Fascinating facts about Elijah McCoy inventor of a lubrication system in 1872.

Elijah McCoy Left to right: Elijah McCoy, Automatic lubricating device, typical engine design during McCoy's time. Elijah McCoy (1843-1929) was a Black inventor who was awarded over 57 patents. The son of run-away slaves from Kentucky, he was born in Canada and lived there as a youth. As a boy, the young Elijah was fascinated with machines and tools, learning by watching and constantly asking ...