Patents by Inventor James J. Atsaves

James J. Atsaves 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).

  • Patent number: 5514854
    Abstract: A bag for carrying corn kernels for popping in a microwave oven. The bag has front, back, and gusseted side panels and carries a susceptor for receiving microwave energy and heating the corn for popping. In general, the bag is of the single gusset tube type with a V-shaped bottom. The bag has winged end constructions where the seals are entirely internal, in a linear zone or band that extends from side-to-side, (i.e. transversely of the bag length). The top seal is not as strong as the bottom seal, so as to permit top venting. In the winged construction the front and back panel centers are adhered together and gusset folds are secured to an adjacent front or back panel. Upon bag expansion the bag has an increased internal volume for its size, minimizes tilting and maximizes susceptor/oven floor contact and can be set upright on the bottom end winged construction. This bag structure provides for more complete popping and for a more pleasing pillow shape for the bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 7, 1996
    Assignee: Epic Associates, Ltd.
    Inventor: James J. Atsaves