Lewis Howard Latimer
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What happened with Lewis Howard Latimer on 17 January, 1882

17 January, 1882

Lewis Howard Latimer received a patent for a "process of manufacturing carbons," a method for producing carbon filaments for light bulbs that reduced breakages by wrapping the filaments in a cardboard envelope. This invention significantly improved the efficiency and reliability of light bulb production.
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