Apparatus for extinguishing a wick flame of a candle disposed in a candle container and related methods

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10330317
APP PUB NO 20180106478A1
SERIAL NO

15802382

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This disclosure describes an apparatus for extinguishing a flame of a candle in a candle container. The apparatus includes a base and a retractable lid positioned around an opening of the container. The lid may include two halves that are moved between open and closed positions. Control arms cause the retractable lid to close. A mechanical timer controls opening of the lid and a countdown such that, after expiration of a predetermined time period, the lid is closed. A manual over-ride causes the lid to close manually, independent of the timer. Impact sensors are configured to cause the control arms to release and close the lid responsive to a detection of impact or disturbance. The sensors may be positioned around the base such that when an impact is sensed by one sensor, each of the sensors is activated to release the lid and enclose the opening to extinguish the flame.

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Patent Owner(s)

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CHOW DORIS KINGUPPER MARLBORO MD

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Chow, Doris King Upper Marlboro, US 3 6

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