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US 7,607,916 B2Granted
Self-extinguishing candle system
OwnerRamon Almodovarinventor
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A self-extinguishing candle system includes a candle with a top surface. An exposed wick is situated on the top surface of the candle. A base is provided upon which the candle is mounted. A canister containing a non-flammable fluid under pressure is situated within the base. The spray nozzle on the canister is adapted, when actuated by the movement of a linear solenoid arm, to release the pressurized fluid contents of the canister. The released fluid from the canister is directed to the top of the candle by channels in the shell surrounding the candle to extinguish the flame. The solenoid is actuated after a predetermined time elapses, a safety temperature sensor is triggered and/or a tilt sensor is triggered.
A system for automatically extinguishing a candle having a top surface with an exposed wick on the top surface, said system comprising a base upon which the candle is mounted, said base at least partially defining a recess therein, a canister containing a non-flammable fluid under pressure situated within said base recess, a shell at least partially surrounding the candle, said shell comprising at least one channel extending from the bottom of said shell to the top of the candle for directing said fluid from the bottom of said shell to the top surface of the candle to extinguish the candle, means for connecting said canister and said channel, and programmable electrically actuated regulating means situated within said base recess for regulating the flow of fluid through said connecting means.
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