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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7235274 | Dough composition packaged in flexible packaging with carbon dioxide scavenger and method of preparing Described is a packaged dough product comprising a dough composition in a flexible package and including encapsulated basic chemical leavening agent and non-encapsulated acidic chemical leavening agent, the packaged dough product containing a carbon dioxide scavenge... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7205016 | Packages and methods for processing food products A method of stacking packages, wherein an upper package has a configuration to avoid touching the contents of a lower package. The finished packages can be stacked within cartons for distribution and shipped long distances without causing damage to the contents of t... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7189666 | COgenerating absorbent pads A method and means for enhancing the inner environment of a package containing perishable merchandise include taking a closable package containing perishable merchandise and placing in the package a multi-layered sheet including a plurality of layers comprised of mo... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7172780 | Food packaging for microwave pressure cooking and method of using same The food packaging is utilized for pressure cooking of food in a microwave with a pressure relief valve being attached to a top wall of the packaging with the relief valve also providing an access opening into the packaging for addition of liquids and other ingredie... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7169451 | Gas-permeable membrane Novel gas-permeable membranes which are particularly useful in the packaging of fresh cut fruit and vegetables, and other respiring biological materials. The membranes have an O2 permeability of at least 775,000 ml/m2.atm.24 hrs, a P10 | 01/30/2007 |
| 7147799 | Methods of using an oxygen scavenger An oxygen scavenging packet containing an iron-based oxygen scavenger and an electrolyte is set forth in which the rate of uptake of oxygen is increased by virtue of the introduction into the packet of an oxygen uptake accelerator containing water. Methods of increa... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7060746 | Particulate carbonates and their preparation and use in breathable film The present invention is a method of producing a breathable film including producing an inorganic filler by treating particles of an inorganic particulate material comprising an alkaline earth metal carbonate compound by reaction with a hydrophobizing surface treatm... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7048957 | Method and apparatus for processing vegetables According to certain embodiments of the invention, there is provided a method and an apparatus relating to an infeed for positioning the green onions in a generally horizontal position on a conveyor and a transition conveyor for transporting the horizontally dispose... | 05/23/2006 |
| 6926846 | Methods of using an oxygen scavenger An oxygen scavenging packet containing an iron-based oxygen scavenger and an electrolyte is set forth in which the rate of uptake of oxygen is increased by virtue of the introduction into the packet of an oxygen uptake accelerator containing water. Methods of increa... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6909028 | Stable breathable elastic garments A thermally stable microporous breathable film is provided comprising at least 35% filler, by weight of the filled-film, and a thermoplastic polymer blend of a first polyethylene polymer and a second polyethylene polymer. The first polyethylene polymer comprises 30%... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6862980 | Food preservation container and filter A filter for absorbing ethylene gas and moisture and emitting carbon dioxide that can be removably coupled to a container. The container can have vent openings to allow air to circulate to prevent excess condensation, or the container can be any type of flexible, se... | 03/08/2005 |
| 6861086 | Method of processing roasted coffee A method of processing roasted coffee to improve the retention of carbon dioxide and aromatics liberated from the roasted coffee. The method involves preparing one or more containers for receiving coffee. The containers are purged of contained air through flushing w... | 03/01/2005 |
| 6756068 | Method and apparatus for vending food products from a roller-type grilling apparatus A method and apparatus for vending food products from a roller-type grilling machine includes a packaging system that extends the product life on the grilling machine by keeping the food product from directly contacting the grilling machine. By packaging the product... | 06/29/2004 |
| 6706296 | Microwave popcorn article incorporating coarse salt Disclosed are microwave popcorn articles comprising any conventional microwave popcorn bag, and a food charge disposed therein comprising kernel popcorn, fat, salt and sufficient amounts of a calcium ingredient to provide a total calcium content of about 360 to 3600... | 03/16/2004 |
| 6620447 | Method for making a baked product The present invention is related to the manufacture of a baked product with the product being enclosed in a wrapper. The product can be given good qualities including that desired surface portions of the product can be provided a crust similar to that ach... | 09/16/2003 |
| 6582828 | Deep-drawn slidable foil based on polyolefins and polyamide A thermoformable, puncture-resistant multi-layered film with surface slip, prepared by coextrusion and built up from polyolefin-based, polyamide-based and adhesion promoting polymer layers and its use for packaging sharp-edged goods, in particular foodstu... | 06/24/2003 |
| 6461702 | Coated membrane with an aperture for controlled atmosphere package A coated membrane for use in controlling the oxygen and carbon dioxide ratio inside of a package that holds respiring produce such as fruits, vegetables or flowers. The coated membrane comprises a porous substrate, such as a polypropylene film, and has an... | 10/08/2002 |
| 6451423 | Controlled atmosphere packaging The invention addresses the use of a composite carbon dioxide scavenging filler which has been dispersed uniformly into a polymeric matrix. The resultant layer can then be coated or laminated onto a paper, paperboard, foil, or other substrates. It can als... | 09/17/2002 |
| 6333059 | Shelf-stable butter containing microwave popcorn article and method of preparation Disclosed are microwave shelf stable popcorn articles that contain real butter. The articles comprise any conventional microwave popcorn bag and an improved popcorn/fat charge. In addition to kernel popcorn and fat, the charge further essentially includes... | 12/25/2001 |
