05-04-2012 дата публикации
Номер: US20120082947A1
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A candle assembly comprises a fuel element having a first surface, a second surface disposed opposite the first surface, and a channel extending through the fuel element from the first surface to the second surface. A support structure is adapted to support the first surface of the fuel element within a central portion of the support structure. A wick retainer has a flat portion with a centralized conduit extending outwardly from a top surface of the flat portion. A wick has a first end disposed within the wick retainer, wherein the wick and wick retainer are embedded in the fuel element prior to use such that a second end of the wick extends outwardly beyond the second surface of the fuel element. 1. A candle assembly , comprising:a fuel element having a first surface, a second surface disposed opposite the first surface, and a channel extending through the fuel element from the first surface to the second surface;a support structure adapted to support the first surface of the fuel element within a central portion of the support structure;a wick retainer having a flat portion with a centralized conduit extending outwardly from a top surface of the flat portion; anda wick having a first end that extends outwardly beyond the second surface of the fuel element and a second end disposed within the wick retainer, wherein the wick and wick retainer are embedded in the fuel element prior to use.2. The candle assembly of claim 1 , wherein the top surface of the flat portion of the wick retainer further includes a plurality of circular depressions disposed therearound.3. The candle assembly of claim 1 , wherein the conduit of the wick retainer is provided in the form of a truncated cylinder that claim 1 , after crimping of the wick retainer with wick therein claim 1 , has a generally half-moon-shaped cross-section.4. The candle assembly of claim 1 , wherein the conduit of the wick retainer further includes an opening in a surface thereof that allows molten fluid to access ...
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