Shelly M Cook

US Patent:

20070026111, Feb 1, 2007

Filed:

Aug 4, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/462636

Inventors:

Shelly Cook - Dallas TX, US

Assignee:

Shelly Leann Cook - Dallas TX

International Classification:

A23B 7/148

US Classification:

426106000

Abstract:

A method for removing a fluid from a bag, the method comprising: inserting a food item into a bag, heating the food item to produce a fluid within the bag, positioning the bag over a container, and opening a valve in the bag so that the fluid drains from the bag into the container. Also disclosed is a method for removing a fluid from a bag, the method comprising: inserting a food item into a bag, adding an additive to the bag, sealing the bag to retain the food item and the additive within the bag, heating the food item to produce a fluid within the bag, venting the bag without removing the fluid from the bag, positioning the bag over a container, and opening a valve in the bag so that the fluid drains from the bag into the container.

US Patent:

20040025711, Feb 12, 2004

Filed:

Aug 10, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/215734

Inventors:

Shelly Cook - Dallas TX, US

International Classification:

A23P001/00

US Classification:

099/426000

Abstract:

The present invention is an improved roasting bag for food items. The improved roasting bag contains a valve to drain fluids out of the bag. The improved roasting bag also contains a pair of handles which are used to orient and position the improved roasting bag while the fluids are draining out of the improved roasting bag. The invention also contains a vent slit to help facilitate the draining process. A number of different valve configurations are disclosed to use in conjunction with the present invention.