The Automatic Oil Cup was a self-lubricated device that was used to drip oil into engines automatically
It was invented by Elijah McCoy, and was patented in 1872.
No he invented the automatic oil cup and lubricator.
(1843-1929)Elija McCoy, He invented the first oil cup for trains.
the lubricating oil cup was invented by Elijah McCoy on July 23,1872.
McCoy invented an automatic lubricator for oiling the steam engines of locomotives and boats in 1979 mccoy invented an oil-dripping 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
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.
1872
So it would be easier for people
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?
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.