WO2012143698A1 - Heated container - Google Patents

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WO2012143698A1
WO2012143698A1 PCT/GB2012/050735 GB2012050735W WO2012143698A1 WO 2012143698 A1 WO2012143698 A1 WO 2012143698A1 GB 2012050735 W GB2012050735 W GB 2012050735W WO 2012143698 A1 WO2012143698 A1 WO 2012143698A1
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Sheila HARPER
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Tectonic International Ltd.
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    • HELECTRICITY
    • H05ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • H05BELECTRIC HEATING; ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS FOR ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES, IN GENERAL
    • H05B3/00Ohmic-resistance heating
    • H05B3/20Heating elements having extended surface area substantially in a two-dimensional plane, e.g. plate-heater
    • H05B3/34Heating elements having extended surface area substantially in a two-dimensional plane, e.g. plate-heater flexible, e.g. heating nets or webs
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45CPURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
    • A45C11/00Receptacles for purposes not provided for in groups A45C1/00-A45C9/00
    • A45C11/20Lunch or picnic boxes or the like
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45CPURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
    • A45C7/00Collapsible or extensible purses, luggage, bags or the like
    • A45C7/0018Rigid or semi-rigid luggage
    • A45C7/0054Rigid or semi-rigid luggage comprising a plurality of hinged panels to be unfolded in one plane for access purposes
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47JKITCHEN EQUIPMENT; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; APPARATUS FOR MAKING BEVERAGES
    • A47J41/00Thermally-insulated vessels, e.g. flasks, jugs, jars
    • A47J41/0038Thermally-insulated vessels, e.g. flasks, jugs, jars comprising additional heating or cooling means, i.e. use of thermal energy in addition to stored material
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47JKITCHEN EQUIPMENT; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; APPARATUS FOR MAKING BEVERAGES
    • A47J47/00Kitchen containers, stands or the like, not provided for in other groups of this subclass; Cutting-boards, e.g. for bread
    • A47J47/14Carriers for prepared human food
    • A47J47/145Hand carriers for pizza delivery, e.g. with thermal insulation, heating means or humidity control
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65DCONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D81/00Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents
    • B65D81/34Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents for packaging foodstuffs or other articles intended to be cooked or heated within the package
    • B65D81/3484Packages having self-contained heating means, e.g. heating generated by the reaction of two chemicals
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H05ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • H05BELECTRIC HEATING; ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS FOR ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES, IN GENERAL
    • H05B3/00Ohmic-resistance heating
    • H05B3/0033Heating devices using lamps
    • H05B3/0071Heating devices using lamps for domestic applications
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H05ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • H05BELECTRIC HEATING; ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS FOR ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES, IN GENERAL
    • H05B3/00Ohmic-resistance heating
    • H05B3/0033Heating devices using lamps
    • H05B3/0071Heating devices using lamps for domestic applications
    • H05B3/0076Heating devices using lamps for domestic applications for cooking, e.g. in ovens
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H05ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • H05BELECTRIC HEATING; ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS FOR ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES, IN GENERAL
    • H05B3/00Ohmic-resistance heating
    • H05B3/20Heating elements having extended surface area substantially in a two-dimensional plane, e.g. plate-heater
    • H05B3/22Heating elements having extended surface area substantially in a two-dimensional plane, e.g. plate-heater non-flexible
    • H05B3/26Heating elements having extended surface area substantially in a two-dimensional plane, e.g. plate-heater non-flexible heating conductor mounted on insulating base
    • H05B3/267Heating elements having extended surface area substantially in a two-dimensional plane, e.g. plate-heater non-flexible heating conductor mounted on insulating base the insulating base being an organic material, e.g. plastic
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45DHAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D2200/00Details not otherwise provided for in A45D
    • A45D2200/15Temperature
    • A45D2200/155Heating or cooling means, i.e. for storing or applying cosmetic products at a predetermined temperature
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H05ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • H05BELECTRIC HEATING; ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS FOR ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES, IN GENERAL
    • H05B2203/00Aspects relating to Ohmic resistive heating covered by group H05B3/00
    • H05B2203/002Heaters using a particular layout for the resistive material or resistive elements
    • H05B2203/003Heaters using a particular layout for the resistive material or resistive elements using serpentine layout
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H05ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • H05BELECTRIC HEATING; ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS FOR ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES, IN GENERAL
    • H05B2203/00Aspects relating to Ohmic resistive heating covered by group H05B3/00
    • H05B2203/013Heaters using resistive films or coatings

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  • This invention relates to a heated container and more particularly but not solely to a heated packaging container.
