Automatic remote-control candle snuffer

Abstract

A fan-based candle snuffer for blowing out an open flame. This candle snuffer is comprised of: a transmitter equipped with an input device, which generates a signal when the input device is activated by a user; a receiver that toggles power to an output port upon receiving the signal from the transmitter; and a fan connected to the receiver output port, whereby the fan can be remotely turned on or off by a user, thereby enabling the user to remotely blow out the open flame. The device may also be equipped with a countdown timer connected to the power port to control the fan.

1 . A fan-based candle snuffer for blowing out an open flame comprised of:
 a) a transmitter equipped with an input device, which generates a signal when said input device is activated by a user;   b) a receiver that receives said signal, said receiver toggling power to an output port upon receiving said signal; and   c) a fan connected to said receiver output port;   whereby said fan can be remotely turned on or off by a user, thereby enabling said user to remotely blow out said open flame.   
   
   
       2 . A device as in  claim 1  wherein said fan is mounted on an adjustable stem that allows said fan to be positioned in height, proximity or angle relative to said open flame. 
   
   
       3 . A device as in  claim 1  wherein an electronic countdown timer operates said fan. 
   
   
       4 . A device as in  claim 1  wherein said transmitter, receiver and fan are battery powered. 
   
   
       5 . A method of blowing out an open flame comprising the steps of:
 a) activating a transmitter, said transmitter generating a signal;   b) said signal activating a receiver;   c) said receiver toggling power to a power port;   d) said power port toggling power to a fan; and   e) fan generating an air flow,
 whereby air flow blows out said open flame. 
   
   
   
       6 . A method as in  claim 5  comprising of the additional steps of:
 a) Setting a countdown timer to a predetermined countdown interval;   b) Countdown timer, at the end of said predetermined countdown interval, activating said power port for a predetermined time interval.