Patent ID: 6602528
Filing Date: 2003-08-05
Classification: A45C,B65D,Y10S

Abstract:
A food package for use in packaging a multi-layer food item in separate layers, including:a container having at least one enclosing wall part forming an internal surrounded cavity and one opening for allowing the multi-layer food item contained therein to be placed in horizontal layers; a plurality of separating sheets for spaced placement between layers of the food item to be retained separate for a period of time; a retainer with a plurality of openings sized to allow a substantial portion of said separating sheets to extend therethrough into the cavity; and a spacing means for maintaining the separating sheets in relative spaced positions so the separating sheets are able to be placed between layers of the food items and allow removal of said separating sheets through the retainer openings while retaining the multi-layers of the food item substantially in layers in the container, said one opening of said container allowing removal of the multi-layer food item as a whole.