  • GB2127678 discloses a heated container in the form of a bag for use in transporting take-away food.
  • the bag comprises a wall having a pair of layers between which an electrical element is disposed.
  • the element is of strip or wire form and has its ends connected to a cable.
  • the distal end of the cable comprises a plug which can be inserted into a 12 volt outlet socket of the kind commonly provided in motor vehicles.
  • purchased take-away food can be placed in the bag, which can then be connected to the 12 volt supply so that the bag keeps the food warm during transportation.
  • a disadvantage of the above-mentioned bag is that it is relatively complex and costly in construction.
  • a heated container comprising a substrate on which a heating element is printed.
  • the element is printed on the substrate and thus the container can be manufactured inexpensively and to the extent that at least the substrate can be disposable. In this manner, the container can be provided free of charge by food vendors and the like.
  • the container may comprise an integral power supply, such as a battery.
  • a cable extends from the heating element for connecting to an external power supply.
  • the cable is detachable from the substrate to reduce the cost and environmental implication of providing a disposable container substrate.
  • said heating element comprises terminals printed on the substrate, the cable comprising a connector at its proximal end for detachably engaging said terminals.
  • the terminals are printed adjacent an edge of the substrate, the connector being adapted to engage the edge of the substrate.
  • the connector comprises a socket which receives a portion of the substrate carrying said terminals.
  • the connector comprises a jaw which can be closed to engage a portion of the substrate carrying said terminals.
  • the substrate is shaped for engagement with a complementary a portion of the connector, the arrangement serving to correctly align the connector with said terminals.
  • the connector comprises a projection which extends through an opening in the substrate, so as to keep the connector in-situ and to prevent inadvertent disengagement or misalignment with the terminals.
  • the substrate forms a pad which can be placed inside a walled body member of the container such as a box.
  • the container comprises a walled body member which is at least partially formed of said substrate.
  • the walled body member comprises a bag formed at least partially of the substrate.
  • the walled body member comprises a box formed at least partially of the substrate.
  • the heating element is printed on an inwardly facing surface of the substrate.
  • a coating may be applied to said surface to prevent shorting of the heating element by food or liquid inside the container.
  • the outwardly facing surface of the substrate is printed with text and/or images.
  • the substrate is biodegradable and comprises a material such as a starched-based or bio-based hydrodegradable film.
  • the substrate may form a layer of the walled body member: other layers may include layers of impervious materials and/or insulating materials.
  • a method of forming a heated packaging container comprising printing a heating element onto a substrate of the container.
  • the substrate is web-fed to a printing station where the element is printed.
  • heating elements for respective containers are successively printed on the web-fed substrate.
  • the web-fed substrate is cut following printing to form blanks for forming into respective containers.
  • Figure 1 is a plan view of an embodiment of printed blank for forming into a heated container in accordance with the present invention
  • Figure 2 is a perspective view of a region of an alternative embodiment of heated container in accordance with the present invention
  • Figure 3 is a sectional view along the line Ill-Ill of Figure 2; and Figure 4 is a perspective view of an alternative embodiment of heated container in accordance with the present invention.
  • a substrate 10 comprising a biodegradable film which is fed through a printing apparatus in the direction of the arrows from a first reel to a second reel via a printing station.
  • the printing station is arranged to print successive heating elements 1 1 onto the substrate 10 for respective containers.
  • Each element 1 1 comprises a pair of printed terminal pads 12, 13 which are connected to respective bus bars 14, 15.
  • a plurality of conductive tracks 16 extend electrically in parallel between the bus bars 14, 15 across the substrate 10.
  • the conductive ink used for the track 16 has a resistance such that power losses occur in the tracks 16 when current flows therethrough. These power losses generate heat.
  • the length and width of each track 16 is controlled such that each track 16 preferably carries the same current and therefore generates the same temperature.
  • the temperature at certain parts of the element 1 1 can be varied by varying the width and/or length of the tracks 16.
  • the opposite side of the substrate 10 may be printed with images and/or text.
  • a protective layer may be applied over the substatae 10 to cover the element 1 1 .
  • the substrate 10 is cut to form blanks for forming into respective boxes.
  • the blanks are formed by cutting along the solid line 17 shown extending around each element 1 1 .
  • the blank can then be formed into a box by folding along the dotted lines and it will be appreciated that the element 1 1 extends over the bottom and all four side walls of the box as well as the lid.
  • the terminals 12, 13 are provided on an edge of the blank such as on the portion which forms the lid of the box.
  • the terminals 12,13 are disposed on a tab 18 which extends outwardly. In use, food to be warmed or kept warm can be placed in the box.
  • the box can then be connected to a power source by inserting the tab 18 into a specially-adapted connector provided on the end of a remote power lead (not shown).
  • a single track 20 extends between the terminals 12, 13.
  • the track 20 follows a tortuous path to cover the required surface area of the substrate 10.
  • the terminals 12, 13 are provided adjacent an edge of the substrate 10.
  • a detachable power lead 23 has a connector 22 at its proximal end which comprises a pair of jaws A,B that can be opened to engage the edge of the substrate 10.
  • One of the jaws A carries a pair of inwardly facing contacts 24, 25 for respectively contacting the terminals 12, 13.
  • the connector 22 comprises side formations 26 which are received in respective cut-outs 21 provided in the edge of the substrate 10, the arrangement serving to ensure that the contacts 24, 25 correctly align with the terminals 12, 13.
  • the jaw A of the connector 22 also carries a projection 28 which is received in a corresponding opening 27 in the substrate, such that the connector 22 is firmly held in situ on the substrate 10 in such a manner that it cannot become inadvertently dislodged.
  • the connector 22 is connected via an elongate cable 29 to a plug 30 for inserting into an electrical outlet.
  • FIG. 2 and 3 may form part of a heated box, bag or pad.
  • the pad can be placed within a box, bag or other walled structure.
  • lead 23 is detached and the substrate 10 discarded.
  • the lead 23 can be retained (e.g. in a user's vehicle) for future use.
  • the heating element 40 is printed onto a film 41 , which is then folded and sealed to define a bag having the heating element 40 disposed on its inner surface.
  • the terminals 12, 13 are provided on an end edge of the substrate which is disposed outwardly of the seam 42 along which the substrate is joined. Alternatively, the terminals may be provided on another edge of the substrate.
  • a container in accordance with this invention is simple in construction to the extent that it can be provided inexpensively to customers by food vendors, in order to allow customers to keep their food warm during transportation by connecting the container to a power supply using a separate lead. Following use, the lead is disconnected for re-use and the container is discarded.

Abstract

A heated container for use in transporting take-away food and the like, the container comprising a substrate (10) on which a heating element (11) is printed and a detachable cable (23) that extends from the heating element(11) for connecting to an external power supply. Also disclosed is a method for of forming a heated packaging container comprising web-feeding a substrate to a printing station and printing a heating element onto the substrate. heated container.

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Heated Container
This invention relates to a heated container and more particularly but not solely to a heated packaging container.
GB2127678 discloses a heated container in the form of a bag for use in transporting take-away food. The bag comprises a wall having a pair of layers between which an electrical element is disposed. The element is of strip or wire form and has its ends connected to a cable. The distal end of the cable comprises a plug which can be inserted into a 12 volt outlet socket of the kind commonly provided in motor vehicles. In use, purchased take-away food can be placed in the bag, which can then be connected to the 12 volt supply so that the bag keeps the food warm during transportation.
A disadvantage of the above-mentioned bag is that it is relatively complex and costly in construction.
We have now devised an improved heated container.
In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a heated container comprising a substrate on which a heating element is printed.
The element is printed on the substrate and thus the container can be manufactured inexpensively and to the extent that at least the substrate can be disposable. In this manner, the container can be provided free of charge by food vendors and the like.
In one embodiment, the container may comprise an integral power supply, such as a battery. In a preferred embodiment, a cable extends from the heating element for connecting to an external power supply. Preferably the cable is detachable from the substrate to reduce the cost and environmental implication of providing a disposable container substrate.
Preferably said heating element comprises terminals printed on the substrate, the cable comprising a connector at its proximal end for detachably engaging said terminals. Preferably the terminals are printed adjacent an edge of the substrate, the connector being adapted to engage the edge of the substrate.
