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(Canadian-American Engineer Best Remembered for Inventing Lubrication Systems for Steam Engines) Elijah J. McCoy, a Canadian-American engineer of African-American descent, is renowned for inventing lubrication systems for steam engines. His innovative work in engine technology revolutionized the industrial sector, leading to significant advancements. In recognition of his remarkable achievements, the United States Patent and Trademark Office honored McCoy in 2012 by naming its first regional office in Detroit, Michigan, after him.
