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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 24, 2014
Filed:
Sep. 22, 2009
Gary Neff, Pittsburgh, PA (US);
Eric Sitterly, Mars, PA (US);
Stephen James Denio, Pittsburgh, PA (US);
Akou Amefia, Cranberry Township, PA (US);
Randy Gunzburger, Irwin, PA (US);
Gary Neff, Pittsburgh, PA (US);
Eric Sitterly, Mars, PA (US);
Stephen James DeNio, Pittsburgh, PA (US);
Akou Amefia, Cranberry Township, PA (US);
Randy Gunzburger, Irwin, PA (US);
H.J. Heinz Company, Pittsburgh, PA (US);
Abstract
A carton including multiple focused susceptors can be configured to provide multiple heating configurations for microwave heating of a packaged food product. In at least one heating configuration, the microwave susceptors are arranged such that food product has a softer texture when heated. In a second heating configuration, the microwave susceptors such that the food product has a crispier texture when heated. In use a consumer can select any of the multiple carton configurations for heating the food product.