In one embodiment, the connector comprises a socket which receives a portion of the substrate carrying said terminals. In an alternative embodiment, the connector comprises a jaw which can be closed to engage a portion of the substrate carrying said terminals.
Preferably the substrate is shaped for engagement with a complementary a portion of the connector, the arrangement serving to correctly align the connector with said terminals.
Preferably the connector comprises a projection which extends through an opening in the substrate, so as to keep the connector in-situ and to prevent inadvertent disengagement or misalignment with the terminals.
One embodiment, the substrate forms a pad which can be placed inside a walled body member of the container such as a box. In a preferred embodiment, the container comprises a walled body member which is at least partially formed of said substrate.
In one embodiment, the walled body member comprises a bag formed at least partially of the substrate.
In an alternative embodiment, the walled body member comprises a box formed at least partially of the substrate.
Preferably the heating element is printed on an inwardly facing surface of the substrate. A coating may be applied to said surface to prevent shorting of the heating element by food or liquid inside the container.
Preferably the outwardly facing surface of the substrate is printed with text and/or images. Preferably the substrate is biodegradable and comprises a material such as a starched-based or bio-based hydrodegradable film.
The substrate may form a layer of the walled body member: other layers may include layers of impervious materials and/or insulating materials.
Also in accordance with this invention, there is provided a method of forming a heated packaging container comprising printing a heating element onto a substrate of the container.
Preferably the substrate is web-fed to a printing station where the element is printed.
Preferably heating elements for respective containers are successively printed on the web-fed substrate.
Preferably the web-fed substrate is cut following printing to form blanks for forming into respective containers.
Embodiments of the present invention will now be described by way of examples only and with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:
Figure 1 is a plan view of an embodiment of printed blank for forming into a heated container in accordance with the present invention; Figure 2 is a perspective view of a region of an alternative embodiment of heated container in accordance with the present invention;
Figure 3 is a sectional view along the line Ill-Ill of Figure 2; and Figure 4 is a perspective view of an alternative embodiment of heated container in accordance with the present invention.
Referring to Figure 1 of the drawings, there is shown a substrate 10 comprising a biodegradable film which is fed through a printing apparatus in the direction of the arrows from a first reel to a second reel via a printing station. The printing station is arranged to print successive heating elements 1 1 onto the substrate 10 for respective containers. Each element 1 1 comprises a pair of printed terminal pads 12, 13 which are connected to respective bus bars 14, 15. A plurality of conductive tracks 16 extend electrically in parallel between the bus bars 14, 15 across the substrate 10. The conductive ink used for the track 16 has a resistance such that power losses occur in the tracks 16 when current flows therethrough. These power losses generate heat. The length and width of each track 16 is controlled such that each track 16 preferably carries the same current and therefore generates the same temperature. However, the temperature at certain parts of the element 1 1 can be varied by varying the width and/or length of the tracks 16. The opposite side of the substrate 10 may be printed with images and/or text. A protective layer may be applied over the substatae 10 to cover the element 1 1 .
Following printing, the substrate 10 is cut to form blanks for forming into respective boxes. The blanks are formed by cutting along the solid line 17 shown extending around each element 1 1 . The blank can then be formed into a box by folding along the dotted lines and it will be appreciated that the element 1 1 extends over the bottom and all four side walls of the box as well as the lid. The terminals 12, 13 are provided on an edge of the blank such as on the portion which forms the lid of the box. The terminals 12,13 are disposed on a tab 18 which extends outwardly. In use, food to be warmed or kept warm can be placed in the box. The box can then be connected to a power source by inserting the tab 18 into a specially-adapted connector provided on the end of a remote power lead (not shown). Current then flows in parallel between the bus bars 14, 15 along respective tracks 16 to generate heat inside the box. Following use, the box can be discarded or re-used. Whist the embodiment shown comprises a box, it will be appreciated that any kind of container such as a bag or tray could be formed in the same manner.
Referring to Figures 2 and 3 of the drawings, in an alternative embodiment, a single track 20 extends between the terminals 12, 13. The track 20 follows a tortuous path to cover the required surface area of the substrate 10. The terminals 12, 13 are provided adjacent an edge of the substrate 10.
