Modular electronic candle

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The housing of the electronic candle of the present invention is preferably cylindrical, to more closely emulate the flame counterpart.
The cylindrical candle body shape housing is provided with open ends for insertion of batteries into the battery compartment and for respective exposure of the battery terminals to conductive plate elements.
The housing body further comprises means for supporting a light source electrically connected to said batteries and wherein said light source is electrically activated by circuit activation means.
Preferably, the candle body shape housing further comprises means for placement of outer translucent decorative panels thereon to form a decorative candle enclosure through which light from the lighting source is visible as a candle flicker.
The decorative panels extend from the housing body to form a translucent enclosure for the light source and through which light from the light source is visible.
The panels are of selected colors which are preferably matched to the lighting source.
End caps close the interior of the candle from the exterior environment.
The upper cap has a rim for indicia placement as well as an integral cup shaped portion to receive small memorial objects such as stones, notes, flowers and the like.
The light source is preferably integrated with a circuit board adapted to the specific light to provide a candle emulation flicker and to provide a specific color.
Examples of specific LEDs suitable for use in the candles of the present invention include those available from Marktech Optoelectronics and specifically those designated COTCO LC503THR1-30Q (red); LC503PPG1-30Q (green); LC503PBL1-30Q (blue); LC503TYL1-30Q (yellow) with performance specifications being available therewith for modification to the requisite circuitry.
The open ends of the battery compartment, within the enclosure, are closed with separate conductive plates, which provide circuit activation and mechanical circuit support means