Name/Title
Apparatus for Cooling and Disinfecting, (1 folder, 1886)Scope and Content
The apparatus consists of a framed cooling system designed to allow the passage of air over a surface that facilitates evaporation, thus reducing temperature while simultaneously providing disinfecting benefits. The design showcases Latimer's ingenuity in combining scientific advancements with practical applications. The patent is part of The Latimer-Norman Family Collection and represents his contributions to public health and technological innovation.Context
This invention, patented on January 12, 1886 (U.S. Patent 334,078), was developed by Lewis H. Latimer to enhance cooling methods by incorporating a disinfecting capability. At a time when new medical science was recognizing the importance of fighting germs, Latimer adapted the existing method of cooling by evaporation into a more hygienic system. The apparatus could be used in homes and hospitals to improve air quality and sanitation.Collection
Latimer Family Papers (1870-1996 ) [QPL Full Collection]Location
Folder
409os/1Box
409Archival Collection
Latimer Family Papers (1870-1996 ) QPL CollectionLibrary
Queens Borough Public LibraryCity
Jamaica, QueensState
New York, USAContinent
North AmericaCountry
United States