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I can't recall seeing one of those locking devices in the UK since self-service became the norm. As WON said, the attendants (I think that's what we called them) used to use them. I reckon the device is a type of 'pawl' - "A hinged or pivoted device adapted to fit into a notch of a ratchet wheel to impart forward motion or prevent backward motion." They are usually reliable, there's just a 'catch' to it  .
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here, the nozzle is more likely to be activated by a trigger-like device and the "nozzle-lock" is a mechanical "finger" which holds down the trigger in lieu of my fingers.
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It's called a Nozzle Turn Off Venturi, and was invented by a rabbi; hence it's frequently called a nozzle TOV.
TEd [should be ashamed of himself but isn't-e]
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Dear Q o G,
Remember that $500 I loaned you?
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Although I don't currently own a car, back in the day I'd carry around a nozzle lock tool with me on my key chain cuz most of the Midwest stations have removed them. The auto shut off mechanism would fail on the earlier versions because people didn't put the nozzle in all the way which eliminated the back pressure needed to 'kick' the 'finger' free.
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Do what I did. Find a station where there are still attendants. Only one in our town and not easiest to get into from traffic but well worth the trouble especially today!
Now, I have been told that when weather is cold you get more gasoline than you do when you pump gas on hot days ...anyone know if this is true. Something to do with compression ?
Whatever.........
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Nozzle locks are only available at the biggest, greasy-spoon sportin', parking lot fulla 18-wheelers, full service interstate highway located truck-stop accessory shops.
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Talk about your inconsistent hyphens... 
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