DUAL-LAYERED FOOD WRAP

Abstract

A food wrap including a rectangular bottom layer of aluminum foil and a rectangular top layer of parchment paper. The parchment paper is secured to the aluminum foil using a food grade adhesive or dimples. The aluminum foil extends beyond the parchment paper on all sides. The food wrap prevents food from contacting the aluminum foil during cooking or preparation when the food wrap is in a flattened state and during storage when the food is wrapped in the food wrap. A food wrap roll includes an elongated food wrap sheet contained on a roll and in a roll dispensing container or box. The food wrap roll has a serrated blade disposed on a lip of the box for removing a specific length of the food wrap roll. The food wrap parchment paper may include a flavoring additive. The food wrap parchment paper may include a scent.

Description

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1) Field of the Invention

The present disclosure generally pertains to the field of food preparation and storage materials, and more specifically, to the design and construction of food wraps comprising layers of aluminum foil and parchment paper.

2) Description of Related Art

Food wraps are commonly used in both commercial and home settings for the storage, preservation, and reheating of food items. They are designed to protect food from external contaminants, maintain freshness, and facilitate convenient handling. Food wraps come in various forms, including sheets and rolls and can be made from a variety of materials.

Aluminum foil is a popular material for food wraps due to its moldability and ability to form a tight seal around containers. It is often used in cooking and baking applications, as well as for food storage. Aluminum foil can effectively retain heat, making it suitable for reheating food. However, there have been concerns about the potential health risks associated with food coming into direct contact with aluminum. Aluminum foil is known for its ability to withstand high temperatures, making it suitable for cooking applications such as grilling or baking. It also forms a good barrier against light, oxygen, and moisture, thus helping to preserve the freshness of food during storage. However, direct contact between food and aluminum foil can sometimes lead to unwanted reactions, especially with acidic or spicy foods, potentially affecting the taste and safety of the food.

Parchment paper is another commonly used material in food wraps. It is heat-resistant and non-stick, making it ideal for baking and cooking applications. Parchment paper is also used in food storage, as it can help to maintain the freshness of food items. Unlike aluminum foil, parchment paper does not pose the same health concerns when in direct contact with food. Parchment paper is often used in baking due to its non-stick properties. It can withstand high oven temperatures and is safe for food contact. However, parchment paper is not as effective as aluminum foil in preventing moisture loss, which can lead to food drying out during storage.

Food wraps are often designed to accommodate specific types of food items. For example, triangular-shaped food wraps may be used for pizza slices. These specialized food wraps can provide a more secure fit and better protection for the food item. They can also offer convenience for takeout and leftover storage, potentially reducing the use of larger, more cumbersome packaging like boxes.

Roll dispensing containers or boxes are used for storing and dispensing elongated sheets of material, such as food wraps. These containers often include a cutting mechanism, such as a serrated blade, to facilitate the removal of a specific length of the material from the roll.

Food grade adhesives are substances that are safe for consumption and can be used to bond materials used in food packaging or processing. These adhesives can be based on various substances, including water, and are designed to meet stringent safety standards.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

This summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts in a simplified form that are further described below in the detailed description. This summary is not intended to identify key features or essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to be used as an aid in determining the scope of the claimed subject matter.

According to an aspect of the present disclosure, the food wrap includes a rectangular bottom layer of aluminum foil and a rectangular top layer of parchment paper. The parchment paper is secured to the aluminum foil using a food grade adhesive. The aluminum foil extends beyond the parchment paper on all sides. The food wrap prevents food from contacting the aluminum foil during cooking or preparation when the food wrap is in a flattened state.

According to other aspects of the present disclosure, the food wrap may include one or more of the following features. The aluminum foil may extend beyond the parchment paper by a distance of 1 to 5 cm on all sides. The food grade adhesive may be a water-based adhesive. The food wrap may further include dimples disposed on the edges of the food wrap to secure the parchment paper to the aluminum foil. The dimples may be disposed at intervals of 1 to 3 cm along the edges of the food wrap. The food wrap may be part of a food wrap roll contained in a roll dispensing container or box. The roll dispensing container or box may include a serrated blade disposed on a lip of the box for removing a specific length of the food wrap roll.

According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the food wrap includes a rectangular bottom layer of aluminum foil and a rectangular top layer of parchment paper. The parchment paper is secured to the aluminum foil with dimples disposed on the edges of the food wrap. The aluminum foil extends beyond the parchment paper on all sides. The food wrap prevents food from contacting the aluminum foil during storage when the food is wrapped in the food wrap.

