Microwave interactive flexible packaging

US7323669B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Graphic Packaging International, LLC · US

Inventors

• Richard G. Robison · Appleton, US
• Lorin R. Cole · Batavia, US
• Timothy H. Bohrer · Chicago, US
• Scott W. Middleton · Oshkosh, US
• Terrence P. Lafferty · Neenah, US
• Brian R. O'Hagan · Appleton, US
• Patrick H. Wnek · Sherwood, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Apr 1, 2005
• Grant date: Jan 29, 2008
• Expiry date: Apr 1, 2025

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65D2585/366
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A package configured to receive a food item for storage and heating therein is disclosed. The package includes an opening and a closure mechanism and comprises an insulating microwave material. A plurality of packages in a stacked relation also is provided.