Wax cutter for candles

Abstract

The present invention is directed toward providing a device for cutting away wax buildup from around the wick of a candle, thereby to once again expose the wick and enable the candle to again be lit. The invention is configured as a relatively small cylindrical object having a wax cutting assembly at one end so that by rotating the device around a wick the wax will be cut away and the wick exposed.

1 . A device for cutting away accumulated wax from around the wick of a candle comprising:
 a cylindrical member having cutting means affixed at one end thereof;   said cutting means comprising a plurality of cutting members each affixed to said cylindrical member and defining a cutting edge capable of cutting away wax from around the wick of said candle when said cutting device is placed over the wick of said candle and rotated;   said cutting members being arranged to define centrally of said cylindrical member an opening through which said wick may extend when said device is rotated to cut away said wax.   
   
   
       2 . A device according to  claim 1  wherein said cutting means comprise five individual cutting members each affixed at one end of said cylindrical member. 
   
   
       3 . A device according to  claim 1  wherein said cylindrical member is formed with a hollow interior and wherein said cutting members are arranged to direct wax cut away from around said wick into said hollow interior 
   
   
       4 . A device according to  claim 3  further comprising a removable cap member at an end thereof opposite said one end adapted to facilitate discarding of wax accumulating within said hollow interior. 
   
   
       5 . A device according to  claim 1  wherein said cylindrical member is approximately 4 inches in length and approximately ¾ inch in diameter.