The History of Neon
Georges Claude patented the neon lighting tube on Jan. 19th, 1915 and received U.S. Patent 1,125,476.
The History of Neon Signs-Georges Claude and Liquid Fire
By Mary Bellis, About.com Guide
The theory behind neon sign technology dates back to 1675 before the age of electricity, when the French astronomer Jean Picard* observed a faint glow in a mercury barometer tube. When the tube was shaken a glow called barometric light occurred, but the cause of the light (static electricity) was not understood at that time.
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The History of Neon
Georges Claude patented the neon lighting tube on Jan. 19th, 1915 and received U.S. Patent 1,125,476.
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