Single serving packaged potato

a potato and single-serving technology, applied in the field of single-serving packaged potatoes, can solve the problems of affecting the perception of potatoes among consumers, the prior art packaging of potatoes does nothing to combat this misperception, and the process of baking potatoes to be a time-consuming chore, etc., to achieve convenient access to baked potato toppings, easy to sell, transport and prepare

a potato and single-serving technology, applied in the field of single-serving packaged potatoes, can solve the problems of affecting the perception of potatoes among consumers, the prior art packaging of potatoes does nothing to combat this misperception, and the process of baking potatoes to be a time-consuming chore, etc., to achieve convenient access to baked potato toppings, easy to sell, transport and prepare

US20060233928A1Inactive Publication Date: 2006-10-19PARAGON POTATO FARMS
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[0015] A preferred embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIG. 1. A single serving packaged potato 18 includes a washed potato 20 wrapped in a film 22 and placed in an individual serving container 24. Film 22 may be air permeable or air impermeable, and may be wrapped around potato 20 in any number of suitable ways, including shrink wrapping, vacuum wrapping, or stretch wrapping. Alternatively, potato 20 may be left unwrapped for placement in container 24. Container 24 may be made of any suitable materials, including plastic, paperboard, or foam, and may be generally rectilinear, as shown in FIG. 1, or may be circular or oblong to better simulate a bowl or serving boat. Preferably, container 24 is disposable and microwave safe.

[0016] In addition to potato 20, container 24 may hold utensils 26 and toppings 28. Utensils 26 may include a fork, knife, spoon, or a combination fork-and-spoon, sometimes known as a “spork.” A common foodservice assemblage including a napkin, fork,...

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A prepackaged potato is contained within a serving receptacle that also includes items for use in consumption of the potato, which may be in the form of utensils, toppings and the like. The serving receptacle defines an interior within which the potato and the items for use in consumption of the potato are contained, and which is covered by a wrap material, a lid or a cover. The lid or cover may be formed with a cutout or window, which allows a consumer to view at least a portion of the contents of the serving receptacle. The lid or cover includes a label that bears nutrition information as well as instructions for preparation of the potato.

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CROSS-REFERNCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 11 / 153,092, filed Jun. 15, 2005 which claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application 60 / 580,653 filed Jun. 17, 2004, all of which are incorporated herein by reference.BACKGROUND AND SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0002] The present invention relates to the packaging of potatoes, and more particularly relates to packaging of single potatoes for individual consumption. [0003] Potatoes are an excellent source of vitamin C and potassium, and provide a natural source of vitamin B6 and dietary fiber. In addition, potatoes are fat-free, cholesterol-free, and relatively low in calories. Potatoes are an excellent diet food, since they are remarkably nutritious and filling. However, the perception of potatoes among consumers has suffered as a result of the many unhealthy ways in which potatoes are often prepared, e.g. potato chips, french fries, etc. [0004] One of the healthiest ways to pr...

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Application Information

Patent Timeline
19 Oct 2006
Publication
US20060233928A1
IPC
B65B25/06; A23L19/12
CPC
A23L1/2163; A23L1/48; B65D2581/3427; B65D75/54; B65D81/3453; B65B25/02; A23L19/14; A23L35/00
Inventors
WYSOCKI, GARY J.; WYSOCKI, RUSSELL M.