With Heat Exchange (e.g., Susceptor, Etc.) Patents (Class 219/730)
By fluent material (e.g., steaming, boiling, or frying, etc.) (Class 219/731)
  • Apparatus for microwave cooking of a food product
    Patent number: 7851730
    Abstract: A food support surface is elevated by legs or sidewalls to raise a food product above the floor of the microwave to promote even cooking of the food product. Portions of the side walls extend above the food support surface to provide food product control. The side walls are configured to permit easy access to the food product, thus facilitating removal of the food product from the support surface. A susceptor is disposed on the food support surface to provide conductive heating of the portions of the food product contacting the susceptor during microwave heating. The material and construction of the cooking apparatus provides increased rigidity and support for the food product, while also facilitating cool handling of the cooking apparatus after microwave cooking is complete.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Assignee: Kraft Foods Global Brands LLC
    Inventors: Gary Herbert Carmichael, Corey Jacob BeVier, Albert Vincent Maslowski
  • Apparatus and method for microwave cooking of a food product
    Patent number: 7851731
    Abstract: A cooking apparatus includes a susceptor surface configured to contact a plurality of locations around greater than 180 degrees of the circumference of the food product. Such contact provides for greater surface area contact between the food product and the susceptor for more uniform cooking and crispness. Further, the weight of the food product is used in conjunction with the configuration of the cooking apparatus to increase the surface area contact between the food product and the susceptor. A line of weakness is disposed along the base of the cooking apparatus to allow the side walls of the cooking apparatus to pivot about the line of weakness to open and close the apparatus to allow for insertion and/or removal of the food product. The construction of the cooking apparatus facilitates cool handling of the cooking apparatus after microwave cooking is complete.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Assignee: Kraft Foods Global Brands LLC
    Inventor: Bunlim Ly
  • Package for Containing and Dispensing a Food Item
    Publication number: 20100282743
    Abstract: A package for dispensing a food item includes a container for holding the food item and a dispensing flap foldably attached to the container for incrementally withdrawing the food item from the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2009
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Inventors: Steven A. Blase, Michael D. Sweet
  • Cooking package
    Patent number: 7824719
    Abstract: A package for heating a food product. The package has a tray with a central panel for supporting the food product and a flexible flap containing a layer of microwave insulating material for heating the food product. The flexible flap has independently movable sections, wraps around the food product, and forms an open ended cooking sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2010
    Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.
    Inventors: Lorin R. Cole, Eric Krablean
  • Vented Susceptor Structure
    Publication number: 20100270294
    Abstract: A microwave heating construct comprises a first panel and a second panel, each comprising a microwave energy interactive material. The panels are partially joined to one another in an opposed, facing relationship such that an unjoined area is defined between the first panel and the second panel. The unjoined area is in communication with an open peripheral edge of the construct. The first panel includes an aperture in communication with the unjoined area between the first panel and the second panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2010
    Publication date: October 28, 2010
    Inventor: Terrence P. Lafferty
  • Supportive device for microwave heating and cooking of food
    Patent number: 7820952
    Abstract: A food supportive device (20) for use in microwave heating or cooking of food (10) including a plurality of food contact areas (21) elevated from and substantially integral to a foundation (28) that enables the support of food directly placed on the contact areas, wherein spaces are formed between the elevated food contact areas (21) and the foundation (28) enable the venting or escape of moisture from the food to prevent the food from going soggy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Inventor: Julio Antonio Gomez
  • Multilayer Susceptor Structure
    Publication number: 20100264135
    Abstract: A microwave heating construct comprises a plurality of heating regions including a first heating region and a second heating region, the first heating region comprising a first layer of microwave energy interactive material, and the second heating region comprising the first layer of microwave energy interactive material and a second layer of microwave energy interactive material, wherein the second heating region is operative for heating, browning, and/or crisping an adjacent food item to a greater extent than the first heating region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2010
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Inventor: Lorin R. Cole
  • Microwaveable product
    Publication number: 20100260900
    Abstract: 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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2010
    Publication date: October 14, 2010
    Inventors: Anthony David DeVerney, Jeffrey Anthony Czarny
  • Freezable/microwavable packaging films and venting packages
    Patent number: 7812293
    Abstract: Multilayer freezable/microwaveable films and packages having both low temperature resistance to withstand subzero freezer storage temperatures and high temperature resistance to withstand microwave cooking temperatures. The freezable/microwaveable films and packages include, for example, a film having at least three coextruded layers comprising an inner heat sealable layer, at least one core layer adjacent to the heat sealable layer, and an outer skin layer adjacent the core layer opposite the heat sealable layer. Preferably, the films and packages further include an outer protective layer laminated to the outer skin layer. The freezable/microwaveable packages can include a venting system, such as vent slits or a vent valve in the package, or vents in at least one seal of the package, to facilitate microwave heating or cooking of the package contents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Assignee: Pliant Corporation
    Inventors: Jau-Ming Su, Paul Z. Wolak
  • Microwavable metallic container
    Patent number: 7812292
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for processing, storing and heating foodstuffs in a partially metal microwavable bowl, and more specifically, a substantially metallic stackable container with a microwavable transparent portion and a selectively removable lid, wherein the same container can be used to store, ship, heat, and serve a foodstuff to a consumer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Assignee: Ball Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Richardson, Jason Kaanta, Vincent Hirsch
  • Microwave susceptor for food packaging
    Patent number: 7807950
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a susceptor for the microwave heating of food products that includes a metallized component and a printed component. In another aspect, the invention relates to a method of fabricating a susceptor for the microwave heating of food products that includes a metallized component and a printed component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Inventor: Jeffrey T. Watkins
  • Apparatus for microwave cooking of a food product
    Patent number: 7777164
    Abstract: A cooking apparatus includes a susceptor surface configured to contact a plurality of locations around greater than 180 degrees of the circumference of the food product. Such contact provides for greater surface area contact between the food product and the susceptor for more uniform cooking and crispness. Further, the weight of the food product is used in conjunction with the configuration of the cooking apparatus to increase the surface area contact between the food product and the susceptor. A line of weakness is disposed along the base of the cooking apparatus to allow the side walls of the cooking apparatus to pivot about the line of weakness to open and close the apparatus to allow for insertion and/or removal of the food product. The construction of the cooking apparatus facilitates cool handling of the cooking apparatus after microwave cooking is complete.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: Kraft Foods Global Brands LLC
    Inventor: Bunlim Ly
  • Package with enlarged base
    Publication number: 20100193509
    Abstract: Various containers with an enlarged base for receiving a food item are provided. The containers may be formed from various sleeves for heating, browning, and crisping a food item. Blanks for forming such sleeves and containers also are provided. The blanks, sleeves, and/or containers may include a removable portion at least partially defined by a line of disruption.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2010
    Publication date: August 5, 2010
    Inventor: Kelly R. Fitzwater
  • Elevated microwave heating construct
    Publication number: 20100178396
    Abstract: A microwave heating construct includes a platform having a plurality of peripheral edges, a plurality of elevating panels for maintaining the platform in a raised position, and a layer of microwave energy interactive material overlying at least a portion of the platform. The platform includes a movable portion defined at least partially by a line of disruption extending substantially between a pair of adjacent edges of the platform. The movable portion of the platform is adapted to pivot along the line of disruption.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2010
    Publication date: July 15, 2010
    Inventors: Terrence P. Lafferty, Lorin R. Cole, Scott W. Middleton
  • Elevated microwaveable carton and susceptor portion and methods
    Patent number: 7745766
    Abstract: A carton for use in microwave ovens includes a base and a removable cover. The base has a cooking surface at least partially covered with a microwave susceptor material. The base defines an aperture arrangement. In preferred embodiments, the carton is triangular-shaped with an apex region. The apex region does not have a susceptor material, and can include a microwave shield. The removable cover can function as a cover, a platform, and a tray. A packaged food product includes a food product, such as a slice of pizza, oriented within the carton. Methods of packaging and use are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2010
    Assignee: Schwan's Global Supply Chain, Inc.
    Inventors: Joey Hasse, David Rettey, James A. McGillivray
  • ACCORDION SUSCEPTOR FOR MICROWAVE PREPARATION OF COOKIES
    Publication number: 20100112145
    Abstract: 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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2008
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventors: Urban Nilsson, Deborah Belser
  • Packaging pouch for microwave oven
    Patent number: 7709771
    Abstract: An inexpensive packaging pouch for use in a microwave oven, in which the packaging pouch can be prevented from opening at the base part of a branch section when used for retorting or for cooking in the microwave oven, and pressure in the packaging pouch can be automatically released when the pouch is used for cooking in the microwave oven. A packaging pouch for microwave oven hermetically sealed by heat-sealing a plastic film is provided with a branch section, and a vapor release seal part having at least one weakened part is formed at the branch section. Opening preventive means are provided at the branch section and inside a peripheral edge seal part, facing the branch section, of a packaging pouch body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2010
    Assignee: Toyo Seikan Kaisha, Ltd.
    Inventors: Keizou Kanzaki, Shie Nishimoto, Taketo Sakurai
  • Cooking and serving system and methods
    Patent number: 7690294
    Abstract: An improved system and methods useful for the cooking of one or more food items by the application of a non-ambient temperature developed within a temperature retentive element. The temperature retentive element can be sized and shaped to form a cooking box in which cooking at a temperature relative to the non-ambient temperature may proceed and from which the food item, when fully cooked, may be served.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2010
    Inventor: Homaro R. Cantu
  • MICROWAVABLE FOOD PACKAGE
    Publication number: 20100078428
    Abstract: A microwavable food package includes a container and a closure coupled to the container to close an open cavity formed in the container. The container includes a susceptor used to absorb microwaves and convert the microwaves to heat to facilitate cooking certain foods in a microwave oven.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2009
    Publication date: April 1, 2010
    Applicant: BERRY PLASTICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Michael J. Schaefer, David O'Nan, Jason Paladino, David J. Jochem
  • CONTROLLED VENTING FOOD PACKAGE
    Publication number: 20100072196
    Abstract: A food package that controllably vents when heated in the microwave, and method of making the same, is provided. A microwave susceptor is provided to heat-weaken a sealant or wall during microwave heating and allow the seal to controllably fail. The susceptor can be attached to the food package as an adhesive tab, incorporated directly into the food packaging material, or incorporated into a flexible sleeve around the food package. Optionally, flap guards can be provided as part of the flexible sleeve to guard against the ejection of food particles from the package when the seal fails.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2008
    Publication date: March 25, 2010
    Inventors: Adam Avis, Eduard Edwards, Joe Sagel, David Miller
  • Microwaveable Carton Having Multiple Focused Susceptors
    Publication number: 20100072197
    Abstract: A carton including multiple focused susceptors can be configured to provide multiple heating configurations for microwave heating of a packaged food product. In at least one heating configuration, the microwave susceptors are arranged such that food product has a softer texture when heated. In a second heating configuration, the microwave susceptors such that the food product has a crispier texture when heated. In use a consumer can select any of the multiple carton configurations for heating the food product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2009
    Publication date: March 25, 2010
    Applicant: H.J. Heinz Company
    Inventors: Gary Neff, Eric Sitterly, Stephen James DeNio, Akou Amefia, Randy Gunzburger
  • Construct for Browning and Crisping a Food Item in a Microwave Oven
    Publication number: 20100065556
    Abstract: A microwave heating construct comprises a base and a plurality of upstanding walls defining an interior space, a microwave energy interactive material overlying at least a portion of the base, and a line of disruption extending substantially across the base. The line of disruption defines a first section and a second section of the construct, each section of the construct being adapted to receive at least a portion of a food item.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2009
    Publication date: March 18, 2010
    Inventor: Lorin R. Cole
  • Tray For Microwave Cooking and Folding of a Food Product
    Publication number: 20100059511
    Abstract: A raised platform for microwave cooking of a food product includes legs that extend to elevate a food product support surface above the floor of a microwave oven during cooking. At least one fold line extends across the food product support surface about which the food product support surface and any food product thereon can be folded. Susceptor material of the food product support surface is disposed on both sides of a fold region of the support surface and extends on both sides of the at least one fold line. The fold region is substantially free from the susceptor material allowing a food product heated on the food product surface to remain flexible to permit folding of the food product with reduced cracking or breaking. The raised platform may further include a second susceptor material disposed on a bottom surface of the food product support surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2009
    Publication date: March 11, 2010
    Applicant: KRAFT FOODS GLOBAL BRANDS LLC
    Inventors: Patrick A. Gowens, Paul Andrew Cogley, Erik M. Strilich
  • Microwave interactive display package
    Publication number: 20100059512
    Abstract: Various microwave energy interactive display packages, blanks for forming such packages, and methods of displaying and heating a food item are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2009
    Publication date: March 11, 2010
    Inventor: Dan Keefe
  • PACKAGE FOR HEATING A FOOD PRODUCT
    Publication number: 20100055260
    Abstract: A package for heating a food product. The package has a base for supporting the package on a surface, a support flap foldably connected to the base, and an end panel foldably connected to the base, and a tray for supporting a food product. The tray is foldably connected to the end panel and is for being supported above the base by the end panel and the support flap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2009
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Inventor: Michael D. Sweet
  • Container to facilitate microwave cooking and handling
    Patent number: 7671308
    Abstract: A container for use in microwave heating. The container includes a bottom and a sidewall extending upwardly from the bottom. The sidewall defines an interior and terminates at a staking wall. A flange extends from the stacking wall and includes an edge section and an upper section extending radially outward from the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2010
    Assignee: General Mills, Inc.
    Inventors: Linda R Kreisman, Joanne J Garbe, Peter Peschek, Judy Alich, Doris Mae Lentner
  • Method for drying under reduced pressure using microwaves
    Patent number: 7665226
    Abstract: An apparatus and a method for drying under reduced pressure using microwaves. The apparatus comprises a chamber (13) for housing an object (11), a depressurizing pump (22) connected to the chamber (13) for depressurizing the inside of the chamber (13), a microwave irradiating device (12) for irradiating microwaves to the object (11) in the chamber (13), an airflow generating device for generating an airflow in the chamber (13) by introducing a gas from the outside to the inside of the chamber (13), and a control device (35) for controlling the above components. The object (11) in the chamber (13) is dried at temperatures below a deterioration temperature of the object (11) by intermittent irradiation of the microwaves under reduced pressure while the airflow is generated around the object (11).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2010
    Assignees: Kitakyushu Foundation for the Advancement of Industry, Science & Technology, Fukuoka Prefectural Government
    Inventors: Takaharu Tsuruta, Tadahisa Hayashi
  • Microwave food heating package with removable portion
    Patent number: 7667167
    Abstract: Various blanks are provided for forming sleeves, containers, and other constructs for heating, browning, and/or crisping of a food item in a microwave oven, and for holding and/or transporting the food item after heating. The various blanks, sleeves, containers, and other constructs include a removable portion defined by one or more lines of disruption that enable the removable portion to be separated from the remainder of the blank, sleeve, container, or other construct.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2010
    Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.
    Inventor: Kelly R. Fitzwater
  • Microwave Heating construct with elevatable bottom
    Publication number: 20100038359
    Abstract: 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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2009
    Publication date: February 18, 2010
    Inventors: Vicki Laubhan, Kelly R. Fitzwater, Weston R. Wilson
  • Microwave Heating Apparatus
    Publication number: 20100025393
    Abstract: A construct comprises a top panel, a bottom panel, and a pair of opposed side panels that define an interior space. The top panel includes a movable portion including a microwave energy interactive element on a side of the movable portion facing the interior space. The construct also includes a cross member adapted to extend at least partially across the movable portion for urging the movable portion toward the interior space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2009
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Inventor: Arnaud Talpaert
  • Microwave Energy Interactive Insulating Sheet and System
    Publication number: 20100012652
    Abstract: A microwave energy interactive insulating structure comprises a layer of microwave energy interactive material supported on a first polymer film layer, a moisture-containing layer joined to the layer of microwave energy interactive material, a second polymer film layer joined to the moisture-containing layer in a predetermined pattern to define a plurality of closed cells between the moisture-containing layer and the second polymer film layer, and an aperture extending through the first polymer film layer, the moisture-containing layer, and the second polymer film layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2009
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Inventor: Lorin R. Cole
  • MICROWAVABLE BAG OR SHEET MATERIAL
    Publication number: 20100012651
    Abstract: A microwavable material having a structure that may be used to enhance the browning and crisping, and thus improve the taste and appearance, of a food item cooked therein. The material may be in the form of a sheet material or formed as a container such as a bag, pouch, or other suitable structure. The material may comprise one or more features that help bring the material into close contact with the food item and help conform the bag around the food item. Furthermore, the material may comprise a structure that avoids substantial contact with liquid released by a food item, may have a venting system suitable for the exiting of moisture, may have a coating, a transparent surface, and when formed as a container, may have a gusseted surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2007
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Inventor: Robert T. Dorsey
  • COOKING PACKAGE
    Publication number: 20100006567
    Abstract: A package for heating a food product in a microwave oven. The package has a tray for holding the food product, a lid foldably connected to the tray, and a partition at least partially received in the tray. The partition separates an interior space of the tray into a first compartment and a second compartment. At least one of the lid and the partition comprises a microwave interactive material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2009
    Publication date: January 14, 2010
    Inventor: Lorin R. Cole
  • Single ply paper product, method for manufacturing, and article
    Patent number: 7642490
    Abstract: A single ply paper product including a paper substrate having a first surface and a second surface and including a web of fibers sufficiently refined to have a Canadian Standard Freeness value of greater than about 100 cm3 according to TAPPI standard test T 227, and having a weight of between about 20 lbs./3,000 ft.2 and about 45 lbs./3,000 ft.2; and a fluorochemical in an amount of at least 800 parts per million.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2010
    Assignee: Wausau Paper Specialty Products, LLC
    Inventor: Thomas R. Trochlil
  • Packaging for Food Products
    Publication number: 20090304872
    Abstract: 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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2007
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Applicant: HJ HEINZ COMPANY LIMITED
    Inventor: Sidi Chouikhi
  • Microwave Energy Interactive Structure with Venting Microapertures
    Publication number: 20090302032
    Abstract: A microwave energy interactive structure comprises a layer of microwave energy interactive material supported on a polymer film. A plurality of microapertures extend through the layer of microwave energy interactive material and the polymer film. The microapertures have a major linear dimension of from about 0.05 mm to about 2 mm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2009
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Inventor: Scott W. Middleton
  • COMPOSITE MATERIALS AND DEVICES COMPRISING SINGLE CRYSTAL SILICON CARBIDE HEATED BY ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION
    Publication number: 20090302030
    Abstract: A composite material that increases in temperature upon exposure to electromagnetic radiation comprising single crystal silicon carbide whiskers and fibrils in a matrix material. Also, heat-generating objects comprising the composite material, and a method of generating heat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2009
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Applicant: Advanced Composite Materials Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas E. QUANTRILLE, William M. Rogers
  • MICROWAVABLE BAG OR SHEET MATERIAL
    Publication number: 20090277898
    Abstract: A microwavable material having a structure that may be used to enhance the browning and crisping, and thus improve the taste and appearance, of a food item cooked therein. The material may be in the form of a sheet material or formed as a container such as a bag, pouch, or other suitable structure. The material may comprise one or more features that help bring the material into close contact with the food item and help conform the bag around the food item. Furthermore, the material may comprise a structure that avoids substantial contact with liquid released by a food item, may have a venting system suitable for the exiting of moisture, may have a coating, a transparent surface, and when formed as a container, may have a gusseted surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2007
    Publication date: November 12, 2009
    Inventor: Ronald J. Cisek
  • Microwave energy interactive tray and wrap
    Publication number: 20090277899
    Abstract: A microwave heating apparatus for a food item comprises a panel for receiving the food item, a first susceptor joined to a side of the panel facing the food item, and a microwave energy interactive wrap comprising a second susceptor. The microwave energy interactive wrap may include a first portion attached to a side of the panel opposite the food item, the first portion being at least partially superposed with the first susceptor, a second portion adapted to overlie the food item on the panel, and a third portion adapted to be positioned beneath the first portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2009
    Publication date: November 12, 2009
    Inventor: Lorin R. Cole
  • Variable serving size insulated packaging
    Publication number: 20090272736
    Abstract: A package for heating a microwave food item is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2009
    Publication date: November 5, 2009
    Inventor: Lorin R. Cole
  • MICROWAVABLE BAG OR SHEET MATERIAL
    Publication number: 20090250457
    Abstract: A microwavable material having a structure that may be used to enhance the browning and crisping, and thus improve the taste and appearance, of a food item cooked therein. The material may be in the form of a sheet material or formed as a container such as a bag, pouch, or other suitable structure. The material may comprise one or more features that help bring the material into close contact with the food item and help conform the bag around the food item. Furthermore, the material may comprise a structure that avoids substantial contact with liquid released by a food item, may have a venting system suitable for the exiting of moisture, may have a coating, a transparent surface, and when formed as a container, may have a gusseted surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2007
    Publication date: October 8, 2009
    Inventor: Scott Binger
  • Self-Venting Microwave Heating Package
    Publication number: 20090242550
    Abstract: A package for heating, browning, and/or crisping a food item in a microwave oven, comprises a packaging material configured to define an interior space for receiving a food item, at least two portions of the packaging material being joined to one another to define a sealed area adapted to be situated above a lowermost portion of the food item received in the interior space, the sealed area being configured to weaken in response to thermal energy, and a microwave energy interactive material joined to a side of the packaging material facing the interior space, at least a portion of the microwave energy interactive material being disposed within the sealed area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2009
