Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
426107000 | Having specific electrical or wave energy feature | 64 |
20080268106 | Microwave Popcorn Arrangement - A microwaveable popcorn bag arrangement is provided. The bag includes a multi-ply construction, wherein one or more of the plies, comprises non-fluorocarbon treated paper. A preferred two-ply arrangement is provided, with a preferred porosity of non-fluorocarbon treated paper used as the inner and outer ply. Techniques of folding the bag arrangement providing a desirable configuration, are provided. | 10-30-2008 |
20090022857 | DEAERATED PACKAGED FROZEN SUSHI, PROCESS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME AND METHOD OF COOKING - A microwavable vacuum-packed frozen sushi product comprising: a flexible microwave-safe plastic packing bag which is vacuumed to a pressure of 50 to 600 mmHg and, in the pressure-reduced state, hermetically sealed; an open-topped plastic box placed in said packing bag; and a sushi product placed in said box; said vacuum-packed frozen sushi product being such that a space is formed in said packing bag in the pressure-reduced state around said sushi product and the space has, in total, a volume 0.1 to 0.7 times that of said sushi product; an inner surface of said packing bag is in contact with an upper surface of said sushi product; and said packing bag, said box and said sushi product are frozen together in a unified form. Water vapor generated during thawing is allowed to flow through a space formed between the sushi material and the box and the packing bag to heat a rice section and a material or materials, thereby providing the sushi product with diminished unevenness in temperature distribution. | 01-22-2009 |
20090029013 | DEVICE FOR PACKAGING AND COOKING KERNELS OF CORN FOR MAKING POPCORN - A device for packaging and cooking popcorn includes in the lower part an essentially rigid base, and in the upper part a compensating zone that can occupy a first folded position in which it forms a cover for the base and delimits a restricted volume, and a second unfolded position in which it forms a tube and delimits a larger volume suited to that of the cooked popcorn. The device is produced from a complex material that includes a layer made of cardboard-type material to ensure the rigidity and a layer that is made of flexible and airtight plastic that is placed on the surface oriented toward the inside of the device. The device includes a window at least at the level of a wall of the compensating zone, whereby the complex material does not have a layer that is made of cardboard-type material to the right of the window. | 01-29-2009 |
20090035422 | DEAERATED PACKAGED FROZEN SUSHI, PROCESS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME AND METHOD OF COOKING - There is provided a microwavable vacuum-packed frozen sushi product comprising: a flexible plastic packing bag which is vacuumed to a pressure of 50 to 600 mmHg and, in the pressure-reduced state, hermetically sealed; an open-topped plastic box placed in the plastic packing bag; a laminated metal foil placed on the bottom of the plastic box; and a sushi product placed in the plastic box with its sushi material or materials in contact with the laminated metal foil; the microwavable vacuum-packed frozen sushi product being such that an inner surface of the plastic packing bag is in contact with a rice section of the sushi product; and the plastic packing bag, the plastic box, the laminated metal foil and the sushi product are frozen together in a unified form, in which water vapor emanating from the sushi product in the thawing flow through a space formed around the sushi product to effect heating of the rice section and the sushi material or materials of the sushi product, thereby diminishing temperature unevenness in the sushi product after the thawing, and which is suitable for mass production. | 02-05-2009 |
20090041908 | Silicon package material - The present invention relates to a method of packaging a packageable product comprising the step of placing the packageable product and a silicon material within a package. The packageable product may be a food or a drink. The silicon material may comprise porous silicon, for example it may comprise films or particles of vivid colour. The silicon material may be used to absorb substances that are harmful to the packageable product. The silicon material may be used to release substances that are beneficial to the packageable product. | 02-12-2009 |
20090061053 | MICROWAVEABLE PACKAGE FOR FOOD PRODUCTS - A susceptor includes a flexible substrate and a metallic material provided on at least one surface of the substrate. A first plurality of ventilation apertures are formed in the substrate and the metallic material, and the first plurality of ventilation apertures are configured to permit a fluid to pass through the substrate and the metallic material. | 03-05-2009 |
