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  • Edina, MN
  • 7500 Edinborough Way, Minneapolis, MN 55435 (952) 831-2255
  • 7500 Edinborough Way APT 3309, Minneapolis, MN 55435 (952) 831-2255
  • 20882 Via Colombard, Sonoma, CA 95476 (707) 938-0450
  • 6280 Rhode Island Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55428

Work

Position: Executive, Administrative, and Managerial Occupations

Education

Degree: Associate degree or higher

Publications

Us Patents

Package With Microwave Induced Insulation Chambers

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US Patent:
5043549, Aug 27, 1991
Filed:
Jul 11, 1990
Appl. No.:
7/550993
Inventors:
Lawrence C. Brandberg - Crystal MN
Jeffrey T. Watkins - St. Paul MN
Assignee:
Golden Valley Microwave Foods Inc. - Edina MN
International Classification:
H05B 680
B65R 2522
US Classification:
219 1055E
Abstract:
The present invention provides an insulating microwave heating package with at least one and preferably a multiplicity of latent, uninflated or potential isulation chambers capable of inflating when exposed to microwave energy. The package includes at least two sheets of material bonded together at selected points, patches or along seal lines separated by unsealed areas which define unfilled inflation chambers between the lines, patches or points. Upon exposure to microwave energy, the package and its contents become heated. As a result of this heating process, the unfilled chambers also become heated, causing them to become filled with hot expanding air or moisture vapor. These chambers serve as insulation for the package and enhance heating of the food by reducing heat loss from the package.

Flat-Faced Package For Improving The Microwave Popping Of Corn

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US Patent:
50447777, Sep 3, 1991
Filed:
Oct 26, 1990
Appl. No.:
7/604759
Inventors:
Jeffrey T. Watkins - Bloomington MN
Lawrence C. Brandberg - Edina MN
Assignee:
Golden Valley Microwave Foods Inc. - Edina MN
International Classification:
B65D 8134
US Classification:
383100
Abstract:
A package is described comprising a bag with a pair of face D joined by longitudinally extending centrally projecting gussets. The bottom of the bag has a strong permanent seal and the top has a rupturable seal formed from thermoplastic adhesive that allows the top to open during popping to form a vent. The bottom seal includes adhesive seals that extend diagonally from the center of the bag obliquely toward the side edges and is pinched shut to provide a fin seal across the entire lower end of the bag. The top seal has diagonal adhesive seals on each side which are constructed and arranged to provide free-standing, outwardly projecting triangular corner flaps with sealed edges on each side. Their diagonal edges intersect at two spaced apart points near the center of the bag. The points at the intersecting ends of the four flaps define the steam vent area for the bag.

Food Package For Assuring Uniform Distribution Of Microwave Energy And Process For Heating Food

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US Patent:
41328116, Jan 2, 1979
Filed:
Dec 3, 1976
Appl. No.:
5/747277
Inventors:
Charles N. Standing - Minneapolis MN
Lawrence C. Brandberg - Minneapolis MN
Assignee:
The Pillsbury Company - Minneapolis MN
International Classification:
B65B 2522
US Classification:
426111
Abstract:
To prevent localized overheating in food products which are to be heated in a microwave oven, an expandable vessel is operatively connected to a food product. When heated the vessel expands moving the food and thereby distributing non-uniformly distributed microwave energy more evenly throughout the food. In one embodiment, the vessel is a folded or coiled bag which retains steam and vapor evolved during the heating operation. The vapor expands the bag causing it to unfold i. e. , straighten out thereby moving the food product from one location in the oven to another as microwave energy is applied.

Food Package Including Condiment Container For Heating Food

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US Patent:
41338960, Jan 9, 1979
Filed:
Jan 24, 1978
Appl. No.:
5/871889
Inventors:
Charles N. Standing - Minneapolis MN
Lawrence C. Brandberg - Minneapolis MN
Assignee:
The Pillsbury Company - Minneapolis MN
International Classification:
B65B 2908
B65B 2522
US Classification:
426107
Abstract:
A package is provided for heating foods which includes a pair of bread slices such as the halves of a hamburger bun, at least one meat product such as a hamburger patty preferably resting on one of the bread slices and a condiment package containing one or more condiments with a microwave reflective material at least partially enclosing the condiments to reduce the rate at which they absorb heat. These components are enclosed in a sealed plastic bag which is transparent to microwave energy.

