Microwave popcorn package
US7435436B2 · kind B2 · utility
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17Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 18, 2002 |
| Grant date | Oct 14, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 31, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D2581/3421
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A microwave popcorn product is provided. The popcorn product includes a package having a popcorn composition therein, the popcorn composition including popcorn kernels, an oil/fat component that can be trans-fat free or low-trans fat, and optional ingredients such as flavorants. At least a portion of the popcorn composition is retained within an internal containment package within the package. The containment package provides containment of any liquid or non-solid components of the popcorn composition. A burst facilitator can be used with the containment pouch; usually, this burst facilitator is water or other form of moisture.
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