Luminary device with thermochromatic label
AssigneeS. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
InventorsM. Scott Carpenter, Kara L. Kotary
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Abstract
A decorated luminary product includes either a candle or a candle holder containing the candle. A decorative web of a heat-shrinkable polymer web is heat shrunk to conform to a shape of the one of the candle and the candle holder. The web is decorated with a thermochromic ink or pigmentation to cooperate with heat emitted by burning the candle to provide a visible change in the ink or pigmentation, so as to provide a pleasing visual effect when the candle is burned.
Claims14
A luminary product having a decorative outer covering, said outer covering comprising a decorative web of a heat-shrinkable polymer which has been shrunk to conform to the external shape of said product, wherein said decorative web comprises a thermochromic material which reacts to heat, said luminary product comprises a candle, and said decorative web is adhered to said candle.
A luminary product having a decorative outer covering, said outer covering comprising a decorative heat-shrinkable polymer web which has been shrunk to conform to the external shape of said product, said web having a design printed thereupon comprising a thermochromic ink which reacts to heat, said luminary product comprising a candle and a candle holder, wherein said candle holder comprises a glass container for said candle, said web is adhered to said candle holder, and wherein said design further comprises a phosphorescent ink which is activated by ambient light and emits light when said candle is extinguished.
A method for decorating a luminary product comprising a candle and candle holder, said method comprising the steps of:
- a) providing a heat-shrinkable polymer web having a design printed thereupon comprising at least one thermochromic ink capable of being activated by the heat of burning said candle, said web comprising a material which absorbs radiant energy from a burning flame and changes color as a result thereof;
- b) encasing with the web a substrate selected from the group consisting of candles, candle jars, candle chimneys, candle holders, lanterns, globes, and votive holders;
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- c) after the encasing step, heating the web to cause the web to shrink to conform to the shape of said substrate;
- wherein said substrate encompasses an active material selected from the group consisting of fragrances, insect repellants, insecticides, and deodorizers.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.