Combined Popping And Shipping Package For Popcorn

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US Patent:
40384250, Jul 26, 1977
Filed:
Sep 25, 1974
Appl. No.:
5/508963
Inventors:
Lawrence C. Brandberg - Minneapolis MN
David W. Andreas - Minneapolis MN
Assignee:
The Pillsbury Company - Minneapolis MN
International Classification:
B65D 7714
US Classification:
426107
Abstract:
A combined popping and shipping package for popcorn is described. The package is composed of a dual compartmented container, one compartment being relatively small and containing the charge of popcorn and fat ready to be popped. The larger compartment which is expansible communicates with the small compartment and is adapted to hold the popped kernels.

Microwave Susceptor With Separate Attenuator For Heat Control

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US Patent:
52850404, Feb 8, 1994
Filed:
Sep 1, 1992
Appl. No.:
7/938815
Inventors:
Lawrence C. Brandberg - Edina MN
Jeffrey T. Watkins - Eden Prairie MN
Sara J. Risch - Edina MN
Assignee:
Golden Valley Microwave Foods Inc. - Edina MN
International Classification:
H05B 680
US Classification:
219745
Abstract:
A thermocompensated susceptor laminate is described comprising a microwave transparent sheet, e. g. , paper, paperboard or plastic, having two layers thereon. One layer is a microwave interactive susceptor layer, e. g. , a dried dispersion comprising a film-forming vehicle together with microwave interactive particles such as metal, metal oxide, carbon or graphite that absorbs microwave energy to produce heat in a microwave oven. The second layer is an attenuator layer which includes electrically nonconductive thermocompensating particles of a mineral. One mineral attenuator is a hydrate containing bound water and having a dissociation temperature between about 100. degree. F. and 500. degree. F. , at which temperature the bound water is released therefrom to prevent overheating of the laminate.

Flat Bottomed Stand-Up Microwave Corn Popping Bag

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US Patent:
51958295, Mar 23, 1993
Filed:
Jul 24, 1991
Appl. No.:
7/735374
Inventors:
Jeffrey T. Watkins - Eden Prairie MN
Lawrence C. Brandberg - Edina MN
Assignee:
Golden Valley Microwave Foods Inc. - Edina MN
International Classification:
B65D 3016
B65D 3020
US Classification:
383100
Abstract:
A package is described comprising a bag with a pair of opposing face panels joined by longitudinally extending centrally projecting gussets. The bottom of the bag has a strong permanent seal containing a stiffening member or stay. The top has a rupturable seal formed from thermoplastic adhesive that allows the top to open during popping to form a vent. The bottom seal includes adhesive seals that extend diagonally from the center of the bag obliquely toward the side edges and is pinched shut to provide a temporary fin seal across the entire lower end of the bag. The temporary fin seal is folded down and bonded to an outside face of the bag to provide the stiffening stay member. During cooking, the popping of corn expands the bag and forms a bottom wall which is held quite flat by the cooperation of the bottom diagonal seals and the stiffening stay member.

Popcorn Package For Microwave Popping

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US Patent:
39730450, Aug 3, 1976
Filed:
May 14, 1973
Appl. No.:
5/359810
Inventors:
Lawrence C. Brandberg - Minneapolis MN
David W. Andreas - Minneapolis MN
Assignee:
The Pillsbury Company - Minneapolis MN
International Classification:
B65B 2522
US Classification:
426110
Abstract:
A package of popcorn which is ready for popping in a microwave oven of from about 600 to 1,400 watts capacity is composed of a flexible and expandable package e. g. a gussetted bag formed from paper. The package is sealed to permit internal pressure to develop to expand the bag so that the corn has sufficient space for the increased volume assumed after popping. The charge of popcorn in the bag is uniformly mixed with about 1 to 5 parts by weight of a shortening for each 8 parts by weight of corn. The shortening comprises an edible solid or liquid fat and the package contains salt for flavoring.
Lawrence C Brandberg from Edina, MN, age ~82 Get Report