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Nesting microwave-transparent receptacles are disclosed for popping grain, and comprise a popper receptacle (4) and a cover receptacle (2). The popper receptacle has an inverted pyramidal-shaped cavity (23) extending therein. The cover receptacle is profiled having one end for encapsulating orientat

Nesting microwave-transparent receptacles are disclosed for popping grain, and comprise a popper receptacle (4) and a cover receptacle (2). The popper receptacle has an inverted pyramidal-shaped cavity (23) extending therein. The cover receptacle is profiled having one end for encapsulating orientation over the popper receptacle cavity in a popping mode of assembly, and an opposite end complimentarily profiled to seat within the cavity in a serving mode of assembly. Butter application means is provided to distribute melted butter to the popped kernels.

대표청구항 ▼

A microwave-transparent receptacle assembly adapted selectively for popping grain in a microwave oven and serving the popped kernels for consumption, comprising: a free standing popper receptacle having a profiled popping chamber defined by convergent internal sidewalls extending downwardly therein

A microwave-transparent receptacle assembly adapted selectively for popping grain in a microwave oven and serving the popped kernels for consumption, comprising: a free standing popper receptacle having a profiled popping chamber defined by convergent internal sidewalls extending downwardly therein from an upper end; and a cover receptacle having a downwardly open internal cavity for receiving popped kernels, said cover receptacle having a lower end adapted for closely receiving said popper receptacle upper end into said cover receptacle cavity, and an upper end portion externally profiled to complement said chamber profile, and adapted to seat within said popper receptacle chamber when assembled in an inverted position; and said upper end of said cover receptacle having aperture means extending therethrough into said cover receptacle cavity for venting vapor released from the popped grain.