According to other aspects of the present disclosure, the food wrap may include one or more of the following features. The aluminum foil may extend beyond the parchment paper by a distance of 1 to 5 cm on all sides. The dimples may be disposed at intervals of 1 to 3 cm along the edges of the food wrap. The food wrap may be part of a food wrap roll contained in a roll dispensing container or box. The roll dispensing container or box may include a serrated blade disposed on a lip of the box for removing a specific length of the food wrap roll. The parchment paper may be secured to the aluminum foil with dimples disposed on the edges of the food wrap and a food grade adhesive. The food grade adhesive may be a water-based adhesive.

According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the food wrap roll includes an elongated food wrap sheet contained on a roll and in a roll dispensing container or box. The food wrap sheet includes a rectangular bottom layer of aluminum foil and a rectangular top layer of parchment paper secured to the aluminum foil. The aluminum foil extends beyond the parchment paper on the two ends of the roll. The food wrap roll has a serrated blade disposed on a lip of the box for removing a specific length of the food wrap roll.

According to other aspects of the present disclosure, the food wrap roll may include one or more of the following features. The parchment paper may be secured to the aluminum foil using a food grade adhesive. The food grade adhesive may be a water-based adhesive. The food wrap roll may further include dimples disposed on the edges of the food wrap to secure the parchment paper to the aluminum foil. The dimples may be disposed at intervals of 1 to 3 cm along the edges of the food wrap. The aluminum foil may extend beyond the parchment paper by a distance of 1 to 5 cm on the two ends of the roll.

The foregoing general description of the illustrative embodiments and the following detailed description thereof are merely exemplary aspects of the teachings of this disclosure and are not restrictive.

These and other objects, features, and advantages of the present invention will become more readily apparent from the attached drawings and the detailed description of the preferred embodiments, which follow.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

A further understanding of the nature and advantages of particular embodiments may be realized by reference to the remaining portions of the specification and the drawings, in which like reference numerals are used to refer to similar components. When reference is made to a reference numeral without specification to an existing sub-label, it is intended to refer to all such multiple similar components.

FIG. 1 is a top plan view of a food wrap sheet according to the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a bottom plan view of the food wrap sheet shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a side elevational view of the food wrap sheet shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a food wrap roll according to the present invention;

FIG. 5 is a top plan view of a food wrap section taken from a roll of food wrap;

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the roll of food wrap contained in a roll box;

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the open roll box shown in FIG. 6;

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a double roll box for holding two food wrap rolls;

FIG. 9 shows a first step in a method for using the food wrap;

FIG. 10 shows a second step in a method for using the food wrap;

FIG. 11 shows a third step in a method for using the food wrap; and

FIG. 12 shows a flattened packaging box ready to be folded.

Corresponding reference characters indicate corresponding parts throughout the several views. The exemplifications set out herein illustrate embodiments of the invention and such exemplifications are not to be construed as limiting the scope of the invention in any manner.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

While various aspects and features of certain embodiments have been summarized above, the following detailed description illustrates a few exemplary embodiments in further detail to enable one skilled in the art to practice such embodiments. The described examples are provided for illustrative purposes and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention.

In the following description, for the purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the described embodiments. It will be apparent to one skilled in the art however that other embodiments of the present invention may be practiced without some of these specific details. Several embodiments are described herein, and while various features are ascribed to different embodiments, it should be appreciated that the features described with respect to one embodiment may be incorporated with other embodiments as well. By the same token however, no single feature or features of any described embodiment should be considered essential to every embodiment of the invention, as other embodiments of the invention may omit such features.

In this application the use of the singular includes the plural unless specifically stated otherwise and use of the terms “and” and “or” is equivalent to “and/or,” also referred to as “non-exclusive or” unless otherwise indicated. Moreover, the use of the term “including,” as well as other forms, such as “includes” and “included,” should be considered non-exclusive. Also, terms such as “element” or “component” encompass both elements and components including one unit and elements and components that include more than one unit, unless specifically stated otherwise.

Lastly, the terms “or” and “and/or” as used herein are to be interpreted as inclusive or meaning any one or any combination. Therefore, “A, B or C” or “A, B and/or C” mean “any of the following: A; B; C; A and B; A and C; B and C; A, B and C.” An exception to this definition will occur only when a combination of elements, functions, steps or acts are in some way inherently mutually exclusive.

As this invention is susceptible to embodiments of many different forms, it is intended that the present disclosure be considered as an example of the principles of the invention and not intended to limit the invention to the specific embodiments shown and described.

FIG. 1 is a top plan view of a food wrap sheet 10 and FIG. 2 is a bottom plan view of the food wrap sheet 10. The food wrap sheet 100 includes an aluminum foil 120 bottom layer and a parchment paper 130 top layer. The aluminum foil 12 extends beyond the parchment paper 130 on all sides. The aluminum foil 120 extending beyond the parchment paper 130 ensures that a food product wrapped in the sheet stays well sealed by the aluminum foil by preventing the parchment paper from sticking out of the wrapped package and allowing air to permeate the package. FIG. 3 is a side elevational view of the food wrap sheet and shows the adhesive layer 140 between the aluminum foil 120 and the parchment paper 130, the adhesive layer 140 preventing the food wrap sheet from separating during use. A center tube 260 of the food wrap roll 200 provides support for the food wrap roll 200.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a food wrap roll 200 with FIG. 5 showing a food wrap section 290 taken section taken from the roll of food wrap 200. FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the roll of food wrap contained in a food wrap container 302 and FIG. 7 shows a perspective view of a boxed food wrap 300, the food wrap container 302 including a serrated blade 320 for ripping the food wrap section 290 from the food wrap roll 200. A container cover 220 includes a living hinge connecting the container cover 402 and the packaging container 302 so the container cover 220 may be easily opened and closed. End knockouts 310 disposed on each end of the container 302 fold inward to engage the center tube 260 of the food wrap roll 200.

FIG. 8 shows an alternate embodiment of packaged rolls of food wrap. The packaged food wrap 400 includes a double roll packaging container 410 for holding two food wrap rolls 200. A container cover 402 includes a living hinge connecting the container cover 402 and the double roll packaging container 410 so the container cover 402 may be easily opened and closed. The serrated edge 320 shown in FIG. 7 may also be secured to the double roll packaging container 410 of FIG. 8.

The parchment paper may include a scent or flavor additive embedding in the parchment paper. The additive may impart a scent or flavoring to food which comes in contact or is wrapped in the parchment paper. This is particularly useful in adding barbecue flavorings or spice flavorings to the food. Additionally, the scent or flavoring may be used as a marinade. Samples may be spices like pepper, oregano, thyme or flavorings like BBQ flavor, spicy sauce or chipotle.

FIGS. 9-11 show a method for using the food wrap. A food product such as a steak 500 is place on the parchment paper 230 and does not contact the aluminum foil 220. The edges are turned up as shown in FIG. 10 and folded inward until the food product is completely sealed in the food wrap to result in a substantially air tight container 600.

FIG. 12 shows a flattened packaging container 430 ready to be folded into a box for placement of a food wrap roll 200 (FIG. 4). The packaging container 430 includes a first slot 460 and a second slot 470 which may include a perforated cardboard knockout for removal. The first and second slots 460, 470 allow a separate supply of parchment paper to be dispensed from the packaging container 430 if a user wants to use parchment without the foil, giving the user more options for use of the food wrap. The packaging container 430 includes main panels 442, 444, 446, 449 to be folded to form the front, back, top and bottom of the packaging container 430. Flap 440 includes tabs 480 which are engageable with flap slots 489 to keep the box from collapsing or unfolding. Side flaps 450, 452, 454, 456, 458 are used for sealing the ends of the packaging container 430.

The present invention is directed to a food wrap, which is composed of two layers. The first layer is parchment paper, and the second layer is an aluminum foil. The parchment paper layer may be on one surface of the wrap, and the aluminum foil layer may be on the opposite surface. This dual-layer composition of the food wrap may serve a specific purpose.

The parchment paper layer may prevent the food from coming into direct contact with the aluminum foil layer. This is because aluminum foil has been known to potentially affect the health benefits or health dangers of a food that the aluminum comes in contact with. Therefore, by securing the aluminum foil to the parchment paper, the food wrap may allow the moldability of aluminum foil but keeps the aluminum foil from touching the food. This arrangement may further protect the food from aluminum leaching into and adhering to food where a consumer will ingest the food having the aluminum residual or food which has reacted to the aluminum foil.

Functionally, the aluminum foil side may exhibit a characteristic of grabbing or engaging with any pan, pot, or container. This feature may enable the food wrap to secure a tight grip, thereby facilitating a seal that may be beneficial during cooking or storage processes. The parchment paper, being near the food, may serve as a barrier between the food and the aluminum foil, potentially enhancing the cooking, heating, and storage of food.

