Electric heating – Microwave heating – Cookware
Reexamination Certificate
2007-05-02
2011-12-20
Van, Quang (Department: 3742)
Electric heating
Microwave heating
Cookware
C219S728000, C229S005600
Reexamination Certificate
active
08080770
ABSTRACT:
The present invention describes an apparatus used in conjunction with a metallic container adapted for processing, storing and heating foodstuffs in a microwave oven, and more specifically, a substantially metallic stackable container with a microwavable transparent portion, metallic reinforcing member, and a selectively removable lid, wherein the same container can be used to store, ship, heat, and serve a foodstuff to a consumer.
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