Who is Lewis Latimer and what did he do?

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Who is Lewis Latimer and what did he do?​

Lewis Latimer. Lewis Howard Latimer was one of the first African American inventors of repute in the United States of America. He was born on 4 September 1848 to George and Rebecca Latimer, who had previously been slaves in Virginia. Although, the couple managed to escape, George was later recaptured and brought to trial.

Where did Thomas Latimer live in Connecticut?​

Where did Thomas Latimer live in Connecticut?
In 1879, Latimer moved to Bridgeport, Connecticut with his wife Mary, his brother William and his wife, and his mother. The rest of his family already lived there. He found employment with “The U.S. Electric Light Company of Bridgeport, CN” owned by Hiram S. Maxim, a direct competitor of Thomas Edison.

Why did Latimer make incandescent bulbs?​

Why did Latimer make incandescent bulbs?
Latimer’s design produced a carbon filament that was more durable and longer lasting than earlier filaments. As a result, incandescent light bulbs became affordable to more consumers. Safer than gas lamps, and less harsh than arc lights, incandescent bulbs transformed the average American home after nightfall.

What did William Latimer invent in 1874?​

” Patented on February 10, 1874, one of Latimer ’ s first inventions was an enhancement for railroad car water closets. He later received patents for an apparatus for cooling and disinfecting; a locking rack for hats, coats, and umbrellas; and book supports.

Who were William Latimer’s siblings?​

Who were William Latimer’s siblings?
William, George, and Margaret were Latimer’s siblings. He fell in love with Mary Lewis Wilson and they tied the knot on November 15, 1873, in Fall River, Massachusetts. They were blessed with two daughters, Emma Jeanette and Louise Rebecca.

How did Lewis Latimer help Thomas Alva Edison?​

How did Lewis Latimer help Thomas Alva Edison?
In between, Lewis Latimer was instrumental in helping Thomas Alva Edison develop the incandescent light bulb. He was awarded patents for ten of his own inventions and published a layman’s guide to the once mysterious, now ubiquitous, electric light bulb.

What is the difference between Maxim and Latimer’s light bulbs?​

Maxim greatly desired to improve on Edison’s light bulb and focused on the main weakness of Edison’s bulb – their short life span (generally only a few days.) Latimer set out to make a longer lasting bulb.

 

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Lewis Latimer, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri'nde saygın bir şekilde tanınan ilk Afrika kökenli mucitlerden biridir. 4 Eylül 1848'de Virginia'da köle olarak yaşayan George ve Rebecca Latimer çiftinin çocuğu olarak dünyaya gelmiştir. Çift, kaçmayı başarsa da George daha sonra yeniden yakalanmış ve yargılanmıştır.

1879 yılında Latimer, eşi Mary, kardeşi William ve eşinin ve annesinin yanı sıra geri kalan ailesiyle birlikte Connecticut'ın Bridgeport şehrine taşınmıştır. Hiram S. Maxim'e ait olan ve Thomas Edison'ın doğrudan rakibi olan "The U.S. Electric Light Company of Bridgeport, CN" şirketinde iş bulmuştur.

Latimer'ın tasarımı daha dayanıklı ve uzun ömürlü bir karbon filament üretmiştir. Bu sayede, akkor ampuller daha fazla tüketiciye uygun hale gelmiştir. Gaz lambalarından daha güvenli ve ark lambalarından daha az sert olan akkor ampuller, geceleri ortalama Amerikan evlerini dönüştürmüştür.

William Latimer'ın ilk icadı olan ve 10 Şubat 1874'te patenti alınan geliştirmenin lokomotif tuvaletleri için bir iyileştirme olduğunu belirtmek gerekir. Daha sonra soğutma ve dezenfeksiyon için bir cihaz, şapka, palto ve şemsiyeler için kilitli askı, ve kitap destekleri için patentler aldı.

Latimer, Thomas Alva Edison'a incandescent ampul geliştirmesinde yardım etmiştir. Onun icatlarından onuna patent verilmiş ve elektrik ampullerinin bir zamanlar gizemli, şimdi ise yaygın olanına dair bir laik rehber yayınlamıştır.

Son olarak, Maxim ve Latimer'ın ampulleri arasındaki farka gelirsek; Maxim, Edison'ın ampulünü geliştirmeyi çok istemiş ve genellikle sadece birkaç gün süren ömrünü ana zayıflığı olarak belirlemiştir. Latimer ise daha uzun ömürlü bir ampul yapmayı hedeflemiştir.