Nathaniel Briggs

Nathaniel Briggs was an American inventor and surveyor in the early 19th century, best known for patenting the first practical machine for making ice-cream, called the "Ice Cream Freezer," in 1843. His invention revolutionized the production of ice cream by enabling batch freezing, making it easier and more consistent. Briggs’s innovation laid the groundwork for modern ice-cream manufacturing processes, contributing significantly to the popularization and commercialization of ice cream as a household treat.