Robert W. Gore
American scientist and businessman (1937ā2020) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Robert W. Gore (April 15, 1937 ā September 17, 2020) was an American engineer and scientist, inventor and businessman. Gore led his family's company, W. L. Gore & Associates, in developing applications of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) ranging from computer cables to medical equipment to the outer layer of space suits.[1][2] His most significant breakthrough was likely the invention of Gore-Tex, a waterproof and breathable fabric popularly known for its use in sporting and outdoor gear.[3]
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Born | (1937-04-15)April 15, 1937 Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S. |
Died | September 17, 2020(2020-09-17) (aged 83) Earleville, Maryland, U.S. |
Alma mater | University of Delaware, University of Minnesota |
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Fields | Chemical engineering |
Institutions | W. L. Gore & Associates |
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"I decided to give one of these rods a huge stretch, fast, a jerk... and it stretched 1000%", Scientists You Must Know: Bob Gore, Science History Institute |
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