Pizza spatula with integrated spreading function
The pizza spatula with a hollow handle and integrated sprinkler system addresses the inefficiencies of existing spatulas by securely lifting dough and evenly distributing flour, enhancing productivity and hygiene in pizza making.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- DE202026001188
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Utility models
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2026-03-17
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-28
- Estimated Expiration
- 2036-03-31
AI Technical Summary
Existing pizza spatulas lack the ability to securely lift dough pieces and evenly distribute flour or semolina without additional work steps, leading to inefficiencies and hygiene issues in professional and hobby pizza making.
A pizza spatula with a hollow handle that serves as a reservoir for flour or semolina, equipped with an integrated sprinkler system for controlled dispensing, and structured ribs for even distribution, allowing one-handed operation.
Accelerates pizza making processes by ensuring secure dough handling and even flour distribution, improving hygiene and reducing flour consumption.
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Abstract
Description
Technical field
[0001] The invention relates to a handheld device for removing, moving, and preparing dough pieces, in particular pizza dough pieces. Using a device for the metered dispensing of flour / semolina or similar spreading material, the dough pieces are removed from dough ball boxes or comparable containers. State of the art
[0002] In the current state of the art, pizza spatulas or so-called dough scoops are known, which serve exclusively for lifting or moving dough pieces.
[0003] It is also known that flour or semolina is sprinkled separately by hand onto the work surface or directly onto the dough pieces.
[0004] Disadvantages of the known state of the art: • additional work step for dusting • uneven flour distribution • Time loss in professional pizza businesses • hygienic disadvantages due to multiple handling • increased flour consumption
[0005] A combination of spatula and spreader in one tool is not known. Object of the invention
[0006] The purpose of the invention is to produce a pizza spatula with which: • Dough pieces can be picked up securely without sticking • flour or semolina can be applied in measured doses at the same time or immediately beforehand. • Work processes are accelerated • an even distribution of the spreading material is achieved Solution to the task
[0007] The task is solved by a pizza peel with a hollow handle that serves as a reservoir for flour or semolina. The pizza peel is also equipped with an integrated sprinkler system that allows for controlled dispensing of flour / semolina. Detailed description of the invention
[0008] The pizza spatula according to the invention consists of: • a spatula for sliding underneath dough pieces • a handle that is connected to the spatula • wherein the handle is hollow and serves as a storage container
[0009] Inside the hollow handle is a cavity that can be filled with flour, preferably semolina. Semolina is preferred because it clumps less than regular flour. Any type of flour can be used after sifting.
[0010] A sliding control is provided for dispensing the spreading material, which: • must be operated manually • is pre-tensioned with a spring • returns to its closed starting position after being released
[0011] By actuating the slider, an opening or passage is released through which the spreading material trickles from the handle towards the spatula.
[0012] The front or top surface of the spatula features ribs or structured raised areas which: • Distribute the topping material more evenly along the width of the pizza spatula • ensure even dusting between the dough pieces and the work surface
[0013] A closure is provided at the rear end of the handle, which is closed by a lid.
[0014] The lid is preferably magnetic or threaded, so that: • it adheres securely to the handle • not get lost • quick opening and closing is possible • quick filling with spreading material is possible
[0015] Optionally, a funnel can be used for filling, which: • form-fitting or loose • facilitates the clean pouring of semolina
[0016] The front opening, where the flour is scattered, can also be used for filling. Advantages of the invention • Time savings for both professional and hobby pizza businesses • even flour distribution • improved hygiene • One-handed operation Reference symbol list: 1 pizza spatula 2 normally closed / normally open contacts 3 handles 4 hollow handle 5 distributors 6 sealing caps 7 Compression spring
Claims
Pizza spatula / device for picking up and moving dough pieces. The device is partially hollow and serves as a storage container for flour, semolina, or a similar coating material. It features an integrated storage compartment for the coating material and a manually operated metering and dispensing mechanism. is characterized in that the spreading device includes a slider. The slider can be designed as: • Slider with a pre-tensioned spring • Slider not pre-tensioned with a spring • Flap • Pressure element • Rotary mechanism • Detent position • And all comparable operating elements is characterized by the fact that the slider returns to its closed position by means of the pre-tensioned spring. is characterized by the fact that the spatula has ribs or raised areas for distributing the spreading material. is characterized by the fact that the ribs are arranged along the width of the spatula. is characterized by the fact that the storage container is filled via a closable opening. is characterized by the fact that the opening is closed by a magnetically adhering plug or a thread and can be closed by any type of cap. is characterized by the fact that semolina is preferred as a spreading material. is characterized by the fact that a funnel is provided or can be used for filling. is characterized by the fact that all features can be implemented in any combination.