Candle with central core and stacked rings

Abstract

A candle having a central axial core of candle fuel, preferably wax, a wick extending axially within the central core and a plurality of stacked rings disposed around the central core. The rings may be made of differing compositions, including differing coloring agents and scenting agents and preferably are slidable along the core so they are interchangeable.

1 . (canceled)  
   
   
       2 . A candle in accordance with  claim 18 , wherein the rings are of differing compositions.  
   
   
       3 . A candle in accordance with  claim 2 , wherein the rings have differing coloring agent compositions.  
   
   
       4 . A candle in accordance with  claim 2 , wherein the rings have differing fragrances.  
   
   
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       6 . A candle in accordance with  claim 18 , wherein the core has a lower melting point from the rings.  
   
   
       7 . A candle in accordance with  claim 2 , wherein the rings have engaging ends that have mating surface contours.  
   
   
       8 . A candle in accordance with  claim 18 , wherein the rings have a circular cylindrical periphery.  
   
   
       9 . A candle in accordance with  claim 18 , wherein the rings have a square cylindrical periphery.  
   
   
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       11 . A candle in accordance with  claim 18 , wherein the core extends a selected distance above an upper-most stacked ring.  
   
   
       12 . A candle in accordance with  claim 18 , wherein the core has a bottom flange extending radially to form a base.  
   
   
       13 . A candle in accordance with  claim 12 , wherein the base has a melting point higher than the core.  
   
   
       14 . A candle in accordance with  claim 12 , wherein the base is comprised of wax.  
   
   
       15 . A candle in accordance with  claim 12 , wherein the base is comprised of a non-flammable solid.  
   
   
       16 . A candle in accordance with  claim 12 , wherein the periphery of the rings is substantially in conformity with the periphery of the base.  
   
   
       17 . A candle in accordance with  claim 12 , wherein at least one ring has a recessed cavity that is matingly engageable around the base.  
   
   
       18 . A candle comprising: 
 (a) a central, axial core of candle fuel having a wick extending axially within the central core; and    (b) a plurality of candle fuel rings, each of the rings having an opening receiving and surrounding the axial core and slidable along the core, the rings being arranged in a stack around the central core.