Foldable, unitary stamped metal candle holder having decorative cutouts
US6179437A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 7, 1998 |
| Grant date | Jan 30, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 7, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49922
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A unitary metal candle holder including a base and a plurality of panels integrally hinged to the base by a plurality of straps. The panels, which are shaped to simulate thematic scenes, may be folded by hand and remain upright without additional reinforcement. A retail consumer may purchase the candle holder in its flat, unfolded state, and mail it in a flat envelope to, for example, a gift recipient who, as the end user, folds the panels and uses the product.
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