Patents Assigned to The Hillshire Brands Company
  • Publication number: 20130216687
    Abstract: A method for reducing the heating time of an egg patty includes adding an effective amount of a calcium additive to the egg patty, where the calcium additive reduces the microwave heating time required to achieve a target temperature as compared to an egg patty in which the calcium additive is not present.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2012
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Applicant: The Hillshire Brands Company
    Inventor: The Hillshire Brands Company
  • Publication number: 20130213967
    Abstract: A resealable package includes a bottom portion defining an interior and comprising a sealing surface extending about a top of the interior; a film coupled to the bottom portion along at least a portion of the sealing surface and comprising a tab portion extending inward from one side of the top film; and a seal disposed between the film and the bottom portion and comprising at least first and second sides that intersect and form a seal portion tip. The seal seals the film to the bottom portion such that the film is configured to be resealably peeled away from the bottom portion along at least a portion of the seal area upon application of a force to the seal tip portion via the tab portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2012
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Applicant: The Hillshire Brands Company
    Inventor: The Hillshire Brands Company
  • Patent number: 8338766
    Abstract: 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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Assignee: The Hillshire Brands Company
    Inventors: Ian Michael Daines Gaylor, Charles Daniel Bonner, Annie Louise Charlotte Broadhurst
  • Patent number: D688942
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: The Hillshire Brands Company
    Inventors: Martha E. Cassens, Stuart M. Leslie, Jason C. Billig, Victor Shapiro