Microwave interactive flexible packaging

US8013280B2 · 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: Oct 31, 2007
• Grant date: Sep 6, 2011
• Expiry date: Feb 25, 2030

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.