A detachable power lead 23 has a connector 22 at its proximal end which comprises a pair of jaws A,B that can be opened to engage the edge of the substrate 10. One of the jaws A carries a pair of inwardly facing contacts 24, 25 for respectively contacting the terminals 12, 13. The connector 22 comprises side formations 26 which are received in respective cut-outs 21 provided in the edge of the substrate 10, the arrangement serving to ensure that the contacts 24, 25 correctly align with the terminals 12, 13. The jaw A of the connector 22 also carries a projection 28 which is received in a corresponding opening 27 in the substrate, such that the connector 22 is firmly held in situ on the substrate 10 in such a manner that it cannot become inadvertently dislodged. The connector 22 is connected via an elongate cable 29 to a plug 30 for inserting into an electrical outlet.
The arrangement shown in Figures 2 and 3 may form part of a heated box, bag or pad. In the latter case, the pad can be placed within a box, bag or other walled structure. Following use, lead 23 is detached and the substrate 10 discarded. The lead 23 can be retained (e.g. in a user's vehicle) for future use.
Referring to figure 4 of the drawings, there is shown a container in the form of a bag. In this embodiment, the heating element 40 is printed onto a film 41 , which is then folded and sealed to define a bag having the heating element 40 disposed on its inner surface. The terminals 12, 13 are provided on an end edge of the substrate which is disposed outwardly of the seam 42 along which the substrate is joined. Alternatively, the terminals may be provided on another edge of the substrate.
A container in accordance with this invention is simple in construction to the extent that it can be provided inexpensively to customers by food vendors, in order to allow customers to keep their food warm during transportation by connecting the container to a power supply using a separate lead. Following use, the lead is disconnected for re-use and the container is discarded.

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1 . A heated container comprising a substrate on which a heating element is printed.
2. A heated container as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the container comprises an integral power supply.
3. A heated container as claimed in claim 1 , wherein a cable extends from the heating element for connecting to an external power supply.
4. A heated container as claimed in claim 3, wherein the cable is detachable from the substrate.
5. A heated container as claimed in claim 4, wherein the heating element comprises terminals printed on the substrate, the cable comprising a connector at its proximal end for detachably engaging said terminals.
6. A heated container as claimed in claim 5, wherein the terminals are printed adjacent an edge of the substrate, the connector being adapted to engage the edge of the substrate.
7. A heated container as claimed in claim 6, wherein the connector comprises a socket which receives a portion of the substrate carrying said terminals.
8. A heated container as claimed in claim 6, wherein the connector comprises a jaw which can be closed to engage a portion of the substrate carrying said terminals.
9. A heated container as claimed in any of claims 5 to 8, wherein the substrate is shaped for engagement with a complementary a portion of the connector.
10. A heated container as claimed in claim 9, wherein the connector comprises a projection which extends through an opening in the substrate, so as to keep the connector in-situ and to prevent inadvertent disengagement or misalignment with the terminals.
1 1 . A heated container as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein the substrate forms a pad which can be placed inside a walled body member of the container.
12. A heated container as claimed in any of claims 1 to 10, wherein the container comprises a walled body member which is at least partially formed of said substrate.
13. A heated container as claimed in claim 12, wherein the walled body member comprises a bag formed at least partially of the substrate.
14. A heated container as claimed in claim 12, wherein the walled body member comprises a box formed at least partially of the substrate.
15. A heated container as claimed in any of claims 1 1 to 14, wherein the walled body member comprises a layer of impervious materials.
16. A heated container as claimed in any of claims 1 1 to 15, wherein the walled body member comprises a layer of insulating materials.
17. A heated container as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein the heating element is printed on an inwardly facing surface of the substrate.
18. A heated container as claimed in claim 17, wherein a coating is applied to the inwardly facing surface of the substrate to prevent shorting of the heating element by food or liquid inside the container.
19. A heated container as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein the substrate is biodegradable.
20. A heated container substantially as herein described with reference to Figure 1 , Figures 2 and 3 or Figure 4.
21 . A method of forming a heated packaging container comprising printing a heating element onto a substrate of the container.
22. A method as claimed in claim 21 , wherein the substrate is web-fed to a printing station where the element is printed.
23. A method as claimed in claim 22, wherein the heating elements for respective containers are successively printed on the web-fed substrate.
24. A method as claimed in claim 22 or claim 23, wherein the web-fed substrate is cut following printing to form blanks for forming into respective containers.
25. A method of forming a heated packaging container, the method being substantially as herein described with reference to the accompanying figures.
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