# US 9,039,409 B2 · Candle having a planar wick and method of and equipment for making same > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 9,039,409 B2 - Document ID: US9039409B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 12/848,512 - Filed: 2010-08-02 - Published: 2011-02-03 - Granted: 2015-05-26 - Earliest claimed: 2001-11-19 - Assignees: Lumetique, Inc. - Applicants: DayNa M Decker - Inventors: DayNa M Decker - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US9039409B2 ## CPC - F23D 3/08: characterised by shape, construction, or material, of wick - F23D 3/16: using candles - F23D: BURNERS ## Abstract A candle having a body of a meltable fuel and a planar wick. When lit, the candle provides a unique flame formation, usable in a variety of decorative applications. The wick can be configured to evenly deplete the meltable fuel, while allowing for candles having relatively large and unique body configurations. The body of candle and/or the wick may include scented oil to promote the release of fragrance upon heating. The wick preferably is formed of wood, thereby providing an acoustic contribution to ambiance and improved combustion that generates less soot than conventional cotton wick candles. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A candle, comprising: a body of a meltable fuel; and a solid planar wick provided in the body; wherein: the solid planar wick comprises a laminate of at least a first layer of a solid sheet-like material and a second layer of a solid sheet-like material, the first layer and the second layer being adhered together; each of the first layer and the second layer has a height dimension, a width dimension, and a thickness dimension; the height dimension is greater than the width dimension and extends from a base of the candle to a top surface of the body of meltable fuel; the width dimension is greater than the thickness dimension; the first layer and the second layer are adhered along at least a portion of surfaces defined by the height and width dimensions; the thickness dimension of the first layer is from 0.018 to 0.23 inches; the first layer comprises cellulose and lignin; the first layer comprises generally straight grains extending substantially in the height dimension; and the candle emits an acoustic crackling sound when lit. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The candle of claim 1, wherein the meltable fuel comprises at least one member selected from the group consisting of beeswax, carnauba wax, candelilla wax and vegetable-based waxes. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The candle of claim 1, wherein the meltable fuel comprises at least one member selected from the group consisting of petroleum-based waxes. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The candle of claim 1, wherein the meltable fuel comprises at least one member selected from the group consisting of synthetic waxes. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The candle of claim 1, wherein the meltable fuel comprises at least one additional component selected from the group consisting of fragrances and dyes. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The candle of claim 1, wherein the solid sheet-like material comprises a plant material. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The candle of claim 1, wherein the first layer and second layer are adhered together via a third layer comprising cotton. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The candle of claim 1, wherein at least one layer of the solid planar wick comprises cherry wood. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The candle of claim 1, wherein at least one layer of the solid planar wick comprises poplar wood. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The candle of claim 1, wherein at least one layer of the solid planar wick comprises maple wood. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The candle of claim 1, wherein at least one layer of the solid planar wick comprises a fiberboard material. ### Claim 12 (depends on 1) The candle of claim 1, wherein at least one layer of the solid planar wick comprises a fibrous material. ### Claim 13 (depends on 1) The candle of claim 1, wherein at least one layer of the solid planar wick comprises wood particles that have been adhered, bonded, pressed and cut to size. ### Claim 14 (depends on 1) The candle of claim 1, wherein at least one layer of the solid planar wick comprises wood having a moisture content of from 6 to 14 percent. ### Claim 15 (depends on 1) The candle of claim 1, wherein at least one layer of the solid planar wick comprises wood having added resin. ### Claim 16 (depends on 1) The candle of claim 1, wherein the solid planar wick extends above the body of meltable fuel in an amount of from 1/16 to ¼ inches. ### Claim 17 (depends on 1) The candle of claim 1, wherein the solid planar wick extends above the body of meltable fuel in an amount of from ⅛ to 3/16 inches. ### Claim 18 (depends on 1) The candle of claim 1, wherein the solid planar wick is coated with wax. ### Claim 19 (depends on 1) The candle of claim 1, wherein the solid planar wick has been subjected to at least one treatment selected from the group consisting of bleaching, dyeing