Tomorrow, people all over the United States will be celebrating Thanksgiving Day! In the spirit of giving, we thought that we’d share with you three Thanksgiving inventions!

Ideas come in all shapes and sizes and work to solve a myriad of problems. These three Thanksgiving invention patents were created to solve holiday problems that you never knew existed.

Without further ado, we introduce to you, three Thanksgiving inventions:

Pumpkin Powder – Though it doesn’t sound very appetizing, the invention of pumpkin powder in 1897 was created with the idea of mashing the edible substance of a pumpkin, squash or sweet potato into powder or meal form. From there, this powdery substance could then be combined with water or milk to make pies without having to be cooked before baking.

Pie Filling Device – To build on the latter pie idea, this Thanksgiving invention from 1986 was created to fill pie shells with a fluid filling within a hot oven, via a pumping apparatus. The Pie Filling Device was invented to help alleviate the problem of having to fill pie shells while they are cooking in the oven.

Automatic Mashed Potato System – This more recent Thanksgiving invention idea from 2007 was created in an effort to solve the problem of the time-consuming, inconsistent conventional potato-mashing process. The Automatic Mashed Potato System works in a way that the potatoes would be fed through a unit in the upper cavity of the product that would then pass through a seasoning unit onto a removable collection tray where the seasoned mashed potatoes would collect. From there you can say “voila!” because you’ve just made a batch of mashed potatoes to serve to your friends and family on Thanksgiving Day!

Now that you’ve seen these three Thanksgiving inventions and the problems they look to solve, do you think you’d use any of these for preparing your Thanksgiving Day feast?

From all of us at Davison, we’d like to wish you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving!

Copyright Davison, 2015

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http://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2014/11/9-wild-inventions-that-modernized-thanksgiving/383189/

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From turkey to stuffing to mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie, this is one holiday that is filled with deliciously high-caloric foods that are sure to make your pants feel a little extra snug by the end of the day.

However, just as this day is all about family, friends and food, what about those inventions that seem to be made especially for a Thanksgiving Day meal? The following inventions were aimed at helping to make the preparation process of this mouth-watering meal a little easier. We will be taking a look at the method for forming biscuits, the automatic mashed potato system and the pie-filling device to get a better understanding of how these wacky inventions may or may not be useful on Thanksgiving Day!

Method for forming biscuits- This wacky invention patent is from 1960 and assists in the forming of biscuits from a blanket of dough. The method at hand helps to form biscuits, which simulate, in appearance, rolls that are spirally wound. So, why would anyone want to patent an invention of this sort? The logic behind this biscuit invention is because bakery products, in particular cinnamon rolls, are normally made from spirally wound elongated strips of dough, which is a very difficult process. Because of the intricate manner that these baked goods are made, this invention looks to alleviate the complex system of forming spirally-bound baked goods.

Automatic mashed potato system- In 2007, a patent was issued for the automatic mashed potato system. This invention was meant to efficiently and automatically create seasoned mashed potatoes. This invention is much like an automated food processor; however, it is directly correlated to an automatic mashed potato system, and was created to invent a better way to make seasoned mashed potatoes. The automatic mashed potato system was invented due to the fact that the conventional way to make mashed potatoes is a time-consuming process. This invention would ease the long process, as well as create a flavorful batch of mashed potatoes for all to enjoy.

Pie Filling Device- Adding the filling to the perfect Thanksgiving pie can be a difficult task. That’s why, in 1986, one out-of-the-box inventor decided to get a patent for his idea of a pie filling device. This device looked to ease the stresses of using a long-handled paddle with a ladle attached to meticulously fill the pie shells. The need to invent a device to hurry the process of loading or transferring pie filling into pie shells in the oven was at the heart of this invention.

Although you may not use these wacky inventions today to prepare your dinner, we hope that you do enjoy a delicious meal, a day full of football and that you invent new memories with family and friends. From Davison to your family, Happy Thanksgiving!

Copyright Davison 2013

Sources:

http://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2010/11/9-wild-inventions-for-thanksgiving/66942/

https://www.google.com/patents/US7172335?dq=automatic+mashed+potato+maker&hl=en&sa=X&ei=Q_qUUqPqCaKpsASnvYH4DQ&ved=0CEMQ6AEwAQ

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