ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 7 -- United States Patent no. 12,674,575, issued on July 7.

"Candle holder structure" was invented by Cliffie L. Fitts (Yulee, Fla.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A candle holder structure including a body assembly with a central rod attached to a base and multiple adjustable holder assemblies stacked along the central rod. Each holder assembly has a central holder linked by rods to multiple candle holders arranged circularly around the central holder. The candle holders have open tops to receive candles. The body assembly includes a lampshade on the central rod to diffuse light and a power cord with a foot switch. Covers enclose the candle holders and can exhibit patter...