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Edison light bulb

Patent application for Thomas Edison’s light bulb.

This is the patent document for the light bulb developed at Thomas Edison’s laboratory. Edison’s inventions were possible thanks to a diverse and ingenious team of scientists he called “the Muckers”. 

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Rights: Public domain
Published: 21 May 2025Size: 1.44 MB
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