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  Lock (device) Summary
This changeover was cemented by the invention of Linus Yale, Jr.
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.
Lock puzzles were used to obscure the locking mechanism or even provide a nonfunctioning lock for the thief to waste time on.
www.bookrags.com /Lock_(device)   (1409 words)

  
  Lock - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
lock (device), a mechanical device used to fasten a door for example.
Lock occurs when the output data and clock signals match those of an input signal transmitted and sent through a bit synchronizer, a device that establishes a series of clock pulses which are synchronous to the incoming signal.
Lock when used in the context of spacecraft can mean a positional fix on another object, or it can mean lock on telemetry data.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Lock   (239 words)

  
 Lock (device) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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.
The first known lock with a key was a pin where a cylinder of wood with a hole drilled through its axis was the key.
Lock puzzles were used to obscure the locking mechanism or even provide a nonfunctioning lock for the thief to waste time on.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Lock_(device)   (359 words)

  
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a device that is used to extend the backset of a spring latch or dead latch.
a lock component that redirects rotational motion from a spindle or shaft to linear movement of a latch or bolt.
The locking mechanism is a set of rotating disc tumblers that engage notches in the cast shackle and may be rotated by the angled cuts cast on the key.
www.jmlock.com /Glossary.html   (9815 words)

  
 Garment hanger lock device - Patent 4069691
lock means attached to said vertical support and received in the hollow center portion of said cover when said cover is lowered to a horizontal position, said lock means for securing said cover to the top portions of said posts and preventing the cable ring from being removed therefrom.
The device as described in claim 1, wherein said lock means includes a horizontal lock support attached to the top of said vertical support, a lock housing attached to and disposed on top of said horizontal lock support, and said lock disposed in said lock housing, said lock when activated securing said cover thereto.
The device prevents the unauthorized removal of garments from the garment hanger and provides means for quickly locking a cable ring attached to the end of a cable which is threaded through the sleeve of a garment and attached to the garment hanger.
www.freepatentsonline.com /4069691.html   (2244 words)

  
 WFU | Facilities Management
Lock-Out Device: A device that utilizes a positive means such as a lock, to hold an energy-isolating device in a safe position and prevents the energizing of a machine or equipment.
Tag-Out: The placement of a tag-out device on an energy isolating device, in accordance with established procedure, to indicate that the energy isolating device and equipment being controlled may not be operated until the tag-out device is removed.
Tag-Out Device: A prominent warning device such as a tag and means of attachment which can be securely fastened to an energy isolating device in accordance with an established procedure to indicate the energy isolating device and the equipment being controlled may not be operated until the tag-out device is removed.
www.wfu.edu /facilities/safety/lockout-tagout.html   (2192 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
SNOWBOARD LOCK The present invention relates to a lock device for securing sporting equipment against unauthorised use or theft and whilst in one form it may be used with many different portable articles of sporting equipment it is primarily intended for use with snowboards, snow skis and the like articles.
The accessory device in either case allows the lock device to be attached in a locked condition to a permanent structure whereby any article to which it is attached is protected against theft.
A lock device as defined in any one of the preceding claims wherein said security lock comprises a tumbler key-lock or a dial type combination set, said security lock operating a catch mechanism which in a locked position bears on said lever arm to prevent movement of said lever arm from said closed position.
www.wipo.int /cgi-pct/guest/getbykey5?KEY=01/92666.011206&ELEMENT_SET=DECL   (1831 words)

  
 Lock your Devices with Device Lock » gHacks tech news
Device Lock allows you to close open USB and firewire ports as well as other device ports that make it possible to run external devices on your computer.
Device Lock is a great utility that allows system administrators to lock out practically every device that is able to run software or connect to the pc on a per user base.
Device Lock creates extensive log files which might come in handy if you suspect a user was fiddling around with the settings or tried to connect a device to the computer.
www.ghacks.net /2006/08/25/lock-your-devices-with-device-lock   (429 words)

  
 Lock : search word
A lock (device) a mechanical fastening device which may be used on a door, vehicle, or container.
A canal lock is an enclosure in a canal or river used to raise or lower the water level for ships and boats passing through.
Locks are typically very tall to facilitate catching balls in the line-out.
www.searchword.org /lo/lock.html   (514 words)

  
 gear.126   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Some of the auto-lock devices reviewed here are not billed as such by their manufacturers and may not lock automatically in every situation.
The Grigri is the benchmark for auto-lock devices.
Clip the plate directly to the belay anchor via a locking carabiner, insert a second locking carabiner in the bight of rope that passes through the device, and you have a secure mechanism for belaying one or two followers.
www.rockandice.com /gear/126/gear.126.html   (1936 words)

