Insulated food container

Abstract

The present invention relates to an insulated take home food container. In particular, the present invention relates to a laminate of aluminum foil, either flat or in a manner to create air pockets, utilized to increase the holding time a food stays warm in the container. The container can have flat surface or dividing walls depending on the use of the box.

1 . A food container having at least a portion of the interior, exterior or both surfaces of the container affixed with a layer of a food grade heat reflective material. 
     
     
         2 . A food container according to  claim 1  wherein the heat reflective material is aluminum foil. 
     
     
         3 . A food container according to  claim 1  wherein the heat reflective material is a metalized film. 
     
     
         4 . A food container according to  claim 1  wherein the heat reflective material is affixed to the interior surface of the container. 
     
     
         5 . A food container according to  claim 1  wherein the heat reflective material covers the entire interior surface of the container. 
     
     
         6 . A food container according to  claim 1  wherein the heat reflective material is affixed to the inside surface of the food container in a manner that creates a plurality of air pockets between the reflective material and the interior surface. 
     
     
         7 . A food container according to  claim 1  which further comprises a loose piece of absorbent material for absorbing moisture from hot food placed in the container. 
     
     
         8 . A food container according to  claim 1  wherein the reflective material is only attached to the interior surface of the container that forms the upper surface when the container is closed. 
     
     
         9 . A food container according to  claim 1  wherein the container is made of cardboard or plastic. 
     
     
         10 . A food container according to  claim 1  wherein the reflective material is affixed to the outside surface of the container. 
     
     
         11 . A food container according to  claim 1  wherein the reflective material has openings for the passage of water vapor. 
     
     
         12 . A food container according to  claim 1  wherein there is a layer of plastic in between the food and the container. 
     
     
         13 . A food container according to  claim 1  wherein the heat reflective material is selected from materials that have some permeability to water vapor.