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US3079854A
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Popcorn popper
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-04-28
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Granted: 1963-03-05
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Expires: 1980-04-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles J Shepherd
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 19:06
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47J; A47J37/00; A47J37/06; A47J37/07; A47J37/0786
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
A CORN POPPING ATTACHMENT FOR A CHARCOAL GRILL FIRE BOWL HAVING AN UPSTANDING MARGINAL FLANGE, SAID ATTACHMENT COMPRISING A FLEXIBLE ARM ADAPTED TO BE MOUNTED ON SAID FLANGE SO AS TO EXTEND UPWARDLY FROM SAID FLANGE AND INWARDLY OVER THE FIRE BOWL, MEANS FOR SECURING ONE END OF SAID ARM TO THE FLANGE, AN INVERTED, CONICAL WIRE CLOTH CONTAINER MOUNTED ON THE OPPOSITE END OF SAID ARM FOR RECEIVING KERNELS OF CORN TO BE POPPED, AND A COVER MOUNTED OVER THE TOP OF SAID CONTAINER WHEREBY EXPLODING CORN KERNELS CONTACT THE SIDES AND COVER OF THE CONTAINER AND CAUSE IT TO MOVE UP AND DOWN THEREBY SHAKING THE UNPOPPED KERNELS TO THE BOTTOM OF THE CONTAINER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
116 words
A CORN POPPING ATTACHMENT FOR A CHARCOAL GRILL FIRE BOWL HAVING AN UPSTANDING MARGINAL FLANGE, SAID ATTACHMENT COMPRISING A FLEXIBLE ARM ADAPTED TO BE MOUNTED ON SAID FLANGE SO AS TO EXTEND UPWARDLY FROM SAID FLANGE AND INWARDLY OVER THE FIRE BOWL, MEANS FOR SECURING ONE END OF SAID ARM TO THE FLANGE, AN INVERTED, CONICAL WIRE CLOTH CONTAINER MOUNTED ON THE OPPOSITE END OF SAID ARM FOR RECEIVING KERNELS OF CORN TO BE POPPED, AND A COVER MOUNTED OVER THE TOP OF SAID CONTAINER WHEREBY EXPLODING CORN KERNELS CONTACT THE SIDES AND COVER OF THE CONTAINER AND CAUSE IT TO MOVE UP AND DOWN THEREBY SHAKING THE UNPOPPED KERNELS TO THE BOTTOM OF THE CONTAINER.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-03-04 | 1966-09-03 | 1967-03-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-03-04 | 1970-09-03 | 1971-03-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-03-04 | 1974-09-03 | 1975-03-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |