Candle having a planar wick and method of and equipment for making same

摘要

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.

主权项

1. A candle, comprising:
a solid planar wick; a body of meltable fuel; and a wick holder; wherein: the wick holder comprises:
a planar base member having a top surface and a bottom surface; andtwo separate substantially vertical plates extending from the top surface of the planar base, the vertical plates being spaced apart to accommodate the solid planar wick; the solid planar wick is held in an upright position by the wick holder; a portion of the solid planar wick extends above a top surface of the body of meltable fuel; an entirety of the wick holder is below the top surface the body of meltable fuel; the solid planar wick 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 thickness dimension is from 0.018 to 0.23 inches; the solid planar wick comprises cellulose and lignin; the solid planar wick comprises generally straight grains extending substantially in the height dimension; and the candle emits an acoustic crackling sound when lit.