MUMBAI, India, Jan. 23 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641001481 A) filed by Meenakshi Academy Of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, on Jan. 6, for 'self replenishing solar powered candle stand with active wax regulation, colour and fragrance customization.'
Inventor(s) include Dr. A. Josephine; Dr. V. Sureka Varalakshmi; and Dr. P. S. Manju.
The application for the patent was published on Jan. 23, under issue no. 04/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The present invention relates to a self-replenishing solar-powered candle stand configured for continuous regeneration of customizable candles. The candle stand comprises a wax collection unit positioned beneath a burning candle to capture melted wax and direct it into a regulated flow channel, integrated with a flow regulation mechanism including valves, sensors, and flame detection modules for controlled wax transfer. A multi-chamber architecture houses a candle chamber with user-selectable color and fragrance interface, a wax reservoir for multiple wax cartridges, a control unit with heating element and micro-pump for maintaining candle height, and an electronic control unit with solar panel, rechargeable battery, and auto-shutoff system. The invention further includes a mold assembly for customizable shapes, an additive infusion module for colorants and fragrances, and a temperature-controlled solidification chamber ensuring uniform crystallization. The system enables safe, interactive, and energy-efficient candle regeneration while reducing wax wastage and providing sustainable, aesthetic, and personalized candle operation."
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