Package making – Methods – Group forming of contents into a unit
Reexamination Certificate
2007-01-11
2008-12-02
Gerrity, Stephen F (Department: 3721)
Package making
Methods
Group forming of contents into a unit
C053S451000, C053S474000, C053S155000, C053S551000, C053S238000, C493S254000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07458195
ABSTRACT:
A method for making a multi-compartment microwavable package having one or more open or closed compartments within the package, and method and apparatus for manufacturing the same, constructed by modification to existing vertical form, fill and seal packaging machines. The invention involves producing a multi-compartment bag having an internal permeable wall between compartments from a single sheet of flexible packaging film. A food product can be placed into the first compartment and steam pack can be placed into the second compartment.
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Bezek Edward Anthony
Knoerzer Anthony Robert
Kohl Garrett William
Rodgers Brad Dewayne
Tucker Steven Kenneth
Cahoon Colin P.
Carstens & Cahoon
Frito-Lay North America, Inc.
Gerrity Stephen F
Walter Chad E.
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