US3847067A
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Electrically heated corn popper and food warming apparatus
Assignee: MUNSEY PRODUCTS Inc
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Filing: 1973-03-12
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Granted: 1974-11-12
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Expires: 1993-03-12
Abstract
Abstract An electrically heated corn popper and food warming apparatus including a receptacle for containing the corn to be popped, a stand supporting the receptacle, electric heating means provided within the stand, a deep-dished cover for the receptacle, a butter container removably mounted at the top inner portion of the cover, and cooperating handles on both the receptacle and cover for handling the apparatus during operation.
Inventors
- 👤 G Munsey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 19:34
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47J; A47J37/00; A23; A23L; A23L7/00; A23L7/10; A23L7/161; A23L7/174; A23L7/183; A23L7/187
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
177 words
A corn popper and food warming apparatus comprising a receptacle having a bottom portion and circular sidewall for containing a quantity of corn to be popped, a stand base supporting said receptacle, said base including an upwardly open cup-shaped element having a bottom wall and a circular sidewall for the reception of said bottom portion of said receptacle, legs on said cup-shaped element, a deep-dished cover for said receptacle, said cover having a circular sidewall, a butter container removably mounted at the top inner portion of said cover, a receptacle support plate connected to the inner surface of said bottom wall, said plate having a raised and flat central portion spaced from said inner surface, electric heating element surrounding said raised and flat central portion, and said bottom portion of said receptacle being formed as a truncated cone defining a conical section and a flat and central portion, said conical section being supported along the peripheral edge of said base circular sidewall and said flat central portions abutting one another to stabilize the support of said receptacle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
177 words
A corn popper and food warming apparatus comprising a receptacle having a bottom portion and circular sidewall for containing a quantity of corn to be popped, a stand base supporting said receptacle, said base including an upwardly open cup-shaped element having a bottom wall and a circular sidewall for the reception of said bottom portion of said receptacle, legs on said cup-shaped element, a deep-dished cover for said receptacle, said cover having a circular sidewall, a butter container removably mounted at the top inner portion of said cover, a receptacle support plate connected to the inner surface of said bottom wall, said plate having a raised and flat central portion spaced from said inner surface, electric heating element surrounding said raised and flat central portion, and said bottom portion of said receptacle being formed as a truncated cone defining a conical section and a flat and central portion, said conical section being supported along the peripheral edge of said base circular sidewall and said flat central portions abutting one another to stabilize the support of said receptacle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
The apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said receptacle circular sidewall is of a slightly larger diameter as compared to the diameter of said cover circular sidewall for the reception of said cover.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
The apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said conical section of said receptacle is provided with a peripheral depression for contacting engagement with said peripheral edge of said base circular sidewall.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
53 words
The apparatus according to claim 1 wherein first handles are provided on said cover and second handles are provided on said receptacle for cooperation with respective ones of said first handles, said first handles being in contacting engagement with the peripheral edge of said receptacle sidewall thereby supporting said cover within said receptacle.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
62 words
The apparatus according to claim 4 wherein each of said second handles is slightly longer as compared to the length of its associated first handle, and a depending ear being provided at each end of each said first handle overlapping respective ends of their associated second handles to prevent relative rotation between said cover and said receptacle during operation of the apparatus.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
35 words
The apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said top portion of said cover has a substantially flat outer surface whereby said cover may be converted into a container for the corn which has been popped.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
57 words
The apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said container is mounted by means of resilient legs connected to said top inner portion of said cover, a slot provided on said container for the reception of a projection on each of said legs, said container also having a plurality of small openings therein for draining the butter therefrom.
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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) | 1977-11-11 | 1978-05-13 | 1978-11-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-11-11 | 1982-05-13 | 1982-11-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-11-11 | 1986-05-13 | 1986-11-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |