LEAF-IN-SPLIT-STICK CANDLE WICK

Abstract

One embodiment of a wooden [1, (A), and (B),] wick composition with the second and only other component, flower petal material [2, 2(A), 2(B)]. The two wood sides [1, (A), and (B),] fix leaf or flower petal between them upright with means of permanently and stably sustaining this position (3) as pictured in the Drawings. Other embodiments are described, though represented with split maple stick and rose petals in all Drawings/Figures.

Claims

1. A candle wick, comprising: (A.) a composition of dried whole or unprocessed leaf and flower petal material disposed between (B.) two sides of cured wood fixed together in a composition vertically by (C.) means of sustaining said wick permanently upright (D.) whereby contained within wax or oil said wick functions as a candle.

2. The candle wick of claim 1, wherein: (A.) the two sides of cured wood consist of a split wooden stick from a tree.

3. The candle wick of claim 1, wherein: (A.) the two sides of cured wood consist of milled lumber.

4. The candle wick of claim 1, wherein: (A.) the two sides of cured wood consist of the stem, twig, branch, or other naturally grown protrusion from a plant species.

5. A candle making method comprising the steps: (A.) two sides of cured wood are fixed (B.) fixed by means of sustaining upright and pressed against the opposite side of said wood (C.) fixed and sustained with the material or entirety of dry leaves and flower petals disposed between said two sides of cured wood (D.) disposed in either wax or oil (E.) whereby said composition functions as a candle or lamp.

6. The candle wick of claim 5, wherein: (A.) the two sides of cured wood consist of a split wooden stick from a tree.

7. The candle wick of claim 5, wherein: (A.) the two sides of cured wood consist of milled lumber.

8. The candle wick of claim 5, wherein: (A.) the two sides of cured wood consist of the stem, twig, branch, or other naturally grown protrusion from a plant species.

9. A candle wick sustained upright or vertically and disposed within wax or oil characterized in that: (A.) said wick is composed of cured wood (B.) said wick is composed of leaf and flower petal material (C.) said cured wood is sustained compressing the leaf and flower petal material and sustained in the vertical position (D.) sustained by means of apparatus.

10. The candle wick of claim 9, wherein: (A.) the two sides of cured wood consist of a split wooden stick from a tree.

11. The candle wick of claim 9, wherein: (A.) the two sides of cured wood consist of milled lumber.

12. The candle wick of claim 9 wherein: (A.) the two sides of cured wood consist of the stem, twig, branch, or other naturally grown protrusion from a plant species.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

Figures

[0023] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the L.I.S.T Wick as it stands alone.

[0024] FIG. 2 is an exploded view of the L.I.S.T. Wick.

[0025] FIG. 3 is a view of the three components of the L.I.S.T. Wick.

[0026] FIG. 4 is a complete candle containing the L.I.S.T. Wick.

[0027] FIG. 5 is a burning candle containing the L.I.S.T. Wick.

REFERENCE NUMERALS

[0028] 1. One of two sides of cured wood

[0029] A. Left side

[0030] B. Right side

[0031] C. Planed top of cured wood

[0032] D. Interior of wood half

[0033] E. Notch (to mark candle pour level)

[0034] 2. Leaf and flower petal material

[0035] A. Top/tip

[0036] B. Bottom

[0037] C. Bottom tip of flower petal (removed)

[0038] 3. Means of fixing wood and leaf/flower petal material composition upright and fixed contiguously

[0039] A. Aluminum ribbon

[0040] B. Gripping portion of wick sustaining stand

[0041] C. Buckle component of wick stand (aluminum)

[0042] 4. Wax or oil (fuel)

[0043] 5. Wax or oil surface at (5.) Notch-level

[0044] 6. Candle container

[0045] 7. Flame

[0046] 8. Molten wax pool

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0047] The Leaf-In-Split-Stick (LIST) Wick can be embodied in several ways. By technical definition for use in prosecuting the patent for the said LIST Wick, it is two halves (or sides) (Nos. 1. A. and 1. B.) of (No. 1.) dried (cured) wood. The two sides of wood grip the middle of at least one (2., 2. A, and 2. B.) dry leaf or flower petal from a plant. (Both wood and leaf or flower petal must be knowingly non-toxic when combusted, or handled.) This composition is held upright and gripped permanently in place by (3.) means of sustaining this position. When the composition is sustained permanently together and in the vertical position as a candle wick, it may be placed in molten Wax or oil, thus, creating a candle (or lamp).

DETAILED DESCRIPTION—RAMIFICATIONS

[0048] One embodiment comprises the two halves of a dried, split-centrally lengthwise, wooden stick, such as from a tree. (The inventor uses the means of a vice-mounted utility blade to perform the stick splitting.) What tree is left to the chandler's discretion, for what effect the wood type will have. The split stick is further cured by removing its bark by whatever means for doing so (scraping, sanding, etc.) The split stick is clamped, both sides fitted back together as before it was split; notched at ¼ A inch (as the National Candle Association recommends for wick height pour-level); and planed on each side of the split to create two angled planes that make the initial candle lighting faster to achieve (as the combustion surface is greater in ratio to the wick's non-combustion interior).

[0049] The above embodiment also comprises flower petals and/or leaves from a tree or plant. These are dried in a drying rack, the time required being a matter of days to weeks. At time of production, the flower petals and leaves are soaked in clean water until soft, facilitating ability to rinse off excess soil, as well as softening them whereas they can be handled in assembling the wick without cracking or breaking. After rinsing, they can be fixed between the two sides of the split stick and gripped permanently upright by the means of a stand.

