초록 ▼

Apparatus and methods for popping popcorn comprise a heated kettle which is controlled and monitored according to the temperature of the kettle. The kettle is initially heated to a start cook temperature and a buzzer and light alert an operator to add uncooked popcorn and oil to the kettle which low

Apparatus and methods for popping popcorn comprise a heated kettle which is controlled and monitored according to the temperature of the kettle. The kettle is initially heated to a start cook temperature and a buzzer and light alert an operator to add uncooked popcorn and oil to the kettle which lowers the temperature of the kettle below a predetermined start temperature and initiates a cooking cycle. An oil pump system is enabled at the initiation of the cooking cycle for adding oil to the kettle. As the popcorn and oil cook, the kettle temperature increases and passes through a predetermined dump temperature and the kettle automatically tilts and dumps the cooked popcorn. After the dump, the kettle temperature increases to the start cook temperature again and the buzzer and light are activated to alert the operator to add another batch of ingredients for consecutive batches of popcorn.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] Apparatus for popping popcorn comprising:a kettle with a heater coupled thereto;an oil pump system for pumping cooking oil into the kettle to cook popcorn;a controller coupled to said oil pump system and said kettle heater and operating the heater and pump system to deliv

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] Apparatus for popping popcorn comprising:a kettle with a heater coupled thereto;an oil pump system for pumping cooking oil into the kettle to cook popcorn;a controller coupled to said oil pump system and said kettle heater and operating the heater and pump system to deliver amounts of heat and oil to the kettle for cooking popcorn;the controller monitoring the amounts of heat and oil delivered to the kettle and controlling those amounts to thereby ensure proper cooking of the popcorn.