Wooden wicks including a booster for a candle and method of making

Abstract

A wooden wick for use in a wax candle comprising a strip of a predetermined wood having each of a first predetermined length, a first predetermined width and a first predetermined thickness. Such wick further includes a wood booster member having each of a second predetermined length, a second predetermined width and a second predetermined thickness adhered to the strip of wood.

Claims

1. A wooden wick for use in a wax candle, the wooden wick comprising: (a) a planar strip of wood having each of a first predetermined length, a first predetermined width, and a first predetermined thickness; and (b) a secondary planar member having each of a second predetermined length, a second predetermined width, and a second predetermined thickness; wherein: the planar strip of wood is mated to the secondary planar member to form the wooden wick; and the wick is obtained by a method comprising a step of ensuring the planar strip of wood is clean before the planar strip of wood is adhered to the secondary planar member.

2. A wooden wick according to claim 1, wherein the planar strip of wood is mated to the secondary planar member with an adhesive.

3. A wooden wick according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the planar strip of wood and the secondary planar member is treated with a vinegar solution.

4. A wooden wick according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the planar strip of wood and the secondary planar member is treated with a vegetable oil solution.

5. A wooden wick according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the planar strip of wood and the secondary planar member is treated with a salt water solution.

6. A wooden wick, according to claim 1, wherein said first and said second predetermined thickness are substantially identical.

7. A wooden wick, according to claim 2, wherein the adhesive deposited in an S pattern between the planar strip of wood and the secondary planar member.

8. A wooden wick, according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the planar strip of wood and the secondary planar member is treated with a solution comprising a vegetable oil, a vinegar, and a salt water solution.

9. A candle, comprising a wax, and the wooden wick according to claim 8 embedded in the wax.

10. A method of manufacturing a wooden wick for use in a wax candle, the method comprising the steps of: (a) selecting a type of wood to be formed into a strip of wood to be used in the wooden wick; (b) cutting the wood selected in step (a) into the strip having each of a first predetermined length, a first predetermined width, and a first predetermined thickness; (c) forming a booster member having each of a second predetermined length, a second predetermined width, and a second predetermined thickness; (d) ensuring the strip of wood is clean; and (e) adhering the booster member to the strip of wood after step (d) is complete.

11. A method of manufacturing a wooden wick, according to claim 10, wherein step (e) includes selecting a suitable adhesive for adhering the booster member to the strip of wood.

12. A method of manufacturing a wooden wick, according to claim 10, wherein the method further includes an additional step of treating the strip of wood with a solution comprising a vegetable oil, a vinegar, and a salt water solution.

13. A method of manufacturing a wooden wick, according to claim 12, wherein the method further includes an additional step of curing the wooden wick prior to use in the candle.

14. A method of manufacturing a wooden wick, according to claim 13, wherein the additional step of curing the wooden wick prior to use in the candle includes a step of baking.

15. A method of manufacturing a wooden wick, according to claim 10, wherein the method further includes an additional step of drying the wooden wick prior to use in the candle.

16. A method of manufacturing a wooden wick, according to claim 15, wherein the wooden wick is dried for about 48.0 hours.

17. A method of manufacturing a wooden wick, according to claim 15, wherein the method includes the additional step of soaking the wooden wick in a soy oil in a vacuum prior to assembly.

18. A method of manufacturing a wooden wick, according to claim 12, wherein the method includes the additional step of providing a wax, and embedding the wick in the wax to form a candle.

19. A method of manufacturing a wooden wick, according to claim 18, wherein step (e) includes selecting a suitable adhesive for adhering the booster member to the strip of wood and applying the adhesive in an S pattern to adhere the booster member to the strip of wood.

20. A wooden wick for use in a wax candle, the wooden wick comprising: (a) a planar strip of wood having each of a first predetermined length, a first predetermined width, and a first predetermined thickness; and (b) a secondary planar member having each of a second predetermined length, a second predetermined width, and a second predetermined thickness; wherein: the planar strip of wood is mated to the secondary planar member to form the wooden wick; and the planar strip of wood and the secondary planar member are mated together so as to allow gases, steam, and air to move between the planar strip of wood and the secondary planar member.

