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Popcorn popper
Assignee: Argo Industries Corp
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Filing: 1969-04-25
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Granted: 1971-03-16
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Expires: 1989-04-25
Abstract
Abstract A popcorn popper having an outer housing, a centrally disposed heating device within said housing and means extending upwardly from the heating element with a portion thereof extending through the upper wall of the outer housing whereby corn to be popped may be inserted into the popper without removing the outer housing and at the same time retaining the corn in contact with the heating element until the kernels are actually exploded whereupon the popped corn can be discharged into the container surrounding the heating element, and an additional supply of kernels introduced into the popper. The outer housing includes means for discharging the popped corn therefrom.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert Gottlieb
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 09:02
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23L; A23L7/00; A23L7/10; A23L7/161; A23L7/174; A23L7/183; A23L7/187
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
A popcorn popper comprising a base, an outer housing carried by said base and having an opening in the top wall thereof, heating means carried by said base and extending upwardly therefrom, said heating means including a top surface, a tubular cage having its lower edge removably engaging said heating means and a tubular member secured at its lower end to said cage and communicating therewith, said tubular member extending upwardly through the opening in said top wall whereby corn to be popped may be fed to said heating means through said tubular member and popped corn removed from said cage by raising said tubular member and said cage.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
109 words
A popcorn popper comprising a base, an outer housing carried by said base and having an opening in the top wall thereof, heating means carried by said base and extending upwardly therefrom, said heating means including a top surface, a tubular cage having its lower edge removably engaging said heating means and a tubular member secured at its lower end to said cage and communicating therewith, said tubular member extending upwardly through the opening in said top wall whereby corn to be popped may be fed to said heating means through said tubular member and popped corn removed from said cage by raising said tubular member and said cage.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
A popcorn popper according to claim 1 wherein said base includes a chute extending therefrom and an oscillatory ring within said base, said ring having an inclined top wall aligned with said chute to facilitate discharge of popped corn from said popper.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
A popcorn popper according to claim 1 wherein said cage includes a lower annular member and a plurality of spaced parallel ribs extending upwardly from said annular member and secured to the top wall of said cage.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
69 words
A popcorn popper according to claim 3 wherein said cage further includes a metal plate having a length slightly less than the inside diameter of said lower annular member and a pair of tabs at the upper edge thereof and extending outwardly between said ribs whereby said plate is movable vertically in said cage and is tiltable when in the lower position wherein said tabs engage said annular member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
46 words
A popcorn popper according to claim 1 wherein said heating means comprises a first tubular member, a second tubular member surrounding and spaced from the first tubular member, means permitting air flow between said tubular members and a heat source disposed within said first tubular member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
A popcorn popper according to claim 5 wherein said heat source comprises an incandescent lamp.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
42 words
A popcorn popper according to claim 5 wherein said base includes a chute extending therefrom and an oscillatory ring within said base, said ring having an inclined top wall aligned with said chute to facilitate discharge of popped corn from said popper.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
38 words
A popcorn popper according to claim 5 wherein said cage is formed of a lower annular member, a plurality of spaced parallel ribs extending upwardly From said annular member and secured to the top wall of said cage.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
69 words
A popcorn popper according to claim 8 wherein said cage further includes a metal plate having a length slightly less than the inside diameter of said lower annular member and a pair of tabs at the upper edge thereof and extending outwardly between said ribs whereby said plate is movable vertically in said cage and is tiltable when in the lower position wherein said tabs engage said annular member.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
15 words
A popcorn popper according to claim 8 wherein said heat source comprises an incandescent lamp.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-03-15 | 1974-09-14 | 1975-03-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-03-15 | 1978-09-14 | 1979-03-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-03-15 | 1982-09-14 | 1983-03-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |