Popcorn package and handle assembly

Abstract

Abstract The pan and handle assemble includes an open-topped relatively shallow pan which has an annular flange or rim and a wire form handle secured to the rim of the pan. A transparent expandable plastic cover having substantially the same shallow outline as the pan extends across and into the pan, with the peripheral edge of the cover disposed between portions of the rim. A food product is confined between the pan and the cover. The wire handle has a generally accurate portion engaging different areas of the rim and a handle portion integrally connected to the arcuate portion intermediate to the ends thereof. The handle portion extends laterally outwardly from the pan and the ends of the arcuate portion in a pair of generally U-shaped clinch means which receive the rim of the pan and are secured thereto to affix the handle to the pan. One of the U-shaped clinch means is provided with an integral end portion or piercing element which is adapted to engage the outer surface of the cover and puncture the cover when the cover expands in order to permit vapors to escape from the interior of the pan.

Inventors

• 👤 G Maier
• 👤 D Jehn

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