Microwavable food package having an easy-open feature

Details Microwavable food package having an easy-open feature Microwavable food package having an easy-open feature

2008-11-21

2011-11-22

Van, Quang (Department: 3742)

Electric heating

Microwave heating

Cookware

C219S728000, C219S729000, C426S107000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08063345

ABSTRACT:
A system for heating a food item in a microwave oven is provided. The system may include an inner container and an outer carton including an opening feature that allows for easy opening thereof. The system also may include a microwave energy interactive element.

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