Color coded candle wicks and methods of manufacturing same

Abstract

The methods according to the invention include placing a colored yarn or thread into a candle wick during manufacture. The colored portion of the wick is preferably placed in such a way that the color is not visible on the surface of the wick and can only be seen in a cross section of the wick. According to a presently preferred embodiment, multiple color combinations are used to identify a broad range of different types of wicks. According to an optional method, the color coding of the wick also identifies the manufacturer as well as the wick characteristics.

1 . A candle wick, comprising: 
 a candle wick body comprising an outer surface and an inner region made of combustible materials suitable for use in the manufacture of a candle,    said outer surface being substantially monochromatic, and    said inner region including at least one colored identification filament which is not visible on the outer surface of the candle wick which is color coded to identify at least one characteristic of said candle wick.    
   
   
       2 . The candle wick according to  claim 1 , wherein: 
 said at least one colored identification filament includes a plurality of filaments all the same color.    
   
   
       3 . The candle wick according to  claim 1 , wherein: 
 said at least one colored identification filament includes a plurality of filaments of different color.    
   
   
       4 . The candle wick according to  claim 3 , wherein: 
 said plurality of filaments are arranged in an order which defines a code, said code indicating characteristics of said wick.    
   
   
       5 . The candle wick according to  claim 4 , wherein: 
 said code also indicates the manufacturer of said wick.    
   
   
       6 . The candle wick according to  claim 4 , wherein: 
 said characteristics are selected from the group consisting of wick type, yield, rate of combustion, flame height, and pool diameter.    
   
   
       7 . The candle wick according to  claim 1 , wherein: 
 said at least one colored identification filament is related to an identification of characteristics of said wick.    
   
   
       8 . The candle wick according to  claim 7 , wherein: 
 said characteristics are selected from the group consisting of wick type, yield, rate of combustion, flame height, and pool diameter.    
   
   
       9 . A method of making a candle wick, comprising: 
 forming a candle wick body comprising an outer surface and an inner region made of combustible materials suitable for use in the manufacture of a candle, said outer surface being substantially monochromatic, and    placing at least one colored identification filament in said inner region which is not visible on the outer surface of the candle wick which is color coded to identify at least one characteristic of said candle wick.    
   
   
       10 . The method according to  claim 9 , wherein: 
 said at least one colored identification filament includes a plurality of filaments all the same color.    
   
   
       11 . The method according to  claim 9 , wherein: 
 said at least one colored identification filament includes a plurality of filaments of different color.    
   
   
       12 . The method according to  claim 11 , further comprising: 
 arranging said plurality of filaments in an order which defines a code, and associating said code with characteristics of said wick.    
   
   
       13 . The method according to  claim 12 , further comprising: 
 associating said code with the manufacturer of said wick.    
   
   
       14 . The method according to  claim 12 , wherein: 
 said characteristics are selected from the group consisting of wick type, yield, rate of combustion, flame height, and pool diameter.    
   
   
       15 . The method according to  claim 9 , further comprising: 
 associating said at least one colored identification filament with an identification of characteristics of said wick.    
   
   
       16 . The method according to  claim 15 , wherein: 
 said characteristics are selected from the group consisting of wick type, yield, rate of combustion, flame height, and pool diameter.