  
 Releasable tremolo lock device patent invention
The tremolo lock device includes a spring mount that is adapted to be fixedly attached to at least one wall of the tremolo recess and configured to capture an end of at least one tremolo spring.
The device also includes an adjustable quick release slide receiver that is adapted to receive and to releasably capture a distal portion of the slide key to fix the position of the receiver relative to the slide key.
In one of the many preferable configurations, a quick-release tremolo lock device according to the principles of the instant invention is disclosed that is compatible for installation into a tremolo or vibrato assembly recess or cavity of a stringed instrument, such as a guitar or other similarly configured stringed instrument.
www.freshpatents.com /Releasable-tremolo-lock-device-dt20061228ptan20060288840.php   (1956 words)

  
 Lockout Device   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Lockout Device: Any device that uses positive means, such as a lock, blank flanges and bolted slip blinds, to hold an energy-isolating device in a safe position, thereby preventing the energizing of machinery or equipment.
Lockout Devices are used to hold an energy-isolating device in a safe position and to prevent the start-up of machinery or equipment.
An example of this is when you lockout a electrical disconnect, you must attach the warning tag to the lock shackle and then attach both the lock and tag to the disconnect.
www.setonresourcecenter.com /safety/loto/pop/lockout_device.htm   (112 words)

  
 Fish and Wildlife Service Director's Order No. 96, Use of Child Safety Locking (Gun Lock) Devices: U.S. Fish and ...
A device that when installed on a firearm and secured by means of a key or mechanically, electronically, or electro-mechanically operated combination lock, prevents the firearm from being discharged without first deactivating or removing the device by means of a key or mechanically, electronically, or electro-mechanically operated combination lock; or
A locking mechanism incorporated into the design of the firearm that prevents discharge of the weapon by anyone not having access to the key or other device designed to unlock and allow discharge of the firearm.
Locking devices obtained and provided by Service management will be accompanied by instructions for their proper use.
www.fws.gov /policy/do96.html   (560 words)

  
 Comparison to Older Methods
The hole pattern for an old metal lock device is created by drilling spaced holes and then connecting those holes by chiseling out the material in between.
When the device is driven into the hole pattern, it usually does not fit very well and must be peened to fit the hole.
And the fact that the lock does not expand and contract with the casting causes cyclic stressing of the lock and the hole pattern.
www.locknstitch.com /Comparison.htm   (1461 words)

  
 Logout Tagout Policy   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Lockout device: A device that utilizes a positive means such as a lock, either key or combination type, to hold an energy isolating device in the safe position and prevent the energizing of a machine or equipment.
Tagout device attachment means will be of a non-reusable type, attachable by hand, self-locking, and non-releasable with a minimum unlocking strength of no less than 50 pounds and having the general design and basic characteristics of being at least equivalent to a one-piece, all environment-tolerant nylon cable tie.
Lock-Out devices will be affixed in a manner that will hold the energy isolating devices in the "safe" or "off" position and the accompanying Tag-Out device will be affixed in such a manner that clearly state that the operation or the movement of energy isolating devices from the "safe" or "off" positions is prohibited.
www.columbia.edu /cu/ehrs/LockoutTagoutPolicy.html   (4357 words)

  
 Case Studies in TRIZ: An Integrated Steering Shaft Lock for Motorcycles
The steering shaft lock is in the front of motorcycle body under the handlebar and serves as the ignition switch and lock of steering shaft, while the saddle compartment lock is in the back of the motorcycle body near the seat and only provides the function of keeping the saddle secured.
As the saddle lock is removed, the rested saddle lockup hook mechanism, which grapples the saddle cover and keeps it secured, can be connected to the steering shaft lock unit with a cable.
However, joining the function of the saddle lock into the steering lock may cause overlaps of controlling paths - if the current state of power switch is changed while the driver is turning the key to open the saddle cover, this will cause inconvenience of use and confuse the driver.
www.triz-journal.com /archives/2000/03/c   (1601 words)

  
 Amherst College Commencement
Lock-Out Device - An approved device which may or may not include a hasp capable of withstanding the environment it shall be exposed to, and that incorporates a lock and a key that will hold an energy isolating device in the safe position, to protect all affected personnel.
The attachment of these devices shall be of a non-reusable type, attachable by hand, self-locking, and non-releasable with a minimum unlocking strength of 50 lb.
Blocks, chains, fasteners, locks, pins, tags and wedges can be used to isolate, secure or block the equipment, machine or processes from their respective energy sources.
www.amherst.edu /~ehs/programs/Safety/LockOutTagOut.html   (3448 words)

