초록

The present invention is directed to a convenient semi-rigid hand-held microwaveable package. The package contains a thermal insulating layer that protects the consumer from being burned by handling the hot package. Yet further, the package also contains an easy open device.

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1. A container for heating an item using microwaves comprising: a container for microwave heating, wherein the container comprises a semi-rigid outer component and a semi-rigid inner component; a microwave susceptor surface positioned as an inner surface of said inner component, comprising a su

1. A container for heating an item using microwaves comprising: a container for microwave heating, wherein the container comprises a semi-rigid outer component and a semi-rigid inner component; a microwave susceptor surface positioned as an inner surface of said inner component, comprising a substrate having a microwave-absorptive coating region; and a thermal insulating layer positioned as an outer surface of said inner or outer component which protects the consumer from being burned from the hot item after heating in a microwave oven. 2. The container of claim 1 further comprising a tear-strip easy open device, wherein the tear-strip allows for easy and convenient access to an item after heating in a microwave oven.3. The container of claim 1, wherein the item is a food item.4. The container of claim 3, wherein said thermal insulating layer protects said food item from warming pre-maturely.5. The container of claim 1, wherein said microwave-absorptive region is deposited, printed, extruded, or laminated on said substrate.6. The container of claim 1, further comprising graphics on the outside of said container, wherein said graphics are printed with thermotropic ink.7. The container of claim 6, wherein said graphics provide instructions for handling said item.8. A container for heating an item using microwaves comprising: a container for microwave heating, wherein the container comprises a semi-rigid outer component and a semi-rigid inner component; a microwave susceptor surface positioned as an inner surface of said inner component, comprising a substrate having a microwave-absorptive coating region; a thermal insulating layer positioned as an outer surface of said inner or outer component which protects the consumer from being burned from the hot item after heating in a microwave oven; and a tear-strip easy open device, wherein the tear-strip allows for easy and convenient access to the hot item after heating in a microwave oven. 9. The container of claim 8, wherein said microwave-absorptive region is deposited, printed, extruded, or laminated on said substrate.10. The container of claim 8, further comprising graphics on the outside of said container, wherein said graphics are printed with thermotropic ink.11. The container of claim 10, wherein said graphics provide instructions for handling said item.12. The container of claim 8, wherein said container is a hand-held, portable container which is held in one hand during use of said item.13. A container for heating an item using microwaves comprising: a container for microwave heating, wherein the container comprises a semi-rigid outer component and a semi-rigid inner component; a microwave susceptor surface positioned as an inner surface of said inner component, comprising a substrate having a microwave-absorptive coating region; and a thermal insulating layer positioned as a gas cell between said inner and outer components which provides a means for circulation of gases to decrease the rate of heat transfer from the inner component to the outer component to protect the consumer from being burned from the hot item after heating in a microwave oven. 14. The container of claim 13, wherein the inner component is connected to the outer component to stabilize the placement of the inner component.15. The container of claim 13, wherein the inner component contains vents to release steam into the gas cell.16. The container of claim 13, wherein the susceptor contains focus holes to release steam into the gas cell.