Efficient & cost-effective tealight candle container: a novel lighting solution

Abstract

The present invention in general relates to candle lighting solutions with a focus on innovative tealight candle containers. Particularly, the present invention provides a cost-effective and efficient tealight candle container for use in the Pooja industry, and to create air tight scented candles, more specifically in markets like India, to address the limitations of traditional candle products and improve overall user experience.

Description

OF THE INVENTION

[0001] EFFICIENT & COST-EFFECTIVE TEALIGHT CANDLE CONTAINER: A NOVEL LIGHTING SOLUTIONFIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0002] The present invention in general relates to candle lighting solutions with a focus on innovative tealight candle containers. Particularly, the present invention provides a cost-effective and efficient tealight candle container for use in the Pooja industry, and to create air tight scented candles, more specifically in markets like India, to address the limitations of traditional candle products and improve overall user experience.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0003] Candles have a rich history, evolving from simple strips of papyrus dipped in wax to meticulously crafted creations. With the introduction of molds in the 18th century, candles became more uniform and pleasing to the eye. In the 19th century, candle-making machines revolutionized production, making candles more accessible.

[0004] Tealight candles, introduced in the 20th century, became popular for their affordability and versatility. However, traditional candles and tealights had their drawbacks, including messy clean-up and safety concerns, especially in the Indian market, where cost is a significant factor.

[0005] Recognizing these shortcomings, there is a critical need for a candle that can overcome these challenges and thrive in extreme conditions. Accordingly, the present invention addresses these issues and provides a tealight candle holder which not only mitigates the drawbacks associated with conventional candles but also prioritizes efficiency, minimizing waste at one hand and saving costs at the other hand. Conventional cylindrical containers in the current market landscape commonly employ 4 grams of wax, affording a standard lighting duration of approximately 10 minutes. Despite its widespread popularity, particularly within the price-sensitive Indian market, there exists a demand for innovation. Currently, the only available solution for packaging scented candles is airtight jars, which cost a minimum of Rs 50 per piece. This makes them prohibitively expensive and impractical for daily pooja rituals in a price-sensitive market like India. Consequently, the scented candle segment is largely restricted to a premium audience, leaving a significant portion of the population without affordable options. This creates a substantial gap in the market, presenting a compelling opportunity to cater to a broader audience with more cost-effective solutions. Enter our groundbreaking solution: a meticulously engineered tealight candle container. This present invention not only optimizes cost-effectiveness but also extends the candle's illumination duration by manifolds for the same wax quantity utilized in conventional counterparts and at the same time provides for a comparatively cheaper air tight scented candles solution.

[0006] Our innovation, the smart tealight candle holder, addresses these issues. Designed for efficient burning in candles weighing 6 grams and below, it's tailored for the Indian Pooja industry. It reduces wastage and improves performance, offering a better alternative to traditional options.

[0007] What makes the present invention stand out is its threefold benefits: it minimizes wastage, improves efficiency, and saves costs. By providing a smarter alternative, it meets various lighting needs while being pocket-friendly.

[0008] The introduction of the present invention is poised to shake up the market, driving demand for wax and promoting economic sustainability. Its scalability and versatility make it suitable for various applications, promising a brighter future for candle lighting.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ACCOMPANYING DRAWINGS

[0009] These and other features, aspect, and advantages of the present invention will become better understood when the following detailed description is read with reference to the accompanying drawings in which like characters represent like parts throughout the drawings, wherein the device described in the present invention is explained in more detail with reference to the following drawings:

[0010] illustrates the external schematic view of the Tealight Container.

[0011] Figure 2 illustrates the internal view of the Tealight Container from the top.

[0012] While the invention is described in conjunction with the illustrated embodiment, it is understood that it is not intended to limit the invention to such embodiment. On the contrary, it is intended to cover all alternatives, modifications and equivalents as may be included within the spirit and scope of the invention disclosure as defined by the claims.SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0013] This summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts, in a simplified format, that are further described in the detailed description of the invention. This summary is neither intended to identify key or essential inventive concepts of the invention and nor is it intended to determine the scope of the invention.

[0014] In an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a tealight container (1) for candles comprising:

[0015] an aluminum foil structure comprising a flat circular base (2), a curved surface (3) that extends upwards till the outer ring (4) assembled to form a semi cone shape; and

[0016] an external horizontal slab (5) at the entire perimeter of the outer ring (4).

[0017] In an embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a tealight container (1), wherein the curved surface (3) comprises layer of aluminum foil connecting the circular base (2) of the container to its outer ring (4).

