Overwrap with integral lidding film

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9776782
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15036677

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The present invention relates to improved packages which include a rigid or semi-rigid tray having a single thermoplastic overwrap comprising a polymeric laminate surrounding the tray and having a front panel and an opposing back panel. The inventive packages also include a continuous seal circumscribing a recessed cavity of the tray which comprises a heat seal formed by heat sealing a portion of the front panel to the peripheral flange of the tray. Advantageously, when the tray is removed from the overwrap, a portion of the first film separates from the laminate and remains peelably sealed to the flange of the tray and thus, may serve as a lidding film for the container. Since the recessed cavity is still covered, the container may then be placed directly in a microwave or conventional oven to thaw and/or cook the food container within the package without first removing the lidding film.

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BEMIS COMPANY INC134 E WISCONSIN AVENUE ONE NEENAH CENTER 4TH FLOOR NEENAH WI 54956

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Klipstine, Keith A Appleton, US 3 12

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