Microwave food package with printed-on susceptor
US5171594A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 27, 1991 |
| Grant date | Dec 15, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 27, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D2581/3494
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A gusseted microwave food package, such as a microwave popcorn bag, is provided, having a printed-on susceptor with reduced microwave activity under the gussets of the package. The novel susceptor substantially prevents charring of the package during microwave heating at portions of the package under the gussets. Preferably, the susceptor is printed on in a plurality of small patterns so as to prevent the undesirable edge heating effects encountered with large patterns. The printed-on susceptor of this invention may be formed from ink compositions which are graphite or metal based, and are preferably printed on a surface which does not directly contact the food contained in the package. The technique of the invention may be employed with numerous different susceptor patterns so long as the print coverage, and thus the microwave activity, under the gussets is reduced to prevent charring or burning.
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