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Edison's first great invention was the tin foil phonograph made in Menlo Park on August 12, 1877
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Why is Thomas Alva Edison such an important name in history?
It is often erroneously believed that Edison invented the light bulb, this is untrue, however he did make improvements to its design.
What was Lewis latimer famous for?
One of his great accomplishments were inventing the carbon filament which helped the light bulb (during that time) last for hours instead of minutes.
John e lundstorm invented what in what year?
John E Lundstrom invented safety matches. He made this invention in 1885. It was the first invention that helped people make a safe fire.
How did the invention of Airmail or development affect Americans lives?
make it easier
Who was granville woods?
Some people think of Granville T. Woods as the "Black Edison"-- like Thomas Edison, he was an inventor who was years ahead of his time. He was born and raised in Ohio, and despite having only a limited education, he apprenticed himself to men who helped him develop his considerable engineering skills. In his life, he got more than 60 patents, including a signaling system that helped make railroad communication more effective and prevented accidents. I enclose a link to a good biography of his life.
What did Thomas Edison did that make him important?
Invented the light bulb. Helped work places stay open longer and safer with invention.
Who invention the motion picture camera?
Thomas Edison invented the first motion picture camera. :D The Briton, William Friese-Green was the first person to make a practical movie camera. His son was the first to demonstrate colour movies in the early 1920s.
How did Thomas Edison make his money?
Thomas Edison made his money by inventing new products and buying patents for them. A patent is when go to the government and ask for them to be singed to say that you invented it. When a company uses your invention they have to pay you.
Who discover light bulb?
Peter Cooper Hewitt patented the first prototype of the fluorescent light bulb in 1901. It was a mercury vapor lamp.
Did Edison make an invention starting with an X?
no
Who was the first person to create the light bulb and make it useful?
Thomas Edison
How much money did Thomas Edison make in his first year selling light bulbs?
Thomas Edison got $3000000000 in his whole lifespan of selling light bulbs
What did Thomas Edison invent fist?
Edison's first patented invention was an electric vote tabulator, allowing legislators to count votes in seconds instead of minutes. Problem was, legislators didn't WANT to have their votes recorded that fast, they wanted a system where they could make (literally) last second deals. When Edison found out that nobody wanted his invention, he resolved to work only on projects that people wanted.
How did Thomas Edison get his idea of making the light bulb?
actually thomas edison did not make the lightbulb
What things did Thomas Edison invent?
Thomas Edison invented the movie camera, mimiograph, carbon microphone and phonograph.Contrary to popular belief, he did not invent:The light bulb (he just improved the existing invention)Electricity (he just found a way to capitalise it to make millions in profit)
What toy did Thomas Edison make?
thomqas Edison made the kite
Who invented the electrical light?
in history, the first person to discover and make the first light bulb is Thomas Edison.
