Patent ID: 6220718
Filing Date: 2001-04-24
Classification: F21S,F21V,F21W,H05B

Abstract:
A floating candle device comprising:a candle enclosure having an opening lined with material to promote sealing;a candle base having upper and lower portions, said upper portion having an inward recess dimensioned and configured to receive said candle enclosure, wherein said opening of said candle enclosure extends upwards and is dimensioned and configured to pressure-fit with threads of said candle base that are to be screwed together, and is dimensioned and configured with said candle base to receive an O-ring for a liquid-tight seal, wherein said upper and lower portions of said candle base each have an opening dimensioned and configured to receive electrical wires and a grommet;a grommet dimensioned and configured to fit into said opening in said lower portion of said candle base, said grommet having an opening dimensioned and configured to receive electrical wires, wherein said grommet, said candle base, and said candle enclosure are dimensioned and configured to fit together to promote a liquid-tight seal;a candle-like structure having an upper portion that is dimensioned and configured to receive electrical wires;a lamp having an illuminating end and a base end; and,a housing socket means dimensioned and configured to receive said base end of said lamp and to fit in said opening of said upper portion of said candle-like structure.