One of the greatest people on earth is Thomas Edison - a genius inventor. He founded the company "General Electric" that exists today, and a lot of electrical devices we use every day were invented precisely in the "General Electric". Edison could not patent his main invention; thus far today many companies are following the example of Edison. One of the most important inventions of Edison considered recorder and rechargeable battery, which are widely used by mankind today.
Edison also improved the cameras, projectors, improved telephone membrane, made a number of improvements ...