US2865768A
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Food package
Assignee: Foil Process Corp
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Filing: 1954-12-29
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Granted: 1958-12-23
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Expires: 1974-12-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 James F Barnes
- 👤 Elmer F Rebholz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 17:36
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D81/00; B65D81/34; B65D81/3407; B65D2581/00; B65D2581/34; B65D2581/3401; B65D2581/3402; B65D2581/3421
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
155 words
A COMBINATION FOOD PACKAGE AND COOKER, COMPRISING A CLOSED, COLLAPSED CONTAINER, SAID CONTAINER BEING CONSTRUCTED AND ARRANGED SO THAT IT CAN BE EXPANDED TO PROVIDE AN ENLARGED VOLUME THEREIN, SAID CONTAINER HAVING A FLAT BOTTOM ADAPTED TO SUPPORT IT ON A HORIZONTAL HEATING SURFACE AND AT LEAST THE BOTTOM PORTION OF SAID CONTAINER BEING FORMED OF A METAL FOIL SHEET MATERIAL, SAID CONTAINER IN COLLAPSED CONDITION HAVING SIDE WALL PORTIONS FOLDED TOGETHER AND INTO GENERALLY PARALLEL ALIGNMENT WITH SAID BOTTOM WALL AND BEING EXPANDABLE BY THE UNFOLDING OF SAID SIDE WALL PORTIONS TO PROVIDE SAID ENLARGED VOLUME, AND A FOOD PRODUCT WITHIN SAID CONTAINER REQUIRING HEATING AND AN ENLARGEMENT IN VOLUME IN THE PREPARATION THEREOF, SAID FOOD PRODUCT HAVING A VOLUME BEFORE PREPARATION NOT OVER THE REDUCED VOLUME OF SAID CONTAINER WHEN IN COLLAPSED CONDITION AND AN APPRECIABLY GREATER VOLUME DURING AND AFTER PREPARATION BUT NOT OVER THAT OF THE ENLARGED VOLUME OF SAID CONTAINER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
155 words
A COMBINATION FOOD PACKAGE AND COOKER, COMPRISING A CLOSED, COLLAPSED CONTAINER, SAID CONTAINER BEING CONSTRUCTED AND ARRANGED SO THAT IT CAN BE EXPANDED TO PROVIDE AN ENLARGED VOLUME THEREIN, SAID CONTAINER HAVING A FLAT BOTTOM ADAPTED TO SUPPORT IT ON A HORIZONTAL HEATING SURFACE AND AT LEAST THE BOTTOM PORTION OF SAID CONTAINER BEING FORMED OF A METAL FOIL SHEET MATERIAL, SAID CONTAINER IN COLLAPSED CONDITION HAVING SIDE WALL PORTIONS FOLDED TOGETHER AND INTO GENERALLY PARALLEL ALIGNMENT WITH SAID BOTTOM WALL AND BEING EXPANDABLE BY THE UNFOLDING OF SAID SIDE WALL PORTIONS TO PROVIDE SAID ENLARGED VOLUME, AND A FOOD PRODUCT WITHIN SAID CONTAINER REQUIRING HEATING AND AN ENLARGEMENT IN VOLUME IN THE PREPARATION THEREOF, SAID FOOD PRODUCT HAVING A VOLUME BEFORE PREPARATION NOT OVER THE REDUCED VOLUME OF SAID CONTAINER WHEN IN COLLAPSED CONDITION AND AN APPRECIABLY GREATER VOLUME DURING AND AFTER PREPARATION BUT NOT OVER THAT OF THE ENLARGED VOLUME OF SAID CONTAINER.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1961-12-22 | 1962-06-23 | 1962-12-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1965-12-22 | 1966-06-23 | 1966-12-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1969-12-22 | 1970-06-23 | 1970-12-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |