Patent ID: 7017273
Filing Date: 2006-03-28
Classification: B26B,F23D

Abstract:
1. A device for trimming a candlewick at a predetermined height above a fuel portion of a candle, the device comprising: first and second elongated gripping arms pivotably coupled to each other at a first end, wherein an opening is formed at the first end between the first and second gripping arms; and a pair of cutting blades arranged between and transverse to the elongated gripping arms, the cutting blades spaced a distance away from the first end of the first and second gripping arms, the distance being equal to the predetermined height; wherein when the first end of the first and second gripping arms is set on the fuel portion of the candle such that the candlewick extends through the opening, pivoting the first and second gripping arms causes the cutting blades to trim the candlewick at the predetermined height, and further wherein the first and second gripping arms have a U-shaped cross section and face each other, and at least a first end portion of the first gripping arm is narrower than a first end portion of the second gripping arm such that the first portion of the first gripping arm fits within the first portion of the second gripping arm.