20090098257 | SELF-VENTING MICROWAVABLE PACKAGING FILM; PACKAGE USING THE FILM; AND, METHODS - A package for microwave heating is provided. The package comprises a packaging film including an outer structural film having at least one set of perforations therethrough, and, an inner heat sealable film capable of being hermetically sealed to itself to form an inner package volume having no perforations therethrough that would create an aperture path through the packaging film. Typically, a non-release, heat and water stable, adhesive region is provided between the outer structural film and the inner heat sealable film. A packaging film, methods of formation of the packaging film, packages, and methods of use of the packages, are also described. | 04-16-2009 |
20090104316 | FROZEN PRODUCT - A microwavable product capable from a frozen state of its gas and ice including composition, whilst still in all or part of its container in which it has been frozen or been held frozen, of being microwave heated to a foamy hot beverage, the composition having a stabiliser and at least one type of dairy inclusion. | 04-23-2009 |
20090110782 | CUP | 04-30-2009 |
20090110783 | MICROWAVEABLE EDAMAME BOWL - Edamame within a microwave bowl is introduced for preparation of an edamame food product. The pod count of the edamame product is within a range of about 145 to 170 pods per 500 grams of the edamame product. A volume of moisture is added into the microwaveable bowl with the edamame product. A top film is sealed across a rim of the microwaveable bowl and then the edamame product is frozen. Subsequently several sealed microwaveable bowls are packaged together in a box. | 04-30-2009 |
20090110784 | PACKAGING CONTAINER FOR MICROWAVE OVEN AND PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Provided are a packaging container for a microwave oven that excels in the sealing performance between a container body and lid, and that at heating/cooking by a microwave oven, maintains the internal pressure of the container for a given period of time to thereby enhance the taste of contents through steaming effect, and that thereafter, can spontaneously open with certainty from a steam releasing seal part; and an efficient process for manufacturing the packaging container. In the packaging container for microwave oven having a lid heat-sealed to the periphery of a flange part of container body made of a synthetic resin so as to attain hermetic sealing, at least one steam releasing seal part with a weakened part is disposed inside the peripheral seal part of the flange part at a position separate from the peripheral seal part. | 04-30-2009 |
20090110785 | PACKAGE FOR COOKING BY MICROWAVE OVEN - Provided is a package for cooking in a microwave oven, in which a synthetic resin container body having a flange part is filled with contents and a lid is heat-sealed to the flange part to seal the package hermetically. Independent concave parts sandwiching a heat-sealed part are provided in a part of the flange part on the inner and outer sides of the heat-sealed part to form, on the heat-sealed part, a projection part directed to the inner direction of the container and serving as a steam releasing part by automatically opening. The package is prevented from being broken or deformed by preventing the heat-sealed part from being peeled immediately after the contents are placed in the container body. When heating cooking is performed in a microwave oven, the package improves the taste of the contents by the steaming effect. The lid is sure to automatically open by the increase of the pressure in the container. | 04-30-2009 |
20090123614 | PACKAGING WHICH IS SUITABLE FOR MICROWAVES - A packaging suitable for microwaves and made of plastic film, having a packaging recess in which a packaged product is introduced, and of a closing film which is sealed on a margin of the packaging recess along a sealing seam, the margin having a region which is formed as a duct and is initially closed and through which, after opening along a weakening line, steam can escape during the heating of the packaged product. A method for heating the packaged product in the packaging is also disclosed. | 05-14-2009 |
20090169688 | ASSEMBLY FOR PRESENTING AND PREPARING A PUFFED COMPOSITION - The invention concerns an assembly for preparing and presenting an edible composition designed to be puffed including a first portion defining a chamber for enabling the puffed composition to be presented, and a second portion defining a storage chamber designed to include at least one non-puffed composition, the second portion being arranged in the first portion. The invention also concerns a method for preparing a composition to be puffed using the assembly. | 07-02-2009 |
20090196960 | MICROWAVEABLE PRODUCT - A microwaveable product includes a container having an interior and a fluted first sidewall, the fluted first sidewall including a plurality of flutes extending about the perimeter of the container, a susceptor provided within the interior and having a fluted second sidewall, and a food product provided within the interior, the food product substantially conforming to the shape of the fluted second sidewall. | 08-06-2009 |
20090208614 | MICROWAVE FOOD PACKAGING - Microwavable trays ( | 08-20-2009 |
20090208615 | MICROWAVE FOAM PRODUCT - Shelf stable microwave dessert packaged food products for individual servings comprise a cup; a shelf-stable ready-to-heat uncooked microwave bakeable foam product disposed within the cup, and a peelably removable, low gas permeability sealing membrane. The articles provide high quality finished expanded baked dessert goods by microwave cooking and expansion of the foam. | 08-20-2009 |
20090238926 | MILK-TYPE FOOD AND DRINK PACKED IN TRANSPARENT CONTAINER AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - An object of the present invention is to provide a milk-type food and drink including cow's milk packed in a transparent container such as a PET bottle, which does not generate off-flavor due to photoinduction even when the milk-type food and drink is a store-displaying commercial product which is apt to come under the influence of sunlight and fluorescent light. The invention relates to a milk-type food and drink packed in a transparent container which substantially shields light in the wavelength region of 550 to 720 nm, and a process for producing a milk-type food and drink, which comprises packing a milk-type food and drink in a transparent container which substantially shields light in the wavelength region of 550 to 720 nm. | 09-24-2009 |
20090274799 | Seasoning Bag - A bag for applying seasoning to a food item is provided. The bag comprises a mouth, an interior surface, and a seasoning. The mouth receives the food item, and the seasoning is adhered to at least a portion of the interior surface such that the food item may be seasoned if placed through the mouth into the bag. In another embodiment, the bag may comprise a compartment for holding a seasoning. The compartment may have a releasable seal to release the seasoning on the food item. The bag may be provided to the consumer in a container such that the consumer may remove the bag from the container and place a food item in the bag to season the food item. | 11-05-2009 |
20090297673 | Packaging Box for Packaging, Preserving, Microwave Steam Cooking and Consumption of Foods - This present invention concerns a receptacle ( | 12-03-2009 |
20090304872 | Packaging for Food Products - Provided is a packaging for facilitating microwave heating arranged to contain a food product up to a fill level within the packaging, which packaging comprises: a) a first metallic microwave active component, extending above and below the fill level; and optionally b) a second metallic microwave active component, extending above and below a base level. | 12-10-2009 |
20100047402 | Energy-Differential Microwaveable Food Package - A food package is provided having two different food products disposed within a common flexible film wrapper. A portion of the flexible film wrapper adjacent a first of the food products is adapted to at least partially shield microwave radiation from the first food product to a greater degree than the second food product when both are heated together in the film wrapper in a microwave oven. | 02-25-2010 |
20100068353 | MICROWAVE POPCORN PACKAGE - A microwave popcorn package includes a flexible bag construction reinforced with a sidewall construction. The package is such that the flexible bag construction and the sidewall construction are expandable between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration. After the package is opened, the sidewall construction provides for a vertically rigid sidewall to provide a stand up bowl for access to the popped popcorn. The flexible bag construction may be fabricated from a generally transparent material so that the contents of the bag are visible when the package is in the expanded configuration. | 03-18-2010 |
20100098814 | Flexible Package With Stress Riser Opening - The present application provides improved sealed packages and improved methods for making sealed packages. The sealed package includes a first side and a second side, wherein the first side and the second side each comprise a laminate material including an product-side layer and a film layer, the product-side layers of the first and second sides at least partially heat sealed together to form a heat seal between the first and second sides such that the heat seal comprises a stress riser, wherein the heat seal is stronger than the bond between the product-side layer and the film layer of the laminate material. | 04-22-2010 |
20100112145 | ACCORDION SUSCEPTOR FOR MICROWAVE PREPARATION OF COOKIES - The present invention provides an innovative packaging for microwave preparation of expandable food, such as cookies, an innovative food product prepared from the packaging and the method of preparation thereof. The innovative packaging includes first and second susceptor sheet portions each having an accordion-like shape; one or more members for spacing the susceptor sheet portions at a predetermined distance; and an expandable uncooked food placed between the two susceptor sheets, wherein the food is in intimate contact with sheet portions and becomes efficiently browned and crisped during microwave cooking. The food is preferably a cookie dough. | 05-06-2010 |
20100173046 | MICROWAVE FOAM PRODUCT WITH BLUE OR PURPLE INCLUSIONS - Improved shelf stable microwave dessert packaged food products for individual servings comprise a cup; a shelf-stable ready-to-heat uncooked microwave bakeable foam product disposed within the cup, and a peelably removable, low gas permeability sealing membrane. The improvements reside in important part in selecting shelf stable food products embodiments having a pH of ≦6 and additionally comprising dried or gelled blue or purple inclusions such as natural or artificial blueberries dispersed within the foam. These inclusions can be colored with natural anthocyanin or artificial Lake pigments. Surprisingly, when the foam has a pH of about 6 or lower, the dried or gelled blue or purple inclusions exhibit color stability for extended times even though the foams are stored at room temperatures. The articles provide high quality finished expanded blue or purple inclusion containing baked dessert goods by microwave cooking and expansion of the foam. | 07-08-2010 |
20100183773 | PACKAGE ASSEMBLY - A package assembly includes a container that is configured for expansion in a generally vertical direction between a collapsed state and an extended state. The container includes a sidewall having a first axial end portion and an oppositely disposed second axial end portion. The sidewall is vertically compressed in the collapsed state and configured for expansion in a generally vertical direction to the extended state. A base portion is engaged with the first axial end portion of the sidewall. The base portion and the sidewall cooperatively define an interior region having an opening. A cover is engaged with the second axial end portion of the sidewall. The cover is configured for covering the opening to the interior region during cooking or heating. | 07-22-2010 |
20100260900 | Microwaveable product - A microwaveable product includes a container having a base and at least one sidewall extending from the base, the base and the at least one sidewall defining an interior; a core extending from the base within the interior, the core and the container defining a first compartment and a second compartment; and a lid having a moveable portion that is moveable to selectively engage the core and to separately seal the first compartment from the second compartment. | 10-14-2010 |
20100285183 | Oil Resistant Packaging - Oil resistant package material and packages prepared therefrom have cyclodextrin incorporated in or adjacent to a film layer of the package to reduce the permeation of oil through the package material, and particularly out of the package. The film layer comprises a polymer that coordinates or bonds with a cyclodextrin compound in an amount sufficient to reduce the permeation of oil through the film layer as compared to a like film layer that does not contain cyclodextrin. | 11-11-2010 |
20100297306 | LOW TRANS FATTY ACID COMPOSITIONS FOR USE IN MICROWAVE POPCORN COMPOSITIONS; METHODS; AND, PRODUCTS - A preferred oil/fat material for use in packaged microwaveable popcorn products is provided. The oil/fat material has a Mettler drop point of at least 90° F. (32.2° C.) and no greater than 145° F. (62.8° C.). It includes a first oil/fat component comprising at least 90% by weight of an oil/fat material as described. Typical compositions and package arrangements are shown and described. | 11-25-2010 |
20100297307 | MICROWAVABLE COOKIE DOUGH AND PACKAGING THEREFOR - A ready-to-use, microwavable cookie dough formulation that includes a flour mixture of (a) a gluten-containing flour and (b) a low-gluten flour or a starch component in a weight ratio of (a)/(b) of greater than 2:1, sugar, water and a spread-controlling agent. The spread controlling agent includes a cellulose component, a pregelatinized starch, a humectant, and optionally dietary fiber, together in a combined amount effective to impart water retention to the dough formulation but less than about 10% by weight. The agent controls spreading of the dough formulation during microwave baking. The dough formulation is one that is used to make cookies. | 11-25-2010 |
20100297308 | PACKAGING COMPRISING A HEAT SHRINKING FILM - The present invention concerns an assembly comprising:—a food product ( | 11-25-2010 |