and printing. ### Claim 20 (depends on 1) The candle of claim 1, comprising multiple solid planar wicks. ### Claim 21 A candle, comprising: a body of a meltable fuel; and a solid planar wick provided in the body; wherein: the solid planar wick comprises at least a first layer and a second layer; each of the first layer and the second layer has a height dimension, a width dimension, and a thickness dimension; the height dimension is greater than the width dimension and extends from a base of the candle to a top surface of the body of meltable fuel; the width dimension is greater than the thickness dimension; at least a portion of a single surface of the first layer defined by the height and width dimensions is adhered to at least a portion of a single surface of the second layer defined by the height and width dimensions; the thickness dimension of the first layer is from 0.018 to 0.23 inches; the first layer comprises cellulose and lignin; the first layer comprises generally straight grains extending substantially in the height dimension; and the candle emits an acoustic crackling sound when lit. ### Claim 22 (depends on 21) The candle of claim 21, wherein the meltable fuel comprises at least one member selected from the group consisting of beeswax, carnauba wax, candelilla wax and vegetable-based waxes. ### Claim 23 (depends on 21) The candle of claim 21, wherein the meltable fuel comprises at least one member selected from the group consisting of petroleum-based waxes. ### Claim 24 (depends on 21) The candle of claim 21, wherein the meltable fuel comprises at least one member selected from the group consisting of synthetic waxes. ### Claim 25 (depends on 21) The candle of claim 21, wherein the meltable fuel comprises at least one additional component selected from the group consisting of fragrances and dyes. ### Claim 26 (depends on 21) The candle of claim 21, wherein the first layer and the second layer are replicated layers of a solid, solid sheet-like material. ### Claim 27 (depends on 26) The candle of claim 26, wherein the solid sheet-like material comprises a plant material. ### Claim 28 (depends on 21) The candle of claim 21, wherein the first layer and the second layer are formed of different materials. ### Claim 29 (depends on 21) The candle of claim 21, wherein the first layer comprises wood and the second layer comprises cotton. ### Claim 30 (depends on 29) The candle of claim 29, further comprising a third layer comprising wood. ### Claim 31 (depends on 30) The candle of claim 30, wherein the second layer is interposed between the first layer and the third layer. ### Claim 32 (depends on 21) The candle of claim 21, wherein at least one layer of the solid planar wick comprises cherry wood. ### Claim 33 (depends on 21) The candle of claim 21, wherein at least one layer of the solid planar wick comprises poplar wood. ### Claim 34 (depends on 21) The candle of claim 21, wherein at least one layer of the solid planar wick comprises maple wood. ### Claim 35 (depends on 21) The candle of claim 21, wherein at least one layer of the solid planar wick comprises a fiberboard material. ### Claim 36 (depends on 21) The candle of claim 21, wherein at least one layer of the solid planar wick comprises a fibrous material. ### Claim 37 (depends on 21) The candle of claim 21, wherein at least one layer of the solid planar wick comprises wood particles that have been adhered, bonded, pressed and cut to size. ### Claim 38 (depends on 21) The candle of claim 21, wherein at least one layer of the solid planar wick comprises wood having a moisture content of from 6 to 14 percent. ### Claim 39 (depends on 21) The candle of claim 21, wherein at least one layer of the solid planar wick comprises wood having added resin. ### Claim 40 (depends on 21) The candle of claim 21, wherein the solid planar wick extends above the body of meltable fuel in an amount of from 1/16 to ¼ inches. ### Claim 41 (depends on 21) The candle of claim 21, wherein the solid planar wick extends above the body of meltable fuel in an amount of from ⅛ to 3/16 inches. ### Claim 42 (depends on 21) The candle of claim 21, wherein the solid planar wick is coated with wax. ### Claim 43 (depends on 21) The candle of claim 21, wherein the solid planar wick has been subjected to at least one treatment selected from the group consisting of bleaching, dyeing and printing. ### Claim 44 (depends on 21) The candle of claim 21, comprising multiple solid planar wicks. ### Claim 45 (depends on 1) The candle of claim 1, wherein the solid planar wick comprises a curved portion when viewed from above. ### Claim 46 (depends on 21) The candle of claim 21, wherein the solid planar wick comprises a curved portion when viewed from above. ### Claim 47 (depends on 20) The candle of claim 20, wherein the multiple solid planar wicks differ in dimension. ### Claim 48 (depends on 44) The candle of claim 44, wherein the multiple solid planar wicks differ in dimension. ### Claim 49 (depends on 1) The candle of claim 1, wherein each of the first layer and the second layer is in contact with the body of a meltable fuel. ### Claim 50 (depends on 21) The candle of claim 21, wherein each of the first layer and the second layer is in contact with the body of a meltable fuel.