Elihu Thomson quotes

Elihu Thomson was an American inventor and engineer who made significant contributions to the development of electrical power technology. His innovations include advancements in electric lighting, generators, and transformers. He played a key role in founding major electrical companies and shaping the modern electrical industry. Here are 2 of his quotes:

Shall an invention be patented or donated to the public freely? I have known some well-meaning scientific men ... to look askance at the patenting of inventions, as if it were a rather selfish and ungracious act, essentially unworthy. The answer is very simple. Publish an invention freely, and it will almost surely die from lack of interest in its development. It will not be developed and the world will not be benefited. Patent it, and if valuable, it will be taken up and developed into a business. (Elihu Thomson)

Publish an invention freely, and it will almost surely die from lack of interest in its development.

Elihu Thomson

Elihu Thomson

Occupation: American Inventor
Born: March 29, 1853
Died: March 13, 1937
Quotes count: 2
Wikipedia: Elihu Thomson

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