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The first US patent with the title "lawn sprinkler" was issued to J. Lessler of Buffalo, New York in 1871 (#121949). Early examples of water-propelled, rotating lawn sprinklers were patented by J. Oswald in 1890 (#425340) and J. S. Woolsey in 1891 (#457099) among a gazillion others.

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Two useful things Elijah mccoy invented?

1. lubricator for oiling the steam engines of locomatives and boats 2. folding ironing board 3. a lawn sprinkler


Which person a child of former slaves invented the ironing board the lawn sprinkler and many other useful things?

Elijah McCoy (1843-1929), an African-Canadian inventor.


How did Elijah McCoy's inventions help people?

Elijah McCoy is a famous African American inventor. His first major invention was a lubrication for oiling the engines of locomotives and steamboats which he patented in July of 1872. He has obtained about 57 patents, all relating to lubricants, but also invented the folding ironing board and the lawn sprinkler. He is also associated with the saying, "the real McCoy", meaning, "the real thing", because railroad workers would inquire if their locomotive was fitted with "the real McCoy" rather than some inferior copy.


Why was Elijah mccoy famous?

Elijah McCoy is famous because he made a device that allowed machines to be lubricated while they were still in operation.


Did Elijah McCoy invent the ironing board the lawn sprinkler and many other useful things?

Elijah McCoy, an African American inventor, is best known for his improvements to the lubrication systems for steam engines, which greatly enhanced efficiency. However, he did not invent the ironing board or the lawn sprinkler; those inventions are attributed to others. McCoy held over 50 patents, primarily related to mechanical devices, but his most famous legacy is the phrase "the real McCoy," which signifies authenticity and quality.

Related Questions

Is it true that J W Smith invented the lawn sprinkler?

Yes! He invented the lawn sprinkler in May 4, 1897 ;)


Who was the improved lawn sprinkler invented by?

by me


Did Joseph S smith invent the lawn sprinkler?

The Joseph Smith that invented the lawn sprinkler was notthe same Joseph Smith that founded Mormonism.The Joseph Smith that invented the lawn sprinkler was a black American slave. We know very little about him but can assume that he invented the sprinkler to make watering the lawn easier!


When did Elijah mccoy invent the lawn sprinkler?

It is not recorded when McCoy invented the lawn sprinkler. He also invented the folding ironing board and the self lubrication system.


What was invented in 1897?

cotton candy was invented. the first automatic lawn sprinkler was invented!!!!!!!1


When was the lawn sprinkler invented?

The lawn sprinkler was invented in 1871. J. Lessler from Buffalo, New York, patented the sprinkler after city water systems spread in the 1870's.


The child of a former slave invented the iron board the lawn sprinkler and many other useful things?

Sarah Boone invented the first ironing board. Elijah McCoy invented the portable ironing board, tire tread, and the lawn sprinkler.


Who was a Child of former slaves invented the iron board the lawn sprinkler and many other useful things?

Sarah Boone invented the first ironing board. Elijah McCoy invented the portable ironing board, tire tread, and the lawn sprinkler.


What child of former slaves invented iron board and lawn sprinkler and more?

rain


Is a lawn sprinkler a Compound Machine?

Yes. The lawn sprinkler has a lever and a screw.


Who is Joseph H Smith?

Joseph H. Smith was an African American born into slavery who invented an improved version of the lawn sprinkler. He was not the first person to invent and patent the lawn sprinkler, but his sprinkler patents improved on the original idea. After creating his first sprinkler, he continued to improve it and patented a second version.


What type of invention did Joseph h smith invent?

Joseph H. Smith invented the lawn sprinkler.