Pod-based grain popping apparatus and methods of popping grains

    公开(公告)号:US11419356B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-08-23

    申请号:US16174248

    申请日:2018-10-29

    申请人: Opopop, Inc.

    IPC分类号: A23L7/00 G07F17/00 A23L7/187

    摘要: A grain-popping machine and associated pod-based popping method is disclosed. The grain-popping is configured to receive a pod. Each pod includes a plurality of cells, with each cell preferably containing a single grain kernel or seed, flavoring, and a cooking medium such as oil or shortening. In a preferred embodiment, the pod is loaded into the grain-popping machine through a slot so that it is held in position adjacent to a heating element. The heating element is activated to begin a popping sequence. When each grain kernel or seed in the pod reaches popping temperature, it absorbs the flavoring in its cell and ejects through the bottom of the pod, which can be weakened to ease ejection, into a bowl positioned in a receiving area of the grain-popping machine. The pod is then removed and disposed of.

    Pod-based grain popping apparatus and methods of popping grains

    公开(公告)号:US11470867B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-10-18

    申请号:US16548693

    申请日:2019-08-22

    申请人: Opopop, Inc.

    摘要: A grain-popping machine and associated pod-based popping method is disclosed. The grain-popping is configured to receive a pod. Each pod includes a plurality of cells, with each cell preferably containing a single grain kernel or seed, flavoring, and a cooking medium such as oil or shortening. In a preferred embodiment, the pod is loaded into the grain-popping machine through a slot so that it is held in position adjacent to a heating element. The heating element is activated to begin a popping sequence. When each grain kernel or seed in the pod reaches popping temperature, it absorbs the flavoring in its cell and ejects through the bottom of the pod, which can be weakened to ease ejection, into a bowl positioned in a receiving area of the grain-popping machine. The pod is then removed and disposed of.

    Roof vent with secure attachment mechanisms

    公开(公告)号:US11649635B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-05-16

    申请号:US17136335

    申请日:2020-12-29

    IPC分类号: E04D13/17 F24F7/02 F24F7/04

    摘要: Vents are disclosed for covering openings on roofs. The disclosed vents cover openings on metal roofs and prevent moisture and objects from entering the opening while allowing air to pass therethrough. The vents disclosed herein also prevent moisture from entering the building through openings that can be created when the vents are attached to a roof. The vents include a cap, a collar, and a flashing configured to contact the roof. The vents can also include a screen placed between the cap and the collar. The collar can have arms formed on an upper portion thereof to facilitate connection of the collar to the cap. Feet can be formed on a bottom portion of the collar. Once the vent is fully assembled, the feet can be positioned underneath the flashing and can be the main connection point of the vent to a roof. Due to the design of this assembly, fasteners pass through the feet providing a sound and secure attachment to the roof. The feet are then covered from moisture, rain, and/or snow by a flashing, and the flashing is then secured by screws or other fasteners passing through the reinforcement material and through the flashing itself which provides a weatherproof seal.