Tomato slicer explained

A tomato slicer is an apparatus designed to slice tomatoes and other soft fruits and vegetables.

History

Tomato slicers have been sold since the 1950s.^[1] A tomato slicer was patented in the United States in 1968, by Clayton Giangiulio.^{[2] [3] [4]}

See also

• Tomato knife
• Egg slicer
• Mandoline

Notes and References

1. Book: Alexander. Brian S.. Spiffy kitchen collectibles. 2011. F+W Media. Cincinnati. 978-1440227912. 39.
2. http://law.justia.com/cases/federal/district-courts/FSupp/390/178/1966032/ Systematic Tool & MacH. Co. v. Walter Kidde & Co., Inc., 390 F. Supp. 178 (E.D. Pa. 1975)
3. https://patents.google.com/patent/US3369582 Patent US3369582 - Tomato slicer
4. Web site: Plum Tomatoes . 26 February 2020 . 7 March 2020.