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US3881682A
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Candle mold
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-08-03
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Granted: 1975-05-06
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Expires: 1993-08-03
Abstract
Abstract A candle mold is shown having been formed out of a plastic vacuum formed material. Each side of the mold is formed with complementally formed flange and flange receiving grooves which engage each other in interlocking fashion when the sides are placed together. A wick supporting and centering device is incorporated with the mold and a mold stand may be used to hold the mold upright.
Inventors
- 👤 Henry Kin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 09:42
CPC Classifications
C; C11; C11C; C11C5/00; C11C5/02; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S425/00; Y10S425/803
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
148 words
A candle mold comprising a plurality of sides, said sides cooperating with one another to define a candle form therebetween, the periphery of said sides having complementally formed flange and flange-receiving grooves respectively therealong wherein said flange and grooves cooperatively engage each other in interlocking fashion when said sides are placed together, a wick receiving chamber and slot formed in one side of one mold side adjacent one end thereof, said chamber and slot opening to the inside of the mold, securing means on the outside of said one side of the mold adjaacent the other end thereof wherein one end of a wick is placed in said chamber and the other end of said wick is secured to said securing means whereby the wick is centered in the resulting candle, and spout means in the other mold side to permit pouring of hot wax into the mold.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
148 words
A candle mold comprising a plurality of sides, said sides cooperating with one another to define a candle form therebetween, the periphery of said sides having complementally formed flange and flange-receiving grooves respectively therealong wherein said flange and grooves cooperatively engage each other in interlocking fashion when said sides are placed together, a wick receiving chamber and slot formed in one side of one mold side adjacent one end thereof, said chamber and slot opening to the inside of the mold, securing means on the outside of said one side of the mold adjaacent the other end thereof wherein one end of a wick is placed in said chamber and the other end of said wick is secured to said securing means whereby the wick is centered in the resulting candle, and spout means in the other mold side to permit pouring of hot wax into the mold.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
58 words
The mold as set forth in claim 1 in which said plurality of sides includes two sides which when placed face to face against each other and define the candle form therebetween, one of said sides being formed with said flange about its periphery and the other side being formed with said flange receiving groove about its periphery.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
58 words
The mold as set forth in claim 2 in which said spout means includEs a spout formed at one end of the other of said mold sides, said spout being in communication with the candle form wherein said spout is offset from the centerline of the candle form when said mold sides are engaged one with the other.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
115 words
The mold as set forth in claim 3 further comprising a support stand, said support stand having a channel therethrough to receive one end of the assembled mold to support the mold in a vertical position, said support stand further including a pair of peripheral edges projecting downward from a base, said edges supporting said base of said support stand above a supporting surface wherein said mold support stand will deflect downwardly due to the weight of the mold thereby causing the walls of said channel to bend inwardly to engage the mold and further comprising a transverse channel connected with said first channel to receive and hold said wick receiving chamber of said mold.
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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) | 1978-05-05 | 1978-11-04 | 1979-05-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-05-05 | 1982-11-04 | 1983-05-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-05-05 | 1986-11-04 | 1987-05-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |