Inventors:
Randal J Monforton - Minnetrista MN, US
Dawn Falasz - Plymouth MN, US
Assignee:
General Mills, Inc. - Minneapolis MN
International Classification:
H05B006/80
US Classification:
219727, 219735, 219740, 219730, 426107, 426113, 206219
Abstract:
A flexible paper popcorn package in the form of an easily expandable bag () includes a bottom wall (), a top wall (), first and second, pleated, side walls () having pleats (), and first and second non-venting ends (). Spots () of adhesive may be provided between the pleats () and the top and bottom walls () to prevent the formation of pockets adjacent the end (). Couplers () formed of adhesive are provided between the pleats () and the top wall () which seal apertures () in the pleats () which vent during microwave popping, puffing, or expanding of a food product held in the bag () and which may predispose unfolding of the pleats () adjacent the bottom wall () including the susceptor ().