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Microwaveable package having a steam source

US8492689B2 · kind B2 · utility

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21Claims

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Assignee

Frito-Lay North America, Inc. · US

Inventors

Brad Dewayne Rodgers · Arlington, US
Thomas A. Trezza · Dallas, US
Kevin Matthew Trick · Dallas, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 20, 2005
Grant date	Jul 23, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 4, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB65D2581/3494
WIPO fieldHandling
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A pre-packaged microwavable food having a steam emitting source integral to the package permitting preparation of the food product in a broad range of microwave ovens. A food product is placed into a package. A steam emitting source is placed in porous communication with the food product inside the package. When the package is heated, steam blankets the food product. Steam has a positive effect on cooking performance and cooking time. The steam emitting source can be made from an absorbent material or a gel. The food product can be a half-product, pellet, or other microwavable food or snack product.

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