Patent ID: 8101219
Filing Date: 2012-01-24
Classification: A23B,B65D

Abstract:
1. A disposable microwaveable container containing a liquid egg product, the container comprising: a base portion; a top portion separated from the base portion by one or more sidewalls extending from the base portion to the top portion and defining an interior of the container; a rim proximate the top portion of the container defining an opening to the interior; and a lid adapted for fitting over the rim and creating a seal for substantially preventing spilling of the liquid egg product; wherein the liquid egg product is contained by the container and partially fills the container, wherein the lid does not include vents, wherein upon heating of the container and the liquid egg product in a microwave oven, the lid is pushed by expansion of the liquid egg product upon cooking of the liquid egg product from a sealing position in which the lid fits over the rim and creates the seal to a raised position in which a first portion of the lid remains coupled to the rim and a second portion of the lid is raised away from the rim, releasing the seal, by the expansion of the liquid egg product, wherein the cooked egg product physically abuts the lid and retains the second portion of the lid raised away from the rim to provide a visual indicator that the liquid egg product is substantially cooked, and wherein the liquid egg product is disposed within the container in an amount effective to expand and breach the rim without spilling over a side of the container.