Candle snuffer

Abstract

A candle snuffer which extinguishes a burning candle flame without residual smoke and also embodies a lighter holder, used to light the candle. The candle snuffer is fabricated from a wire member and a pair of quenching tabs disposed on each end of the wire member. The pair of quenching tabs oppose each other and are sufficiently spaced apart to define a gap to interpose the candlewick of the burning candle flame there between, whereby when the pair of quenching tabs are urged together into contact with the candlewick by squeezing the pair of arms, the burning candle flame is instantaneously quenched without residual smoke. The lighter holder is comprised of a metal casing, placed at the opposite end.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] This invention relates generally to a burning candle flame extinguishing device. More particularly, the present invention relates to a candle snuffer for use in extinguishing a flame of a burning candle without creating smoke and adds the convenience of a lighter in the same tool. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] The widespread use of candles is a very popular and pleasant endeavor for personal enjoyment and for ceremonial applications. Extinguishing a flame of a burning candle is typically accomplished by blowing it out or by using a bell shaped candle snuffer. These methods create lingering smoke which adversely affects persons allergic to smoke such as those with asthma or with other respiratory conditions. Furthermore, the problem with blowing out candles is that there is a potential danger of accidentally getting burned from the hot candle wax which, more often than not, is sprayed over a table setting and onto other places where it is unwanted, ...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

"The invention is a new type of candle snuffer that solves the problem of residual smoke and odor when a candle is extinguished. It is made from a wire member, a casing to hold a disposable lighter, and two arms that extend from the casing and terminate at knees. The arms have quenching tabs that can be pressed together to instantly quench the burning candle flame without leaving any smoke. The invention is simple and attractive in design, low in cost, and easy to use. It is made from readily available materials and can be manufactured using conventional processes."

Problems solved by technology

These methods create lingering smoke which adversely affects persons allergic to smoke such as those with asthma or with other respiratory conditions.

Furthermore, the problem with blowing out candles is that there is a potential danger of accidentally getting burned from the hot candle wax which, more often than not, is sprayed over a table setting and onto other places where it is unwanted, making it difficult to clean off a tablecloth or other articles or on other places where it is deposited.

Such a device relies upon a water supply for wetting the wettable snuffing surfaces and is impractical.

The wax pads could ignite making the design dangerous to use.

Also, separately attachable pads are not practical and are inconvenient to attach and to use.

The trimming function is unnecessary, as current candle-making methods make candle trimming obsolete.

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