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US 11,375,735 B1Granted
Popcorn seasoning machine
OwnerNicholas Joynerinventor
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Abstract
A popcorn seasoning machine is disclosed. The popcorn seasoning machine includes a receptacle having a forced air system. A user then inputs a selected seasoning and popcorn into the device and depresses a control button for injecting air into the interior of the container for mixing popcorn and the seasoning. As a result, the seasoning is evenly distributed on the popcorn to facilitate an enjoyable popcorn eating experience. The device further includes an air pump therein which manually provides are to a vent platform to a top end of the receptable. The top end also includes a hingedly attached dome which seals the top end of the receptacle.
Claims9
A system for a popcorn seasoning machine, comprising:
- a. a housing assembly including a body, a base, and a top end, wherein said body is coupled to said base, wherein the base has a larger length and a larger width than said body, said top end having a circular shape and a dome hingedly attached thereon, wherein said top end includes a venting platform removably mounted thereon, said venting platform having a plurality of air vents, wherein said dome entirely and removably covers said venting platform, wherein said venting platform is configured to receive popcorn and a seasoning mixture therein, wherein said venting platform includes a handle on a center portion;
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- b. a pump assembly including an air pump that is manually operated located entirely within said body, wherein said air pump is communicably coupled to said venting platform to supply air thereon, a button provided on said main body to actuate said air pump, wherein the air supplied through the venting platform mixes the seasoning mixture and the popcorn.
A system for a popcorn seasoning machine, consisting of:
- a. a plurality of seasoning containers placed on a rack having a seasoning mixture therein, said seasoning mixture having flavors including a buffalo wing flavor, a jalapeno flavor, a garlic parmesan flavor, a nacho flavor, a salt and pepper flavor, a ranch flavor, a white cheddar flavor, a sour cream and onion flavor, a caramel flavor, a barbeque flavor, or a salt and vinegar flavor;
- b. a housing assembly including a main body, a base, and a dome, wherein said main body has a rectangular shape and is coupled to said base, wherein said base includes a semi-circular shape with a planar portion and a rounded portion, said planar portion received by a ground surface, wherein the base has a larger length and a larger width than said body, said main body extending within said rounded portion, wherein said main body includes a circular platform at a top end that receives said dome, said circular platform including a protrusion protruding outwardly and away forming said main body, a venting platform placed on top of said circular platform, said venting platform having a plurality of air vents thereon, wherein said venting platform is removable from said circular platform, said venting platform having a handle on a center portion, wherein said dome is placed over said venting platform to be entirely covered, wherein said dome is hingedly attached to said circular platform, wherein said dome is made of a transparent material, wherein said venting platform receives said seasoning mixture thereon, wherein said venting platform is configured to receive popcorn and a seasoning mixture therein;
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- c. a pump assembly including an air pump housed within said main body, said air pump supplying air to said venting platform through tubing therein, an actuation button provided on said protrusion, wherein said actuation button has a circular shape, said actuation button actuates said air pump, wherein said air pump is configured to be actuated only when said actuation button is in a depressed position, wherein the air supplied through the venting platform mixes the seasoning mixture and the popcorn.
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A system for a popcorn seasoning machine, comprising:
- a. a housing assembly including a rectangular body having a bottom end and a top end, said bottom end having wheels mounted thereon, said top end including three dome structures each housing a venting platform therein, wherein said three dome structures are hingedly mounted to said rectangular body, wherein said venting platform is removable from said rectangular body, wherein said venting platform is configured to receive popcorn and a seasoning mixture therein;
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- b. a pump assembly including an air pump housed within said rectangular body to provide said venting platform with air, wherein said air pump is actuated by a button located on a protruding section of a front end of said rectangular body, wherein the air supplied through the venting platform mixes the seasoning mixture and the popcorn.
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