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When was the automatic oil cup invented?

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The Automatic Oil Cup was a self-lubricated device that was used to drip oil into engines automatically

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What year was the automatic oil cup invented?

It was invented by Elijah McCoy, and was patented in 1872.


Did Elijah mccoy invent the traffic signal?

No he invented the automatic oil cup and lubricator.


Who invented the oil cup?

(1843-1929)Elija McCoy, He invented the first oil cup for trains.


Where was the oil cup invented?

the lubricating oil cup was invented by Elijah McCoy on July 23,1872.


What are some inventions by Elijah McCoy?

McCoy invented an automatic lubricator for oiling the steam engines of locomotives and boats in 1979 mccoy invented an oil-dripping cup for trains


What was the oil drip cup for trains?

who invented the oil dripping cup for trains That's not the answer to the original question..but Elijah McCoy invented it


What did Ellijah McCoy invent?

Elijah McCoy invented the automatic oil cup so you can pour oil onto moving parts of a automotive. Elijah Mccoy also invented the Automatic Engine Lubricator,Lawn Sprinkler, and Folding Iron Board.


When was the oil-dripping cup invented?

1872


Why did Elijah McCoy invent the automatic oil cup?

So it would be easier for people


What is the automatic lubricator?

a automatic lubricator is a device fitted to asteam engine to supply lubricating oil to the cylinders and, sometimes, the bearingsas well.It's just a a automatic oil cup that oils locomotives while they're running....


When did Elijah MC Coy create the oil dripping cup?

When did Elijah MC Coy create the oil dripping cup?


Who was the African American that invented an oil dripping cup for trains?

Elijah McCoy (1843-1929) Invented the first oil dripping cup for trains. Many others tried to copy the invention and was unsuccessful. When consumers requested the oil dripping cup that Mr. McCoy invented they would often say they wanted, "The Real McCoy." That's where that old expression comes from.