A SEALED PACKAGE FOR STACKABLE CANDLES

Abstract

A packaging system for candles, comprising an enclosure which consists a candle with one or more wicks; a cover to which an opening handle is connected, for opening the enclosure before use; a rigid lighting surface connected to the inner surface of the enclosure's cover, for lighting the candle by friction; matches for lighting the candle by rubbing with the rigid lighting surface; a sticker or slots for affixing the matches to the inner surface of the enclosure's cover, near the lighting surface.

Claims

1. A packaging system for candles, comprising: a) an enclosure which consists a candle with one or more wicks; b) a cover, to which an opening handle is connected, enabling to open said enclosure; c) a rigid lighting surface connected to the inner surface of said enclosure's cover, for allowing lighting said candle; d) one or more matches for lighting said candle by rubbing with said rigid lighting surface; and e) a sticker or slots for affixing said matches to the inner surface of said enclosure's cover, near said lighting surface.

2. A system according to claim 1, wherein the enclosure and/or the cover are made of metal, and having a shape of a can.

3. A system according to claim 1, in which the package is sealed.

4. A system according to claim 1, wherein the enclosure and/or the cover are made of a polymeric material such as plastic, and having a shape of a can.

5. A system according to claim 1, wherein the opening mechanism of the candle's enclosure is similar to the opening mechanism of a can/tin can.

6. A system according to claim 1, wherein the cover is sunken, for enabling putting candles in a stack one on top of each other, for storing and transporting packaged candles while saving space.

7. A system according to claim 1, wherein the rigid lighting surface is a phosphorus surface, similar to a matchbox.

8. A system according to claim 1, wherein the matches are affixed by a sticker to the inner side of the cover surface, near the phosphorus surface.

9. A system according to claim 1, wherein the matches lie scattered on the candle, in the space between the candle in the enclosure and the cover.

10. A system according to claim 1, wherein instead of using a sticker, the matches are inserted into slots, formed in the enclosure cover.

11. A system according to claim 1, wherein the enclosure's cover is used as a windshield when being in about 90° open position, for preventing the wind from extinguishing the candle flame and facilitates lighting the candle.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] The above and other characteristics and advantages of the invention will be better understood through the following illustrative and non-limitative detailed description of preferred embodiments thereof, with reference to the appended drawings, wherein:

[0024] FIG. 1 illustrates the proposed enclosure for stackable candles, in a closed position, according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] FIG. 2 illustrates the proposed enclosure for stackable candles, in an open position with the cover removed, according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] FIG. 3A-3B illustrate the proposed enclosure for stackable candles, in an open position with the cover partially removed (stands in 90° position) according to an embodiment of the present invention; and

[0027] FIG. 4 illustrates the proposed enclosure for stackable candles, in an open position with the cover partially removed (stands in 90° position) according to another embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PRESENT INVENTION

[0028] The present invention provides a sealed cheap and efficient enclosure for stackable candles, with a reliable light option with a high chance of light on the first attempting.

[0029] FIG. 1 illustrates the proposed enclosure for stackable candles, in closed position, according to an embodiment of the present invention. The enclosure 1 consists a candle 2 with a wick(s) 3. To the outer side of the enclosure's cover 4 is connected an opening handle 5, which enables to open the enclosure 1 like the opening mechanism of a can/tin can. The cover 4 is sunken, for enabling putting candles in a stack one on top of each other (the bottom of one candle is entering to the sunken space above the cover 4 of the candle 2 which positioned in the stack under the first candle), for allowing easy transport and storage the candles, while saving storage space. Cover 4 and enclosure 1 may be metallic or may be made from a polymeric material, such as plastic.

[0030] FIG. 2 illustrates the proposed enclosure for stackable candles, in an open position with the cover 4 removed, according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] FIG. 3A illustrates the proposed enclosure for stackable candles, being in an open position with the cover 4 half removed (stands in 90° position), according to an embodiment of the present invention. To the inner side of the enclosure's cover 4 is connected (through paste, by a sticker or by direct connection) a rigid phosphorus surface 6, like in a matchbox, for allowing lighting the candle 2 with a matches 7 when needed. In one option, the matches 7 are affixed by a sticker 8 on the inner side of the cover 4 surface near the phosphorus surface 6. The advantage of this option is that the matches 7 do not rustle and do not cause harm to the wick(s) 3 of the candle. In another option, the matches 7 lie scattered on the candle, in the space between the candle 2 in the enclosure 1 and its cover 4. The user can take a match 7 and light the candle 2 by rubbing this match 7 on the phosphorous lighting surface 6.

[0032] FIG. 3B illustrates the proposed enclosure for stackable candles in an open position, where three matches 7 are affixed by a sticker to the inner side of the cover 4.

[0033] FIG. 4 illustrates a bended cover for holding the matches in place, according to another embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, the cover is made with tortuous bending 40, to form slots 9, which are slightly narrower than the thickness of a match. Then, the matches 7a (front view) and 7b (rear view) are inserted into small slots 9 in the enclosure cover 4, instead of using a sticker.

The Advantages of the Present Invention

[0034] The enclosure's cover can be used as a windshield when it is in about 90° in its open position, which prevents the wind from extinguishing the candle flame and facilitates lighting the candle. If the user doesn't need a windshield, the cover can be entirely removed. [0035] Thanks to the enclosure's cover sealed and hermetically sealed structure, the matches inside it are protected and not exposed to moisture and wetness, which can harm them. [0036] The rigid, non-bending phosphorous lighting surface provides contrast while opening the opening of the candle's cover, and thus facilitates the opening more easily. [0037] Matches without a chassis (a case) are cheaper than an external case which consists large amount of matches (about 10 matches), which should be purchased from an external supplier and can cause harm to the wick(s) of the candle. [0038] The amount of trash that remains after using the matches is much less compared to a match box. Therefore, the proposed packaging system for candles is also environmental friendly.

[0039] The above examples and description have of course been provided only for the purpose of illustrations, and are not intended to limit the invention in any way. As will be appreciated by the skilled person, the invention can be carried out in a great variety of ways, employing more than one technique from those described above, all without exceeding the scope of the invention.