Because his wife made him sleep on the couch.
He invented it in the 1850's
No he invented the automatic oil cup and lubricator.
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(lubricator for steam engines
Elijah McCoy invented the automatic lubricator which is used to oil the steam engines of trains and ships. Elijah McCoy was not only an inventor but also an engineer.
He invented an automatic lubricator for oiling the steam engines of locomotives and boats.
No, Elijah McCoy did not invent the steam engine. He is best known for inventing a lubrication device that improved the efficiency of steam engines. His automatic lubricator allowed engines to run longer without stopping for maintenance, significantly enhancing their performance. McCoy's innovations were crucial in the development of steam technology, but he did not create the steam engine itself.
Yes, he won a Lubricator Award
Oil cup 1853
Elijah McCoy invented an automatic lubricator for oiling the steam engines of locomotives and boats, a folding ironing board, and a lawn sprinkler.
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