In the spirit of celebrating this beloved day, let’s explore some of the fabulous inventions that have played a role in shaping our modern—and cozy—pizza experience.
Frozen pizza
US2668117A
Inventor:
Bucci Joseph
Date of Patent:
Aug. 10th, 1950
Joseph Bucci’s 1950 patent changed the game. Introducing an edible sealing agent, Bucci tackled the issue of soggy dough during quick-freezing, ensuring a delightful taste and texture in every frozen slice. This innovation marked a turning point in pizza convenience, setting the stage for the evolution of frozen pizza.
Pizza dough spreader
US3390645A
Pacilio Salvatore
Date of Patent:
Mar. 14th, 1966
Before Salvatore’s invention, pizza-making was a more manual and labor-intensive process. Pizzaiolos crafted each pizza by hand. This pioneering invention introduced a circular conveyor system that automated the pizza production process, allowing for efficient and mass manufacturing of pizzas.
tiered pizza box
US10266302B1
Inventor:
Gabriel Duarte
Date of Patent:
Apr. 23rd, 2019
dual scissor with lifter
10,967,529
Calvin T. Liu
Date of Patent:
Apr. 06th, 2021
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