Having Specific Electrical Or Wave Energy Feature Patents (Class 426/107)
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Patent number: 12090178Abstract: Methods of making mixed allergen compositions, e.g., substantially aerobic organism free mixed allergen compositions, and the resulting allergen composition, are provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2022Date of Patent: September 17, 2024Assignee: Societe des Produits Nestle S.A.Inventors: Ashley Dombkowski, Christopher Cornyn, Albert E. Rosevear, Olivia M. Weihe, Cosmin M. Beliciu, Alexandra F. Russell, Antoinette de Senna
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Patent number: 12005198Abstract: Ready to use packaged medical products that include hydrated hydrophilic medical devices and methods of making the same. The packed medical product includes a package defining a cavity with a first compartment and a second compartment separated by a vapor permeable, liquid impermeable barrier. A hydrophilic medical device is contained within the first compartment, and a liquid is contained in the second compartment. The liquid produces a vapor that migrates through the vapor permeable, liquid impermeable barrier into a first compartment. The second compartment has a pressure that is greater than the pressure in the first compartment.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2020Date of Patent: June 11, 2024Assignee: Hollister IncorporatedInventor: David J Farrell
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Patent number: 11850210Abstract: A tubular locking body of a tamper evident plastic closure for necked vials for holding a plug in a mouth of a vial includes a retaining member for retaining the plug, a central opening being formed in the retaining member for providing access to the inside of the vial via the plug. The cap includes a disc-shaped cover and a coupling portion, for coupling the cap with the tubular locking body by positive-fit engagement. The coupling portion includes at least one frangible portion each configured such that at least one indicator member remains as a tamper evidence at a rim of the central opening of the tubular locking body after removal of the cap from the distal end of the tubular locking body by irreversibly breaking the annular frangible portion for providing access to the inside of the vial via the plug.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2022Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Assignee: KAISHA PACKAGING PRIVATE LIMITEDInventors: Rishad Kairus Dadachanji, Keyurkumar Arvindbhai Patel
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Patent number: 11447324Abstract: An object is to provide a microwave container configured to precisely discharge vapor from a vapor-discharging part to avoid any vapor discharge from the remaining portions, and the microwave container includes: a container main body having an opening in its upper portion; a flange part formed to extend outwardly from the opening of the container main body; and a heat-seal part in a rib shape formed over the entire periphery of an upper surface of the flange part and heat-sealed to a film-shaped lid member for sealing the opening, wherein the heat-seal part includes a first heat-seal part for discharging vapor generated in the container main body by breaking the heat seal with the lid member when the vapor reaches a predetermined pressure, and a second heat-seal part wider than the first heat-seal part.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2020Date of Patent: September 20, 2022Assignee: KYORAKU CO., LTD.Inventors: Shinji Ishikawa, Kumio Maruyama
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Patent number: 11419356Abstract: A grain-popping machine and associated pod-based popping method is disclosed. The grain-popping is configured to receive a pod. Each pod includes a plurality of cells, with each cell preferably containing a single grain kernel or seed, flavoring, and a cooking medium such as oil or shortening. In a preferred embodiment, the pod is loaded into the grain-popping machine through a slot so that it is held in position adjacent to a heating element. The heating element is activated to begin a popping sequence. When each grain kernel or seed in the pod reaches popping temperature, it absorbs the flavoring in its cell and ejects through the bottom of the pod, which can be weakened to ease ejection, into a bowl positioned in a receiving area of the grain-popping machine. The pod is then removed and disposed of.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2018Date of Patent: August 23, 2022Assignee: Opopop, Inc.Inventors: Bradley Roulier, Jonas Tempel, Gary Ashurst, Robert Clark, Tejinder Grewal
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Patent number: 11382934Abstract: Methods of making mixed allergen compositions, e.g., substantially aerobic organism free mixed allergen compositions, and the resulting allergen composition, are provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2018Date of Patent: July 12, 2022Assignee: BEFORE BRANDS, Inc.Inventors: Ashley Dombkowski, Christopher Cornyn, Albert E. Rosevear, Jr., Olivia M. Weihe, Cosmin M. Beliciu, Alexandra F. Russell, Antoinette de Senna
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Patent number: 11273969Abstract: The present invention provides a peelable microwavable food package capable of absorbing undesired liquids released from packaged food products during storage, display, or heating, including microwave cooking. The present invention provides a peelably sealed microwavable food package in any packaging format including pouches, flow-wrap, horizontal form fill seal (HFFS), vertical form fill seal (VFFS), gas-flushed, vacuum-packaged, sealed rigid plastic containers and the like.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2013Date of Patent: March 15, 2022Assignee: BEMIS COMPANY, INC.Inventors: Matthew C. Peterka, Otacilio T. Berbert
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Patent number: 11111067Abstract: A package suitable for storing and cooking foods without user manipulation includes a venting mechanism actuated primarily or exclusively by temperature, rather than pressure. A vent hole can be sealed by a patch attached by a thermoplastic adhesive having a selected, well characterized Tg, or the patch itself can be a thermoplastic polymer having a selected Tg. The patch can be convection-heated, or a microwave absorbing susceptor material can be applied to the adhesive or patch for direct microwave heating. The patch can include a region that is melted by convection or by a susceptor material. A porous patch can be sealed by a low melting temperature polymer or by thermally sensitive ink. And/or, microwave susceptor material can be applied directly to a package wall and can melt a ventilation hole through the wall when a specified amount of microwave energy has been applied.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2018Date of Patent: September 7, 2021Assignee: MarstonMAP, LLCInventor: Elizabeth Varriano-Marston
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Patent number: 10720613Abstract: The invention discloses a packaging film for a battery. The packaging film for the battery comprises an electrolyte-resistant layer, a protective layer, and a high-rigidity material layer. The high-rigidity material layer is located between the electrolyte-resistant layer and the protective layer. The high-rigidity material layer comprises a substrate layer and at least one cermet film. The substrate layer has two surfaces facing the electrolyte-resistant layer and the protective layer respectively. The at least one cermet film is located on at least one of the two surfaces of the substrate layer.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2018Date of Patent: July 21, 2020Assignee: ASUSTEK COMPUTER INC.Inventor: Fei-Lin Yang
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Patent number: 10717585Abstract: An object is to provide a microwave container configured to precisely discharge vapor from a vapor-discharging part to avoid any vapor discharge from the remaining portions, and the microwave container includes: a container main body having an opening in its upper portion; a flange part formed to extend outwardly from the opening of the container main body; and a heat-seal part in a rib shape formed over the entire periphery of an upper surface of the flange part and heat-sealed to a film-shaped lid member for sealing the opening, wherein the heat-seal part includes a first heat-seal part for discharging vapor generated in the container main body by breaking the heat seal with the lid member when the vapor reaches a predetermined pressure, and a second heat-seal part wider than the first heat-seal part.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2015Date of Patent: July 21, 2020Assignee: KYORAKU CO., LTD.Inventors: Shinji Ishikawa, Kumio Maruyama
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Patent number: 10604324Abstract: The present invention provides multilayer absorbent laminates useful for absorbing undesired liquids released from packaged food products during storage, display, or heating, including microwave cooking. In one aspect, the present invention provides a multilayer absorbent laminate comprising a first layer comprising an absorbent material, a second layer comprising a polymeric bonding material, a third layer comprising a polymeric support film layer, and a fourth layer comprising an adhesive.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: March 31, 2020Assignee: Bemis Company, Inc.Inventors: Otacilio T. Berbert, Bruce D. Kehler, Shayne D. Spence, Gary A. McMaster
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Patent number: 10398158Abstract: Provided are methods of manufacturing a cooked egg product having irregular shaped egg curds similar in shape, size, and mouthfeel to that of freshly cooked scrambled eggs. Liquid egg product is optionally first preheated then transferred to a belt oven and cooked to form a layer of cooked egg product. The layer of cooked egg product is then transported through an agitator, which initially breaks down the layer of cooked egg product, and subsequently is passed through a forming plate to shape the cooked egg product into irregular shaped egg curds similar in appearance to that of freshly cooked scrambled eggs. This process allows for a simplified ingredient deck and reduces the number of fines present in the final product.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2018Date of Patent: September 3, 2019Assignee: Cargill, IncorporatedInventors: Steve Grinnell, Donald Andrew Moss, Donald R. Roberts, Theresa Wagner
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Patent number: 10351329Abstract: An apparatus for preparing a food item in a microwave oven comprises a tray including a plurality of elevated heating areas and a plurality of channels disposed between the elevated heating areas, the elevated heating areas each including a microwave energy interactive material, a cover pivotably connected to the tray for pivoting the cover relative to the tray between an open position and a closed position, and a locking feature operative for releasably maintaining the cover in the closed position.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2014Date of Patent: July 16, 2019Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, LLCInventor: Terrence P. Lafferty
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Patent number: 10233009Abstract: The objective is to provide a container for microwave oven and a package for microwave oven in which a clearance which is formed between a flanged portion and a lid material and a content may enter is made narrower while maintaining automatic vapor discharge function.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2014Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignee: KYORAKU CO., LTD.Inventors: Shinji Ishikawa, Tomohiro Yuhara
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Patent number: 10023360Abstract: The present invention aims at dissolving hydrogen gas in a liquid and maintaining the solubility of the hydrogen gas in the liquid at a high state. A sealing bag 1 that dissolves hydrogen gas in a liquid by being put into the liquid includes a hydrogen permeable film that can permeate hydrogen gas that is sealed and filled in the sealing bag to outside. By sinking this sealing bag 1 into the liquid in advance, the hydrogen gas that is permeated through the hydrogen permeable film is dissolved in the liquid. Furthermore, since the hydrogen gas is continuously permeated little by little through the hydrogen permeable film, the solubility of the hydrogen in the liquid can be maintained at a high state.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2013Date of Patent: July 17, 2018Assignees: Hirakimirai Co. Ltd., Kyowa Co. Ltd.Inventors: Wen Shih Chang, Naoyuki Yada
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Patent number: 9440780Abstract: A container includes a sleeve, a first end closure, and a second end closure. The first end closure closes off a first end of the sleeve and the second end closes off an opposite second end of the sleeve. The sleeve and end closures cooperate to define an interior region therebetween that receives products therein.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2013Date of Patent: September 13, 2016Assignee: Berry Plastics CorporationInventors: Jau-Ming Su, Charisa Sofian, Paul Z Wolak
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Patent number: 9380793Abstract: An artificial food casing includes a marking with a traceability code, wherein the marking includes an ultraviolet-detectable component.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2014Date of Patent: July 5, 2016Assignee: ViskoTeepak Belgium NVInventors: Pierre Wielockx, Johan Quinten, Jo Maes
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Patent number: 9382028Abstract: The present invention describes both a stretch-blow-molded opaque polyester container and a method of making it. The container, typically a beverage bottle has less than 15% transmission of visible light (500 nm) through a 0.4 millimeter wall thickness. It contains from about 0.1 to about 5 wt. % of said opacifying material. The opacifying material may be any material compatible with polyester resin. The method of making the container includes introducing the opacifying material during polymerization, or prepared as a master batch for mixing with the polymer. Selection of certain opacifying materials can also result in favorable reheat properties, gas permeation-barrier improvements, and when the resin contains both opacifying material and oxygen scavenger there can be a synergistic effect with respect to CO2 permeation.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2003Date of Patent: July 5, 2016Assignee: Invista North America S.A.R.L.Inventors: Geoffrey R. Scantlebury, Zhenguo Liu, Xiaoyan Huang
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Patent number: 9192263Abstract: A food toasting device comprising a pouch and optionally, a handle. A method of using the food toasting device comprising placing a desired quantity of a food product, such as nuts, in the pouch of the food toasting device, placing the food toasting device into an appliance for heating, turning on the appliance so that the food product is exposed to the desired amount of heat, waiting until the food product is sufficiently toasted, and removing the food toasting device containing the food product from the appliance.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2009Date of Patent: November 24, 2015Assignee: Netcentrics CorporationInventors: Dean Howard Hering, John Robert Dixon, Robert John Dougherty
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Patent number: 9109962Abstract: To provide an electromagnetic wave radiation detection member, an electromagnetic wave radiation detection method, and a device including the electromagnetic wave radiation detection member that make it possible to determine whether an object to be detected has been heated by electromagnetic wave radiation by a microwave oven or the like. One embodiment includes a detection material 1 containing liquid and discoloring a substance to be attached to which the detection material adheres, and a bag 2 including the detection material 1 therein and from which the liquid flows out due to radiation of electromagnetic waves. Accordingly, the substance to be attached is discolored due to electromagnetic wave radiation, thereby making it possible to determine whether the electromagnetic waves have been radiated.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2010Date of Patent: August 18, 2015Assignee: LENOVO INNOVATIONS LIMITED (HONG KONG)Inventor: Takayuki Kagami
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Patent number: 9066375Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 10, 2014Date of Patent: June 23, 2015Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.Inventor: Terrence P. Lafferty
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Patent number: 9000339Abstract: A microwave heating construct includes a first side wall and a second side wall opposite one another and a food-supporting panel extending between the first side wall and the second side wall. The first side wall includes a movable portion for being positioned over the food-supporting panel. The food-supporting panel and/or the movable portion of the first side wall may include microwave energy interactive material.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2011Date of Patent: April 7, 2015Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.Inventor: Bradley J. Burke
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Patent number: 8993018Abstract: The invention relates to a capsule for the preparation of a beverage. The capsule includes first and second covering walls connected at a peripheral seam for forming a cavity containing a beverage ingredient, and a contactless element for identifying the capsule by detecting means of a beverage producing device. The identifying element is oriented along its longer dimension substantially orthogonally relative to the transversal plane passing along the seam of the capsule.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2010Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Assignee: Nestec S.A.Inventors: Peter Bucher, Alessandro Brazzola, Alexandre Kollep, André Jung
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Patent number: 8993944Abstract: Packaging and a dessert food product combines a hot portion and a cold portion. In one embodiment, the dessert combines hot pie with a topping of ice cream in a single package. In one aspect of the invention, the microwaveable food product and package incorporates a food package that simultaneously includes various susceptor films that allow for differential heating of food. The susceptor film(s) shield the cold-portion food products from being heated in the microwave while they provide even heating of the hot portion of the product. The packaging provides a quick, convenient and tasty dessert with minimal effort. In another aspect of the present invention, the pie and ice cream formulation has been optimized to maintain superior flavor and texture properties after freezing and microwave reheating.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2012Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Assignee: Board of Trustees of Michigan State UniversityInventors: Animequom Adams, Hunter Gartner, John Partridge, Janice Harte, Keith Emery
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Patent number: 8967381Abstract: A snack holder includes a generally frustoconical or cone shaped upper cup section and a frustoconical or cone shaped lower support section with the upper section having a circular lower base panel in opposed relation to and adhesively attached to a circular top support panel of the lower support section and wherein the radius of the upper section lower base panel has a greater radius than the circular top support panel of the lower section.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2013Date of Patent: March 3, 2015Inventors: Joseph D. Cassese, James Hicswa
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Patent number: 8963061Abstract: A microwave heating construct has a platform including microwave energy interactive material and a plurality of venting features. The venting features include a plurality of tabs that are urged out of the plane of the platform to define an aperture. The tabs are disposed beneath the platform to define a void in communication with the aperture.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2010Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.Inventor: Laurence M. C. Lai
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Publication number: 20140328978Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2012Publication date: November 6, 2014Inventors: Hiroko Shimada-Kreft, Hock Seng Gordon Soh, Cagdas Celik
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Patent number: 8877271Abstract: Disclosed are packaging systems and methods useful in extending the storage-life of foodstuff such as fresh fish. The packaging systems and methods can be used to transport or store the foodstuff for an extended period of time. The packaging systems preferably use a fuel cell to maintain a reduced oxygen level in the environment surrounding the foodstuff.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2010Date of Patent: November 4, 2014Assignee: Global Fresh FoodsInventor: Laurence D. Bell
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Patent number: 8866054Abstract: A microwave energy interactive heating sheet includes at least two layers of microwave energy interactive insulating material joined to one another, where each layer includes microwave energy interactive material supported on a first polymer film layer, a support layer joined to the microwave energy interactive material, and a second polymer film layer joined to the support layer in a predetermined pattern, so that a plurality of expandable cells are defined between the support layer and the second polymer film layer. The expandable cells are operative for inflating upon sufficient exposure to microwave energy.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2012Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.Inventors: Patrick H. Wnek, Lorin R Cole, Scott W. Middleton, Richard G. Robison
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Patent number: 8821950Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 29, 2008Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Assignee: Nestec S.A.Inventors: Urban Nilsson, Deborah Belser
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Patent number: 8815317Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 7, 2010Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.Inventors: Terrence P. Lafferty, Lorin R. Cole, Scott W. Middleton
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Patent number: 8803050Abstract: A tray for heating, browning, and/or crisping a food item in a microwave oven includes a substantially planar base, a platform extending upwardly from the base, and a microwave energy interactive element overlying at least a portion of the platform.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2007Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.Inventors: Terrence P. Lafferty, Patrick H. Wnek
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Patent number: 8785826Abstract: A construct for heating a food item in a microwave oven includes a base, a wall extending upwardly from the base, a microwave energy shielding element overlying at least a portion of the wall, and a microwave energy diffusing element circumscribed by the microwave energy shielding element. The microwave energy diffusing element includes a plurality of microwave energy reflective elements within a microwave energy transparent area.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2009Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.Inventors: Laurence M. C. Lai, Neilson Zeng, Bing Liu
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Patent number: 8784917Abstract: The invention concerns a new food product (1) in the form of a meal comprising food (4) and a sauce (5), intended to be mixed for consumption of the meal, in closed packaging (1) comprising a container (2) in which the food (4) is placed and a lid (3) in which the sauce (5) is placed, the sauce being separated from the food by a seal (7) which closes off the part of the lid (3) facing the food (4) characterized in that the container (2) comprises a mechanism (11) to tear the seal (7) when the lid (3) is turned concurrently to the container (2) between a pre-tearing position of the seal (7) and a tearing position of the seal (7).Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2011Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Inventor: Claude Sebban
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Patent number: 8778429Abstract: An apparatus and method is shown 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.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2011Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Eggology, Inc.Inventor: Brad M. Halpern
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Patent number: 8759729Abstract: A method of delivering energy to an object in a cavity may include transmitting electromagnetic energy to the cavity at a plurality of frequencies. At each of the plurality of frequencies, the method may also include determining an efficiency of energy transfer into the object and adjusting power transmitted at each of the plurality of frequencies such that a multiplicative product of the efficiency and the power transmitted is substantially constant across each of the plurality of frequencies.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2012Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Assignee: Goji LimitedInventors: Eran Ben-Shmuel, Alexander Bilchinsky
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Publication number: 20140154367Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2012Publication date: June 5, 2014Inventor: Young Kang
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Patent number: 8735786Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2009Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: ConAgra Foods RDM, Inc.Inventors: Charles Thomas Gorman, David W. France, Clifton Lachmansingh, Paul John Warosh
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Patent number: 8729437Abstract: A microwave popcorn package is provided. The preferred 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 selectively expandable between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration. After the package is opened, the sidewall construction provides for a rigid sidewall to provide a stand up bowl for access to the popped popcorn.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2008Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Assignee: Con Agra Foods RDM, Inc.Inventors: Charles Thomas Gorman, Paul John Warosh
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Publication number: 20140113036Abstract: Microwaveable packages having composite susceptors and methods for using same are provided. In a general embodiment, composite susceptors for cooking microwaveable foods (12, 14) in a microwave oven are provided. The composite susceptors may include, for example, a first layer that is a standard microwave susceptor (30) and a second layer (32) comprising mobile charges, wherein the second layer is at least substantially metal free. The second layer comprising mobile charges can both shield the standard susceptor from microwaves, and act as a conductor to increase the conductivity of the standard susceptor. The composite susceptors of the present disclosure provide improved surface heating patterns that are similar to surface heating patterns of conventional ovens, while also providing the benefits of microwave cooking.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2012Publication date: April 24, 2014Applicant: NESTEC S.A.Inventor: Ulrich Johannes Erle
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Patent number: 8696854Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing self supporting container parts, such as dishes or covers, for containers for foodstuffs to be treated in a microwave oven, said containers each comprising at least one compartment for receiving the foodstuffs, along at least part of the circumferential surface of which compartment a microwave-radiation influencing material layer is provided in the wall of at least one associated container part, comprising the steps of providing a multilayer foil comprising said microwave radiation-influencing material layer and at least one material layer that does not influence microwave radiation, which is bonded thereto on at least one side of the microwave radiation-influencing material layer, bonding one side of the multilayer foil to a remaining portion of the container part in question, in such a manner that the material layer of the multilayer foil that does not influence microwave radiation is present on a free surface of the container part.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2005Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Assignee: Winstore Europe B.V.Inventors: Franciscus Johannes Maria van de Weijer, Maurits Simon Johannes Maria Driessen
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Patent number: 8680448Abstract: A tray for heating, browning, and/or crisping a food item in a microwave oven includes a substantially planar base, a platform extending upwardly from the base, and a microwave energy interactive element overlying at least a portion of the platform.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2008Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.Inventors: Patrick H. Wnek, Terrence P. Lafferty, Matthew Sundquist
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Patent number: 8680447Abstract: Microwaveable popcorn arrangements are provided, the arrangement being a bag having a popcorn charge of popcorn kernels and oil/fat component therein. The arrangements include folded bags having preferred, internal, seal and/or adhesive field configurations. The preferred configurations inhibit the undesired flow of oil/fat from the popcorn charge. Microwave popcorn products and methods of preparation and use, are provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2010Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Assignee: ConAgra Foods RDM. Inc.Inventors: Eric Craig Jackson, Denise Ellen Hanson, Charles Thomas Gorman, Matthew Roth, Paul John Warosh, Lance Schilmoeller, Jody Shands
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Publication number: 20140065265Abstract: An improved package for heating dry food products is provided. The present invention allows a dry food product to be heated in a microwave oven. The package has barrier properties and at least a portion of an outer surface that is water absorbent, so that the food package may be wetted prior to being heated in the microwave in order to prevent burning of the food products inside.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2012Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: FRITO-LAY NORTH AMERICA, INC.Inventors: David LESTAGE, Joseph Paul Sagel, Susan Tanner
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Patent number: 8658952Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 26, 2010Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.Inventor: Terrence P. Lafferty
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Publication number: 20140044840Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2012Publication date: February 13, 2014Inventors: Justin Coulter Lewis, Kristine Homes Lewis
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Patent number: 8642145Abstract: A method reclaims metalized polymer film or mixtures containing metal and/or metal alloys into a metal-containing, polymeric film. The resulting film structure has better oxygen and moisture barrier properties when metalized than plain metalized polymer films. The polymer to be reclaimed, originates in sheet form, and is densified, as by shredding, pelletizing and/or re-extruding into fine particulate form such as chips or pellets. The reclaimed polymeric film can be used, in a range of concentrations, to produce biaxially oriented polyester film for metalizing.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2011Date of Patent: February 4, 2014Assignee: Toray Plastics (America), Inc.Inventors: Douglas James Bower, Larissa Marie Peguero
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Patent number: 8632831Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2008Date of Patent: January 21, 2014Assignee: General Mills, Inc.Inventors: Michael R. Perry, Joanne J. Garbe, Peter S. Pesheck
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Patent number: 8610039Abstract: A vent assembly includes a bag construction configured to contain a food product such as a popcorn charge. The bag construction is formed of at least one sheet of polyester film material and configured to expand from a collapsed configuration to an expanded configuration when the food product is heated in a microwave oven. The vent assembly includes a first portion of the bag construction and a second portion of the bag construction that is configured to be folded against the first portion. The second portion includes a venting structure formed in the sheet of polyester material. An adhesive is applied to at least one of the first portion or the second portion. The adhesive is configured to adhere the first portion to the second portion so that the vent is at least partially sealed while the bag construction is in the collapsed configuration and to release the first portion from the second portion as the bag construction expands to the expanded configuration to allow the vent to at least partially open.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2010Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignee: ConAgra Foods RDM, Inc.Inventors: David W. France, Charles Thomas Gorman, Clifton Lachmansingh, Paul John Warosh, Steven P. Swanlund
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Patent number: 8604401Abstract: A microwave heating construct for preparing a food item having a periphery that is desirably browned and/or crisped includes a substantially planar base and a plurality of side walls extending upwardly from a periphery of the base. The base and side walls define an interior space for receiving the food item. The base includes a plurality of movable portions for being moved out of the plane of the base into the interior space towards the periphery of the food item. A microwave energy interactive material may be joined to at least a portion of the base including the movable portions. The microwave energy interactive material may be operative for converting at least a portion of impinging microwave energy into heat.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2010Date of Patent: December 10, 2013Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.Inventor: Lorin R. Cole