Microwave ovenware assembly for popping grain
US4563561A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 10, 1984 |
| Grant date | Jan 7, 1986 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 10, 2004 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S99/14
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Nesting microwave-transparent receptacles are disclosed for popping grain, and comprise a popper receptacle (4) and a cover receptacle (2). The popper receptacle has an inverted pyramidal-shaped cavity (23) extending therein. The cover receptacle is profiled having one end for encapsulating orientation over the popper receptacle cavity in a popping mode of assembly, and an opposite end complimentarily profiled to seat within the cavity in a serving mode of assembly. Butter application means is provided to distribute melted butter to the popped kernels.
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