US4094996A
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Package of convenience food
Assignee: House Foods Corp
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Filing: 1977-05-12
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Granted: 1978-06-13
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Expires: 1997-05-12
Abstract
Abstract A package of convenience food whose cup-shaped container is releasably sealed by a cover contains two layers of dehydrated food capable of being reconstituted by contact with hot water to which the container is impermeable. The bottom layer is a source of carbohydrate, such as instant rice or instant noodles, while the top layer essentially consists of foamed dehydrated egg.
Inventors
- 👤 Sakuichi Sakakibara
- 👤 Ko Sugisawa
- 👤 Takashi Kimura
- 👤 Atsushi Yasuda
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 05:22
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D85/00; B65D85/70; B65D85/804; B65D85/816; A; A23; A23P; A23P20/00; A23P20/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
154 words
A package of convenience food comprising: (a) a container of water-resistant material having an open side; (b) a body of a first dehydrated food and at least one separate body of a second dehydrated food in said container, (1) each of said bodies being capable of being reconstituted by contact with hot water, (2) said first food consisting essentially of at least one source of carbohydrate substantially insoluble in and lighter than water and having a surface directed toward said open side, (3) said at least one body consisting essentially of foamed or cellular dehydrated solid material substantially insoluble in water but capable of absorbing hot water more quickly than said first food, most of said surface being covered by said at least one body which absorbs water quickly in an amount sufficient to reduce the floating tendency of the carbohydrate material such that the uniform reconstitution of said first dehydrated food is accelerated.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
154 words
A package of convenience food comprising: (a) a container of water-resistant material having an open side; (b) a body of a first dehydrated food and at least one separate body of a second dehydrated food in said container, (1) each of said bodies being capable of being reconstituted by contact with hot water, (2) said first food consisting essentially of at least one source of carbohydrate substantially insoluble in and lighter than water and having a surface directed toward said open side, (3) said at least one body consisting essentially of foamed or cellular dehydrated solid material substantially insoluble in water but capable of absorbing hot water more quickly than said first food, most of said surface being covered by said at least one body which absorbs water quickly in an amount sufficient to reduce the floating tendency of the carbohydrate material such that the uniform reconstitution of said first dehydrated food is accelerated.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
A package as set forth in claim 1, wherein one body of said second food covers most of said surface in a coherent layer.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
A package as set forth in claim 2, wherein said second food consists essentially of dehydrated foamed chicken egg.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
A package as set forth in claim 1, further comprising a cover releasably sealing said open side.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
A package as set forth in claim 4, wherein said solid material predominantly consists of a source of protein.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
A package as set forth in claim 4, wherein said source of protein essentially consists of dehydrated foamed chicken egg.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
A package as set forth in claim 6, wherein said second food is yellow.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-06-12 | 1981-12-12 | 1982-06-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-06-12 | 1985-12-12 | 1986-06-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-06-12 | 1989-12-12 | 1990-06-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |