Overview
A patented system for modular, stackable candle segments enables configurable layered candles that combine aesthetic customization with safety-minded burn control. Filed in October 2013 and granted in December 2016, the patent—prosecuted for applicants and inventors based in Larkspur, CO—protects segmented candle elements that mechanically interlock (via studs and cavities or convex/concave nesting), attach with adhesives or hook-and-loop interfaces, and employ integrated tabs that act as fire-stopping endpoints. The specification also covers a practical manufacturing process that suspends an extended wick on a rod, secures it to a tab, and molds discrete segments in sequence so consumers can rearrange scents, colors, and burn times without compromising stability or safety. Our drafting captures both the consumer-facing modularity and the underlying tooling and molding steps needed for scalable production.
Key Features
- Interlocking segment geometry (studs/cavities or convex/concave nesting) for secure stacking
- Integrated tabs that function as firewalls to limit unintended full-stack burning
- Multiple attachment options: adhesive sets, hook-and-loop, or physical studs
- Manufacturing method tying wick anchoring and casting operations into repeatable segment formation
This patent bridges product design and manufacturability, offering home-goods and specialty candle makers a clear path to differentiated, safer modular candles while protecting key assembly and molding methods relevant to broader consumer-products manufacturing.
