This timeline highlights Latimer's specific contributions to the development and improvement of electric lighting, particularly his work with carbon filaments.
Experimentation with Carbon Filaments
Late 1870s
Latimer began experimenting with different materials and processes to improve the durability and efficiency of carbon filaments for electric light bulbs.
Deployment of Electric Lighting Systems
1880
Latimer was dispatched to various cities, including Philadelphia, Montreal, and London, to install and oversee the implementation of electric lighting systems using his improved carbon filament technology.
Patent for the 'Process of Manufacturing Carbons'
1881
Latimer's patented process for manufacturing carbons revolutionized the production of carbon filaments, making electric lighting more affordable and accessible to the masses.
Latimer's Expertise in Lighting Systems
1890
Latimer's expertise in the design and installation of electrical lighting systems was crucial to the widespread adoption of electric lighting in homes, businesses, and public spaces.
