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Title of the Invention
[0001 ] Candlewick Holder Remover
Cross-Reference to Related Applications
[0002] There are no cross-related applications.
Field of the Invention
[0003] The present invention generally relates to candles, and more
particularly to a
candlewick holder remover.
Background of the Invention
[0004] Candles are used everywhere around the world to provide light, to
decorate, to
perfume and to fulfill religious goals. The candlewick usually located in the
center of the
candles is often connected to a candlewick holder which is a small metal disc
comprising
means to hold the candlewick in place when the candles are made. After a
candle has
burned, there is usually a residue of wax in which the candlewick holder is
contained.
The wax acts as glue and the candlewick holder becomes stuck into the
candlestick or the
recipient receiving the candle. Before putting a new candle in the candlestick
or the
recipient, it is necessary to remove the candlewick holder from the previous
candle which
can be difficult at times. Indeed, there is no tool for this usage and
individuals often use
conventional tools from the kitchen that are not made for this purpose. There
are risks to
break the tools used or risks that the individual may hurt himself/herself.
There is thus a
need for a tool allowing an individual to remove candlewick holders from
candlestick.
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Objects of the Invention
[0005] A first object of the present invention is to provide a tool to remove
a candlewick
holder from a candlestick or other candle recipient after a candle has burned
in it.
[0006] A second object of the present invention is to provide a tool to remove
a
candlewick holder from a candlestick or other candle recipient which is simple
and easy
to use.
[0007] A third object of the present invention is to provide an inexpensive
tool to remove
a candlewick holder from a candlestick or other candle recipient.
[0008] Other and further objects and advantages of the present invention will
be obvious
upon an understanding of the illustrative embodiments about to be described or
will be
indicated in the appended claims, and various advantages not referred to
herein will occur
to one skilled in the art upon employment of the invention in practice.
Summary of the Invention
[0009] A candlewick holder remover to remove a candlewick holder from a
candlestick
after a candle contained in the candlestick has burned, the candlewick holder
remover
comprising an elongated portion having a longitudinal axis, a first extremity
and a second
extremity; and a removing portion comprising at least one sharp edge, the
removing
portion being connected to the first extremity of the elongated portion
angularly from the
longitudinal axis, and the sharp edge being at a predetermined distance from
the
longitudinal axis.
[0010] The elongated portion allows an individual to manipulate the candlewick
holder
remover in order to remove the candlewick holder, also referred to sometimes
as a
candlewick tab, from a candlestick or other candle recipient.
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[0011] The removing portion comprises at least one sharp edge that is used to
penetrate
the wax and to slide under a portion of the candlewick holder to pry it out
from the
candlestick. The sharp edge refers herein to an edge that is sharp enough to
cut wax. The
sharp edge has to be distanced from the elongated portion so as to be able to
penetrate
under the candlewick holder.
[0012] The removing portion may be available in a plurality of sizes to
accommodate a
plurality of candle holder or candlestick sizes. Preferably, the removing
portion should be
usable with candlestick receiving the conventional votive elongated candles.
The
diameter or the overall dimension of the removing portion is smaller than the
opening
that receives candles and the removing portion should be able to be slightly
rotated in
order to pry or pop out the candlewick holder.
[0013] The removing portion may be made from metal or at least partially made
from
metal. The sharp edge(s) is(are) preferably made from metal so it may easily
cut the wax
but other hard material can be used for this purpose, such as wood or some
plastics. The
elongated portion may be made from a variety of material, as long as it is
resistant
enough to support the pressure and the flexion applied by an individual on it.
The
material for the elongated portion may be, for example, wood, metal or
plastic.
[0014] The removing portion comprises preferably a recess adjacent to the
sharp edge so
it is easier for the sharp edge to penetrate into wax and to go under the
candlewick holder.
The recess comprised or formed by the at least one sharp edge allows the
removing
portion to partially slide under the candlewick holder and to pry or pop out
the
candlewick holder.
[0015] For the removing portion, a circular shape or a partially circular
shape (from a
bottom view perspective) will give better result because the candlewick holder
is most
often circular. However, the removing portion may have a rectangular shape, a
squared
shape, or any other suitable shape.
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[0016] The top surface of the removing portion is preferably spherical or
tapered to
facilitate the rotation of the candlewick holder remover into the opening of a
candlestick
that receives the candle.
[0017] The second extremity may be used to connect other accessories to be
used with
candles or an accessory for the manipulation of the candlewick holder remover.
A handle
or a candlesnuffer may be connected to the elongated portion of the candlewick
holder
remover, for example. It is to be understood that other accessories could be
connected to
the second extremity of the elongated portion.
[0018] It is to be noted that the term "candlestick" refers to usual
candlestick as well as to
any other recipient or container used to hold a candle.
[0019] The features of the present invention which are believed to be novel
are set forth
with particularity in the appended claims.
Brief Description of the Drawings
[0020] The above and other objects, features and advantages of the invention
will
become more readily apparent from the following description, reference being
made to
the accompanying drawings in which:
[0021 ] Figure 1 is a front view of a first embodiment of the candlewick
holder remover.
[0022] Figure 2a is a partial cross-section view of an embodiment of the
removing
portion of the candlewick holder remover.
[0023] Figure 2b is a bottom view of the removing portion of Figure 2a.
[0024] Figure 3a is a partial front view of a second embodiment of the
removing portion
of the candlewick holder remover.
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[0025] Figure 3b is a bottom view of the removing portion of Figure 3a.
[0026] Figure 4a is a partial front view of a further embodiment of the
removing portion
of the candlewick holder remover.
[0027] Figure 4b is a bottom view of the removing portion of Figure 4a.
[0028] Figure 5 is a front view of another embodiment of the candlewick holder
remover
comprising a candlesnuffer.
[0029] Figure 6 is front view of a further embodiment of the candlewick holder
remover
comprising a handle.
[0030] Figure 7 is a side view showing another embodiment of the candlewick
holder
remover.
[0031] Figure 8 is a front view of a further embodiment of the candlewick
holder
remover.
[0032] Figure 8a is a partial side view of the candlewick holder remover.
[0033] Figure 8b is a partial bottom view of the candlewick holder remover
end.
Detailed Description of the Preferred Embodiment
[0034] A novel candlewick holder remover will be described hereinafter.
Although the
invention is described in terms of specific illustrative embodiment(s), it is
to be
understood that the embodiment(s) described herein are by way of example only
and that
the scope of the invention is not intended to be limited thereby.
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[0035] Figure 1 shows a first embodiment of the candlewick holder remover 100,
comprising an elongated portion 120 and a removing portion 105. The removing
portion
105 comprises sharp edges 110 and 112, and a recess 115. The sharp edges 110
and 112
are destined to penetrate into the residues of wax left in the candlestick or
the candle
recipient. The top portion of the removing portion 105 has a spherical shape.
[0036] Figures 2a and 2b show a removing portion having a circular shape. The
sharp
edge 210 surrounds the recess 215. As shown by the arrow 240, the sharp edge
210 is at a
predetermined distance from the elongated portion 120.
[0037] In Figures 3a and 3b, the removing portion has partially circular
shape. The recess
315 is surrounded by two sharp edges 310 and 312.
[0038] The Figures 4a and 4b illustrate a removing portion having rectangular
shape. The
recess 415 is surrounded by two sharp edges 410 and 412.
[0039] Figure 5 shows another embodiment of the candlewick holder remover,
comprising an elongated portion 120, a removing portion 105 and a
candlesnuffer 125.
[0040] Figure 6 shows a further embodiment of the candlewick holder remover,
comprising an elongated portion 120, a removing portion 105 and a handle 130.
[0041] Figure 7 shows a candlewick holder remover having only one sharp edge
512 on
one side and the recess 515.
[0042] Figures 8a to 8c shows another embodiment of the removing portion
having the
shape of a curved spatula. The removing portion 605 comprises a sharp edge
612, which
is rounded. The removing portion 605 is a continuity of the elongated portion
120 and the
free end of the removing portion is wider than the cross-section of the
elongated portion.
As shown by the arrow 640, the sharp edge 612 is at a predetermined distance
from the
elongated portion.
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[0043] To remove a candlewick holder, the candlewick holder remover is
inserted into
the opening where the candle has burned up. The individual puts the sharp edge
on the
wax beside the candlewick holder, applies a downward force, and rotates the
candlewick
holder remover so that the sharp edge cuts the wax and penetrates under the
candlewick
holder. This will pry out the candlewick holder and usually the remaining wax.
The
predetermined distance between the elongated portion and the sharp edge allows
the
removing portion to goes under the candlewick holder with the previously
described
manipulation.
[0044] While illustrative and presently preferred embodiment(s) of the
invention have
been described in detail hereinabove, it is to be understood that the
inventive concepts
may be otherwise variously embodied and employed and that the appended claims
are
intended to be construed to include such variations except insofar as limited
by the prior
art.
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