Alfred L. Cralle

Alfred L. Cralle (September 4, 1866 – May 6, 1919) was an American businessman and inventor, best known for inventing the "Ice Cream scooper".

[1][2] He attended local schools and worked with his father in the carpentry trade as a young man, becoming interested in mechanics.

He then settled in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where he first served as a porter in a drug store and at a hotel.

[5][6] Alfred's functional design is reflected in modern ice cream scoops.

[7] He later become a general manager for the Afro-American Financial, Accumulating, Merchandise and Business association.