Prototype Pineapple Peeler
Production date
1971
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Description
Prototype version of Ray Ashdown's pineapple peeler. Flat pineapple shape made of galvanised steel, handle on back. Nail spike at one end as pivot point. 1st blade fixed (to remove core). 2nd blade adjustable (with outer guide) to trim pineapple skin.
Classification
DOMESTIC EQUIPMENT Food Preparation pineapple peeler
Maker
Production date
1971
Measurements
L155 x W73 x H56mm
Media/Materials description
Steel (Metals - Ferrous)
Plastics
Plastics
History and use
Ray Ashdown of Brisbane invented the pineapple peeler in 1971 after watching his wife cutting the peel off a pineapple before slicing it. Noticing a great deal of wasted energy and wasted pineapple, Ray developed a prototype for a peeler that was adjustable to any sized fruit.
Ray took his prototype to the ABC "Inventors" programme, where it was featured in 1970. It received an enthusiastic response.
The peeler was developed, patented and manufactured. The final product was made with yellow plastic. It made a colourful and useful addition to Queensland kitchen drawers and was sold all over the world
Uploaded to the Web 27 May 2011.
Ray took his prototype to the ABC "Inventors" programme, where it was featured in 1970. It received an enthusiastic response.
The peeler was developed, patented and manufactured. The final product was made with yellow plastic. It made a colourful and useful addition to Queensland kitchen drawers and was sold all over the world
Uploaded to the Web 27 May 2011.
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Registration number
H22737
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