Abstract A pizza pan having a substantially flat bottom surface surrounded by an arcuate or concave peripheral wall which terminates, at its outer edge, in a tubular element surrounding the entire outer periphery of the pan. A plurality of relatively small apertures are provided on the bottom of the pan and are selectively spaced thereon to provide a sufficient flow of heat to the central portion of the underside of the crust for an efficient baking thereof. A sufficiently great solid area is provided around the perforated area for supporting the outer edges of the pizza in a manner whereby the transfer of heat thereto is reduced with respect to the heat transfer at the perforate area to assure an even baking of the entire pizza.
A pizza pan comprising a substantially flat bottom, a large radius, smooth peripheral wall conterminous with the bottom as a uniform uninterrupted surface, the wall extending upwardly and outwardly therefrom, and a plurality of spaced relatively small apertures provided in the bottom and contained within a central area smaller than the diameter of the bottom leaving a border of no apertures for the even distribution of heat to the central underside of the pizza during a pizza baking operation.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
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A pizza pan comprising a substantially flat bottom, a large radius, smooth peripheral wall conterminous with the bottom as a uniform uninterrupted surface, the wall extending upwardly and outwardly therefrom, and a plurality of spaced relatively small apertures provided in the bottom and contained within a central area smaller than the diameter of the bottom leaving a border of no apertures for the even distribution of heat to the central underside of the pizza during a pizza baking operation.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
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A pizza pan as set forth in claim 1 wherein handle means is provided around the outer rim of the peripheral wall for facilitating manipulation of the pan, the handle formed of a smaller diameter tubular configuration of a reverse curve to that of the peripheral wall yet as a smooth continuation of the peripheral wall.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
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A pizza pan as set forth in claim 1 wherein the apertures are each approximately 1/8" in diameter.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
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A pizza pan as set forth in claim 3 wherein the adjacent apertures are spaced on approximately 1/4" centerlines.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
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A pizza pan as set forth in claim 1 wherein the apertures are symmetrically spaced about the center of the bottom.