Randall L Kunkle

US Patent:

8029272, Oct 4, 2011

Filed:

Dec 16, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/335971

Inventors:

Randall L. Kunkle - Amherst NY, US

International Classification:

F23Q 25/00
F21V 35/00

US Classification:

431 35, 33 34, 33149, 33152, 33289, 33291

Abstract:

This invention relates to a self-activated automatic candle snuffer. The device generally comprises a back plate connected to a base and to a spoon having a hole so that the back plate supports the spoon for spring movement with respect to the base. A candle mounted to the base so that the candle passes through the hole in the spoon. A set pin movably affixed to the spoon proximate the hole, operatively arranged to pierce and enter the candle so as to maintain tension in the spoon. A ball balanced on the spoon and a means for release of tension in the spoon which causes release of potential energy that allows the spoon to elevate to an inclined plane to cause the ball to roll down the spoon to settle on the hole and the wick and extinguish a flame.