Method of and apparatus for extinguishing the flame of a candle

Abstract

The invention provides a method of and apparatus for extinguishing the flame of a candle that reduces the smell, smoke and soot which follow the extinguishing of the flame. The device draws gases proximate to the flame into apparatus thereby extinguishing the flame and passes the gases through a filter to clean the gas stream.

1 . A method of extinguishing the flame of a candle, comprising the steps of,
 providing a candle having a flame,   providing a flame extinguishing device that is suitable for being held by a hand, the extinguishing device having a device for drawing a flow of gas with a power source and an on-off switch, the extinguishing device having a screen for catching solid particles from the candle and a filter for neutralizing odors drawn from the flame,   the device for drawing a flow of gas being a fan with a battery power source,   picking up the extinguishing device with a hand when the flame is to be extinguished,   switching the gas drawing device on,   positioning the extinguishing device proximate to the flame by moving the hand toward the flame and   drawing gases from proximate to the flame into the extinguishing device to extinguish the flame and remove particles and odors from the gases.   
     
     
         2 . The method of  claim 1  including the step of,
 providing a scented device in the flow of gases to provide a scent to the gases. 
 
     
     
         3 . The method of  claim 1  including the step of,
 incorporating a candle lighting device in the extinguishing device.