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Invented by Shay Philips. Made for candle lovers.
ALEC was founded by Shay Philips, who invented its self-closing, timed candle lid. The design is protected by U.S. Patent No. 10,544,938 and European Patent EP 3491291.
The idea is simple: keep the warm glow of a real candle, and let the holder put the flame out for you at the time you choose. ALEC is a glass holder for the jar candles you already own, with a timer on the base and a lid that closes over the candle when time is up.
Every ALEC is designed to look like part of your room rather than a gadget, in black, silver or white, with a matte or gloss finish.
Shay Philips
Founder & inventor of ALEC
U.S. Patent No. 10,544,938 · EP 3491291
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Patented in the U.S. and Europe
U.S. Patent No. 10,544,938 and European Patent EP 3491291 cover ALEC's automatic, timed extinguishing lid.
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Simple by design
Place your candle, light it, set the timer. The lid closes when time is up.
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Real people behind it
Questions about fit or finishes? Contact us and we'll help you choose.
The collection
Designed to look like part of your room.
Three finishes, each in matte or gloss, each in Small and Large. Tap one to shop it.
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White
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Every finish comes in Small and Large.
How it works
Light it. Set it. Let the lid close.
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Place your candle
Set a jar candle that fits your ALEC size inside the glass holder.
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Light it
Light the wick as usual. The lid stays open and the clear glass shows off the glow.
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Set the timer
Choose how long you want the candle to burn using the timer on the base.
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The lid closes
When the timer ends, the lid closes over the candle and the flame goes out.
Questions before you order?
We're happy to help you pick the right finish and size for your candles.
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Patented design
U.S. Patent No. 10,544,938 and European Patent EP 3491291. View patent
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Questions? Ask us
Not sure which size fits your candle? Contact us
Never leave a burning candle unattended. The timer and lid are a convenience, not a replacement for supervision. Follow the safety instructions included with ALEC.