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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 02, 2014
Filed:
Feb. 16, 2009
Lee M. Schneider, Neenah, WI (US);
Terrence P. Lafferty, Neenah, WI (US);
Philip E. Netzer, Greenville, WI (US);
Patrick H. Wnek, Sherwood, WI (US);
Lee M. Schneider, Neenah, WI (US);
Terrence P. Lafferty, Neenah, WI (US);
Philip E. Netzer, Greenville, WI (US);
Patrick H. Wnek, Sherwood, WI (US);
Graphic Packaging International, Inc., Atlanta, GA (US);
Abstract
An apparatus for preparing a food item in a microwave oven comprises a tray including an interior space defined by a base and an upstanding peripheral wall, and a cover pivotably connected to the tray for pivoting the cover relative to the tray between an open position and a closed position. The tray and/or cover includes a plurality of protrusions extending into the interior space. A microwave energy interactive material overlies the protrusions on the tray and/or cover.