In some variations, the edge of the food wrap foil may be designed to grab or engage any pan, pot, or container. This engagement may secure a tight grip, which may be particularly useful to seal and cook with the parchment paper near the food. This functional aspect of the food wrap may offer flexibility in its application, as it may adapt to various shapes and sizes of containers, thereby potentially enhancing food storage, reheating, and cooking experiences.

The food wrap may also be in the form of sheets. The sheet form may offer flexibility in terms of size and shape, as it can be cut or folded to fit various food items and containers. The sheet form may also be convenient for wrapping around food items, providing a protective layer that may prevent direct contact with the aluminum foil.

In yet another variation, the food wrap may be in the form of a roll. The roll form may provide a continuous length of food wrap, which can be cut to desired lengths as per the user's requirements. This form may be particularly useful for commercial settings, where large quantities of food wrap may be used.

Regardless of the form, the food wrap may continue to exhibit the characteristic of the aluminum foil side grabbing or engaging with any pan, pot, or container. This feature may enable the food wrap to secure a tight grip, thereby facilitating a seal that may be beneficial during cooking or storage processes. The parchment paper, being near the food, is a barrier between the food and the aluminum foil, potentially enhancing the cooking, heating, and storage of food.

Expanding on the utility of the food wrap, it may be employed to protect pizza or other similarly shaped food items. The food wrap may be shaped into a triangle, which may be particularly useful in a pizza establishment. This triangle shape may replace a box when one or several slices are left over. This application of the food wrap may offer a cost-effective and space-saving solution for takeout services. The triangle-shaped food wrap may prevent the foil from freezing to the pizza and then sticking to the foil when one wants to reheat. It may also provide a better barrier against freezer burn with the dual-layer protection.

In addition to this, the food wrap may provide a better barrier against freezer burn with the dual-layer protection. The parchment paper layer, being near the food, may serve as a barrier between the food and the aluminum foil. This arrangement may potentially enhance the preservation of food, reducing the risk of freezer burn. The aluminum foil layer, on the other hand, may provide a tight seal, potentially enhancing the freshness and longevity of the food stored within.

Further operational use of the food wrap may include freezing a variety of items for both home and commercial use. The dual-layer composition of the food wrap, comprising of parchment paper and aluminum foil, may be particularly beneficial in this context. The parchment paper layer, being in proximity to the food, may serve as a barrier between the food and the aluminum foil. This arrangement may potentially enhance the preservation of food, reducing the risk of freezer burn. The aluminum foil layer, on the other hand, may provide a tight seal, potentially enhancing the freshness and longevity of the food stored within.

In some variations, the food wrap may be used to freeze items such as vegetables, fruits, meat, fish, baked goods, and prepared meals, among others. The food wrap may be cut or folded to fit the size and shape of these items, providing a protective layer that may prevent direct contact with the aluminum foil. This feature may be particularly beneficial in preserving the nutritional value of the food items, as it may prevent the aluminum from leaching into the food.

In a commercial setting, the food wrap may be used to freeze large quantities of food items. The roll form of the food wrap may be particularly useful in this context, as it provides a continuous length of food wrap that can be cut to desired lengths as per the user's requirements. This feature may offer flexibility and efficiency in food storage and preservation, potentially enhancing the operational efficiency of commercial establishments such as restaurants, bakeries, and catering services.

Aluminum foil has been known to adversely affect the health benefits or health dangers of a food that the aluminum comes in contact with.

By securing the aluminum foil to the parchment paper, the wrap allows the moldability of aluminum foil but keeps the aluminum foil from touching the food. The foil portion allows for a tight seal when securing the food wrap to a rim of a container or to grab and hold a pan or bowl or other cooking or baking or storage container. Also, the food is further protected from aluminum leaching into and adhering to food where a consumer will ingest the food having the aluminum residual or food which has reacted to the aluminum foil. The different sizes, and shapes and container to adapt this method will save and enhance foods storage and reheating and cooking.

The advantages are that the food wrap protects food from direct contact with aluminum contained in the food wrap. The food wrap may also enhance cooking, heating and storage of food.

