WO1997036797A1 - Microwave oven utensils - Google Patents
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- WO1997036797A1 WO1997036797A1 PCT/GB1997/000924 GB9700924W WO9736797A1 WO 1997036797 A1 WO1997036797 A1 WO 1997036797A1 GB 9700924 W GB9700924 W GB 9700924W WO 9736797 A1 WO9736797 A1 WO 9736797A1
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- receptacle
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- microwave oven
- absorbent filler
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- H—ELECTRICITY
- H05—ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- H05B—ELECTRIC HEATING; ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS FOR ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES, IN GENERAL
- H05B6/00—Heating by electric, magnetic or electromagnetic fields
- H05B6/64—Heating using microwaves
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
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- B65D81/3453—Rigid containers, e.g. trays, bottles, boxes, cups
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
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- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
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- B65D2581/3483—Carbon, carbon black, or graphite
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Definitions
- This invention relates to utensils of the type suitable for use in a microwave oven.
- the invention relates particularly but not exclusively to food containers which can be placed in a microwave oven to heat or reheat a food product .
- Microwave ovens are quick and convenient for cooking or heating of foods.
- ready prepared foods can be reheated in a matter of minutes. This has lead ( to the creation and rapid growth of "convenience foods" - ready prepared foods or meals which have been cooked or partially cooked and which only require reheating in a microwave oven.
- Convenience foods may be? packaged in containers which are suitable for use in a microwave oven, obviating any need to empty the food into another container for reheating. Some products are packaged in such a way that the reheated food can be eaten directly from the container, which container may be disposed of after use.
- a microwave oven food container comprises a receptacle for a foodstuff, the receptacle being composed of a polymeric material including a radiation absorbent filler.
- the filler may comprise carbon, for example particulate carbon black or comminuted carbon fibres or mixtures thereof. Metal particles may also be employed as a filler .
- Preferred polymeric materials include polyolefins including polyethylene, polypropylene, polyethylene teraphthalate and copolymers and blends thereof.
- NOVA EN 1102J BASF
- Preferred polymeric materials may be pigmented with carbon black.
- a master blend of polypropylene and carbon black may be prepared for dilution with further polypropylene to give a desired loading of the carbon filler.
- polypropylene may be blended with carbon black in a particle size of 20 nm to give a 40% loading.
- the master blend may be diluted to give a loading of 2 to 20% in the final product .
- a radiation absorbent filler for example particulate carbon has been found to increase the heating efficiency of a microwave oven. Reflection and absorption of radiation reduces formation of cold spots in the food product. Furthermore the container can become hot during irradiation so that heat transmission from the container to the food product may continue after cessation of the irradiation cycle. Drying and crisping are enhanced in comparison to an unfilled container.
- the receptacle comprises a base and one or more sides.
- the base may be generally flat or planar but may be formed with recesses and raised * portions .
- Our copending application PCT/GB96/00128 discloses an arrangement wherein a multiplicity of protrusions extending from the base are arranged to support the food product, facilitating reflection and deflection of microwave and thermal radiation towards the latter.
- the container comprises a receptacle and a closure, preferably a lid.
- the closure may be secured to the receptacle by means of a hinge and may be adapted to be closed by means of a catch, j clip or other arrangement.
- the container and closure may be arranged to define one or more apertures adapted to permit egress of steam from the container in use.
- a microwave oven utensil is composed of a polymeric material including a radiation absorbent filler as described above.
- the utensil may comprise a container, tray or cover for use in a microwave oven.
- a polymeric material including a radiation absorbent filler, preferably carbon for manufacture of a microwave oven container or other utensil.
- Sheet polymeric material was formed containing 2%, 5%, 10% and 20% of a master batch of polypropylene. Up to 40% of carbon may be employed, ie undiluted master batch. The sheet material was formed into D2 type trays. The master batch comprised 40% food grade carbon black and 60% NOVALEN 1102J food grade polypropylene.
- Tests were carried out to demonstrate the heating of food products in comparison to conventional unfilled polypropylene trays of the same dimensions.
- the conventional trays were coloured yellow. Decreased cooking times and elimination of cold spots were observed using the carbon filled polypropylene trays .
- the fish fingers in the unfilled polymer tray were found to be more dehydrated than those in the filled polymer trays.
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Priority Applications (2)
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US09/381,848 US6326599B1 (en) | 1996-03-30 | 1997-03-27 | Microwave oven food receptacle |
AU23004/97A AU2300497A (en) | 1996-03-30 | 1997-03-27 | Microwave oven utensils |
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GB9606813.5 | 1996-03-30 | ||
GBGB9606813.5A GB9606813D0 (en) | 1996-03-30 | 1996-03-30 | Microwave oven utensils |
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PCT/GB1997/000924 WO1997036797A1 (en) | 1996-03-30 | 1997-03-27 | Microwave oven utensils |
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AU (1) | AU2300497A (en) |
GB (1) | GB9606813D0 (en) |
WO (1) | WO1997036797A1 (en) |
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EP0344726A2 (en) * | 1988-05-30 | 1989-12-06 | Sekisui Kaseihin Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha | Polyolefin resin foamed laminate sheet and double-side vacuum forming of the same |
US5088179A (en) * | 1990-10-12 | 1992-02-18 | Jmk International, Inc. | Method of forming a microwaveable container |
WO1994019917A1 (en) * | 1993-02-22 | 1994-09-01 | Loctite Corporation | Microwaveable hot melt dispenser |
WO1994027887A1 (en) * | 1993-05-21 | 1994-12-08 | James River Paper Company, Inc. | Self limiting microwave susceptor |
WO1995024110A2 (en) * | 1994-03-04 | 1995-09-08 | Gics & Vermee, L.P. | Ovenable food package |
WO1996022228A2 (en) * | 1995-01-21 | 1996-07-25 | Novus Foods Ltd. | Microwave oven food container |
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