Steven Leandro Dodson

US Patent:

7568913, Aug 4, 2009

Filed:

Jan 15, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/760117

Inventors:

DayNa M. Decker - Studio City CA, US
Steven Dodson - Kneeland CA, US

Assignee:

Lumetique, Inc. - Los Angeles CA

International Classification:

F23D 3/08
F23D 3/24
F23D 3/02

US Classification:

431325, 431298, 431320

Abstract:

An oil lamp and fragrance release apparatus for providing a unique flame formation usable in a variety of decorative applications. The lamp includes a body that has an open upper end and that defines a chamber for carrying a combustible liquid. The lamp further includes a sheet wick having a lower end located in the chamber of the body, for contacting the combustible liquid, and an upper end projecting upwardly from the open upper end. The wick of inorganic material may be positioned between first and second plates arranged in a spaced, confronting relationship to enhance capillary action, may be freestanding stone of fibrous, permeable material or may be wrapped about a rigid plate. The wick provides a unique horizontal flame formation, while displaying décor on the outer surface of the flat wall. Optionally, the lamp may include scented oil and a conductive element to promote the release of fragrance upon heating, and the wick can be configured of material having high heat fragrance emanation.

US Patent:

20040008509, Jan 15, 2004

Filed:

Nov 19, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/300649

Inventors:

DayNa Decker - Studio City CA, US
Steven Dodson - Kneeland CA, US

International Classification:

F21L019/00

US Classification:

362/159000

Abstract:

An oil lamp for providing a unique flame formation usable in a variety of decorative applications. The lamp includes a body that has an open upper end and that defines a chamber for carrying a combustible liquid. The lamp further includes a planar wick having a lower end located in the chamber of the body, for contacting the combustible liquid, and an upper end projecting upwardly from the open upper end. The wick may be positioned between first and second plates arranged in a spaced, confronting relationship to enhance capillary action or may be wrapped about a rigid plate. When lit, the lamp provides a unique flame formation. Optionally, the lamp may include scented oil and a conductive element to promote the release of fragrance upon heating, and the wick can be configured free of material having a high heat conductivity.