Name/Title
Patent for Electric Lamp by Joseph V. Nichols & Lewis H. LatimerScope and Content
The patent describes improvements in incandescent electric lamps, particularly focusing on the construction and arrangement of carbon filaments within the lamp. The document highlights the method of attaching carbon conductors and enclosing them in a sealed glass chamber. These innovations contributed to the efficiency and durability of electric lighting, making a significant impact on the development of commercial electric lighting systems.Context
This is an official United States Patent Office document for an electric lamp, co-invented by Joseph V. Nichols and Lewis H. Latimer. The patent (No. 247,097) was granted on September 13, 1881. The document includes a detailed technical specification and diagrams illustrating the components and structure of the electric lamp. The inventors' signatures, as well as those of witnesses and legal representatives, are included on the document.Collection
The Lewis H. Latimer Papers (1870-1929, 1972) [QPL Subgroup], Latimer Family Papers (1870-1996 ) [QPL Full Collection]Archive Items Details
Title
Patent for Electric Lamp by Joseph V. Nichols & Lewis H. LatimerLocation
Folder
408os/06Box
408Archival Collection
Latimer Family Papers (1870-1996 ) QPL CollectionLibrary
Queens Borough Public LibraryCity
Jamaica, QueensState
New York, USAContinent
North AmericaCountry
United States
