Patent ID: 8492690
Filing Date: 2013-07-23
Classification: H05B

Abstract:
1. A microwave susceptor tray configured for microwave heating a food item that is substantially leak-proof, comprising: a platform configured to support and receive a food item, wherein said platform includes an inside susceptor layer portion; a plurality of walls attached to a perimeter of said platform and extending upwardly from said platform, wherein said plurality of walls are adjacent to one another forming a perimeter wall along said perimeter of said platform, wherein said plurality of walls are comprised of a first sidewall, a second sidewall, a first end wall and a second end wall; a first support leg attached to a first upper end of said first sidewall, wherein said first support leg includes a first elongated portion that extends downwardly parallel to said first sidewall and extends below said platform, wherein said first support leg includes a pair of first pivotal flaps extending perpendicularly at opposing ends of said first elongated portion, wherein said first pivotal flaps extend over respective corners of said plurality of walls adjacent said first sidewall, said first pivotal flaps being configured to seal said first adjacent corners, and wherein said pair of first pivotal flaps are attached to the first and second end wall adjacent to said first sidewall; and a second support leg attached to a second upper end of said second sidewall, wherein said second support leg includes a second elongated portion that extends downwardly parallel to said second sidewall and extends below said platform, wherein said second support leg includes a pair of second pivotal flaps extending perpendicularly at opposing ends of said second elongated portion, wherein said second pivotal flaps extend over respective corners of said plurality of walls adjacent said second sidewall, said second pivotal flaps being configured to seal said adjacent corners, and wherein said pair of second pivotal flaps are attached to the first and second end wall adjacent to said second sidewall; wherein there are no openings between said platform and said plurality of walls and wherein said tray is substantially leak-proof preventing leakage of juices from said food item exteriorly from said tray.