20110033582 | PRE-LOADED SLICED FOOD COOKING PRODUCT - This invention relates to a pre-loaded sliced food cooking product for use in cooking by microwave energy. The invention comprises two containment members that enclose two absorbent layers between which food items are pre-loaded into prior to purchase by the end-consumer. | 02-10-2011 |
20110123682 | Microwave Batter Product - Shelf stable microwave dessert packaged food products for individual servings comprise a novel, shielded packaging or container including a microwave shielded cup; a shelf-stable ready-to-heat uncooked product disposed within the cup, a modified low oxygen atmosphere in the headspace above the batter, and a peelably removable, low gas permeability sealing membrane. The articles provide high preparation abuse tolerance notwithstanding the low, controlled portion quantities (100 calorie) of batter. | 05-26-2011 |
20110250323 | MICROWAVABLE REFRIGERATED SCRAMBLED EGGS AND PROCESS - A microwavable, refrigerated scrambled egg composition. The composition comprises a first component that is frozen precooked egg portions. At least about 50% by weight of the frozen egg portions are pieces that are at least about ½ inch in one dimension. The second component is a slurry comprising pasteurized liquid egg and pregelatinized modified food starch. The precooked egg portions are from about 50% to about 85% by weight of the total scrambled egg composition and the slurry is from about 15% to about 50% by weight of the total scrambled egg composition. Processes for making and methods of using the microwavable, refrigerated scrambled egg composition are also provided. | 10-13-2011 |
20120100265 | Package for Browning and Crisping Dough-Based Foods in a Microwave Oven - A microwave heating construct includes a base for underlying a food item and a cover for overlying the food item. The cover may include a plurality of resilient, deformable tabs extending from an opening, where each tab includes microwave energy interactive material. The tabs may be capable of independently flexing in response to an urging force. | 04-26-2012 |
20120164282 | Light Glaze for Popcorn - Disclosed are microwave popcorn articles comprising any conventional microwave popcorn bag, and a food charge disposed therein comprising kernel popcorn, fat, salt and sufficient amounts of a heat tolerant glaze forming carbohydrate ingredient such as isomalt to provide the finished popped popcorn with sweet glaze coating. Methods of preparing such microwave popcorn articles are disclosed wherein the isomalt in particulate form in a separate step and preferably after the kernel popcorn and fat have been added to the bag. | 06-28-2012 |
20120201936 | Microwave Popcorn Packaging with a Clear Bag and an Interior Anti-Scorch Surface - A microwave popcorn package includes a clear plastic bag having a sheet of a microwavable anti-scorch material fixed to an inside surface. The clear bag allows a user to view the progress of the corn popping. The bag is preferably made of a microwavable polypropylene/polyester plastic and the sheet of microwavable anti-scorch material is fused using a compression sealer to the plastic around the perimeter of the anti-scorch material. The package is placed in a microwave oven with the microwavable anti-scorch material under the popcorn. The plastic bag becomes very hot in the microwave. When the popcorn is popped, the microwavable anti-scorch material prevents hot popped popcorn from coming to rest on the plastic and become scorched from direct contact with the hot plastic. The plastic bag may additionally include a zip lock along one edge to allow the bag to be resealed after opening. | 08-09-2012 |
20120207885 | Multidirectional Fuse Susceptor - A microwave energy interactive structure includes microwave energy interactive material supported on a microwave energy transparent substrate, and a plurality of spaced apart microwave energy transparent segments circumscribed by the microwave energy interactive material. The plurality of spaced apart microwave energy transparent segments define a pattern of loops that may be dimensioned to induce resonance of microwave energy during microwave heating of a food item on the structure. The structure may also include a plurality of microwave energy transparent elements that are operative as fuses to prevent overheating of the structure. | 08-16-2012 |
20120282377 | Methods and Formulations for Inhibiting Degradation of Photosensitive Sweeteners and Sweetener Enhancers - Methods of inhibiting the degradation of a photosensitive sweetener or a sweetness enhancer in a food or beverage formulation, the method comprising adding a photodegradation-inhibiting amount of one or more antioxidants to the food or beverage formulation; and/or packaging the food or beverage formulation in a UV absorbing container are provided. Food or beverage formulations comprising an antioxidant and a photosensitive sweetener or sweetness enhancer, and/or that is packaged in a UV absorbing package or dark-colored package are also provided. | 11-08-2012 |
