Microwave Cooking Bag

Abstract

A microwavable bag for cooking food is disclosed. The bag may have holes or vents that may allow the release of steam and heat from the interior of the bag during the microwave cooking process. The bag may also include a top lid and a bottom lid that may be configured to lock together when the bag is in a compact state. This allows for easy transportation of the bag. The bag may expand during the microwave cooking process and be opened safely to consume the food. Food to be cooked within the bag may include popcorn kernels or other food.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A package for cooking food in a microwave oven, comprising:
 an expandable bag with an interior for containing and cooking food, an exterior, a top opening and a bottom opening;   a top lid configured to cover the top opening;   a bottom lid configured to cover the bottom opening; and   attachment members configured to attach the top lid to the bottom lid.   
     
     
         2 . The package of  claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of holes that extend from the interior to the exterior that allow the release of steam from the interior of the package during the microwave cooking process. 
     
     
         3 . The package of  claim 2 , wherein the plurality of holes are in the top lid. 
     
     
         4 . The package of  claim 1 , wherein the food is popcorn kernels. 
     
     
         5 . The package of  claim 1 , wherein the bag is formed with accordion-like folds that facilitate its transition between a compact state and an expanded state and vice versa. 
     
     
         6 . The package of  claim 1 , wherein the bag expands during the microwave cooking process. 
     
     
         7 . The package of  claim 1 , wherein the top lid is removable. 
     
     
         8 . The package of  claim 1 , further comprising a panel in the top lid that can be opened while the top lid covers the top opening. 
     
     
         9 . A package for cooking food in a microwave oven, comprising:
 an expandable bag with an interior for containing and cooking food, an exterior, a top opening and a bottom opening;   a top lid configured to cover the top opening;   a bottom lid configured to cover the bottom opening;   attachment members configured to attach the top lid to the bottom lid; and   a plurality of holes that extend from the interior to the exterior that allow the release of steam from the interior of the package during the microwave cooking process.   
     
     
         10 . The package of  claim 9 , wherein the plurality of holes are in the top lid. 
     
     
         11 . The package of  claim 9 , wherein the food is popcorn kernels. 
     
     
         12 . The package of  claim 9 , wherein the bag is formed with accordion-like folds that facilitate its transition between a compact state and an expanded state. 
     
     
         13 . The package of  claim 12 , wherein the bag expands during the microwave cooking process. 
     
     
         14 . The package of  claim 9 , wherein the top lid is removable. 
     
     
         15 . The package of  claim 9 , further comprising a panel in the top lid that can be opened while the top lid is covering the top opening. 
     
     
         16 . A package for cooking popcorn kernels in a microwave oven, comprising:
 an expandable bag with an interior for containing and cooking the popcorn kernels, an exterior, a top opening and a bottom opening;   a top lid configured to cover the top opening;   a bottom lid configured to cover the bottom opening;   attachment members configured to attach the top lid to the bottom lid; and   a plurality of holes in the top lid that extend from the interior to the exterior that allow the release of steam from the interior of the package during the microwave cooking process.   
     
     
         17 . The package of  claim 16 , wherein the bag is formed with accordion-like folds that facilitate its transition between a compact state and an expanded state. 
     
     
         18 . The package of  claim 17 , wherein the bag expands during the microwave cooking process. 
     
     
         19 . The package of  claim 16 , wherein the top lid is removable. 
     
     
         20 . The package of  claim 16 , further comprising a panel in the top lid that can be opened while the top lid is covering the top opening.