Patents by Inventor Chris Bjork

Chris Bjork has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20090186133
    Abstract: A microwaveable cup arrangement includes a cup, a microwaveable shield layer along at least a first portion of the cup, a microwaveable susceptor layer along at least a second portion of the cup, and a removable lid defining a storage area and having an aperture arrangement in communication with the interior volume of the cup. The cup arrangement can be used to hold an edible food arrangement including a food arrangement in which a portion is to remain cold, a portion is be heated, and a portion is be melted and distributed on the rest. One example includes an ice cream sundae.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2008
    Publication date: July 23, 2009
    Inventors: Chris Bjork, Robert B. Shomo, JR.
  • Publication number: 20060260598
    Abstract: A single-use tray is useable to impart aromatic material to food upon the application of heat. The tray assembly is pre-filled with aromatic material, such as wood chips, charcoal, briquettes, spices, herbs, or natural or artificial flavorings. The tray assembly includes a first tray with a base and a second tray non-removably secured to the first tray over the base and over the volume of aromatic material. The second tray has a cooking surface defining an aperture arrangement to permit the flow of gases from the aromatic material through the cooking surface upon application of heat. A packaged food product includes the tray assembly with prepackaged food and an outer protective covering or wrapper. Some arrangements include a lid that defines a chamber for enhancing flavor. Methods of making a tray, packaging food, and using are provided. A kit includes at least a first and second tray and can also include aromatic material, a food product, and a lid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2006
    Publication date: November 23, 2006
    Inventors: Chris Bjork, David Rettey
  • Publication number: 20060260475
    Abstract: A single-use tray is useable to impart aromatic material to food upon the application of heat. The tray assembly is pre-filled with aromatic material, such as wood chips, spices, herbs, or natural or artificial flavorings. The tray assembly includes a first tray with a base and a second tray non-removably secured to the first tray over the base and over the volume of aromatic material. The second tray has a cooking surface defining an aperture arrangement to permit the flow of gases from the aromatic material through the cooking surface upon application of heat. A packaged food product includes the tray assembly with prepackaged food and an outer protective covering or wrapper. Some arrangements include a lid that defines a chamber for enhancing flavor. Methods of making a tray, packaging food, and using are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2006
    Publication date: November 23, 2006
    Inventors: Chris Bjork, David Rettey
  • Publication number: 20060263493
    Abstract: A single-use tray is useable to impart aromatic material to food upon the application of heat. The tray assembly is pre-filled with aromatic material, such as wood chips, spices, herbs, or natural or artificial flavorings. The tray assembly includes a first tray with a base and a second tray non-removably secured to the first tray over the base and over the volume of aromatic material. The second tray has a cooking surface defining an aperture arrangement to permit the flow of gases from the aromatic material through the cooking surface upon application of heat. A packaged food product includes the tray assembly with prepackaged food and an outer protective covering or wrapper. Methods of making a tray, packaging food, and using are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2005
    Publication date: November 23, 2006
    Inventors: Chris Bjork, David Rettey