Edison was granted the landmark patent on his incandescent lamp on January 27, 1880
Edison was granted the landmark patent on his incandescent lamp on January 27, 1880, which paved the path for the widespread use of electric light in home settings. His electric lamp is covered by patent number 223,898.
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