Candle holder converter assembly

Abstract

A converter assembly intended for use with a conventional handle holder, e.g., a candlestick, candelabra, or candle sconce, for simulating the appearance and functionality of a traditional candle with attached shade but configured to significantly reduce the risk of fire. The assembly includes an elongate shaft configured to simulate a wax candle and having a lower end shaped to be accommodated in a candle receiving socket of a conventional candle holder. The upper end of the elongate shaft mounts a light transmissive cup, configured to hold a tealight and support a light transmissive shade.

1 . A converter assembly configured for mounting on a candle holder having a standard candle receiving socket, said assembly comprising:
 an elongate shaft having an outer diameter exterior surface finish selected to simulate a conventional wax candle, said shaft having a lower end configured to removably nest in a candle holder socket;   a light transmissive cup mounted on said shaft upper end, said cup configured to removably accommodate a tealight;   a light transmissive shade having an open upper area and an open lower area; and   means supporting said shade on said cup so as to surround said cup and said shaft upper end.   
     
     
         2 . The assembly of  claim 1  wherein said shade lower peripheral edge extends below said cup. 
     
     
         3 . The assembly of  claim 1  wherein said shaft upper end defines an open recess; and wherein
 said cup carries a stem configured for removable accommodation in said open recess.   
     
     
         4 . The assembly of  claim 1  wherein said shaft has an outer diameter which diminishes from a shaft lower end toward a shaft upper end to simulate a tapered wax candle. 
     
     
         5 . The assembly of  claim 1  wherein said shade is detachable from said cup. 
     
     
         6 . A converter assembly comprising:
 an elongate shaft configured to simulate the appearance of a standard wax candle, said shaft having an upper end, a lower end, and a substantially circular lateral cross-section;   said shaft being configured proximate to its lower end for removable nesting in a candle receiving socket of a candle holder;   a light transmissive cup defining an interior cavity for removably accommodating a tealight;   means mounting said cup on said shaft proximate to said shaft upper end;   a shade comprising a shade wall formed of light transmissive material, said shade wall extending between upper and lower shade edges which respectively define upper and lower open areas; and   means supporting said shade on said cup so as to locate said cup between said shade upper and lower edges.   
     
     
         7 . The assembly of  claim 6  wherein said shaft defines a diameter having a dimension which diminishes from said shaft lower end to said shaft upper end. 
     
     
         8 . The assembly of  claim 6  wherein said means mounting said cup includes a recess opening into said shaft upper end; and
 a stem secured to said cup configured for removable accommodation in said recess.   
     
     
         9 . The assembly of  claim 6  wherein said cup includes a base and a light transmissive wall extending from said base around said interior cavity, said wall defining an upper rim; and wherein
 said shade is dimensioned to rest on said cup upper rim.