US3392033A
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Film package for direct heating of food
Assignee: General Mills Inc
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Filing: 1965-11-26
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Granted: 1968-07-09
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Expires: 1985-11-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter W Thulin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 17:30
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D81/00; B65D81/34; B65D81/3492; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S206/00; Y10S206/819
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
85 words
A FOOD PRODUCT PACKAGE FOR USE WITH AN ELECTRICAL HEATING UNIT COMPRISING AN EDIBLE PRODUCT, AN ENVELOPE OF ELECTRIC INSULATING PACKAGING MATERIAL SURROUNDING AND CONTAINING SAID PRODUCT, SAID ENVELOPE HAVING DIMENSIONS SUITABLE FOR INSERTION INTO A TOASTER, AND BUMPER MEANS ON SAID ENVELOPE TO PROTECT SAID ENVELOPE FROM DIRECT PHYSICAL CONTACT WITH THE HEATED PORTIONS OF SAID HEATING UNIT, SAID BUMPER HAVING A MELTING POINT ABOVE THE MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE TO WHICH THE ENVELOPE WILL BE SUBJECTED WHILE IN THE HEATING CHAMBER OF SAID HEATING UNIT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
85 words
A FOOD PRODUCT PACKAGE FOR USE WITH AN ELECTRICAL HEATING UNIT COMPRISING AN EDIBLE PRODUCT, AN ENVELOPE OF ELECTRIC INSULATING PACKAGING MATERIAL SURROUNDING AND CONTAINING SAID PRODUCT, SAID ENVELOPE HAVING DIMENSIONS SUITABLE FOR INSERTION INTO A TOASTER, AND BUMPER MEANS ON SAID ENVELOPE TO PROTECT SAID ENVELOPE FROM DIRECT PHYSICAL CONTACT WITH THE HEATED PORTIONS OF SAID HEATING UNIT, SAID BUMPER HAVING A MELTING POINT ABOVE THE MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE TO WHICH THE ENVELOPE WILL BE SUBJECTED WHILE IN THE HEATING CHAMBER OF SAID HEATING UNIT.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1971-07-09 | 1972-01-08 | 1972-07-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-07-09 | 1976-01-08 | 1976-07-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-07-09 | 1980-01-08 | 1980-07-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |