What is the origin of the word crock pot?

Why is it called a "Crock" pot? What is a "Crock"? How old is this word and where does it come from? Thanks!

Cree2009-11-15T11:36:18Z

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a crock pot is a trademark used for an electric cooker that maintains a low temperature. This trademark often occurs in print in lowercase without a hyphen. this word was first introduced in 1971 by Rival.

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La Vie Boheme2009-11-15T11:19:59Z

Crock pot is a registered trademark of the Rival company.