Candle holder converter assembly
A converter assembly intended for use with a conventional handle holder, e.g., a candlestick, candelabra, or candle sconce, for simulating the appearance and functionality of a traditional candle with attached shade but configured to significantly reduce the risk of fire. The assembly includes an elongate shaft configured to simulate a wax candle and having a lower end shaped to be accommodated in a candle receiving socket of a conventional candle holder. The upper end of the elongate shaft mounts a light transmissive cup, configured to hold a tealight and support a light transmissive shade.
1 . A converter assembly configured for mounting on a candle holder having a standard candle receiving socket, said assembly comprising:
an elongate shaft having an outer diameter exterior surface finish selected to simulate a conventional wax candle, said shaft having a lower end configured to removably nest in a candle holder socket;
a light transmissive cup mounted on said shaft upper end, said cup configured to removably accommodate a tealight;
a light transmissive shade having an open upper area and an open lower area; and
means supporting said shade on said cup so as to surround said cup and said shaft upper end.
2 . The assembly of claim 1 wherein said shade lower peripheral edge extends below said cup.
3 . The assembly of claim 1 wherein said shaft upper end defines an open recess; and wherein
said cup carries a stem configured for removable accommodation in said open recess.
4 . The assembly of claim 1 wherein said shaft has an outer diameter which diminishes from a shaft lower end toward a shaft upper end to simulate a tapered wax candle.
5 . The assembly of claim 1 wherein said shade is detachable from said cup.
6 . A converter assembly comprising:
an elongate shaft configured to simulate the appearance of a standard wax candle, said shaft having an upper end, a lower end, and a substantially circular lateral cross-section;
said shaft being configured proximate to its lower end for removable nesting in a candle receiving socket of a candle holder;
a light transmissive cup defining an interior cavity for removably accommodating a tealight;
means mounting said cup on said shaft proximate to said shaft upper end;
a shade comprising a shade wall formed of light transmissive material, said shade wall extending between upper and lower shade edges which respectively define upper and lower open areas; and
means supporting said shade on said cup so as to locate said cup between said shade upper and lower edges.
7 . The assembly of claim 6 wherein said shaft defines a diameter having a dimension which diminishes from said shaft lower end to said shaft upper end.
8 . The assembly of claim 6 wherein said means mounting said cup includes a recess opening into said shaft upper end; and
a stem secured to said cup configured for removable accommodation in said recess.
9 . The assembly of claim 6 wherein said cup includes a base and a light transmissive wall extending from said base around said interior cavity, said wall defining an upper rim; and wherein
said shade is dimensioned to rest on said cup upper rim.