Since many modifications, variations, and changes in detail can be made to the described embodiments of the invention, it is intended that all matters in the foregoing description and shown in the accompanying drawings be interpreted as illustrative and not in a limiting sense. Furthermore, it is understood that any of the features presented in the embodiments may be integrated into any of the other embodiments unless explicitly stated otherwise. The scope of the invention should be determined by the appended claims and their legal equivalents.

In addition, the present invention has been described with reference to embodiments, it should be noted and understood that various modifications and variations can be crafted by those skilled in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention. Accordingly, the foregoing disclosure should be interpreted as illustrative only and is not to be interpreted in a limiting sense. Further it is intended that any other embodiments of the present invention that result from any changes in application or method of use or operation, method of manufacture, shape, size, or materials which are not specified within the detailed written description or illustrations contained herein are considered within the scope of the present invention.

Insofar as the description above and the accompanying drawings disclose any additional subject matter that is not within the scope of the claims below, the inventions are not dedicated to the public and the right to file one or more applications to claim such additional inventions is reserved.

Although very narrow claims are presented herein, it should be recognized that the scope of this invention is much broader than presented by the claim. It is intended that broader claims will be submitted in an application that claims the benefit of priority from this application.

While this invention has been described with respect to at least one embodiment, the present invention can be further modified within the spirit and scope of this disclosure. This application is therefore intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of the invention using its general principles. Further, this application is intended to cover such departures from the present disclosure as come within known or customary practice in the art to which this invention pertains and which fall within the limits of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A food wrap, comprising: a rectangular bottom layer of aluminum foil;a rectangular top layer of parchment paper secured to the aluminum foil using a food grade adhesive;wherein the aluminum foil extends beyond the parchment paper on all sides; andwherein the food wrap prevents food from contacting the aluminum foil during cooking, food preparation or food storage.

2. The food wrap of claim 1, wherein the aluminum foil extends beyond the parchment paper by a distance of 1 to 5 cm on all sides.

3. The food wrap of claim 1, wherein the food grade adhesive is a water-based adhesive.

4. The food wrap of claim 1 including dimples disposed on edges of the food wrap to secure the parchment paper to the aluminum foil.

5. The food wrap of claim 1, wherein the food wrap is part of a food wrap roll contained in a roll dispensing container or box.

6. The food wrap of claim 5, wherein the roll dispensing container or box includes a serrated blade disposed on a lip of the box for removing a specific length of the food wrap roll.

7. The food wrap of claim 1, wherein the parchment paper includes a flavoring additive.

8. The food wrap of claim 1, wherein the parchment paper includes a scent additive.

9. A food wrap, comprising: a rectangular bottom layer of aluminum foil;a rectangular top layer of parchment paper secured to the aluminum foil with dimples disposed on edges of the food wrap;wherein the aluminum foil extends beyond the parchment paper on all sides; andwherein the food wrap prevents food from contacting the aluminum foil during storage when the food is wrapped in the food wrap.

10. The food wrap of claim 9, wherein the aluminum foil extends beyond the parchment paper by a distance of 1 to 5 cm on all sides.

11. The food wrap of claim 9, wherein the dimples are disposed at intervals of 1 to 3 cm along the edges of the food wrap.

12. The food wrap of claim 9, wherein the food wrap is part of a food wrap roll contained in a roll dispensing container or box.

13. The food wrap of claim 12, wherein the roll dispensing container or box includes a serrated blade disposed on a lip of the box for removing a specific length of the food wrap roll.

14. The food wrap of claim 9, wherein the parchment paper includes a scent or flavoring additive.

15. A food wrap roll, comprising: an elongated food wrap sheet contained on a roll and in a roll dispensing container or box;wherein the food wrap sheet includes a rectangular bottom layer of aluminum foil and a rectangular top layer of parchment paper secured to the aluminum foil;wherein the aluminum foil extends beyond the parchment paper on two ends of the roll; andwherein the food wrap roll has a serrated blade disposed on a lip of the box for removing a specific length of the food wrap roll.

16. The food wrap roll of claim 15, wherein the parchment paper is secured to the aluminum foil using a food grade adhesive.

17. The food wrap roll of claim 16, wherein the food grade adhesive is a water-based adhesive.

18. The food wrap roll of claim 15 including dimples disposed on edges of the food wrap to secure the parchment paper to the aluminum foil.

19. The food wrap roll of claim 18, wherein the dimples are disposed at intervals of 1 to 3 cm along the edges of the food wrap.

20. The food wrap roll of claim 15, wherein the aluminum foil extends beyond the parchment paper by a distance of 1 to 5 cm on the two ends of the roll.