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Candle holder

  • US 5,683,239 A
  • Filed: 03/31/1995
  • Issued: 11/04/1997
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/31/1995
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A candle holder, comprising:

  • a base having a seat formed thereon for receiving a candle;

    a housing having an open upper end and an open lower end;

    a cover having a central throughhole; and

    spring-loaded means attached to said base for detachably connecting said housing, said cover, and said base so that said lower end engages said seat and said upper end engages said cover, said connecting means includinga retainer pivotably attached to said base;

    a rod having a first end and a second end, said rod passing through said throughhole;

    a first stop attached to said first end of said rod;

    a second stop attached to said second end of said rod;

    a spring disposed about said rod between said first stop and said cover so that, when said retainer is pivoted to an approximately perpendicular position with respect to said base, said spring exerts an upward thrust on said first stop and said retainer to retain said housing and said cover on said base.

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