Receptacles – Closures – Removable closure situated by resilient distortion and...
Reexamination Certificate
2003-12-29
2008-03-04
Stashick, Anthony D. (Department: 3781)
Receptacles
Closures
Removable closure situated by resilient distortion and...
C220S366100, C220SDIG019, C220S780000, C229S125170
Reexamination Certificate
active
07337916
ABSTRACT:
The present invention includes an improved food enclosure designed to harness the steam produced during cooking so as to rapidly thaw and cook the food; however, the enclosure also advantageously vents the steam in order to provide a crispier, more desirable food product. A “venting” container according to one embodiment of the present invention, includes a tubular body having at least one open end and a cap for engaging the open end. The cap comprises upper and lower ends, which define an intermediate region therebetween. The tubular body and cap are at least partially sealed together by frictional forces resulting from the interference between opposing radially extending protrusions disposed on both the tubular body and the cap. These frictional forces are opposed and eventually overcome by a steam pressure generated from within the container, whereby the cap is driven from a closed to a vented position.
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Alston & Bird LLP
Smalley James
Sonoco Development Inc.
Stashick Anthony D.
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