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Inventor: Lee M. Schneider
  • Construct for cooking raw dough product in a microwave oven
    Publication number: 20090246332
    Abstract: A construct for preparing a food item in a microwave oven comprises a plurality of heating regions including an inner heating region and an outer heating region. The inner heating region comprises a susceptor including a plurality of annular microwave energy transparent areas, and the outer heating region comprises a plurality of susceptor projections extending radially from the susceptor of the inner heating region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2009
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Inventors: Laurence M.C. Lai, Sandra M. Tsontzidis, Tim Bing Liu, Angela Chen Li
  • Elevated microwave heating tray
    Publication number: 20090230126
    Abstract: Various blanks and constructs formed therefrom are provided. The various constructs include features for supporting a food item at an elevated position to enhance the heating, browning, and/or crisping of the food item in a microwave oven.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2009
    Publication date: September 17, 2009
    Inventor: Kelly R. Fitzwater
  • TOOL FOR FORMING A THREE DIMENSIONAL ARTICLE OR CONTAINER
    Publication number: 20090223952
    Abstract: A forming tool assembly and method for forming a cooking element. The forming tool assembly has an upper tool assembly and a lower tool assembly that cooperate to shape the cooking element from an annular cutout.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2009
    Publication date: September 10, 2009
    Inventors: Patrick H. Wnek, Ronald P. Marx
  • Elevated microwave heating construct
    Publication number: 20090218338
    Abstract: A construct for heating, browning, and/or crisping a food item in a microwave oven comprises a platform having a first surface substantially defined by a microwave energy interactive element and a pair of side members joined to the platform along respective lines of disruption. The side members extend upwardly and downwardly from the plane of the platform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2009
    Publication date: September 3, 2009
    Inventor: Kelly R. Futzwater
  • MICROWAVE FOOD PACKAGING
    Publication number: 20090208614
    Abstract: Microwavable trays (2) and methods regarding same are provided. In an embodiment, the present invention provides a microwavable tray comprising a first compartment (10) for steaming foods, a second compartment (20) for moderately cooking foods, and a third compartment (30) for grilling or browning foods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2007
    Publication date: August 20, 2009
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Richa Sharma, Kaj F. Knudsen
  • Apparatus for Cooking Raw Food Items in a Microwave Oven
    Publication number: 20090206074
    Abstract: An apparatus for preparing a food item in a microwave oven comprises a tray including an interior space defined by a base and an upstanding peripheral wall, and a cover pivotably connected to the tray for pivoting the cover relative to the tray between an open position and a closed position. The tray and/or cover includes a plurality of protrusions extending into the interior space. A microwave energy interactive material overlies the protrusions on the tray and/or cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2009
    Publication date: August 20, 2009
    Inventors: Lee M. Schneider, Terrence P. Lafferty, Philip E. Netzer, Patrick H. Wnek
  • MICROWAVABLE BAG OR SHEET MATERIAL
    Publication number: 20090200294
    Abstract: A microwavable material having a structure that may be used to enhance the browning and crisping, and thus improve the taste and appearance, of a food item cooked therein. The material may be in the form of a sheet material or formed as a container such as a bag, pouch, or other suitable structure. The material may comprise one or more features that help bring the material into close contact with the food item and help conform the bag around the food item. Furthermore, the material may comprise a structure that avoids substantial contact with liquid released by a food item, may have a venting system suitable for the exiting of moisture, may have a coating, a transparent surface, and when formed as a container, may have a gusseted surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2007
    Publication date: August 13, 2009
    Inventors: Kara L. Harl, Jason R. Maxwell
  • MICROWAVABLE BAG OR SHEET MATERIAL
    Publication number: 20090200292
    Abstract: A microwavable material having a structure that may be used to enhance the browning and crisping, and thus improve the taste and appearance, of a food item cooked therein. The material may be in the form of a sheet material or formed as a container such as a bag, pouch, or other suitable structure. The material may comprise one or more features that help bring the material into close contact with the food item and help conform the bag around the food item. Furthermore, the material may comprise a structure that avoids substantial contact with liquid released by a food item, may have a venting system suitable for the exiting of moisture, may have a coating, a transparent surface, and when formed as a container, may have a gusseted surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2007
    Publication date: August 13, 2009
    Inventors: Robert T. Dorsey, Kara L. Harl