Automated crayon melting and molding device, method, and system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10647030
APP PUB NO 20170225368A1
SERIAL NO

15424777

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Embodiments of the invention are directed to an automated crayon-molding device comprising a crayon-receiving member, an automated heating element, a crayon-melting chamber that is heated to a melting temperature by the automated heating element, and at least one mold. The crayon-receiving member receives the crayon at one end and has a closure mechanism at another held, preventing the crayon from entering in the crayon-melting chamber until it reaches a melting temperature. Once the inside of the crayon-melting chamber, the crayon melts and drips into a mold configured to receive melted wax. Embodiments of the invention also include a method for assembling an automated crayon-molding device and a system for molding crayons that includes a crayon-receiving member, an automated heating element, a crayon-melting chamber, a drawer positioned underneath the crayon-melting chamber, and at least one mold.

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CRAYOLA LLC1100 CHURCH LANE EASTON PA 18044-0431

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  • 2017 Application Filing Year
  • B29C Class
  • 6708 Applications Filed
  • 4570 Patents Issued To-Date
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Hanna, Ramy Easton, US 4 6
Henry, Robert Bethlehem, US 32 180
Ho, Ying K Bethlehem, US 6 33
Nungester, Gregory R Asbury, US 9 230

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