SAMPLER FOR A SCENTED WAXY CANDLE AND PROCESS
A sampler is presented for a sample of a scented, waxy candle material. The scented, waxy material is melted and may be diluted with compatible additives and/or liquid (organic oil or hydrocarbon), before being layered to a face of a bottom layer. A top layer ( 3 ) is applied directly over the sample and can be adhered to the bottom layer to form a seal. In another embodiment a peripheral seal, is formed between the top and the bottom layers. The seal is separable by a user pulling on a tab a portion of the top layer to expose the face of the sample to the atmosphere allowing the volatile molecules present in the candle to be released. With a repositionable glue as a seal, the top layer can be replaced to prevent further release of volatile molecules. A method is also shown for making the sample.
1 . A sampler for a fragrance candle material comprising:
a sample of the fragrance candle applied on a selected area of an upper surface of a bottom layer wherein the bottom layer is a vapor barrier;
a top layer applied over at least the selected area of the upper surface of the bottom layer wherein the top layer is a vapor barrier; and
a seal between the top layer and the bottom layer wherein the seal creates a vapor barrier enclosure for the sample.
2 . A sampler according to claim 1 wherein the sample is diluted with compatible additives.
3 . A sampler according to claim 1 wherein the sample is diluted with compatible solvents.
4 . A sampler according to claim 3 wherein the solvent is an organic oil.
5 . A sampler according to claim 1 wherein a stabilizer is added to the fragrance candle material.
6 . A sampler according to claim 1 wherein a colored pigment is added to the fragrance candle material.
7 . A sampler according to claim 1 wherein the seal between the top layer and the bottom layer is formed by a ring of adhesive placed beyond at least part of the sample and around the periphery of the upper surface of the bottom layer.
8 . A sampler according to claim 1 wherein the seal between the top layer and the bottom layer is formed by utilizing heat.
9 . A sampler according to claim 1 wherein the seal is radially inset from the edges of the top and bottom layers for at least part of its length.
10 . A sampler according to claim 9 in which at least part of a radially outward edge of the sampler is an unbonded edge.
11 . A sampler according to claim 1 further comprising an adhesive layer applied to a lower surface of the bottom layer.
12 . A sampler according to claim 1 wherein the bottom layer is coated to enhance adhesion to the sample.
13 . A sampler according to claim 1 wherein the solvent is an organic oil.
14 . A sampler according to claim 1 wherein the bottom layer and the top layers are made of plastic materials selected to not degrade when sample is applied.
15 . A sampler according to claim 1 wherein the bottom layer is a laminate of at least 2 materials.
16 . A process for manufacturing a sampler for a sample of a fragrance candle material comprising:
selecting a vapor barrier material for a bottom layer of the sampler;
selecting a vapor barrier material for a top layer of the sampler;
applying a sample on an upper surface of the bottom layer; and
sealing the top layer to the bottom layer.
17 . A process for manufacturing a sampler for a sample according to claim 16 wherein the sample is diluted prior to applying to the upper surface of the bottom layer.
18 . A process for manufacturing a sampler for a sample according to claim 16 wherein a stabilizer is added to the sample prior to applying to the upper surface of the bottom layer.
19 . A process for manufacturing a sampler for a sample according to claim 16 wherein the seal is radially inset from the edges of the top and bottom layers for at least part of its length.
20 . A process for manufacturing a sampler for a sample according to claim 19 which at least part of a radially outward edge of the sampler is an unbonded edge.