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Lewis Latimer

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Lewis Latimer was an American inventor, draftsman, and technical illustrator whose work contributed to the development of electric lighting. In 1882 he patented a process for manufacturing durable carbon filaments for incandescent lamps, improving an important component of early electric light bulbs. He also prepared technical drawings for Alexander Graham Bell and later worked with the Edison organization, combining engineering knowledge with patent and drafting expertise.

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