Biography of elijah mccoy

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Field	Information
Full Name	Elijah McCoy
Date of Birth	02 May 1844
Place of Birth	Colchester, Ontario, Canada West
Date of Death	10 October 1929
Place of Death	Detroit, Michigan, United States
Citizenship / Country of Residence	Canadian, American; United States
Education	Apprenticeship in mechanical engineering in Edinburgh, Scotland
Profession	Inventor, Mechanical Engineer
Years of Activity	1872 - 1929
Brief Information	Elijah McCoy was an African-American inventor and engineer primarily known for his innovations in lubrication systems for steam engines and other machinery. He developed the lubricator cup, which allowed machines to be oiled automatically while in operation, greatly improving efficiency and reducing downtime. His work significantly impacted industrial machinery and transportation during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, contributing to advancements in their reliability.