| 6296923 | Perforated polymeric film with limited oxygen and water permeability The invention provides polymeric films for the storage or packing of plant material, the film being perforate and having a water vapor permeability of not more than 800 g m-2 day-1 and an oxygen permeability of not more than 200000 c... | 10/02/2001 |
| 6228406 | Process for isolating filling from outer edible shell member The present invention discloses an impervious inner jacket 16 which may contain an inner edible foodstuff 14 which is encircled by an outer foodstuff 12. The inner jacket 16 has one end which may be equipped with a tear stripe 20 or tie member 28 which pr... | 05/08/2001 |
| 6228284 | Oxygen scavenging compositions with low migration An improved oxygen scavenging composition and packaging container formed therefrom is disclosed. The container is suitable for storage of oxygen sensitive materials and has as part of its exposed interior surface a composition composed of a polymeric matr... | 05/08/2001 |
| 6210724 | Temperature-responsive containers Sealed packages of foodstuffs which are biological materials, particularly fruit, are vented by a temperature-sensitive control unit. The control unit covers an aperture in a wall of the package. The control unit includes a barrier member which is secured... | 04/03/2001 |
| 6210721 | Microwave popcorn incorporating coarse salt and method of preparation A microwave popcorn article comprising any conventional microwave popcorn bag, and a food charge disposed therein including kernel popcorn, fat, salt and sufficient amounts of a calcium ingredient to provide a total calcium content of about 360 to 3600 mg... | 04/03/2001 |
| 6190713 | Process and a device for headspace foaming of containers filled with carbonated beverages A process for the foaming of the headspace of containers filled with carbonated beverages, wherein, after the filling of the beverages into the containers, the containers are transferred to a foaming area, in which an electromagnetic beam, preferably a la... | 02/20/2001 |
| 6190710 | Plastic packaging material A method of preserving produce by providing a plastic packaging material having a thickness of up to about 500 microns and a permeability to water vapor exceeding about 1.5 g mm m-2 per day at 38° C. and 85-90% relative humidity, whereby when ... | 02/20/2001 |
| 6126976 | Microwave popcorn package A microwave popcorn package including a container having a bottom wall, an open top and a tapered side wall extending from the bottom wall to the open top. The package also includes a variety of lids including a lid which has a substantially planar center... | 10/03/2000 |
| 6113962 | Preservation of color of stored meat using noble gases A process for preserving the color of red meat, which entails contacting the meat with an effective amount of an atmosphere selected from the group consisting of a noble gas, a mixture of noble gases and a mixture containing at least one noble gas and a c... | 09/05/2000 |
| 6093429 | Shelf-stable butter containing microwave popcorn article Disclosed are microwave shelf stable popcorn articles that contain real butter. The articles comprise any conventional microwave popcorn bag and an improved popcorn/fat charge. In addition to kernel popcorn and fat, the charge further essentially includes... | 07/25/2000 |
| 6063414 | Combination container and dry pet food for increased shelf life, freshness, palatability, and nutritional value The combination of a substantially gas impermeable container and a dry pet food of high soluble fiber content that has a water activity within the range of 0.5 to 0.8. The result is long lasting, highly nutritious dog food that can be substantially free o... | 05/16/2000 |
| 6063418 | Method and container for insecticidally storing grains A method and a container for long-term storage in a state in which harmful insects do not propagate, in a case in which grains such as unpolished rice or the like are filled and stored. An inner bag (10) made of a flexible material is accommodated in an o... | 05/16/2000 |
| 6060101 | Dietary food supplement A composition and method for preparing a food supplement. The composition consisting essentially of at least 70% by weight of an oil seed constituent, at least 8% by weight of an additional plant constituent and at least 4% by weight of yeast wherein oil ... | 05/09/2000 |
| 6060095 | Microwave popcorn serving package An expandable microwave popcorn package which contains a charge of popcorn kernels for preparation in a microwave oven. The package is formed of front and back panels preferably joined together at the top and bottom ends by an adhesive and at the sides by... | 05/09/2000 |
| 6060102 | Method of preparing food supplement A composition and method for preparing a food supplement. The composition consisting essentially of at least 70% by weight of an oil seed constituent, at least 8% by weight of an additional plant constituent and at least 4% by weight of yeast wherein oil ... | 05/09/2000 |
| 6042852 | Low pressure refrigerated dough product A refrigerated dough system is provided which includes a dough in a container flushed with a gas. The dough contains a leavening agent capable of generating gas in the dough after the dough is sealed in the container. The container is provided with a pres... | 03/28/2000 |
| 6021624 | Vented pouch arrangement and method A method for the packaging of coffee in a pouch arrangement having first and second opposed panel sections, a base gusset member, a rib and trough closure arrangement constructed and arranged for selective closure of the pouch arrangement, and a gas filte... | 02/08/2000 |
| 6013293 | Packing respiring biological materials with atmosphere control member Packaging of fruit and vegetables, and other respiring biological materials, makes use of an atmosphere-control member comprising a gas-permeable membrane and an apertured cover member over the membrane. The combination results in a control member having ... | 01/11/2000 |
| 6007860 | Preparing food supplement A composition and method for preparing a food supplement. The composition consisting essentially of at least 70% by weight of an oil seed constituent, at least 8% by weight of an additional plant constituent and at least 4% by weight of yeast wherein oil ... | 12/28/1999 |
| 5997916 | Microwave popcorn fortified with calcium and method of preparation Disclosed are microwave popcorn articles comprising any conventional microwave popcorn bag, and a food charge disposed therein comprising kernel popcorn, fat, salt and sufficient amounts of a calcium ingredient to provide a total calcium content of about ... | 12/07/1999 |
| 5985343 | Microwave popcorn package A microwave popcorn package including a container having a bottom wall, an open top and a tapered side wall extending from the bottom wall to the open top. The package also includes a substantially planar lid positioned within the container between the bo... | 11/16/1999 |
