History of Locks

Double acting tumbler lock

Jun 1, 1778

Robert Barronin created the first double acting tumbler lock.

Bramah lock

Jun 1, 1784

Joseph Bramah created the Bramah lock.

Detector lock

Jun 1, 1818

Jeremiah Chubb created the detector lock with a high internal security.

Pin tumbler lock

Jun 1, 1848

Linus Yale Sr. created the first pin tumbler lock.

Combination lock

Jun 1, 1857

James Sargent created the first combination lock.

Lock mechanism

Jun 1, 1873

James Sargent created the first time lock mechanism.

Jimmy-proof lock

Jun 1, 1916

Samuel Segal created the jimmy-proof lock.

Padlock

Jun 1, 1924

Harry Soref creates the first padlock.