20120288593 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PREPARING EGG PRODUCTS IN A MICROWAVE OVEN - An apparatus and method is disclosed for preparing liquid egg products, for example pure egg whites, whole eggs and egg products either alone or mixed with spices, vegetables or other ingredients, in a microwave oven. The container for preparing the liquid egg products is relatively inexpensive and disposable. In another embodiment of the present invention, a method is provided for preparing liquid egg products in a disposable, microwavable container in which the liquid egg product expands while cooking and partially removes the lid of the container to create a delicious meal of properly cooked, fresh egg product, that are ready for consumption. | 11-15-2012 |
20120308690 | MICROWAVABLE FILM PACKAGE HAVING STEAM VENTING FEATURE - Film is used as a bladder that expands in response to an increase in the internal pressure while contents are heated, such as micro-waved. A laser-scored vent(s) is provided with scoring of an reduced extensibility layer, such that expansion of the package due to internal pressure (steam) pulls the film across the width of the package causing it to stretch to the point that the vent point(s) breaks through or ruptures the sealant film allowing the pressure/steam to escape. | 12-06-2012 |
20120321753 | Microwave Heated Snack - A retail package having a shelf-stable crispy food product and at least one packet of a complimentary shelf-stable topping and a method for preparing a microwave heated snack. The present invention allows a consumer to purchase together and heat a crispy food product and a complimentary topping simultaneously in a microwave oven. The package is ideal for combinations of chips and cheese or any other compatible crispy and non-crispy food products that are desirably kept in separate containers and heated shortly before consuming. | 12-20-2012 |
20130011525 | ENHANCING THE AROMA OF FOOD PRODUCTS - This invention provides processes and apparatus for enhancing the aroma of food products. Aroma-enhancing agents are applied or dispensed onto food products during their manufacture by food-grade controlled-droplet dispensing heads (or head). In preferred embodiments, the dispensing heads are controlled by a controller, such as a programmed PC-type computer, in dependence on sensor data, such as electromechanical, optical, or image sensor data. The controller and sensors operate so that different food items can have selected aroma-enhancing agents properly applied or dispensed without waste or overspray. The invention also provides food products, the aroma of which have been enhanced according to the provided processes and apparatus with aroma-enhancing agents. | 01-10-2013 |
20130064935 | POWDERED SUGAR FOR MICROWAVE POPCORN - Disclosed are microwave popcorn articles comprising any conventional microwave popcorn bag, and a food charge disposed therein comprising kernel popcorn, edible oil and powdered sugar to provide the finished popped popcorn with sweet glaze coating wherein the sweet glaze coating comprises powdered sugar. Methods of preparing such microwave popcorn articles are disclosed wherein the slurry added to the bag comprises powdered sugar and edible oil and is added preferably after the kernel popcorn has been added to the bag. | 03-14-2013 |
20130078339 | High Pressure Processing of Pathogenostat-Treated Food Articles - The disclosure relates to method of treating foodstuffs such as whole or cut vegetables or fruits or cuts of meat in a manner that reduces the load of human or other animal pathogens in the foodstuff, preferably without substantially altering its appearance, one or more of its organoleptic properties, or some combination of these. The method includes contacting the foodstuff with a pathogenostatic fluid such as an acidic solution, preferably at a reduced pressure, and thereafter subjecting the foodstuff to an HPP process. Foodstuffs treated in this manner can be packaged in the presence of the pathogenostatic fluid, in the presence of a sauce, or in the presence of substantially no liquid. Packaged foodstuffs treated as described herein exhibit beneficial properties, such as retention of taste, appearance, and texture and extended shelf life, relative to non-treated foodstuffs. | 03-28-2013 |
20130142914 | FOOD PRODUCT - The invention concerns a new food product ( | 06-06-2013 |
