- 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.
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Bramah, Joseph
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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, Joseph — (13 abr. 1748, Stainborough, Yorkshire, Inglaterra–9 dic. 1814, Londres). Ingeniero e inventor británico. Originalmente un ebanista, ideó en 1784 una cerradura a prueba de ganzúa, que desafió todos los esfuerzos por violarla durante 67 años. Como … Enciclopedia Universal
BRAMAH, JOSEPH — an engineer, born in Barnsley, Yorkshire; author of many mechanical inventions, 18 of which were patented, among others the hydraulic press, named after him (1748 1814) … The Nuttall Encyclopaedia
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
Bramah — Bramah, Joseph, Mechaniker, geb. 13. April 1749 zu Stainborough in der engl. Grafschaft York, gest. 9. Dez. 1814 in London, erfand 1793 die Waterclosets, 1784 ein Kombinationsschloß und 1796 die hydraulische Presse, ferner auch eine Presse zum… … Meyers Großes Konversations-Lexikon
Bramah — Bramah, Joseph, engl. Mechaniker, geb. 13. April 1749 zu Stainborough (Yorkshire), gest. 9. Dez. 1814 zu London; erfand 1783 die Waterklosetts, 1784 das nach ihm benannte Kombinationsschloß (s. Bramahschloß), 1796 die hydraulische Presse, ferner… … Kleines Konversations-Lexikon
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
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
Joseph — /joh zeuhf, seuhf/, n. 1. Jacob s eleventh son, the first of Jacob and his second wife, Rachel: sold into slavery by his brothers. Gen. 30:22 24; 37. 2. the husband of Mary who was the mother of Jesus. Matt. 1:16 25. 3. (Hinmaton yalaktit), c1840 … Universalium
Joseph — (as used in expressions) Abbot, Sir John (Joseph Caldwell) Addison, Joseph Akiba ben Joseph Jacques Joseph Ahearn Arrow, Kenneth J(oseph) Abba Mari ben Moses ben Joseph Banks, Sir Joseph Belloc, (Joseph Pierre) Hilaire Berrigan, Daniel (Joseph) y … Enciclopedia Universal
