Method and apparatus for controlling a burning candle flame

a technology for controlling a burning candle and a burning flame, which is applied in the direction of combustion type, combustion regulation, burner, etc., can solve the problems of not receiving enough air for combustion and being extinguished, and achieve the effect of evenly and/or quickly dispersing the scent or other materials

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-06-26
AVELAR VICTOR
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[0009]In one aspect of the invention, a flame control system includes a radial exhaust feature, e.g., to help disperse the exhaust gases produced by a burning candle. If the candle is scented or otherwise produces materials that the user would like to spread about a room or other space, the radial exhaust feature may help to disperse the scent or other materials more evenly and/or quickly. As used herein, a radial direction is one that approximately originates at the axis and is oriented generally away from an axis. In the case that the axis is arranged in a vertical direction, radial directions may be oriented generally away from the axis and each other, and may be arranged in a horizontal direction and/or at an angle to the horizontal. The flame control system may include an

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[0019]Various aspects of the invention are described below with reference to illustrative embodiments. However, it should be understood that aspects of the invention are not limited to those embodiments described below, but instead may be used in any suitable system or arrangement.

[0020]Aspects of the invention provide a controllable environment, e.g., an enclosed area, in which a candle flame may be housed and controlled. Thus, the candle flame may be housed in a cover or other enclosure and selectively permitted to burn for an extended period (e.g., 1 hour or more), have its burn rate adjusted, and / or be extinguished. The candle flame burn rate may be adjusted or the flame extinguished by controlling air flow into and / or out of the controllable environment. At least some aspects of the invention extinguish a candle flame by denying the flame air or other suitable gases in an amount needed for combustion. In addition, the cover may protect persons or flammable objects from contacti...

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A method and apparatus for controlling a candle flame. A candle flame may be provided in a controllable environment, e.g., an enclosed area formed at least in part by an air-tight cover. Air may be forced into the enclosed area by an air movement device (e.g., a fan) to keep the flame burning. The flame may be extinguished by reducing (e.g., stopping) air flow into the enclosed area.

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[0001]This application is a continuation in part application of U.S. application Ser. No. 10 / 981,922, filed Nov. 5, 2004, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.BACKGROUND OF INVENTION[0002]This invention relates to controlling a burning flame, e.g., controlling the burning of a candle.[0003]Safety is a typical concern when candles are burned in a house or otherwise where people or flammable objects are present. The open flame of a candle is capable of catching curtains, clothing or other objects on fire, or burning a person through even inadvertent contact.[0004]Another consideration when burning candles is the tendency of high wind or other air movement to blow the flame out. As is known in the art, various devices, such as lanterns, shades, etc., have been developed to help prevent a candle flame from being extinguished by wind.SUMMARY OF INVENTION[0005]Aspects of the invention provide methods and apparatus for controlling the burning of a candle. As used herei...

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IPC IPC(8): F23C7/00F23N5/00
CPCF21S13/00F23L5/02F23D3/16
Inventor AVELAR, VICTORSEARS, CHARLES W.SUSI, MICHAEL A.
Owner AVELAR VICTOR
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