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Elijah McCoy

Inventor Elijah McCoy Died On October 10, 1929.

A Mechanical Genius, McCoy Was Awarded <span style="font-style: italic;">57 Patents</span> For Devices Ranging From A Lawn Sprinkler, To An Ironing Table, To His Most Important Invention -- The Lubricating Oil Cup.

McCoy's Oil Cup Automatically Lubricated Heavy Machinery. Previously, The Oiling Of Trains And Other Machines Was Done By Hand, During Periodic Shutdowns. From 1872 - 1915, The "<span style="font-style: italic;">McCoy Cup</span>" Was Used In Most Train Engines In The United States And Overseas.

Because McCoy's Lubrication System Was Considered The Best Available, People Would Ask When Inspecting A Machine, "<span style="font-style: italic;">Is This The Real McCoy</span>?" The Expression Continues To Be Used Today.

"<span style="font-style: italic;">In OrderFor Black History To Live, We Must Continue To Breathe Life Into It</span>." -- Hubert Gaddy, Jr.</span></span>