Covers and containment systems and methods for food service pans
US9334099B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 22, 2013 |
| Grant date | May 10, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 22, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D77/20
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A heat-shrinkable polymeric cover provides a safe, low cost way to cover a food service pan during food preparation, storage, cooking, transport and reheating. The food pan cover can have a closed top end having a first top edge and a second top edge and an open bottom end having a first bottom edge and a second bottom edge. A first side seal extends from the top end to the bottom end, and a second side seal extends from the top end to the bottom end. A gusset can be formed between the first top edge and the second top edge. The food pan cover can be formed from a single layer of heat-shrinkable polymeric material capable of withstanding a temperature of at least about 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
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