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Patent for Apparatus for Cooling and Disinfecting

This patent is part of Latimer’s contributions to air purification and sanitation technologies. Given his work in electrical engineering and invention, this aligns with his pioneering role in developing ventilation and safety improvements in homes and public buildings.

Latimer Family Papers (1870-1996 ) [QPL Full Collection]

(No Model.) L. H. LATIMER. APPARATUS FOR COOLING AND DISINFECTING. No. 334,078. Patented Jan. 12, 1886. Fig. 1 (Diagram of the apparatus) Labels on the diagram: X C E B A A E E F D WITNESSES: Mary W. Latimer Laura D. Foster INVENTOR: Lewis H. Latimer N. PETERS, Photo-Lithographer, Washington, D.C.