Automatic popcorn popper with flexible load capabilities
US6672201B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 27, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jan 6, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 27, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23L7/187
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An automatic popcorn popper which has selectable load capabilities for popping various differently sized loads of corn. A heat control system is provided having a selector switch for selecting one of multiple rates of heat to be delivered to the kettle. An oil delivery system is coupled to the selector switch for selecting one of varying amounts of oil to be delivered to the kettle in conjunction with selecting the rate or amount of heat to be delivered to the kettle.
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