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Hook-and-loop fastener, invented by de Mestral. Swiss electrical engineer George de Mestral who studied at EPFL invented his first touch fastener when, in 1941, he went for a walk in the Alps, and wondered why burdock seeds clung to his woolen socks and coat, and also his dog Milka. [2] [6] He discovered it could be turned into something useful ...
Hook-and-loop fasteners, commonly known as Velcro (a genericized trademark), hook-and-pile fasteners or touch fasteners are versatile fastening devices that allow two surfaces to be repeatedly attached and detached with ease. Invented in the mid-20th century, they are widely used in clothing, accessories, and various industrial and consumer ...
Loop 1853 is a proposed loop around the south side of Madisonville as a relief route for SH 21, which is routed through the city. It is proposed to run from US 190 /SH 21, 0.7 miles (1.1 km) east of FM 1452 , to another point on SH 21, 0.4 miles (0.6 km) west of FM 2346 .
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In 1992, the 3,200 miles (5,100 km) of Interstate Highway System in Texas was completed with the opening of a six-mile (9.7 km) section of I-27. In 1997, the Texas Turnpike Authority was merged with TxDOT and independently, the North Texas Turnpike Authority became responsible for toll projects in Collin, Dallas, Denton, and Tarrant counties. [6]
Loop 118 is located in Roanoke. It is unsigned and a portion of US 377. Loop 118 was designated on February 4, 1941, from US 377 south of Roanoke to SH 114 north of Roanoke. On September 26, 1996, a 0.625-mile (1.006 km) section from US 377 to Denton Street was returned to the city of Roanoke and Loop 118 was rerouted over Spur 118 to US 377.
In the 1990s, the company designed and built the Rail King railcar mover, was awarded a contract to build $1.2 billion of 2.5 and 5-ton trucks for the U.S. Army, purchased Foley Valves – an oil field equipment supplier, acquired PAMCO – Waukesha gas compression & generating equipment, and signed an agreement with European Gas Turbines Ltd ...
Loop 20, also known as the Bob Bullock Loop and Cuatro Vientos Road, is a highway loop that runs to the north and east of the city of Laredo, Texas. Loop 20 extends from the World Trade International Bridge at its northern point to Mangana-Hein Road at its southern point. The current route varies in construction from a 2-lane road (at its ...