20130171300 | COOKING METHOD AND APPARATUS - An ovenable cooking apparatus for facilitating the cooking of food components while maintaining the separateness thereof may include a first container for holding a first food component, and a second container for holding a second food component. The separation of the first food component from the second food component maintains the surface area for the first and second food components to facilitate heating of the first and second food components. The first food component may have a liquid based content for producing steam when heated, and one or both of the first container and the second container may define a passage for providing airflow and steam flow for contacting the second container and/or the second foodstuff and heating or steaming the second food component. Additionally, the second container may be steam impermeable for cooking bread and the like. | 07-04-2013 |
20130171301 | Microwave Heating Construct with Elevatable Bottom - A microwave heating construct includes a movable portion defined at least partially by lines of disruption extending between adjacent edges of the bottom panel. The movable portion is adapted to be moved towards the interior space for maintaining a food item in an elevated position within the construct. A susceptor or other microwave energy interactive element may be joined to the movable portion to enhance heating, browning, and/or crisping of the food item. | 07-04-2013 |
20130273213 | PACKAGING FOR FOOD PRODUCTS - Packaging for facilitating microwave heating arranged to contain a food product up to a fill level within the packaging. The packaging includes a first metallic microwave active component, extending above and below the fill level. The first metallic microwave active component has portions arranged below the fill level and above a base level which allow for a microwave heating of the food contained in the packaging between the fill level and the base level. | 10-17-2013 |
20130302475 | PACKAGING FOR FOOD PRODUCT - A packaged food product includes a bottom receptacle having a lower portion defining an interior and an upper portion extending about the upper periphery of the interior; a food product provided within the interior; a top film sealed to the upper portion of the bottom receptacle via a seal portion extending substantially along the upper periphery of the interior and comprising at least one substantially straight side. The seal portion may be configured to release steam at approximately the midpoint of the substantially straight side of the seal portion. | 11-14-2013 |
20130323369 | COMPACT MICROWAVABLE BAG - The present invention is a compact microwavable bag that includes a base bag that includes a top, a front side, a pair of sides, a bottom and an interior portion and a sealing strip that is disposed on the top of the base bag and utilizes a reclosable tongue and groove fastener to place one or more food items into the interior portion of the base bag. The compact microwavable bag also includes a venting aperture that releases steam that forms during microwaving the compact microwavable bag and one or more compartments that contain the one or more foods that are heated or cooked. | 12-05-2013 |
20140044840 | MICROWAVE POPCORN BAG - A microwaveable popcorn container may be fashioned from glassine or similar materials to provide a susceptor-free, biodegradable, and/or compostable container for cooking microwave popcorn. The material of the container may be translucent in order to advantageously permit inspection of contents during cooking, as well as evaluation of the completeness of kernel popping after microwaving. | 02-13-2014 |
20140113036 | MICROWAVEABLE PACKAGES HAVING A COMPOSITE SUSCEPTOR - Microwaveable packages having composite susceptors and methods for using same are provided. In a general embodiment, composite susceptors for cooking microwaveable foods ( | 04-24-2014 |
20140154367 | DELIVERY OF FLAVORS IN MICROWAVE POPCORN BAGS - Disclosed are microwave popcorn articles comprising any conventional microwave popcorn bag, and a food charge disposed therein comprising kernel popcorn, an edible oil or fat, and a flavoring container containing a heat-sensitive flavoring. During popping, the flavoring container is maintained at relatively low heat and opens during process to provide flavoring to the popping corn. | 06-05-2014 |
20140328978 | PRESSURE RELEASE CLOSURE DEVICE AND BAG FOR COOKING - The present invention concerns a kit of parts comprising a cooking bag for storing food to be cooked in a microwave oven, the cooking bag having a cooking bag opening, and a pressure release closure device, configured for restricting the cooking bag opening when attaching the pressure release closure device at the exterior of the cooking bag thereby contracting the cooking bag opening so as to establish a steam conduit whereby gas pressure in the cooking bag may be released from the cooking bag during cooking in a microwave oven. Further the present invention relates to a pressure release closure device and a method of preparing food using a pressure release closure device. | 11-06-2014 |
