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2. Night latch - Wikipedia

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   Historically, such locks were intended for use at night-time, hence the name. [5] The keyless egress that they offer is a valuable fire safety measure, but may be a security risk if breaking a glass panel (usually in the door) or a nearby small window allows an intruder to reach the knob inside and open the door from the outside.

3. Rim lock - Wikipedia

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   A rim lock is a locking device that attaches to the surface of a door. [1] It is the oldest type of lock used in the United Kingdom and Ireland. It is of a basic design using (usually) a single lever and a sliding bolt. Wards can be used for additional security. They are not used where high security is required. Most older locks were large ...

4. Emtek (hardware) - Wikipedia

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   Founded in 1981, [3] Emtek began making a limited range of solid brass door levers for specialty hardware dealers in the Los Angeles area; they are now distributed through all of North America. Based in City of Industry , it has three facilities for product assembly, shipping, management, and customer service.

5. Warded lock - Wikipedia

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   An old-style warded lock which is rim mounted to a door. The warded lock is one of the oldest lock designs, found as far back as ancient China and Rome. [1] During the Middle Ages they were used prolifically on monasteries where, because money and time were available, their complexity grew.

6. Officer's tool - Wikipedia

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   Officer’s tools are designed to completely remove cylindrical locks from doors without causing major structural damage, allowing for direct access to the internal locking mechanism. Officer’s tools can be used on any type of cylindrical lock, including rim locks, police locks, dead-bolts, or key-in-the-knob locks. [1]

7. Door handle - Wikipedia

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   This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 20 December 2024. Device to open or close door Various examples of door handles throughout history A door handle or doorknob is a handle used to open or close a door. Door handles can be found on all types of doors including exterior doors of residential and commercial buildings, internal doors, cupboard ...