Elijah J. McCoy (May 2, 1844 [2] – October 10, 1929) was a Canadian-born inventor and engineer of African American descent who was notable for his 57 US patents, most having to do with the lubrication of steam engines.
African American Inventions
Elijah J. McCoy (May 2, 1844 [2] – October 10, 1929) was a Canadian-born inventor and engineer of African American descent who was notable for his 57 US patents, most having to do with the lubrication of steam engines.