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Patent for Electric Lamp by Joseph V. Nichols & Lewis H. Latimer

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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.
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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.

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