Person · 1844–1929
Elijah McCoy
Invented the automatic lubricator for steam engines, letting locomotives and ships run continuously; held around 57 patents. Born in Ontario to parents who escaped US slavery; most associated with Detroit.
Inventor. Invented the automatic lubricator for steam engines, letting locomotives and ships run continuously; held around 57 patents. Born in Ontario to parents who escaped US slavery; most associated with Detroit.
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Invented the automatic lubricator for steam engines, letting locomotives and ships run continuously; held around 57 patents. Born in Ontario to parents who escaped US slavery; most associated with Detroit.