  
 Lock Alarm | FAQ's
In extreme weather conditions and/or extremely wet environments it is advisable to place the Lock/Alarm device in a sheltered position or wrap a clear plastic bag around the main unit to protect it.
Having sold over a million Lock/Alarm devices worldwide there are less than 10 known cases from customers of their items actually being stolen but literally 1000's of reports from users stating the products helped save their valuables from theft in some way.
On the front between the lock and the red cable clamp is a small plastic flap.
www.lockalarm.com /lockalarmfaq's.html   (1739 words)

  
 CG Lock
CG-Lock claims the device has been thoroughly tested not to interfere with the normal working of the OEM three point safety belt systems and was tested in accordance with FMVSS 208 guidelines.
I prefer to remove the device for normal driving and to only install and use it to enhance planned performance driving situations.
Suggested improvements include lightening the CG-Lock device a bit in order to improve auto-retraction of the seat belt and enhancing the design somehow to allow the slide to operate a bit more smoothly without sticking.
www.miata.net /products/pmisc/cglock.html   (773 words)

  
 Scalability and Failure Recovery in a Linux Cluster File System
In the event that a lock device is turned off and comes back on, all the state of the DMEP buffers on the device could be lost.
In this way, clients of the lock device are made aware that the locks on the lock device have been cleared, and can take action to deal with the situation.
The Buffers remain dirty until either bdflush or a sync causes the transactions and buffers to be synced to disk, or until another machine asks for the lock, at which point the data is synced to disk and the Glock is dropped to Not Held and the lock is released.
www.linuxshowcase.org /2000/2000papers/papers/preslan/preslan_html   (5462 words)

  
 Lock Out
device will lock out your computer or your television or any other device you don't want your children to use.
A combination lock that once on, ensures no contact can be made between the plug and the socket.
By sliding the lock shaft through the holes in the prongs on any electrical plug YOU can decide what goes on.
www.lock-out.com   (220 words)

  
 Quick Lock
A lock (device) a mechanical fastening device which may beused on a door, vehicle, or container.Commonly, it can be released by using a key or combination.
A lock (software engineering) is, in computer science, a bookkeeping object associated with apiece of data used to serialize concurrent access.
Locks are typically very tallto facilitate catching balls in the line-out.
www.altvetmed.com /face/6596-quick-lock.html   (579 words)

  
 Vehicle door lock device patent invention
[0003] A known vehicle door lock device includes a mechanism for prohibiting a release of engagement between a vehicle door and a vehicle body by means of an operation of a door handle.
The door lock device disclosed is equipped with a child lock mechanism (i.e.
Accordingly, sealing ability of the housing 101 for covering the vehicle door lock device may be reduced, which may prevent improvement of waterproof property of the vehicle door lock device.
www.freshpatents.com /Vehicle-door-lock-device-dt20060824ptan20060186675.php   (1322 words)

  
 LWN: Driver porting: a simple block driver   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
The sbd ("simple block device") driver simulates a block device with a region of kernel memory; it is, essentially, a naive ramdisk driver.
Typically, the lock used by the driver to serialize access to internal resources is the best choice for controlling access to the request queue as well.
Then, of course, we must free the memory used for the device itself (only after the gendisk has been cleaned up, so we know no more operations can be requested), and unregister the block device.
lwn.net /Articles/25415   (1696 words)

  
 MARYLAND LOCKSMITH ASSOCIATION
the portion of a lock which provides the means of mounting the locking device to the edge of the door
a lock designed to be installed into a cutout in the edge of a door.
a spring loaded device which closes upon the removal of a cylinder tailpiece, protecting a locking device from being manipulated.
www.marylandlocksmiths.org /Terminology.html   (4554 words)

  
 Keyboard Lock - MoDaCo   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
If you could be a little more specific with which locks (keypad lock or device lock) you are using and at which times we might be able to provide some more help...
Device Lock would be good as it is automatic, but my experience shows that it is a real pain when you get a call as you cannot accept until you have "unlocked".
I would like keyboard lock (and not Device Lock as it is presently configured) to cut in after 60 seconds of non-use.
www.modaco.com /index.php?showtopic=7081   (1526 words)

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