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Bramah, Joseph — born April 13, 1748, Stainborough, Yorkshire, Eng. died Dec. 9, 1814, London British engineer and inventor. Originally a cabinetmaker, Bramah in 1784 devised a pick proof lock, which defied all efforts for 67 years. Since the success of his locks … Universalium
Bramah-press — /bräˈmə pres/ noun A hydraulic press invented by Joseph Bramah (c.1748–1814), inventor also of the Bramˈah lock, etc … Useful english dictionary
lock — lock1 lockless, adj. /lok/, n. 1. a device for securing a door, gate, lid, drawer, or the like in position when closed, consisting of a bolt or system of bolts propelled and withdrawn by a mechanism operated by a key, dial, etc. 2. a contrivance… … Universalium
BRAMAH — UNITED KINGDOM (see also List of Individuals) 13.4.1748 Stainborough/UK 9.12.1814 Pimlico, London/UK Joseph Bramah was born in Yorkshire. Prevented by an accident from following his father as a farmer Bramah was apprenticed as a carpenter and… … Hydraulicians in Europe 1800-2000
Lock (device) — A lock is a mechanical fastening device which may be used on a door, vehicle, or container, restricting access to the area or property enclosed. Commonly, it can be released by using a key or combination.History of locksSecuring one s property… … Wikipedia
Bramah, Joseph — the Englishman who had the world s first patent of a locking mechanism in 1784. It was the first lock incorporating a cylinder whose key did not contact the lock bolt directly … Locksmith dictionary
Bramah type lock — n. a lock or cylinder using a mechanism with sliders, normally arranged in a circle … Locksmith dictionary
Joseph Bramah — Infobox Scientist name = Joseph Bramah box width = image width =150px caption = Joseph Bramah birth date = 13 April 1748 birth place = Wentworth, Yorkshire death date = 9 December 1814 death place = Pimlico residence = citizenship = nationality … Wikipedia
Joseph Bramah — est un mécanicien et inventeur anglais né à Stainborough dans le Yorkshire le 13 avril 1748[1] et décédé de pneumonie à Holt Forest dans le Hampshire le 9 décembre 1814. On lui doit notamment la serrure à pompe ou serrure de… … Wikipédia en Français
Chubb detector lock — Diagram of a Chubb detector lock A Chubb detector lock is a type of lever tumbler lock with an integral security feature which frustrates unauthorised access attempts and indicates to the lock s owner that it has been interfered with. When… … Wikipedia
