The creator of the first working light bulb was Joseph Wilson Swan. Swan's house was the first place in the world to be lit by a light bulb (and hydroelectric power). He patented the light bulb in England.
Thomas Alva Edison improved Swan's light bulb by using a better incandescent material and a higher vacuum and patented it in the US.
Rather than fighting for the ownership of the patent, Swan and Edison formed the Edison & Swan United Electric Light Company. What this should tell you is simple:
When forming a business regarding a new technology, make sure that you get your name listed first (i.e. Edison & Swan Electric Light Company)... Who the heck is Swan? Who Cares?
Alightingstore.com cares!!!
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