Thomas Alva EdisonThomas Alva EdisonLife And Life And

AccomplishmentsAccomplishments

GROUP 17 & 19Michelle Diaz

Nubia MarquezPaul A. LyonsUlises Ambriz

Jacob Gonzalez

Table Of ContextTable Of Context

PREFACEPREFACELIFELIFE INVENTIONSINVENTIONSACOMPLISHMENTSACOMPLISHMENTSSOURCESSOURCES

PrefacePreface

Thomas Alva Edison Was Rather an inventor than a Scientist. With the creation

of the light bulb, electric generating system, sound-recording device, motion

picture projector, and his observations on the Edison Effect he helped to shape and

accelerate the modern society.

LifeLife

1847 born on February 111847 born on February 11thth in Milan, Ohio. in Milan, Ohio. 77thth and last child. and last child. Parents were Samuel Edison Jr. & Nancy Parents were Samuel Edison Jr. & Nancy

Elliot Edison.Elliot Edison. He only attended school for three months in He only attended school for three months in

port Huron, Mich.port Huron, Mich. He began selling newspapers when he was He began selling newspapers when he was

twelve years old.twelve years old. He was known as Alva up until his 2He was known as Alva up until his 2nd nd

marriage.marriage.

LifeLife

1854 moved to port Huron, Mich.1854 moved to port Huron, Mich. 1863 he became an apprentice telegrapher.1863 he became an apprentice telegrapher. 1876 he built a laboratory and a machine shop .1876 he built a laboratory and a machine shop . 1883 observed the Edison effect.1883 observed the Edison effect. 1931 died in West Orange on October 18.1931 died in West Orange on October 18. He lived exactly 84 years, 8 months and 7 days.He lived exactly 84 years, 8 months and 7 days.

InventionsInventions 18721872− Invented the motograph.Invented the motograph.− Invented the automatic telegraph system.Invented the automatic telegraph system.− Invented duplex, quadruplex, sextuplex, and multiplexInvented duplex, quadruplex, sextuplex, and multiplex− telegraph systemtelegraph system− Invented the carbon rheostatInvented the carbon rheostat

18751875− Discovered “Etheric Force”, and electric phenomenon that Discovered “Etheric Force”, and electric phenomenon that

is the foundation of wireless telegraphy.is the foundation of wireless telegraphy.− 18761876− Invented the electric pen used for the first mimeographs.Invented the electric pen used for the first mimeographs.

InventionsInventions18771877

− Invented the carbon telephone transmitter, including the Invented the carbon telephone transmitter, including the microphone used in radio. microphone used in radio.

− Invented his favorite creation, the phonograph. Invented his favorite creation, the phonograph. 18791879

− Discovered incandescent light. Discovered incandescent light. − Radically improved dynamos and generators Radically improved dynamos and generators − discovered a system of distribution, regulation, and discovered a system of distribution, regulation, and

measurement of electric current switches, sockets, and measurement of electric current switches, sockets, and meters meters 18801880

− Discovered the “Edison Effect”, the fundamental principle Discovered the “Edison Effect”, the fundamental principle of electronics. of electronics.

InventionsInventions18861886

− Invented the electric vote recorderInvented the electric vote recorder18911891

− Invented the motion picture cameraInvented the motion picture camera18961896

− Invented the fluoroscopeInvented the fluoroscope− Invented the fluorescent lampInvented the fluorescent lamp

19001900− Invented the nickel-iron-alkaline storage batteryInvented the nickel-iron-alkaline storage battery

19141914− Invented the electric safety miner’s lamp Invented the electric safety miner’s lamp

Discovered the process for manufacturing synthetic Discovered the process for manufacturing synthetic carbolic acid.carbolic acid.

AccomplishmentsAccomplishments

Began his career in 1863Began his career in 1863 Held a world record on 1093 patentsHeld a world record on 1093 patents Created worlds first industrial research Created worlds first industrial research

laboratory.laboratory. Founded the motion picture industry.Founded the motion picture industry. In 1892 he was awarded the Albert Medal of the In 1892 he was awarded the Albert Medal of the

Society of Arts of Great BritainSociety of Arts of Great Britain In 1928 he received the Congressional Gold In 1928 he received the Congressional Gold

Medal Medal

Thomas EdisonThomas Edison

1847 -1931 1847 -1931 “ “Hell, there are no rules hereHell, there are no rules here

— — we're trying to accomplish something”.we're trying to accomplish something”.                                                                                                                                                            

 -Thomas Edison  -Thomas Edison

SourcesSources

**http://www.thomasedison.comhttp://www.thomasedison.com

*The new Encyclopedia Britannica Vol. 17, 15*The new Encyclopedia Britannica Vol. 17, 15 thth edition, Macromedia, is knowledge in depth, edition, Macromedia, is knowledge in depth,

Encyclopedia Britannica, Inc ChicagoEncyclopedia Britannica, Inc ChicagoFunk And Wallace New Encyclopedia Vol. 9, Funk Funk And Wallace New Encyclopedia Vol. 9, Funk

And Wallace, Inc.And Wallace, Inc.Thomas A. Edison Benefactor of Mankind Thomas A. Edison Benefactor of Mankind

Francis Treveman MillerFrancis Treveman Miller