Candle having visually distinct regions

Abstract

Candle for providing an aesthetically pleasing ambiance. The candle may include two or more visually distinct regions. The candle may be scented. The present invention also relates to a container for holding the candle. The container may include indicia. A method for making the candle of the present invention is also disclosed.

1 . A container candle, said container candle comprising:
 a) a candle comprised of two regions wherein each of said two regions are visually distinct from one another and wherein both of said visually distinct regions are visible from the top of said candle; and   b) a container for holding said candle wherein said container includes indicia molded into the bottom of said container.   
     
     
         2 . The container candle of  claim 1  wherein said container further comprises a top and a bottom and an interior and an exterior wherein the cross sectional diameter at any first height above the interior bottom of said container is from about 10% to about 400% shorter than the longest cross sectional diameter at any second higher height from said interior bottom of said container. 
     
     
         3 . The container candle of  claim 1  wherein said container further comprises a top and a bottom and an interior and an exterior wherein said bottom of said interior of said container includes a centering element. 
     
     
         4 . The container candle of  claim 3  wherein said centering element is a collar. 
     
     
         5 . The container candle of  claim 1  wherein said bottom of said interior of said candle includes a protrusion for holding said candle. 
     
     
         6 . The container candle of  claim 1  wherein said container further comprises indicia wherein said reflection of said indicia is visible in one or more surfaces of said container. 
     
     
         7 . The container candle according to  claim 1  wherein said one of said two regions of said candle is comprised of a core and wherein one of said two regions is comprised of a bulk phase. 
     
     
         8 . The container candle according to  claim 7  wherein the height of said bulk phase is lower than the height of said core. 
     
     
         9 . The container candle according to  claim 8  wherein said bulk phase is on the outside of said core. 
     
     
         10 . The container candle of  claim 7  wherein said candle further comprises an air freshening composition wherein said air freshening composition includes malodor neutralization ingredients. 
     
     
         11 . The container candle of  claim 10  wherein said malodor neutralization ingredients utilize vapor phase technology, sensory modification, or a combination thereof. 
     
     
         12 . The container candle of  claim 10  wherein said air freshening composition includes from about 1% to about 25% by weight of aldehydes, ionones, or a combination thereof. 
     
     
         13 . A process for making a container candle comprising more than one phase, said process comprising the steps of:
 a) providing a solid inner core fuel;   b) providing a bulk phase fuel in a molten state;   c) placing said bulk phase fuel in said molten state into a container;   d) placing said solid inner core fuel such into the center of said bulk phase fuel;   e) cooling said bulk phase fuel until it is at least partially solidified; and   f) heating said bulk phase fuel and said solid inner core fuel so as to partially melt said bulk phase fuel and said solid inner core.   
     
     
         14 . The process according to  claim 13  wherein the density of said bulk phase fuel in a molten state is less than or equal to said density of said solid inner core fuel. 
     
     
         15 . The process according to  claim 13  wherein said solid inner core further comprises an air freshening composition. 
     
     
         16 . The process according to  claim 15  wherein said air freshening composition includes malodor neutralization ingredients. 
     
     
         17 . The process according to  claim 16  wherein said container further includes indicia molded into the bottom of said container wherein the reflection of said indicia is visible on at least one surface of said container. 
     
     
         18 . A process for making a container candle comprising more than one phase, said process comprising the steps of:
 a) preheating a container;   b) providing a solid inner core fuel;   c) placing said solid inner core fuel into said container;   d) heating said container;   e) providing a bulk phase fuel in a molten state;   f) placing said bulk phase fuel in said molten state into said container;   g) cooling said bulk phase fuel until it is at least partially solidified; and   h) optionally heating said bulk phase fuel and said solid inner core fuel so as to partially melt said bulk phase fuel and said solid inner core.   
     
     
         19 . The process according to  claim 18  wherein the container is preheated to a surface temperature of from about 100° F. (38° C.) to about 160° F. (71° C.). 
     
     
         20 . The process according to  claim 18  wherein said step of heating said container includes heating said container until the surface temperature of said container reaches a temperature of at least 100° F. (38° C.). 
     
     
         21 . The process according to  claim 18  wherein said solid inner core further comprises a wick. 
     
     
         22 . The process according to  claim 18  wherein said step of placing said solid inner core fuel into said container further comprises the step of gluing said solid core to said container. 
     
     
         23 . The process according to  claim 18  wherein after placing said bulk phase fuel into said container, said bulk phase fuel does not contact the top of said solid inner core fuel.