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- In 1845, American John W. Starr patented an incandescent light bulb using carbon filaments. His invention was never produced commercially.
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2 days ago · In 1841, Frederick de Moleyns of England was granted the first patent for an incandescent lamp, with a design using platinum wires contained within a vacuum bulb. He also used carbon. [18] [19] In 1845, American John W. Starr patented an incandescent light bulb using carbon filaments. [20] [21] His invention was never produced commercially. [22]
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