IP Library Granted Patent US 12709717
Granted Patent B2
US 12709717 · App. 18/213,706 · Granted Aug 18, 2026

Candle and method of making thereof

Inventors: Anthony Merten (Racine, WI); Victoria Martinez (Racine, WI)
Assignee: S. C. JOHNSON & SON, INC.
C11C5/02A01M1/2066A01M29/12A61L9/037F23D3/16
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Patent No.
US 12709717
App. No.
18/213,706
Granted
Aug 18, 2026
Kind
B2
Abstract

The present disclosure provides a volatile material dispensing device that includes a container, a wax composition, a wick, and a sleeve having or formed at least in part by a volatile material, for example, a fragrance or pest control material. The sleeve is positioned between the wax composition and the container and configured to be exposed and release volatile material as the wax composition is consumed by the wick via combustion.

Claims (33)

1 . A volatile material dispensing device, comprising:

a container,

a wax composition,

a wick, and

a sleeve having a volatile material,

wherein the sleeve is positioned between the wax composition and the container.

2 . The volatile material dispensing device of claim 1 , wherein the wax composition is essentially free of a fragrance.

3 . The volatile material dispensing device of claim 1 , wherein the sleeve is constructed from a permeable material capable of passive emanation of the volatile material.

4 . The volatile material dispensing device of claim 1 , wherein the wax composition and the container enclose the sleeve and the volatile material.

5 . The volatile material dispensing device of claim 4 , wherein the volatile material dispensing device further comprises a strip having the volatile material, and the strip is positioned above the wax composition.

6 . The volatile material dispensing device of claim 1 , wherein a portion of the sleeve extends above the wax composition and is exposed.

7 . The volatile material dispensing device of claim 1 , wherein the volatile material is selected from the group consisting of a fragrance or a pest control agent.

8 . The volatile material dispensing device of claim 1 , wherein the volatile material dispensing device is a candle.

9 . The volatile material dispensing device of claim 1 , wherein the volatile material dispensing device includes three wicks.

10 . The volatile material dispensing device of claim 9 , wherein the sleeve is positioned at least partially between the wax and the container, and the sleeve includes three reservoirs positioned radially outward from the wicks.

11 . The volatile material dispensing device of claim 1 , wherein the sleeve is constructed from a material selected from the group consisting of a polyethylene (PE), a polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH), a polypropylene (PP), an ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA), a high-density polyethylene (HDPE), an ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH), or a blend thereof.

12 . A volatile material dispensing device, comprising:

a container having a permeable interior surface, a non-permeable exterior surface, and a volatile material within the container;

a wax composition; and

a wick.

13 . The volatile material dispensing device of claim 12 , wherein the wax composition is essentially free of a fragrance.

14 . The volatile material dispensing device of claim 12 , wherein the non-permeable exterior wall includes a sealant layer.

15 . The volatile material dispensing device of claim 12 , wherein the volatile material is selected from the group consisting of a fragrance or a pest control agent.

16 . The volatile material dispensing device of claim 12 , wherein the volatile material dispensing device is a candle.

17 . The volatile material dispensing device of claim 12 , wherein a portion of the permeable interior surface of the container is exposed.

18 . The volatile material dispensing device of claim 12 , wherein the container is constructed from a material comprising at least one of terracotta and concrete.

19 . The volatile material dispensing device of claim 16 , wherein the candle includes three wicks.

20 . A method of making a candle, the method including the steps of:

providing a container and a reservoir having a volatile material, wherein the reservoir comprises polyethylene (PE), a polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH), a polypropylene (PP), an ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA), a high-density polyethylene (HDPE), an ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH), or a blend thereof;

positioning the reservoir adjacent an interior surface of the container;

positioning a wick in the container;

pouring a wax composition in the container; and

allowing the wax composition to solidify.