ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 13 -- United States Patent no. 12,523,371, issued on Jan. 13, was assigned to Alanah Cote (Ontario, Canada).

"Reusable candle system" was invented by Alanah Cote (North Bay, Canada) and Julia Ianiro (North Bay, Canada).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A candle system that is reusable. The reusable candle system includes a first body removably coupled to a second body in a stacked configuration to form a housing for a candle. The first body forms a channel, wherein the second body includes a closed end that supports the candle system in an upright position. A flexible sheath is positioned along an interior wall of the bodies and prevents wax waste from adhering to the candle...