On this day in 1903 Quince Crane was granted the patent for WAFFLE-IRON. U.S. Patent No. 746,033.
An object of this invention is to help the user save time and fuel while using an item that will require little space as well as have the desirable feature of cleanliness, convenience, and simplicity.
Another object of this invention is to form a waffle-iron of two portions or members that are hinged together at the edges as well as being provided with suitable handles to ease the operation of baking.
Waffle irons have been around since the 13th century but only the wealthy had them as they had to be custom made by a blacksmith and were constructed with long handles so the iron could be held over an open flame. Throughout time waffle irons have advanced and there is little effort required to operate them.
