Holder for spring-loaded candle sleeve

A device for holding a spring-loaded candle sleeve mechanism, wherein the spring-loaded candle sleeve mechanism has an outer sleeve with a first end and a second end, and a spring-loaded insert sleeve positionable concentrically within the outer sleeve, extending generally the length of the outer sleeve, and adapted for receiving a candle therein, said device comprising:

• a body having an upper end and a lower end, said body defining a cavity extending therethrough for receiving the outer sleeve of the spring-loaded candle sleeve mechanism;
• a first aperture formed in said upper end, said first aperture being smaller then the first end of the outer sleeve so that the first end of the outer sleeve abuts said upper end but does not extend through or only a portion thereof extends through said first aperture of said first end;
• a second aperture formed through said lower end, said second aperture being sized and adapted for receiving the outer sleeve therein;
• and
• means for securing the spring-loaded candle sleeve mechanism within said body so that the outer sleeve is secured to said body and the insert can be removed from the outer sleeve for removing or inserting the candle,
• wherein the first end of the outer sleeve is held adjacent said upper end of said body at said first aperture, and wherein the second end of the outer sleeve is held within said lower end of said body within said second aperture.

A candle-holding device, comprising:

• a spring-loaded candle sleeve mechanism having an outer sleeve with a first end and a second end, and a spring-loaded insert sleeve positionable concentrically within the outer sleeve, extending generally the length of the outer sleeve, and adapted for receiving a candle therein;
• a shell having an upper end and a lower end, said shell defining a cavity therethrough for receiving the outer sleeve of the spring-loaded candle sleeve mechanism;
• a first aperture formed through said upper end, said first aperture being dimensioned to be smaller than the first end of the outer sleeve so that the first end of the outer sleeve abuts said upper end but does not extend through or only a portion thereof extends through said first aperture of said first end;
• a second aperture formed through said lower end, said second aperture being dimensioned for receiving the outer sleeve therein;
• means for securing the spring-loaded candle sleeve mechanism within said shell;
• and
• feet positioned at said lower end for supporting said device in an upright position,
• wherein upon insertion, the first end of the outer sleeve rests against said upper end of said shell at said first aperture, and wherein the second end of the outer sleeve rests against said lower end of said shell within said second aperture.