20150291342 | FLEXIBLE SELF-SEALING SELF-VENTING HOT-FILL CONTAINER - Containers are disclosed, as well as multilayer films used in such containers, which advantageously maintain a high seal strength even after being subjected to hot-fill conditions for sterilization. These microwavable/ovenable containers ( | 10-15-2015 |
20160068324 | RESIN PACKAGING BAG FOR MICROWAVE OVEN, METHOD FOR HEATING SAME, METHOD FOR FILLING RESIN PACKAGING BAG FOR MICROWAVE OVEN, AND PACKAGE - A resin packaging bag for a microwave oven, which is used with a peripheral edge portion sealed, characterized in that: a front side of the packaging bag is formed from one resin film | 03-10-2016 |
20160096674 | FOOD TRAY - A food tray has a lower tray containing a first food product and an upper tray nested stably at least partly inside the lower tray, with the upper tray containing a second food product. An air permeable interface is provided between the upper tray and lower tray to allow venting of steam from the lower tray during cooking. A cover is provided for the food tray. Each of the lower tray and the upper tray are formed of a material that is suitable for use in a microwave or conventional oven. Various constructions may be used to create the air permeable interface, such as lugs, ledges and lips. The upper tray may sit above the lower tray. The trays are nested loosely for ease of removal of the upper tray from the lower tray. Various configurations of cover may be used such as a sleeve, carton or lid. The upper tray may contain the higher value food product. | 04-07-2016 |
20160114961 | FOOD TRAY - A food tray has a lower tray containing a first food product and an upper tray nested stably at least partly inside the lower tray, with the upper tray containing a second food product. An air permeable interface is provided between the upper tray and lower tray to allow venting of steam from the lower tray during cooking. A cover is provided for the food tray. Each of the lower tray and the upper tray are formed of a material that is suitable for use in a microwave or conventional oven. Various constructions may be used to create the air permeable interface, such as lugs, ledges and lips. The upper tray may sit above the lower tray. The trays are nested loosely for ease of removal of the upper tray from the lower tray. Various configurations of cover may be used such as a sleeve, carton or lid. The upper tray may contain the higher value food product. | 04-28-2016 |
20160114962 | FOOD TRAY - A food tray has a lower tray containing a first food product and an upper tray nested stably at least partly inside the lower tray, with the upper tray containing a second food product. An air permeable interface is provided between the upper tray and lower tray to allow venting of steam from the lower tray during cooking. A cover is provided for the food tray. Each of the lower tray and the upper tray are formed of a material that is suitable for use in a microwave or conventional oven. Various constructions may be used to create the air permeable interface, such as lugs, ledges and lips. The upper tray may sit above the lower tray. The trays are nested loosely for ease of removal of the upper tray from the lower tray. Various configurations of cover may be used such as a sleeve, carton or lid. The upper tray may contain the higher value food product. | 04-28-2016 |
20160120203 | STAND-UP FUDGE KIT - A method for preparing no-mess fudge is provided. The process for preparing no-mess fudge may include a firming container and a stand-up container. The stand-up container retains a plurality of pre-measured fudge ingredients. The stand-up container may be sleeve providing a seal on one end and a flat base on the other. In preparation of making fudge, a user may cut vents and/or tear notches through the seal. The user may then heat the stand-up container for a sufficient time to properly prepare the plurality of ingredients. The user may then knead the stand-up container for a sufficient time to properly mix the plurality of ingredients. The user may then urge the plurality of ingredients out of the stand-up container and into the firming container so that the plurality of ingredients may set to fudge of a desired hardness. | 05-05-2016 |
20160122118 | Preserved Microwavable Food Products - A microwavable tray containing a preserved, such as frozen, preferably liquid, food product. The tray can be capable of being folded at least in half and closed after microwaving. The liquid food product contained in the tray has the consistency and texture after microwaving of freshly prepared product, allowing it to be folded at least in half when the tray is folded, or even without a folding tray. During the microwave process, various fillings can be added to the product ether frozen or unfrozen prior to folding. | 05-05-2016 |
20160152398 | METHOD FOR IMPROVING PHOTOSTABILITY OF FOOD AND BEVERAGE PRODUCTS | 06-02-2016 |