Talon — A talon is a claw of an animal, especially a bird of prey. It is usually the sharp claw of a bird of prey, such as the eagle, a hawk, a falcon, or a buzzard. It may also refer to: Places: * Talon, Nièvre, a commune in the Nièvre département in… … Wikipedia
Zipper — A zipper (English: zip fastener or zip) is a popular device for temporarily joining two edges of fabric. It is used in clothing (e.g. jackets and jeans), luggage and other bags, sporting goods, camping gear (e.g., tents and sleeping bags), and… … Wikipedia
Zipper — Although Elias Howe had patented the automatic and continuous closure device in 1851, and Whitcomb L. Judson invented and patented the clasp locker in 1891, it was Gideon Sunback, a Swedish born Canadian immigrant, who invented the concept of… … Historical Dictionary of the Fashion Industry
A-2 jacket — The Type A 2 leather flight jacket is one of the most classic and immediately recognizable articles of military clothing ever designed. It is most closely associated with World War II U.S. Army pilots, who often decorated their jackets with… … Wikipedia
Perfecto motorcycle jacket — Perfecto is a brand of double style leather motorcycle jackets manufactured by American clothing company Schott NYC. The first jacket was introduced in 1928, making it the first ever double style leather motorcycle jacket. Marlon Brando wore a… … Wikipedia
Meadville, Pennsylvania — Coordinates: 41°38′31.68″N 80°8′50.78″W / 41.6421333°N 80.1474389°W / 41.6421333; 80.1474389 … Wikipedia
Gideon Sundback — Otto Frederick Gideon Sundbäck (April 24, 1880 June 21, 1954) was a Swedish American inventor. He made several advances in the development of the zipper between 1906 and 1914, while working for companies that later evolved into Talon, Inc. He… … Wikipedia
Vocabulaire de l'escalade et de l'alpinisme — Cette page présente par ordre alphabétique les termes spécifiques à l escalade et à l alpinisme, mais aussi quelques termes du canyonisme ou de la montagne en général. Ils concernent essentiellement le matériel (en place ou individuel), les… … Wikipédia en Français
List of World War II military operations — This is a list of known World War II era military operations, and missions commonly associated with World War II. As of 2008 this is not a comprehensive list but most major operations which Axis and Allied combatants engaged in are included… … Wikipedia
M249 light machine gun — Machine Gun, 5.56 mm, M249 M249 Para Type Squad automatic weapon/Light machine gun Place of … Wikipedia