Linus Yale

Linus Yale is the name of:

  • Linus Yale, Sr. (1797–1858), American inventor and manufacturer of pin-tumbler locks.
  • Linus Yale, Jr. (1821–1868), innovator in cylinder lock technology, son and business partner of the above.

Famous quotes containing the word yale:

    “Obviously, it’s a great privilege and pleasure to be here at the Yale Law School Sesquicentennial Convocation. And I defy anyone to say that and chew gum at the same time.”
    —Gerald R. Ford (b. 1913)