Abstract: The invention relates to a molding process wherein a green tire is formed and then molded within a tire mold, the tire mold having one or more moving elements configured to move at least into an open configuration and a closed configuration of the tire mold. The tire mold further comprises a mold cavity, and wherein the process comprises the step of injecting one or more gases in the mold cavity after the tire was cured and before opening the tire mold to retrieve the molded tire.

Abstract: A food cutting device is disclosed which has particular application in cutting pizza pies and the like. A dull, convexly curved blade attached to concavely curved handle extending over the entire length of the blade allows the user to sever a pizza pie in a smooth rocking motion. The cutting device may be stored during non-use in a holder having an elongated receptacle for receiving the blade of the cutting device.