Automatic popcorn popper with flexible load capabilities
US8216622B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 22, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jul 10, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 30, 2023 |
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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