced soot or any dark emission.
  • the weight of a vented jar is about 120 grams less than the weight of a non-vented jar. This weight difference is an advantage, including providing a shipping cost savings .
  • a candle emission study preliminary screen evaluation was conducted. For the candle emission test, screens were made. The screens were made out of aluminum mesh screen and were cut into 5 inch by 5 inch (5" X 5") square with a 1 inch (1") diameter hole in the middle. To evaluate the effects of the screen on the candle during burning, three candles with screens and three candles without screens were burned using candle burn test protocol. All candles were observed for emission of VOCs and particulates. AQS performed the candle emission study similar to TNO, only using a larger room, e.g., 26 m 3 instead of 2.2 m 3 .
  • Candles with a screen have slightly longer burn life compared to candles without a screen.
  • Candles burned without a screen are shown, for example, in FIGURE 23.
  • Candles burned with a screen on top are shown, for example, in FIGURE 24.
  • the total emissions from a candle are collected on a filter over a defined period of time.
  • the emissions can be quantified by measuring the light reflectance from the filter using an optical densitometer in the reflection mode. By dividing the measured Optical Density (OD) by the individual candle burn rate, a relative comparison can be made between candles for emissions, even when the candles burn at different rates. This makes the soot measurement indicative of the efficiency of combustion rather than a measure that reflects the amount of fuel delivered to the flame.
  • Each glass filter was placed on a 47 mm support screen at the base of an aluminum collection cone and the airflow adjusted to 21 SCFH (cubic feet per hour at standard conditions) . This was considered the maximum flow rate attainable from the pump when all six units were operating simultaneously. Airflow was established prior to placing the filters on the devices in order to keep the filters in place. The collection devices were not placed atop the glass tubes at this stage.
  • Each lit candle was positioned so that the top of the container or side wall was at approximately one-half the height of the draft deflector using a lab stand or blocks.
  • each glass tube was adjusted so there was 3 cm between the bottom of the glass tube and the rim of the glass of the candle.
  • the glass tube was adjusted so that it was 3 cm from the top of the candle. This allowed for adequate ventilation of the candles and helped minimize heat build-up.
  • FIGURES 25-27 are schematic diagrams of a cross- sectional view of an aluminum collection cone.
  • FIGURE 25 shows the opening at the top of the collection cone. This opening serves as the outlet for ambient air and candle emission that passed through the fiberglass filter.
  • FIGURE 26 shows a schematic view of the bottom section of the collection cone where the support screen and fiberglass filter are placed during the soot emission test.
  • FIGURE 27 is a diagram of the aluminum collection cone showing eight cooling slots at 0.3 cm intervals and the conical shape inside the cylindrical shape collection cone. The top and bottom edges are preferably wider.
  • the testing and data collected show the significance of controlling the air flow in a containerized candle to reduce or effectively eliminate carbon particulate emission.
  • a non-sooting candle is, thus, provided which is desirable both environmentally and aesthetically.

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L'invention concerne une bougie ne produisant pas de suie placée dans un contenant. La bougie placée dans un contenant comprend un contenant ayant une ouverture supérieure et une pluralité de trous dans une partie de paroi latérale supérieure du contenant, une mèche, un support destiné à fixer la mèche sur la base du contenant, et de la cire ou tout autre matériau combustible entourant une majeure partie de la mèche. La pluralité de trous peut être présente sous différentes formes dans la partie de paroi latérale supérieure du contenant afin de contrôler le flux d'air entrant dans et sortant du contenant de façon à assurer la combustion complète de la bougie et d'empêcher toute émission de particules de carbone. La forme des trous permet de contrôler ou d'ajuster le flux d'air autour de la mèche en combustion, entre un flux d'air turbulent et un flux d'air laminaire.
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