Robert W. Gore

Robert W. Gore 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. 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.

15 April 1937

Born on the same birth date (15 April 1937): Bob Luman

Born on the same birth day (15 April): A. Philip Randolph • Abigail Mejia • Alex Crawford • Andrés D'Alessandro • Avital Ronell • Brian Pothier • Eden ahbez • James J. Jeffries • Jeromy Burnitz • John Paston (died 1479) • John Williams (actor) • Michael Ansara • Nikolaas Tinbergen • Nikolai Gumilev • Pietro Cataldi • Robert Mills (physicist) • Roy Clark • Ryan Hamilton (ice hockey) • Étienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire

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