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<p>TRENTON, N.J. (AP) &#8212; Keys to the New Jersey lab where Thomas Edison invented the phonograph go up for auction in Dallas this weekend, along with some of the lightbulbs that he perfected.</p><p>A Pittsburgh man acquired the items from his great aunt, who was married to one of the attorneys whose law firm represented Edison in patent lawsuits.</p><p>Tags on five of the six keys list the doors that they opened, including the Menlo Park lab which Edison opened in 1876 that became known as the &#8220;invention factory.&#8221;</p><p>It is where Edison was credited with perfecting the incandescent light for commercial purposes. He created two of the bulbs up for auction that were part of a collection used in patent infringement lawsuits.</p><p>Heritage Auctions will open bidding at 11 a.m. EST Saturday.</p><style>
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Pa. man putting keys, lightbulbs tied to Thomas Edison up for auction