[0018] In another embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a tealight container (1), wherein the wax is to be placed in the container (1) filling its entire area (6) up to its outer ring (4).

[0019] These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present subject matter will be better understood with reference to the following description. This summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts in a simplified form.DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0020] Those skilled in the art will be aware that the present disclosure is subject to variations and modifications other than those specifically described. It is to be understood that the present disclosure includes all such variations and modifications. The disclosure also includes all such steps of the process, features of the invention, referred to or indicated in this specification, individually or collectively, and any and all combinations of any or more of such steps or features.

[0021] Definitions

[0022] For convenience, before further description of the present disclosure, certain terms employed in the specification, and examples are collected here. These definitions should be read in the light of the remainder of the disclosure and understood as by a person skilled in the art. The terms used herein have the meanings recognized and known to those of skill in the art, however, for convenience and completeness, particular terms and their meanings are set forth below.

[0023] The articles “a”, “an” and “the” are used to refer to one or to more than one (i.e., to at least one) of the grammatical object of the article. The terms “comprise” and “comprising” are used in the inclusive, open sense, meaning that additional elements may be included. It is not intended to be construed as “consists of only”. Throughout this specification, unless the context requires otherwise the word “comprise”, and variations such as “comprises” and “comprising”, will be understood to imply the inclusion of a stated element or step or group of elements or steps but not the exclusion of any other element or step or group of elements or steps.

[0024] Unless defined otherwise, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this disclosure belongs. Although any methods and materials similar or equivalent to those described herein can be used in the practice or testing of the disclosure, the preferred methods and materials are now described. All publications mentioned herein are incorporated herein by reference. The present disclosure is not to be limited in scope by the specific embodiments described herein, which are intended for the purposes of exemplification only. Functionally equivalent products and methods are clearly within the scope of the disclosure, as described herein.

[0025] Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0026] While the invention is susceptible to various modifications and / or alternative adaptations, specific embodiments thereof has been shown by way of examples and will be described in detail below. However, it should be understood, that it is not intended to limit the invention to the particular structural arrangement disclosed, but on the contrary, the invention is to cover all modifications, structural adaptations and alternative falling within the spirit and the scope of the invention as defined herein.

[0027] The present invention provides a candle lighting solutions with a focus on innovative tealight candle containers. Particularly, the present invention provides a cost-effective and efficient tealight candle container for use in the Pooja industry, more specifically in markets like India, to address the limitations of traditional candle products and improve overall user experience. The candle container disclosed in the present invention is not only easy to use and transport but is also specifically engineered to withstand to light up the candle for a long time by burning all the wax and reducing the wastage to almost 0.

[0028] The container disclosed in the present invention is made up of aluminum foil that is of semi conical shape with the base of the container being small in comparison to the outer ring. The container can conveniently be filled by any known wax available in the market and it will perform effectively in each single one of them. The container described herein has a filling capacity for 4-6 grams of wax. If required, the container can be redesigned, readjusted, and extended to accommodate a larger quantity of wax up to 10 grams. The framework of the container is made up of aluminum foil that can endure high temperature of candle flame and keeps the wax within it all the time, making it safe and mess free even in extremely windy regions. Furthermore, keeping in mind that a candle is required is essentially required in India, more specifically in Pooja Industry, the container is engineered to increase the burning duration of candle for a particular quantity of wax by manifolds as compared to candles with the same quantity of wax being available in market. All aspects and manufacturing of this candle container is low maintenance and with high durability. Furthermore, the container can be easily reused multiple times. Moreover, the candle container in the present invention is convenient and easily transportable.

[0029] Thus, in accordance with the present invention there is provided a tealight container (1) for candles comprising:

[0030] an aluminum foil structure comprising a flat circular base (2), a curved surface (3) that extends upwards till the outer ring (4) assembled to form a semi cone shape; and

[0031] an external horizontal slab (5) at the entire perimeter of the outer ring (4).

[0032] .

[0033] is a tealight container for candles that is constructed in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.illustrates the external schematic view of the tealight container (1). The curved surface of the tealight container helps the wax to come to the center of its base (2) which helps in non-wastage of the wax when the candle is lit. The outer ring (4) at top of the container frame is provided with an external horizontal slap (5) which is facing outwards so as to provide a surface where some material like a sticker can be placed to seal up the container. This helps in using the container for scented candles as well. In an ideal size of the container (1), having a base (2) diameter of 20 mm, outer ring (4) diameter of 30 mm and height of curved surface (3) of 15 mm, a horizontal slab (5) of 2 mm is used to create vacuum so that the scent does not escape when the container is used in a scented candle thereby making it one of the cheapest scented candles in the market with a prolonged lit time in comparison to other scented candles presented available in market which are not only comparatively quite costlier but also lights up for a very short duration of period. The entire tealight container is made up of aluminum foil from inside and outside.

