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: ''For other uses, see Ronco (disambiguation).'' Ronco is an American company that manufactures and sells a variety of items and devices, most commonly those used in the kitchen. Ron Popeil founded the company in 1964,〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://www.fundinguniverse.com/company-histories/ronco-inc-history/ )〕 and commercials for the company's products soon became pervasive and memorable, in part thanks to Popeil's personal sales pitches. The names "Ronco" and "Popeil" and the suffix "-O-Matic" (used in many early product names) became icons of American popular culture and were often referred to by comedians introducing fictional gadgets. ==History== In the beginning, the company chiefly sold inventions developed by Popeil's father, Samuel "S.J." Popeil. Products include the Veg-O-Matic and the Popeil (Pocket Fisherman ), a product manufactured by S.J. Popeil's company. During the 1970s, Ron Popeil began developing products on his own to sell through Ronco. In August, 2005, Popeil announced his sale of the company to Fi-Tek VII, a Denver holding company, for $55 million. He was expected to continue working with the company as spokesman and product developer, but sold the company in order to have more time with his family. Fi-Tek VII changed its name to Ronco, and maintained the right of first look for Popeil's future inventions. Ronco used to hold the trademark on the phrase "set it and forget it",〔(United States Patent & Trademark Office - Search for ''US Serial No: 77476587'' )〕 used in the commercials for the Showtime Rotisserie Grill. The phrase has gone on to be used in popular culture. On June 14, 2007, Ronco filed Chapter 11 in U.S. bankruptcy court. Paperwork filed showed that Ronco creditors, the largest of which is Popeil himself, were owed US$32.7 million.〔 In 2011, CD3 Holdings, Inc., a consumer products company, acquired Ronco.. In 2014, Ronco Holdings was purchased by Infusion Brands and merged with As Seen On TV. They launched the Ronco Ready Grill in hopes of revitalizing the brand name.〔http://www.tampabay.com/news/business/retail/infusion-brands-seeks-to-revive-ronco-products-with-ready-grill/2184315〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Ronco」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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