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“One of the objects of my invention is the provision of a visible indicator which is useful in stopping traffic in all directions before the signal to proceed in any one direction is given.”

— Garrett Morgan

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“The combination of a hood adapted to inclose the head of the operator, of an air tube depending therefrom.”

“I have invented a certain new and useful improvement in a Traffic Signal.”

“This is advantageous in that vehicles which are partly across the intersecting streets are given time to pass.”

“At the same time forcibly remove smoke or injurious gases from the air tube.”

“Thus avoiding accidents which frequently occur by reason of the over-anxiety of the waiting drivers.”

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