Candle warming image display lamp

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional lamps and candle warmers do not effectively combine image display capabilities with spill-resistant candle warming functionality, particularly for wickless scented candles, which can result in molten wax spills when heated.

Innovation Solution

A candle warming image display lamp that integrates a removable candle assembly with an inwardly extending funnel to prevent wax spills, allowing for user-selectable images and scented wax melting without a flame, powered by a power outlet, USB, or batteries, with optional ventilation for scent dispersal.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of manufacture

If wickless scented candles are heated to release scent, then the scent dispersal effect is improved, but molten wax spills occur

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvescent dispersal effectivenessVSAvoidmolten wax spills

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of manufactureVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces an intermediary containment structure (funnel-shaped inner container) between the heating element and the candle wax. This mediator captures and redirects molten wax flow, preventing spills while allowing the wax to melt and release scent effectively.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies preliminary anti-action by pre-positioning the funnel-shaped containment structure before heating begins. This structure proactively prevents wax spills by redirecting molten wax flow before it can escape the candle container, rather than reacting to spills after they occur.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #9Preliminary anti-action

2Ease of manufacture

If candle containers have open tops for scent release, then the scent dispersal is improved, but wax spills increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvescent release capabilityVSAvoidwax spill risk

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of manufactureVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies local quality by creating a differentiated structure where the funnel-shaped container has an open top for scent release but includes internal flow redirection features. This allows different regions of the container to serve different functions: the opening enables scent dispersal while the funnel geometry prevents wax spills.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #3Local quality

3Illumination intensity

If conventional lamps are used for candle warming, then the lighting function is provided, but spill-resistant candle warming is not achieved

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvelighting capabilityVSAvoidspill resistance

Core Design Contradiction:

Illumination intensityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges two previously separate functions into a single integrated device: a lamp for lighting and a spill-resistant candle warmer. The lighting element is combined with a funnel-shaped containment structure that prevents wax spills, creating a multi-functional device that simultaneously provides illumination and safe candle warming.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies universality by designing a device that performs multiple functions: it serves as both a lighting source (lamp) and a spill-resistant candle warmer. The integrated design allows the same device to provide illumination while simultaneously preventing wax spills during candle heating.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The lamp provides a safe and efficient means to warm wickless scented candles, preventing wax spills and allowing for easy image and candle changes, while offering adjustable lighting for room illumination or nightlight use.

Implementation Method 1

providing light such as to light a room brightly or as a night light

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectLight emission: Light

Implementation Method 2

the wax may be melted by heat from the lamp

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectThermal heating: Heating

Implementation Method 3

molten candle wax will not run out of the candle

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectPhysical containment: Physical Containment

Data Source

PatentUS10322200B2Candle warming image display lamp

Publication Date: 2019.06.18 CIPM LLC

AI summary

The present invention is a candle warming image display lamp (CWIDL) for use in displaying user selectable images while providing light such as to light a room brightly or as a night light, while also warming a preferably spill resistant wickless scented candle, without spilling hot molten candle wax.