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Method for making pizza shells
Assignee: BOBOLI Co
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Filing: 1982-05-24
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Granted: 1984-08-07
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Expires: 2002-05-24
Abstract
Abstract A method for making pre-baked pizza shells and the like, commercially, in which each pizza is individually formed as distinguished from the usual practice in which sheeters and die cutting ring rollers are employed. A charge of dough from a rounder is deposited on a reusable cast mold in which the dough is proofed prior to baking. A reusable lid is applied to the mold to provide a support when the assembly is inverted, the mold reversed, and the product baked on the lid.
Inventors
- 👤 Eugene L. de Christopher
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 11:21
CPC Classifications
A; A21; A21B; A21B3/00; A21B3/13; A21C; A21C11/00; A21C11/004; A21C13/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
72 words
In the method of making a shell or like product of bread dough, the steps of: providing a mold with a plurality of upwardly projecting protuberances and a groove around the edges thereof; applying a thick mass of dough on top of said mold; and proofing said dough within said mold for a period of time to enable said dough to expand into said groove and to occupy spaces between said protuberances.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
72 words
In the method of making a shell or like product of bread dough, the steps of: providing a mold with a plurality of upwardly projecting protuberances and a groove around the edges thereof; applying a thick mass of dough on top of said mold; and proofing said dough within said mold for a period of time to enable said dough to expand into said groove and to occupy spaces between said protuberances.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
The method defined by claim 1 wherein: the surface of said mold apart from said protuberances is provided with irregularities to apply a roughened texture to dough coming in contact therewith.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method defined by claim 1 including the further step of: applying a lid to said mold to limit outward expansion of said dough.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method defined by claim 3 including the further step of: flash freezing said dough to retain the shape thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
47 words
The method defined by claim 4 including the further step of: inverting said mold, dough and lid as a unit; and thereafter removing said mold so that said frozen dough is supported on said lid with indentations in the now upper surface thereof created by said protuberances.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method defined by claim 5 including the further step of: placing said lid and dough in a heated oven.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1987-08-07 | 1988-02-06 | 1988-08-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-08-07 | 1992-02-06 | 1992-08-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-08-07 | 1996-02-06 | 1996-08-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |