| Fascinating
facts about the invention
of the
Yale Lock by Linus Yale Jr. in
1860. |
YALE LOCK |
AT A GLANCE:
Yale's lock
used a flat key with serrated edges like the ones we still use today.
When inserted into the lock, the key pushes the bottom pins into the
right position, which allows the user to turn the key and unlock the
lock. The cylinder lock perfected by Yale is based on a
mechanism first employed by the ancient Egyptians over 4000 years ago. |
BOOKS
WEB SITES
DID YOU KNOW? |
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Invention: |
Yale Lock
in 1860 |
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Function: |
noun /
brand name for cylinder pin-tumbler locks |
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Definition: |
a locking
mechanisms in which a cylinder rotates to move a bolt; tumblers are
pins; inserting the key lifts and aligns the pins to free the
cylinder to rotate |
| Patent: |
Yale patented his cylinder pin-tumbler
lock in 1861. |
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| Inventor: |
Linus Yale Jr. |
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Criteria: |
First to invent. First
to patent. First practical. Entrepreneur. |
| Birth: |
April 4, 1821 in
Salisbury, New York |
| Death: |
December 25, 1868 in New York |
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Nationality: |
American |
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| Milestones:
lock, yale lock, locking mechanism, cylinder lock, pin-tumbler lock,
linus yale, linus yale jr, invention, history,
inventor of, history of, who invented, invention of, fascinating
facts. |
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TO
LEARN MORE
ON THE BOOKSHELF:
The Design and Evaluation of Physical Protection Systems
by Mary Lynn Garcia / Paperback: 256 pages / Butterworth-Heinemann;
(February 23, 2001)
This book guides the reader through the entire process of security system
design and integration, illustrating how the various physical and electronic
elements work together to form a comprehensive system. A great resource for
both the security professional and student alike.
ON THE WEB:
Invention Dimension - Inventor of the Week
Celebrates inventor/innovator role models through outreach activities
and annual awards to inspire a new generation of American scientists,
engineers, and entrepreneurs.
History of the Yale Lock
Yale is one of the oldest international brands
in the world and enjoys a colorful and innovative history with its
roots in colonial America. .
Yale Lock Company
Official Web site for the Yale Lock Company in Norcross, Georgia..
Linus Yale 1821...1868
Below is a first person narrative written as if it was spoken by
Linus Yale:
By Nicolea student at Ryan Middle School in Fairbanks, Alaska.
DID YOU KNOW?:
The Yale
family was originally part of a group of immigrants from North Wales. One
branch of the family went on to found the world-renowned Yale University in
Connecticut in 1701, while another revolutionized the locking industry
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This
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