Patent ID: 7034256

Claim:
A popcorn heating device for keeping popcorn warm after popping, said device comprising: a bag member having a centrally disposed longitudinal axis and top and bottom portions, said top portion having an aperture formed therein for receiving and storing popcorn within said bag member; a receptacle having a closed bottom portion and an open top portion removably connectable therewith and extending substantially vertically therefrom, said bottom portion including a plurality of locking members oppositely disposed about a perimeter thereof, said top portion comprising inner and outer layers and a heat-retaining layer wherein said inner and outer layers are spaced apart for defining a gap therebetween and for housing said heat-retaining layer therein, said top portion further having a drawstring disposed about a perimeter of said top portion for allowing a user to selectively adapt the top portion about said bag member and for assisting to maintain thermal contact with said bag member; and means for electrically heating said receptacle and said bag member wherein heat energy is transferred throughout an interior volume of said bag member for maintaining popcorn at a predetermined temperature.