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(Inventor) Linus Yale Jr. was a pioneering American businessman, inventor, and mechanical engineer who co-founded the Yale Lock Company, a renowned manufacturer of locks in the United States. He focused on bank locks and played a significant role in the industry, introducing innovations like the cylinder lock that transformed lock design. His locks gained widespread acceptance among banks nationwide, establishing him as a leading figure in lock manufacturing. Today, his designs continue to be influential in personal locks and safes.