Patent ID: 6060096
Filing Date: 2000-05-09
Classification: B65D

Abstract:
A microwave popcorn bag arrangement comprising:(a) a flexible bag resulting from a single folded sheet construction; said bag including: first and second panels; and, a base gusset portion;(i) said first panel having first and second, opposite, end edges and first and second, opposite, side edges;(ii) said base gusset panel having first and second, opposite, end edges and first and second, opposite, side edges;(iii) said base gusset portion comprising an inwardly directed gusset fold positioned along said first end edges of said first and second panels and oriented between said first and second panels;(b) a microwave interactive construction positioned on said first panel;(c) said first panel being releasably sealed to said second panel along at least a portion of said second end edges of said first and second panels;(d) said first panel being sealed to said second panel along portions of said first and second side edges;(e) said base gusset being expandable to form a base to support said bag arrangement in a stand-up position with said base oriented as a bottom and with said first and second panels directed upwardly; and(f) a charge of unpopped popcorn positioned on said first panel over said microwave interactive construction and in thermally conductive contact with said microwave interactive construction.