Patent ID: 7226284

Claim:
A flame control system for a candle, comprising: a cover having a lower portion and defining an enclosed air tight volume above the lower portion, the cover being constructed and arranged to house a candle having a burning flame for an extended period with the burning flame being positioned above the lower portion and within the enclosed air tight volume; a support having at least one opening and arranged to mate with the cover and support a candle positioned within the enclosed air tight volume, the at least one opening of the support communicating with the enclosed air tight volume with the cover being supported by the support; and a fan arranged to force air to move through the at least one opening in the support and into the enclosed air tight volume; wherein the cover defines the enclosed air tight volume such that with the burning flame of a candle positioned above the lower portion of the cover and within the enclosed air tight volume, the flame of the candle continues to burn while the fan forces air to move through the at least one opening and into the enclosed air tight volume, and wherein the cover defines the enclosed air tight volume such that the flame of the candle extinguishes for lack of adequate oxygen within 2 minutes after the fan stops forcing air through the at least one opening and into the enclosed air tight volume.