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The word 'Velcro' is a combination of the words velour and crochet.

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What do you call something invented?

an invention


Is Necessity the mother of invention?

yes necessity is indeed the mother of inventions as only when there arises a need will an invention take birth! if the humans were satisfied with the cave life then all what we see around us wouldn't have taken shape . so we can rightly call dissatisfaction of the humans is the father of inventions as it is since they are not satisfied that there arises a need followed by an invention !


What are things invented in march?

On March 10, 1876, Alexander Graham Bell had finished his invention of the telephone and made the first phone call. The steam air brake was invented by George Westinghouse and was patented on March 5, 1872. A man named Don Ku invented a wheeled suitcase that had a towing handle that was collapsible. He received his patent on March 8, 1994.


Who do you call when you have a new invention?

what is your dream come true for this invention? if you care to protect your rights of ownership you may wish to contact * an independent, licensed patent agent and * an attorney who is an expert in patent law if you wish to let people know about it you can contact a public relations person if you wish to get people to help you make a business of it and you need financial help, you may want to present your ideas to venture capitalist groups but beware, if you invention is a "success", in exchange for financing, they the venture capitalists will likely keep the lion's share of profit if your stuck after these answers, i'd be willing to talk to you to get you to the right people. rob kanzer, life and business coach (www.robkanzer.com)


Who invented the air-filled tire?

If you meant tyre (british) or tire than the answer is Rober William Thomson and he invented it in 1846. John Boyd Dunlop is often erroneously given credit for the invention but he did not develop his tire until 1889. Please note that both Thomson and Dunlop called it a tire not a tyre, though many others in the 19th century did call it a tyre.

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What to do when you have an invention?

call inventhelp at 1-800-INVENTION...


How do you submit and invention?

Call Inventhelp! 1-800-INVENTION


What do you call something invented?

an invention


Is call of duty an invention?

no shizz sherlock


Can you have half a picture?

Art is an invention of aesthetics, which in turn is an invention of philosophers... What we call art is a game.


What number do you call if you have an invention but your not 18 and older?

Do whatever you have to. Get your parents involved no matter what it is people will be open to your invention.


Who contributed towards the invention of the tlephone?

We call them tlepeople.


What do you call Mary Andersons's invention today?

windshield wiper


What is the most important invention by the Sumerians?

the answer is the wheel or as we call it the tire


Has the four wheeler invention saved lives?

Yes, this futuristic invention they call a "four wheeler" has saved many lives.


How can you give an invention to a company without patenting it?

You would have to call the company and tell them about your invention. Try to asure them you came up with it yourself.


What do you call the invention that makes tires go up hills?

I would call it a car, truck, or bus.