Method for Obtaining a Fluid From a Bag Containing a Cooked Food Item

• US 20070026111A1
• Filed: 08/04/2006
• Published: 02/01/2007
• Est. Priority Date: 08/10/2002
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Shelly Leann Cook
• Original Assignee: Shelly Leann Cook
• Inventors: Cook, Shelly
• Application Number:
  US11/462,636
• Publication Number:
  US 20070026111A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 426/106
• CPC Class Codes: A47J 43/18 Holding or clamping devices for supporting fowl, venison, or other meat, or vegetables, during cooking or during subsequent cutting

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.

Claims

1. 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.

2. The method of claim 1 further comprising:

adding an additive to the bag.

3. The method of claim 1 further comprising:

sealing the bag prior to heating the food item.

4. The method of claim 1 further comprising:

venting the bag subsequent to heating the food item.

5. The method of claim 1 further comprising:

preparing a gravy or sauce using the fluid.

6. The method of claim 1 further comprising:

cooling the bag prior to opening the valve.

7. The method of claim 1 further comprising:

closing the valve subsequent to opening the valve; and

reheating the food item.

8. The method of claim 1 further comprising:

adding an additive to the bag subsequent to opening the valve;

closing the valve; and

reheating the food item.

9. The method of claim 1 further comprising:

placing the bag in a cooking device prior to heating the food item; and

removing the bag from the cooking device subsequent to heating the food item.

10. The method of claim 1, wherein the valve is retained in a closed position while heating the food item.

11. The method of claim 1, wherein the valve does not require heat to be opened.

12. The method of claim 1, wherein the valve can be repeatedly opened and closed.

13. The method of claim 1, wherein a handle is used to position the bag over the container.

14. The method of claim 1, wherein the bag is made of a thermoplastic material.

15. 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.

16. The method of claim 15, wherein the valve is a screw cap valve, a push valve, a pull valve, or a twist valve.

17. The method of claim 15, wherein the valve is retained in a closed position until the valve is opened.

18. A method for removing a fluid from a bag, the method comprising:

inserting a food item into a bag;

sealing the bag;

placing the bag in a cooking device;

heating the food item to produce a fluid within the bag;

removing the bag from the cooking device;

positioning the bag over a container;

opening a valve in the bag so that the fluid drains from the bag into the container;

adding an additive to the bag;

closing the valve; and

reheating the food item.

19. The method of claim 18, wherein the valve does not open or close when it undergoes a change in temperature.

20. The method of claim 18, wherein the bag is made of a non-thermoplastic material.