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1885
Lewis Latimer invented it, and he wrote a book with Thomas Edison.
electric lamp,long lasting light bulb. this is extremely confusing because i herd that thomas Edison had invented the electric lamp so this answer about Lewis might be correct but just to be sure keep looking for more information on this topic
Lewis Howard Latimer
1885
Lewis Latimer was an African American inventor and draftsman. He was famous for his inventions including the electric lamp, water closets for railway cars, lamp fixtures, and process for manufacturing carbons.
Incandescent Electric Light Bulb
Lewis Latimer was credited with several inventions, however the invention that had the greatest impact on society was his improvements to the electric lamp. Lewis was a member of the Edison Pioneers, a group of 28 inventors who worked for Thomas Edison. Lewis was considered an expert in electric lighting.
Lewis Howard Latimer worked in Thomas Edison's engineering laboratory, and patented an electric lamp in 1881 and a carbon filament for bulbs in 1882.
Lewis Howard Latimer invented a toilet system for railroad cars. He also invented an electric lamp using carbon filaments in light bulbs.
One of his great accomplishments were inventing the carbon filament which helped the light bulb (during that time) last for hours instead of minutes.
Edison invented the minor's safety lamp in the year 1914.