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Lewis Howard Latimer

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American inventor (1848-1928)

United StatesScientistsLived 1848 to 1928 · aged 80
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Lewis Howard Latimer was an American inventor and patent draftsman. His inventions included an evaporative air conditioner, an improved process for manufacturing carbon filaments for electric light bulbs, and an improved toilet system for railroad cars.

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Light bulb by Lewis Latimer, 1883 - Museum of Science and Industry (Chicago)Light bulb by Lewis Latimer, 1883 - Museum of Science and Industry (Chicago)

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2006National Inventors Hall of Fame

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Lewis Howard Latimer was an American inventor and patent draftsman. His inventions included an evaporative air conditioner, an improved process for manufacturing carbon filaments for electric light bulbs, and an improved toilet system for railroad cars. In 1884, he joined the Edison Electric Light Company where he worked as a draftsman. The Lewis H. Latimer House, his landmarked former residence, is located near the Latimer Projects at 34-41 137th Street in Flushing, Queens, New York City.

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United States
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Scientists
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Scientist
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deceased
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Lived 1848 to 1928 · aged 80
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