[0034] The container of the present invention comprises a structure of semi conical shape chosen to provide maximum space at the top and minimum at the bottom to minimize the wastage of wax, since the minimum area at the bottom results into bringing the last of the wax towards the tick placed at the center of the base (2) thereby maximizing the utilization of wax and minimizing its wastage. The science behind the shape lies in the curved surface's proximity to the flame, which enables the container to heat up efficiently, thereby maximizing burn time

[0035] Figure 2 herein described in the specification illustrates the isometric view of the container (1) from side. In the figure, (6) depicts curved surface of the container made up of aluminum foil creating solid structure, (7) depicts the horizontal slab from the side and (8) depicts the base of the container.

[0036] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a tealight container, wherein the container (1) is provided with curved surface (7) attached to the base (8) to form a container for putting wax into it for the purposes of using it as a tealight candle. Due to the use of the container, the light up time of candle is increased manifolds.Advantages of Tealight Container

[0037] Cost Efficiency:The Tealight Container within the scope of this invention illuminates for an average duration of 1 hour and 20 minutes when fueled with a 4g wax candle, surpassing the endurance of candles of equivalent wax content currently available in the market by a minimum factor of four during summer conditions and at least sevenfold during winter conditions, thus establishing its remarkable cost efficiency.

[0038] Enhanced Efficacy:The Container demonstrates an exponential increase in burn duration compared to contemporary candle offerings, thereby amplifying the overall efficacy of candle usage.

[0039] Safety Assurance:The Tealight Container, as described in this invention, is crafted from aluminum foil of optimal strength, ensuring containment of wax and mitigating the risk of accidents or mishaps during combustion.

[0040] Comprehensive Solution:The Tealight Container introduced herein serves as a versatile solution accommodating both standard and scented candles, obviating the necessity for separate purchases of traditional dia, Dhoop, Aggarbatti, or expensive scented candle variants prevalent in the market.

[0041] Reduced Unit Cost:The innovative design of the Tealight Container, crafted from aluminum foil, is approximately 15-20 times more economical per unit compared to modern scented candles that are exclusively available in airtight jars for the same quantity of wax. Additionally, due to lack of innovation and consequent short burn time of contemporary scented candles, they are sold with a minimum of 10 grams of wax. The Tealight Container in this invention allows for the use of less wax while providing a longer burn time, a feature not available in the current market.

[0042] Wax-Agnostic Efficiency:The Tealight Container, as presented in this invention, consistently maintains its efficiency across a spectrum of wax compositions discovered to date, irrespective of variations in wax characteristics.

[0043] Since any market, in general and the Indian market, in particular prefers a product that is cheaper in price and durable in performance, the Tealight Container in the present invention could be game changing product.

[0044] The invention is not limited to the structures, methods and instrumentalities described above and shown in the drawings. The invention is defined by the claims set forth below.EXAMPLES

[0045] The Tealight Container is experimentally tested in the real field. The experimental result of the container in winters as well as summers is presented in comparison with the candles presently available in market as shown in the Table 1. However, the exact illuminating capacity may increase or decrease during the final testing or after the modification in the design.

[0046] Table 1:Comparison of Experimental results.Wax (In Grams)Tealight ContainerCandles in marketWinters (In Minutes)Summers (In Minutes)Winters (In Minutes)Summers (In Minutes)611011022-3070-7348080102036060Not AvailableNot Available

[0047] The illumination time for the Tealight Container with respect to the Candles available in market is significantly appreciable as is shown in Table 1.

Claims

A Tealight Container (1) for candles comprising:an aluminum foil structure comprising a flat circular base (2);a curved surface (3) that extends upwards till the outer ring (4) assembled to form a semi cone shape; andan external horizontal slab (5) at the entire perimeter of the outer ring (4).The Tealight Container (1) according to claim 1, wherein the container (1) is provided with a flat circular base (2) for wax to be placed on it with a tick in its center.The Tealight Container (1) according to claim 1, wherein the curved surface (3) comprises a layer of aluminum foil.The Tealight Container (1) according to claim 1, wherein the external horizontal slab (5) at the entire perimeter of the outer ring (4) is facing outwards so as to provide a surface where some material like a sticker can be placed to seal up the container to create vacuum so that the scent does not escape when the container is used in a scented candle.

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