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Baby gender message candle

USPTO Application #: 20060110697
Title: Baby gender message candle
Abstract: A device for containing, transforming or otherwise communicating a message intended to predict a future event, particularly the gender of a pregnant mother's baby, is disclosed. A method of building a composite candle is also disclosed. The invention also pertains to a method whereby the device or the contents or message of the device are selected by a third party based upon submitted information in regard to the mother and pregnancy. The information utilized in the selection of the message device may be furnished by any means, including the Internet or Internet website. The invention includes a method of selecting a candle containing a message predictive of the gender of a pregnant mother's child, based upon selected information. The message can be communicated by lighting the candle at an event such as a baby shower. (end of abstract)
Agent: Law Office Of David Mcewing - Houston, TX, US
Inventor: Karen Taffinder
USPTO Applicaton #: 20060110697 - Class: 431291000 (USPTO)
Related Patent Categories: Combustion, Candle, E.g., Taper, Etc., Having Structure Additional To Wax And Wick, Fuel Body Totally Within Casing, E.g., Vigil Light, Etc.
The Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20060110697.
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BACKGROUND OF INVENTION

[0001] 1. Field of the Invention

[0002] The present invention generally relates to a changeable or consumable device and method for device selection. More specifically, the invention pertains to a device such as a candle that changes appearance or reveals objects placed within the interior as the candle is burned.

[0003] 2. Description of Related Art

[0004] Numerous devices are known as means to obtain a prediction of future events. Examples include a board with the alphabet and other symbols and a planchette that is thought, when touched with the fingers, to move so as to spell telepathic messages, e.g., Ouija.TM. boards and tarot cards. Devices are also known for creating events of chance or unpredictability. Examples include playing cards and dice.

[0005] Various methods and compositions of candles are known, including the methods and compositions taught by U.S. Pat. Nos. 6,544,302 and 6,551,365 issued to Berger et al.; U.S. Pat. No. 6,435,694 issued to Bell, et al.; and U.S. Pat. No. 6,409,501 issued to Pappas et al.; and U.S. Pat. No. 6,537,337 issued to Friars et al.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0006] The present invention generally relates to candle containing, transforming or otherwise communicating a message intended to be a talisman or predictor of the gender of pregnant mother's baby. The invention also pertains to a method whereby the message of the candle is selected by a third party based upon information submitted by the mother, friend or family.

[0007] The information used can utilize the date of the mother birth and date of pregnancy conception. The date information can be supplied as specified days of month and year of the 12-month calendar. The date information can be converted into another calendar system, such as the Chinese calendar system. The selection criteria can utilize an algorithm, whether deemed to be based upon folklore, scientific principals or upon physical data.

[0008] The information utilized in the selection of the candle is may be furnished by any means, including but not limited to the Internet or via an Internet website. The provider of the information need not be informed of the substance of the message to be conveyed by the candle. The message can be communicated by lighting the candle at an event such as a baby shower.

[0009] The features and advantages of the present invention will be apparent from the following description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, which illustrate, by way of example, the principles of the invention. The scope of the invention however, is not limited to this description. Other benefits of the invention will also become apparent to those skilled in the art and such advantages and benefits are included within the scope of this invention.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF DRAWINGS

[0010] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of the specification, illustrate preferred embodiments of the invention. These drawings, together with the general description of the invention given above and the detailed description of the preferred embodiments given below, serve to explain the principles of the invention.

[0011] FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of the baby gender message candle subject of one embodiment of the present invention.

[0012] FIG. 1A illustrates a perspective view of the candle as it may be supplied in a container (partially cut away) and prior to igniting the candle.

[0013] FIG. 2 illustrates a perspective cross sectional view of the candle showing the placement of the second inner candle and the shared wick of one embodiment of the invention.

[0014] FIG. 3 illustrates a perspective view of the candle after having been lit for sufficient time for the second inner candle communicating the message to be observed.

[0015] FIG. 4 illustrates a container that may be used for holding the gender message candle of one embodiment of the invention.

[0016] FIG. 5 illustrates an information and candle selection flow chart utilized in one embodiment of the invention.

[0017] FIGS. 6-6C illustrate sequential steps of building a baby gender message candle of one embodiment of the invention.

[0018] FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a candle predictive of twin births and gender.

[0019] FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a candle predictive of triplets and gender.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF INVENTION

[0020] While this invention is susceptible of embodiments in many different forms, there is shown in the drawings and will herein be described in detail preferred embodiments of the invention with the understanding that the present disclosure is to be considered as an exemplification of the principles of the invention and is not intended to limit the broad aspect of the invention to the embodiments illustrated. The above general description and the following detailed description are merely illustrative of the subject invention and additional modes, advantages and particulars of this invention will be readily suggested to those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.

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