Pizza saver

Pizza Saver

The Pizza Saver (also known as a pizza table, pizza stool, package saver, or pizza nipple) is a device used to prevent the top of a food container, such as a pizza box or take-out box, from collapsing in at the center and touching the food inside.

History

The pizza saver was patented by Carmela Vitale of Dix Hills, New York, who filed a patent for the device in 1983. The patent (United States Patent 4,498,586) was issued on February 12, 1985. Vitale called her invention a "Package Saver" and explained it was a "small plastic tripod" that would prevent damage to packaged goods.

Design and Use

The pizza saver is typically a small tripod made of plastic. Its design allows it to be placed in the center of a pizza, or other food items in a box, to keep the top of the box from sagging and touching the food. The legs of the pizza saver are usually spaced out enough to provide support to the box top and are tall enough to provide clearance for the food item.

Impact

The invention of the pizza saver has had a significant impact on the food delivery industry. It has helped to improve the quality of delivered pizzas by preventing the toppings from being spoiled by a sagging box top. The device is now commonly found in pizza boxes from various pizzerias around the world.

See Also

• Pizza delivery
• Pizza box
• Take-out