Patent · US Expired

Non-smear food package and process for making same

US4722167A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 10, 1986
Grant dateFeb 2, 1988
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Expiry dateNov 10, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65B11/54
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Smearing of fat by fat-containing trayed food products on the interior surface of a thermoplastic overwrap is substantially reduced or eliminated by applying loading forces during a sealing step to the longitudinal edges of the tray containing food product. A tray with a convex bottom is preferred to enhance the quality of the seal. A convex heating plate can be used in conjunction with conventional trays.

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