Patent ID: 6872923
Filing Date: 2005-03-29
Classification: A23L,H05B

Abstract:
1. A popping control for controlling kettle heat for a popcorn popper, the control circuit comprising: a kettle; a heating element in the kettle; an activation button coupled to a relay, the relay coupled to a power source to provide power to the heating element; a heat detection circuit located in the kettle, the heat detection circuit coupled to the relay to open the relay at a selected temperature, the selected temperature sufficient to allow the kettle to cook popcorn; and wherein when the activation button is pressed, the relay is closed and remains closed to connect power to activate the heating element and cook popcorn in the kettle, and wherein the heat detection circuit opens when the selected temperature is reached opening the relay and preventing power from flowing to the heating element until the activation button is pushed again.