Keith M Frosch

US Patent:

20070237867, Oct 11, 2007

Filed:

Mar 16, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/687227

Inventors:

Cynthia P. Kratochvil - Tustin CA, US
Keith M. Frosch - Onsted MI, US
Sarah M. Monken - Vernon CA, US

Assignee:

Mars, Inc. - McLean VA

International Classification:

B65B 55/00

US Classification:

426232

Abstract:

The present invention is directed to a microwavable steamer food pack that includes a container and an insert. The container has a lower portion, an upper portion and a top edge. The insert has a plurality of opening and a pull tab and is positioned between the lower and upper portion of the container. A gelled sauce is in the lower portion of the container and food components are positioned on the insert and extend into the upper portion of the container. A covering is secured to the container. The gelled sauce remains in a solid or semi-solid state and is separate from the food components when the food pack is stored in a vertical position under chilled conditions.