Edison Flashcards
Who was Thomas Edison?
one of the most famous American inventors
How many patents did Edison have?
Over 1000
What is a patent?
a registration of your invention so no one can copy you
What are Edison’s most famous inventions?
Phonograph – record player, light bulbs that were safe enough for homes
What is surprising about Edison?
he did not have much education but loved to read, especially science books
What types of products did Edison like to invent?
things that were useful to people
What were some things from his child hood that show he was a good businessman?
he sold vegetables from his garden and published and sold his own newspaper by 15
Why was Edison taught to run a telegraph machine?
he had saved the telegraph operator’s son from a train, so he was rewarded with lessons
How were the streets lit in Edison’s time?
by gas lamps
How did these gas lamps tweek Edison’s curiosity?
He wondered if he could generate electricity to light them
What was Edison’s company called?
the Edison Light Company
People had made lightbulbs since 1802, so why was Edison’s lightbulb important?
it was the first bulb that would glow for an extended period of time.
In 1879 what did Edison invent?
the first INCANDESCENT lightbulb that glowed for long enough to make it useful
