Popcorn popper

摘要

This disclosure relates to the field of stovetop popcorn poppers. In one form, the popcorn popper comprises an interoperating apparatus to facilitate the mixing or stirring of the popped popcorn during a coating or flavoring operation.

主权项

1. A popcorn popper comprising;
a pot comprising:
a thermally conductive bottom;an annular sidewall having one edge in continuous contact with the bottom;an annular rim in continuous contact with the sidewall, vertically opposed to the bottom; a lid comprising;
upper and lower faces;wherein the lid is removably in contact with the annular rim of the pot; an agitator portion comprising;
a shaft extending through the center of the lid, substantially perpendicular to the faces of the lid;the shaft having an axis of rotation;a handle attached to the shaft, wherein the handle is configured to rotate the shaft;at least one blunt edged lower paddle coupled to the shaft at an angle thereto;wherein there is a vertical clearance gap between the lower paddle and the bottom of the pot; at least one upper paddle extending into the pot and fixed not to rotate with the shaft; a vertical clearance gap between the upper paddle and the lower paddle; and wherein each lower paddle rotates in a plane vertically and directly below the upper paddle.