Apparatus for converting a beverage container into a lamp
US4035138A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 25, 1976 |
| Grant date | Jul 12, 1977 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 25, 1996 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF21S13/12
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An oil lamp includes beverage can of the tab opening type having a sector shaped discharge opening and defining an oil reservoir. A resilient wire helix wick holder engages the upper portion of a wick and engages between successive convolutions the opposite convergent edges of the discharge opening, the wick being immersed in the oil in the can and projecting a short distance above the helix. Alternatively, the wick holder is a pair of telescoping collars having opposing flanges embracing the inner opposite borders of the discharge opening and engaging the wick.
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