[0050] The applicant did invent the above embodiment's stand from aluminum sheet metal, cut in straight ribbon of specific size. The (aluminum) gauge and heft is high enough of both to permit a strong gripping ability of the composition of leaf/flower petal/split stick at its predetermined bottom portion as well as to permit malleability to form the stand, When formed, the top stick and leaf/flower petal composition is squeezed into the gripping portion of aluminum ribbon curled slightly greater around than the above composition. Once gripped securely, the angle of the wick can be slightly adjusted if necessary.

[0051] When the above embodiment's wick is fully assembled, split stick securely fixing the middle of leaf and/or flower petal either vertically or inverted, it is further dried to remove the moisture from the aforementioned pre-assembly soaking and rinsing of leaves and/or flower petals. This is most easily achieved by air-drying for approximately twenty-four (24) hours, then placing in a conventional oven at approximately two-hundred-twenty (220) degrees Fahrenheit for approximately forty-five (45) minutes and letting stand until cool in the oven. When cool to touch, the wick is ready to be placed and poured into a candle.

[0052] Other embodiments can be wood of any kind cured to suitable status for use. “Planar wicks,” as found in the Cooperative Patent Classification C11C 5/00, could be used, on either side a leaf or petal, pressing it between them to release their fragrance and effect from their burning on air quality. However, there are many poisonous leaves; flower petals; wood types or varieties, and only a verified type or variety is safe to use. Examples of safe varieties of these each are: rose petals, considered edible; the applicant theorizes the leaves from the, “Red Haw” tree, unverified, although the Red Haw leaves have a desirable thickness, shape, and cinnamon-like scent seems released in its use; maple wood as well, releases a pleasant scent. Poison plants can be found in all varieties, flower, tree, or bush; and lists of these can be found in non-patent literature. However, these lists, as extensive as they are also do not nearly recognize all the poison types of plant, bush, or tree. That is why only edible components are desired, if not at least non-toxic.

Advantages

[0053] Made from maple wood as the choice for wood sides to grip said leaf and flower petal material in a fixed, permanently upright position [approximately 90 degrees (right angle) to surface level], by means of sustaining with said sustainer stand, one embodiment inherits aromatherapy. As well, rose, tulip, and daffodil, add luxury. When used with natural wax, according to its purity, the candle produced is a strong air freshener, and seems able to, indeed, purify the air.

[0054] A wood cautioned against is pine, or woods containing creosote. Others can be considered poisonous and should never be burned in any way indoors or near humans.

[0055] Poison leaves and flowers are also innumerable.

[0056] If by its simplicity, novelty or non-obviousness is questioned despite lack of discoverable prior art or patent literature, the need for the following provide for the affirmation of those both qualities, novelty and non-obviousness:

[0057] A61L 9/037 Apparatus therefor sterilizing the air, comprising a wick

[0058] A47K 13/30 Devices for eliminating smells in the lavatory

[0059] B01D 45/00-51/00} [0060] } separating dispersed particles from gases and vapors

[0061] B03C 3/00 }

[0062] B01D 53/00 chemical or biological purification of waste gases

[0063] E03D 9/007 Devices for eliminating smells by diffusing deodorants in lavatories

[0064] H04R 1/12 articles having provision for disinfection

[0065] F23G 7/06 consuming noxious gases by combustion

CONCLUSION

[0066] “Whole,” is a term: used in conservationism a great deal in the present era. It refers to a product or component that is unprocessed, direct from its source, used in its naturally made state. This of course saves many resources eliminating any more to the production process. The Leaf-In-Split-Stick (or “L.I.S.T.”) Candle Wick is composed of: 1) ‘whole’ leaves or flower petals, 2) whole (cured) wood branches (from trees or woody other plants); and, debatably fitting the definition of, “whole,” 3) the aluminum sustainer stand (75% of all aluminum produced has been recycled since the aluminum industry has been in existence). I should say at least two of the three components for the L.I.S.T Wick are definitely, “whole,” and if the aluminum doesn't fit the description, it is impressive! (Please recycle.)

[0067] Therefore, the L.I.S.T. Wick, in a candle made with a plant-based wax, is pure . . . at least to the degree of the wax's purity (the wax being outsourced). In turn, when the candle containing the L.I.S.T. Wick burns, the consumer can expect, as well as anticipate, the purity that is evident from the simple knowledge of the “whole” components.

[0068] If a pure flame endures, then what impurity encounters it will be destroyed or impaired, purified from the air. The consumer might find it most refreshing, and its positive effects on health and environment seem many. As well, the L.I.S.T. Wick Candle is aesthetically delightful. Even if eaten (digested internally), the leaves, flower petals, and wood are non-toxic. It is not just a beautiful flame, a peaceful one as well.

SCOPE

[0069] The embodiments mentioned above are broad to narrow, as the invention claimed can embody any size, and shape, feasible to its definition. The Candle Wick is an altogether new kind of wick and candle, like no other in the prior art according to the applicant. It should be limited only by the appended claims and their legal equivalents.

GLOSSARY

[0070] Material: matter or substance from a specified source

[0071] Protrusion: a member directed outward from its base

[0072] Species: a group of closely related organisms