21. A candle, comprising a wax, and the wooden wick according to claim 20 embedded in the wax.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

(1) FIG. 1 is a plan view of a wooden wick according to an embodiment of the invention;

(2) FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a wooden wick according to an embodiment of the invention;

(3) FIG. 3 is a profile view of a wooden according to an embodiment of the invention;

(4) FIG. 4 is a plan view of a wooden wick according to another embodiment of the invention;

(5) FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a wooden wick according to another embodiment of the invention;

(6) FIG. 6 is a profile view of a wooden according to another embodiment of the invention;

(7) FIG. 7 is a plan view of a wooden wick according to another embodiment of the invention with adhesive applied in an S pattern;

(8) FIG. 8 is a plan view of a wooden wick according to another embodiment of the invention with adhesive applied in an S pattern and booster member ready to receive the wooden wick;

(9) FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a candle comprising a wooden wick with a booster member; and

(10) FIG. 10 is a close up profile view of a portion of the wooden wick with a booster member showing airflow while burning the wick.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

(11) Prior to proceeding to the more detailed description of the present invention it should be noted that, for the sake of clarity and understanding, identical components which have identical functions have been identified with identical reference numerals throughout the several views illustrated in the drawing figures.

(12) Reference is now made, more particularly, to FIGS. 1-3 which show an embodiment of the wick of the present invention. Illustrated therein is a wooden wick, generally designated 10, for use in a wax candle (not shown). The wooden wick 10 includes a strip of a predetermined wood 12 having each of a first predetermined length, a first predetermined width and a first predetermined thickness. Further, the wooden wick, according to the present invention, includes a booster member 14 having each of a second predetermined length, a second predetermined width and a second predetermined thickness.

(13) Reference is now made, more particularly, to FIGS. 4-6 which show an embodiment of the wick of the present invention. Illustrated therein is a wooden wick, generally designated 10, for use in a wax candle (not shown). The wooden wick 10 includes a strip of a predetermined wood 12 having each of a first predetermined length, a first predetermined width and a first predetermined thickness. Further, the wooden wick, according to the present invention, includes a booster member 14 having each of a second predetermined length, a second predetermined width and a second predetermined thickness.

(14) In one embodiment of the invention, the first predetermined length of such strip of wood 12 will generally be between about 4.375 and about 5.125 inches. In this embodiment, the first predetermined width of the strip of wood 12 will generally be between about 0.70 inch and about 0.80 inch. In one embodiment of the invention, the second predetermined length of such booster member 14 will generally be between about 3.45 and about 3.55 inches and the second predetermined width of the booster member 14 will generally be between about 0.70 inch and about 0.80 inch. Further, in this embodiment such first and second predetermined thickness will be substantially identical.

(15) Reference is now made, more particularly, to FIGS. 7 and 8 which show an embodiment of the wick of the present invention in the assembly process. Strip of wood 12 comprises a means for adhering the booster member 14 to such strip of wood 12. Such means is preferably an adhesive 20. Adhesive 20 is preferably applied in an S pattern as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8. The strip of wood 12 is then mated with booster member 14 as directed by directional arrow 22. This configuration has been shown keep the strip of wood 12 and booster member 14 closely bound to each other while still allowing gases, steam and air to move between the strip of wood 12 and booster member 14. Other means for adhering the booster member to strip of wood 12 could comprise at least one fastener, clip, band, rivet, epoxy, cement, or the like.

(16) Reference is now made to FIG. 9 which shows the wick 10 embedded in wax 24 to create candle 26.

(17) Reference is now made to FIG. 10 which shows the wick 10 with directional arrows 28 which indicate the general direction of air and gas movement while the wick 10 is burning. The chimney effect of the wick 10 has a significant effect on the efficient burning of the wick 10 and the candle 26 as a whole. The extent of the peeling away between the wood strip 12 and booster member 14 is exaggerated in this drawing for illustrative purposes.

(18) While a presently preferred and various alternative embodiments of the present invention have been described in sufficient detail above to enable a person skilled in the relevant art to make and use the same it should be obvious that various other adaptations and modifications can be envisioned by those persons skilled in such art without departing from either the spirit of the invention or the scope of the appended claims.