Package

Abstract

A package having a dual seal designed to permit venting of the package during microwave heating or cooking while minimizing the possibility for a messy and inadvertent escape of product onto, for example, the floor and walls of the microwave. The seal system sets up a tortuous path for vapors and any splatter from food products, particularly liquid food products, to travel during venting.

1 . A package for food comprising:
 a bottom end and a top end;   a first and second side wall ends extending between said bottom and top ends;   a top seal along the entire top end of said package;   a splatter guard seal situated a sufficient distance below said top seal along said top end, spanning from said first side wall end approximately half way along and parallel to said top end; and   a tear area for removing a portion of said top end by facilitating cutting at least a portion of said side wall end.   
   
   
       2 . The package according to  claim 1  wherein said top seal and said splatter guard seal are spaced from each other by sufficient distance to create a tortuous path for venting vapors during microwave heating. 
   
   
       3 . The package according to  claim 1  wherein said seals are spaced from each other by about 1 inch. 
   
   
       4 . The package according to  claim 1  wherein a label or graphics are provided which, among other graphics, indicates to the consumer where said package should be cut along the tear area prior to cooking. 
   
   
       5 . The package according to  claim 1  wherein said package contains food and rests on said bottom end. 
   
   
       6 . The package according to  claim 1  wherein said package contains food which is liquid. 
   
   
       7 . The package according to  claim 1  wherein it is made of a material which is microwavable.