Disclosed are apparatuses and corresponding and/or associated methodologies for sustainable (refillable) candles. This technology relates to refurbishing a used candle jar or container, so that its depleted wick and/or wax components are exchanged for replacement wick and wax components, so that the candle jar can be reused instead of being thrown out. An end of the wick is associated with an anchor or insert (such as a centering or positioning heat-resistant disc, removable silicone (or other materials) tray, or other). The replacement wick is physically held straight up and held in place by replacement scented wax beads, pellets, or the like poured into the jar. Burning of the wick melts and consumes the wax as it goes. After the wax and wick are exhausted, the insert and any remaining wax and other debris are removed from the jar in preparation for another refurbishment cycle. The insert is cleaned as needed for reuse with a new replacement wick.

A combustion device having a double-layer structure includes a main body, which is double layered, including an inner-layer wall and an outer-layer wall disposed outside of and spaced from the inner-layer wall such that the inner-layer wall and the outer-layer wall include a hollow disposed therebetween. The inner-layer wall forms a fuel receptacle with an opening. A wick has an end defining fuel-drawing end inserted into the fuel receptacle through the opening.

An example Smart Candle Platform is configured to includes a candle fixture that comprises an outer shell having an opening, a mid-frame, and a base, and a fuel bottle configured to hold a fuel material and is removably coupled to the candle fixture. The fuel bottle is positioned at least partially within a hollow interior of the mid-frame of the candle fixture and accommodated by the base. The fuel bottle further comprises a wick that extends through an opening of the outer shell, and the candle fixture includes an ignitor configured to ignite the fuel material via the wick to produce a living flame. The candle fixture further includes an inner cover having one or more reinforcement ribs configured to provide structural support for the one or more ignitors.

An assembly for use with a cake is provided. The assembly includes a plurality of candles and a plurality of candle holders. Each individually sized candle holder is configured for receiving one candle of the plurality of candles. A plurality of links are part of the assembly, and a link connects adjacent candle holders. The link is flexible to allow selective placement of each of the candle holders. A wick connector extends between wicks of adjacent candles. Lighting of the wick connector allows for the lit wick connector to extend to all of the plurality of candles to light the candles.

An assembly for use with a cake is provided. The assembly includes a plurality of candles and a plurality of candle holders. Each individually sized candle holder is configured for receiving one candle of the plurality of candles. A plurality of links are part of the assembly, and a link connects adjacent candle holders. The link is flexible to allow selective placement of each of the candle holders. A wick connector extends between wicks of adjacent candles. Lighting of the wick connector allows for the lit wick connector to extend to all of the plurality of candles to light the candles.

A candle with an embedded item and methods for manufacturing same are disclosed. A method for manufacturing a candle having an embedded item can include providing a first set of items of a first value and a second set of items of a second value different from the first value, combining the two sets to create a third set, and distributing the items of the third set among a set of candles, one item per candle, where the presence, nature, or value of the item within the candle is obscured. The method can further include selling the candles for a first price, wherein, the presence of the embedded item, the nature of the embedded item, the value of the embedded item, or the value of the embedded item relative to the first price is not known to the purchaser. The embedded item can comprise an object redeemable for a prize.

A candle with an embedded item and methods for manufacturing same are disclosed. A method for manufacturing a candle having an embedded item can include providing a first set of items of a first value and a second set of items of a second value different from the first value, combining the two sets to create a third set, and distributing the items of the third set among a set of candles, one item per candle, where the presence, nature, or value of the item within the candle is obscured. The method can further include selling the candles for a first price, wherein, the presence of the embedded item, the nature of the embedded item, the value of the embedded item, or the value of the embedded item relative to the first price is not known to the purchaser. The embedded item can comprise an object redeemable for a prize.

A stop mount flange, attachable to a can, has a top rim. The stop mount flange includes an upper ring having a central opening. The upper ring includes a downwardly facing circular recess shaped to receive the top rim therein. The flange further includes a skirt extending downwardly from an outer edge of the upper ring, and a flange extending outwardly from a lower edge of the skirt. The top rim of a can be inserted into the circular recess of the upper ring to be received therein. The upper ring can be fixedly attached to the top rim by seam welding or press fitting such that the upper ring is attached to the top rim in a non-removable manner.

A stop mount flange, attachable to a can, has a top rim. The stop mount flange includes an upper ring having a central opening. The upper ring includes a downwardly facing circular recess shaped to receive the top rim therein. The flange further includes a skirt extending downwardly from an outer edge of the upper ring, and a flange extending outwardly from a lower edge of the skirt. The top rim of a can be inserted into the circular recess of the upper ring to be received therein. The upper ring can be fixedly attached to the top rim by seam welding or press fitting such that the upper ring is attached to the top rim in a non-removable manner.

A candle with an embedded item and methods for manufacturing same are disclosed. A method for manufacturing a candle having an embedded item can include providing a first set of items of a first value and a second set of items of a second value different from the first value, combining the two sets to create a third set, and distributing the items of the third set among a set of candles, one item per candle, where the presence, nature, or value of the item within the candle is obscured. The method can further include selling the candles for a first price, wherein, the presence of the embedded item, the nature of the embedded item, the value of the embedded item, or the value of the embedded item relative to the first price is not known to the purchaser. The embedded item can comprise an object redeemable for a prize.