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The present invention involves a microwave popcorn bag adapted to contain a plurality of popcorn kernels to be heated and popped by the application of microwave energy. The microwave popcorn bag is formed from a sheet of material comprising a front panel, a back panel, and first and second gussets c

The present invention involves a microwave popcorn bag adapted to contain a plurality of popcorn kernels to be heated and popped by the application of microwave energy. The microwave popcorn bag is formed from a sheet of material comprising a front panel, a back panel, and first and second gussets connected to the front and back panels along gusset edges all of which form an interior popping space. The first and second gussets are folded along a centerline forming first and second gusset panels. The bottom seal is located on a lower edge and is capable of sealing the lower edge of the bag during the popping of the popcorn kernels. A miter is located proximate the bottom seal and includes an edge strip extending from about said bottom seal along one of the gusset edges for a length corresponding to about the length of a gusset panel. The miter includes a cross strip extending for a length corresponding to about the length of a gusset panel. The cross strip intersects the edge strip at about the midpoint of the edge strip. The top seal is located on an upper edge and is capable of sealing the upper edge of the bag during the popping of the popcorn kernels and further capable of allowing manual opening of the bag after the popping of the popcorn kernels. The top seal further comprises a top miter formed between the back panel and one of the gussets having a generally triangular shape, providing controlled venting of the bag interior during popcorn popping. The miters generally comprise an adhesive material. A plurality of miters are disposed on each of the edges between the front and back panels and the gussets. A susceptor material is disposed on a region of the front panel extending substantially the length of the front panel between the gussets. When exposed to microwave radiation, the susceptor region provides heating to substantially all portions of the interior popping space.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A microwave popcorn bag adapted to contain a plurality of popcorn kernels to be heated and popped when subjected to microwave energy, said microwave popcorn bag formed from a sheet of material comprising:a front panel;a back panel;first and second gussets connected to sai

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A microwave popcorn bag adapted to contain a plurality of popcorn kernels to be heated and popped when subjected to microwave energy, said microwave popcorn bag formed from a sheet of material comprising:a front panel;a back panel;first and second gussets connected to said front panel and said back panel along gusset edges, said first and second gussets folded along a centerline forming first and second gusset panels;a bottom seal located on a lower edge of said sheet of material, said bottom seal capable of sealing said lower edge of said bag during the popping of the popcorn kernels; anda mitre extending from said bottom seal, said mitre including an edge strip of adhesive extending along one of said gusset edges, said mitre including a cross strip of adhesive extending for a length corresponding to the length of one of said first and second gusset panels, said adhesive cross strip intersecting said adhesive edge strip at the midpoint of said adhesive edge strip.