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Embodiments of a retractable electric candle system are shown and described, each for installation into a window sill so that the candle rises out of the sill for use and retracts down into the space under the sill for storage. The candle system includes a base for attachment over an aperture drille

Embodiments of a retractable electric candle system are shown and described, each for installation into a window sill so that the candle rises out of the sill for use and retracts down into the space under the sill for storage. The candle system includes a base for attachment over an aperture drilled in the sill, a candle that slides up and down through the base and the sill, and a tube member into which the candle retracts. When a cover is removed from the base, a spring pops up the candle enough to allow the user to grasp it for lifting. A slot and pin mechanism cooperate to reversibly lock the candle into a raised position when the candle is lifted and rotated about ¼turn. Electrical contacts, wiring, and electrical tape are positioned to electrify the bulb or other display unit on top of the candle when the candle system is connected to a power source and when the candle is in the raised position. The candle system may include the apparatus for connection to the power source, which may include a clock transformer for reducing the power source voltage to a lower, safer voltage for operation of the candle and for setting times for the automatic turning on and off of the candle.

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A retractable electric candle system for installation through an aperture in a window sill for connection to an electric power source and an electric-powered display unit, the candle system comprising: a base having a top surface, a bottom surface, and a hole extending through the base from the top

A retractable electric candle system for installation through an aperture in a window sill for connection to an electric power source and an electric-powered display unit, the candle system comprising: a base having a top surface, a bottom surface, and a hole extending through the base from the top surface to the bottom surface, the base for being attached to the sill so that the hole is aligned with the aperture, a candle having a top end, an elongated body, and a bottom end, the candle slidably extending through the base hole and through the window sill aperture for being lifted to a raised position generally above the window sill with the bottom end near the base, and for being lowered to a retracted position generally below the window sill with the top end near the base and with the elongated body and bottom end extending into space below the window sill, a lock means for detachably holding the candle in the raised position, a stop means for preventing the candle from falling out of the base when the candle is in the retracted position, a pop-up means for moving the top end of the candle slightly above the upper surface of the base for allowing the top end to be grasped for lifting the candle to the raised position, a top electrical contact attached to the candle near the top end for connection to and cooperation with the electric-powered display unit, a bottom electrical contact attached to the candle near the bottom end, wire extending between and electrically connecting the top electrical contact and the bottom electrical contact, a base electrical contact for detachably contacting the bottom electrical contact when the candle is the raised position and for connection to the electric power source, so that electric power may be delivered to the base electrical contact, through the bottom electrical contact when the candle is in the raised position, and through the wire to the top electrical contact to power the display unit, and an attachment means for attaching the base electrical contact to the base.