Lewis Latimer
was born on September 4, 1848
died on December 11, 1928 (aged 80)
He was an African American inventor and patent draftsman.
His inventions includes:
An evaporative air conditioner.
Improved process for manufacturing carbon filaments for light bulbs.
Improved toilet system for railroad cars. In 1884, he joined the
Edison Electric Light Company where he worked as a draftsman.
While Thomas Edison is often credited with inventing the practical incandescent light bulb,
Latimer's contributions to its development were invaluable, and he played a crucial role
in advancing the technology.
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