MTL - Rebirth in America: Great Slave Owner-Chapter 10 father of electric light

"Mr. Tangning, do you have anything to do with me?" Henry Goebbels looked at the young man in front of him and asked suspiciously, because in his memory, he didn't know this guy who claimed to be from New Orleans. It can even be said that he does not know a southerner.

"I heard, Mr. Goebbels, that you have done an interesting experiment. Using carbonized bamboo filaments to energize and glow in a vacuum glass bottle, it can even last for 400 hours. Is it true?" Tangning asked without answering.

"Huh? How did you know about this?" Henry Goebbels asked in surprise, because in his impression, he hadn't told a few people about it, and he had never heard of them. I have southern friends.

"I heard it mentioned by a passerby by chance!" Tangning casually said, "It just so happens that I'm also very interested in this area, so I wanted to come over and discuss it with you!"

"Are you also interested?" Goebbels looked at Tangning with a very suspicious look.

Tangning knew it was time to bring out some dry goods, so she said, "I wonder, Mr. Goebbels, have you ever tried using tungsten wire?"

"Tungsten wire? Can this work?" Goebbels asked with a frown.

Just when Tangning wanted to explain, she found Goebbels saying to herself, "Yes, why didn't I think of tungsten wire, obviously tungsten has the highest melting point of all metals, so it is difficult to be melted in a light bulb. This can greatly extend the life of the bulb.”

Then he looked at Tangning, "Mr. Tangning, it seems that you really have done some research on this!"

"I'm just doing my research, because I can't do many experiments, so I can only give you some ideas!" Tangning replied modestly, and then added, "Also, I wonder if you have applied for a patent for the carbon filament light bulb? "

"Patent? Why apply for a patent?" Goebbels asked indifferently.

"Of course you have to apply. Otherwise, if someone grabs you and registers the patent right before you, he will not only steal your invention, but also use the law to prohibit or even punish you from using the results of your own research!" Tangning reminded road. (Henry Goebbels invented carbonized filament before Edison is historical fact, but he did not apply for a patent.)

"There can't be such shameless people in this world, right?" Goebbels said in disbelief.

Tangning nodded vigorously, "Yes, and his shamelessness is beyond your imagination. He will even interfere with or even destroy inventions that are more effective for mankind for his own benefit!"

Possibly frightened by Tangning's words, Goebbels took a step back and said, "Mr. Tangning, shouldn't you be talking about yourself?"

Tangning replied gloomily, "If it were me, would I still come to remind you?"

"Uh, what you said makes sense, I was confused for a while, I'm sorry Mr. Tangning!" Goebbels apologized.

"It's normal, no matter whoever encounters a stranger and says so much to them, they will inevitably misunderstand!" Tangning waved her hands indifferently, and then added, "I have another question, I don't know Mr. Goebbels. Have you considered it?"

Goebbels asked curiously, "What's the problem? By the way, Mr. Tangning, just call me Henry!"

"Okay Henry, just call me Tony too!" Tangning nodded in agreement, then explained, "Henry, have you ever thought about how to promote these light bulbs?"

Goebbels was taken aback by Tangning's question, "Uh, I really haven't considered this!"

"This has to be considered, otherwise, if it's just made in the laboratory, the public will lose the meaning of inventing it if they don't use it!" Tangning advised.

Goebbels thought about it for a while, and then replied, "I think a businessman will naturally take over this."

"It's natural, but businessmen are also divided into whether they have a conscience or not, and whether they are able or not. What if he sells the light bulbs at such a high price that the public can't afford them, or if his ability is too poor to promote it?" Tangning asked again.

"This is also a problem, but I really don't know how to do business!" Goebbels muttered to himself, and then he seemed to think of something, and suddenly realized: "Oh, I understand, Tony, you want to do this The light bulb business, right? There's no problem with this, I believe you!"

"I do have this idea, but I don't have that much money to do this business, so I want to set up a company with you, Henry, and then you will continue to study tungsten light bulbs, and I will be in charge of the operation. As for the money, I will find An investor!" Tangning suggested.

In fact, Tangning did this mainly to give herself a way out. After all, he didn't have much confidence in his ability to change the course of the Civil War. So what would he do if he went to the south and lost the war according to history? Always plan ahead!

I don't know if Tangning's eloquence is too good or if Goebbels doesn't care much about it. After a little thought, Goebbels nodded and agreed. You must know that they just met. ......

Although it was a bit surprising, it was a good thing after all, so Tangning quickly took out the prepared contract. After the two sides signed the contract, Tangning originally thought that the two would go out and have a good meal to celebrate. But Peier said that he would immediately study the feasibility of tungsten filament light bulbs. It was obvious that he was a research madman similar to Wei Shen of Peking University, so Tangning no longer insisted, but before leaving, she still put "a lot of her own ideas" in order to reduce Goebbels was left with the successful experience of evaporating tungsten by rushing nitrogen into the bulb and making the tungsten wire into a double helix structure to reduce the volatilization area. This made him even more interested and regarded Tangning as a confidant. Even Tangning felt that Now he will not refuse the patent of the light bulb if he wants to go directly...

Originally, Tangning ordered Agubin to go and register the patent, but he soon realized that this was not a wise decision. It wasn't because Agubin was too stupid, but because the discrimination against black people in New York was too serious, the same thing. The attitude of the staff is completely different when I do it myself and Agubin do it. It seems that I need to recruit a white subordinate.

But for now, this is not the first priority. After registering the patent, the most important thing is to get the sponsor. As for who to look for, he already has a very suitable person in mind.

PS: First of all, I would like to thank the book friends for their support of "as long as Mao's name", and then tell me the update time. If I have a manuscript, it will be a chapter at 8:00 in the morning and a chapter at 3:00 in the afternoon. If there is no manuscript, I can only When did you finish writing what was posted. (Being sealed is another count, because I can't estimate this...)