Candle Scent Delivery Pellet

Abstract

A scented pellet comprising a suitable bulk material such as wax and a scented material for introducing scent to the melt pool of a candle. The pellet is so constructed that it melts and mixes into the melt pool of the candle for the purpose of releasing the scented material within the pellet into the melt pool as the bulk material of the pellet melts. The scent is mixed with the candle melt pool giving the candle a scent while the candle burns.

1 . A scented pellet arranged to be added to the melt pool of a candle for introducing scent to the candle comprising a bulk material, a scent and a coating, wherein the concentration of scent in the coating is less than the concentration of scent in the bulk material, and wherein the pellet is arranged to release the scent upon melting of the bulk material.  
   
   
       2 . A pellet according to  claim 1 , wherein the bulk material comprises a wax.  
   
   
       3 . A pellet according to  claim 1 , wherein the volume concentration of scent in the pellet is at least 3%.  
   
   
       4 . A pellet according to  claim 3 , wherein the volume concentration of scent is at least 5%.  
   
   
       5 . A pellet according to  claim 3 , wherein the volume concentration of scent is at least 10%.  
   
   
       6 . A pellet according to  claim 3 , wherein the volume concentration of scent is at least 50%.  
   
   
       7 . A pellet according to  claim 1 , wherein the scent is a perfume.  
   
   
       8 . A pellet according to any of  claim 1 , wherein the scent is fragrant oil.  
   
   
       9 . A pellet according to  claim 1 , wherein the bulk material and scent are mixed to form a solid at room temperature.  
   
   
       10 . A pellet according to  claim 1 , wherein the bulk material and scent are mixed to form a paste at room temperature.  
   
   
       11 . A pellet according to  claim 1 , wherein a mixture of bulk material and scent comprises foamed solid material at room temperature.  
   
   
       12 . A pellet according to  claim 1 , wherein the pellet comprises a liquid scent core within a solid bulk material.  
   
   
       13 . A pellet according to  claim 1 , wherein the bulk material contains a colourant.  
   
   
       14 . (canceled)  
   
   
       15 . A pellet according to  claim 1 , wherein the coating is made from wax.  
   
   
       16 . (canceled)  
   
   
       17 . A pellet according to  claim 1 , wherein the coating contains no scent.  
   
   
       18 . A pellet according to  claim 1 , wherein the coating contains a colourant.  
   
   
       19 . A pellet according to  claim 1 , wherein the diameter of the pellet is between 2 mm and 30 mm.  
   
   
       20 . A pellet according to  claim 19 , wherein the diameter of the pellet is between 3 mm and 20 mm.  
   
   
       21 . A pellet according to  claim 1 , wherein the pellet comprises a shape selected from a sphere, cylinder, cube, tear-drop, disc, horseshoe, cigar shape and any other suitable ergonomic shape.  
   
   
       22 . A pellet according to  claim 1 , wherein the pellet is shaped such that the wick of a candle can pass inside its outer bounding perimeter.  
   
   
       23 . A pellet according to  claim 1 , wherein the melting temperature of the bulk material is in the range of 40° C. to 90° C.  
   
   
       24 . A pellet according to  claim 23 , wherein the melting temperature of the bulk material is in the range of 55° C. to 90 a  C.  
   
   
       25 . A pellet according to  claim 1 , wherein the outer surface of the pellet is treated to reduce the porosity of the pellet.  
   
   
       26 . A pellet according to  claim 1 , wherein the outer surface of the pellet is treated to increase the mechanical strength of the pellet.  
   
   
       27 . A pellet according to  claim 1 , wherein the bulk material further comprises additives to increase the uptake of scent.  
   
   
       28 . A pellet according to  claim 1 , wherein the bulk material further comprises additives to increase the hardness of the bulk material.  
   
   
       29 . A method of introducing scent to a candle, the method comprising the step of adding one or more scented pellets to the melt pool formed around the wick of a lit candle.  
   
   
       30 . A method according to  claim 29 , further comprising the step of allowing the one or more pellets to melt in the melt pool of the candle, facilitating release of the scent.  
   
   
       31 . A method according to  claim 30 , wherein scent is released by the motion of convection currents established in the melt pool of the candle.  
   
   
       32 . (canceled)  
   
   
       33 . (canceled)