Alfred L. Cralle facts for kids
Alfred L. Cralle (September 4, 1866 – May 6, 1919) was an American businessman and inventor. He is famous for creating his "Ice Cream Mold and Disher". This invention made it much easier to serve ice cream.
The Life of Alfred L. Cralle
Alfred L. Cralle was an African American inventor. He was born in Kenbridge, Virginia, in 1866. This was right after the American Civil War ended.
As a young boy, Alfred went to local schools. He also worked with his father, who was a carpenter. This work helped him become interested in how things are built and how they work. He later went to Wayland Seminary in Washington, D.C.. This school was set up to help educate African Americans after the Civil War.
Inventing the Ice Cream Scoop
After his schooling, Alfred moved to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He worked as a porter in a drug store and then at a hotel. A porter is someone who carries luggage or helps guests.
While working at the hotel, Alfred noticed a problem. Servers had trouble getting ice cream off their serving spoons. The ice cream would stick, making it hard to serve quickly. Alfred thought about this problem and came up with a clever solution. He decided to invent a better way to scoop ice cream.
On June 10, 1896, Alfred applied for a patent for his new invention. A patent is a special legal right. It protects an inventor's idea and stops others from making or selling it without permission. He received patent number 576,395 on February 2, 1897.
His invention was called the "Ice Cream Mold and Disher." It was an ice cream scoop that had a built-in scraper. This scraper allowed people to push the ice cream out with just one hand. Alfred's smart design is still used in many modern ice cream scoops today.
Later Life and Legacy
Alfred Cralle later became a general manager. He worked for the Afro-American Financial, Accumulating, Merchandise and Business association.
On September 20, 1900, he married Elizabeth Cralle. They had three children together. Alfred L. Cralle passed away on May 6, 1919, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He is remembered for his useful invention that changed how we serve ice cream.
See also
In Spanish: Alfred L. Cralle para niños
