Zipping it all

So, back to business.  The Letter Z--

Think about this one:  What invention created originally in 1851  has simplified life immeasurably, made possible other inventions?

I give you the letter Z:  the Zipper

The earliest form of the zipper was designed by Elias Howe, who cared more about his sewing machine success.

Forty-two years later, Whitcomb Judson also tried another version of the device, but had little success.  Didn't make any money.

Source: Gideon Sundback

Then finally, Gideon Sundback in 1913 had perfected the zipper, called the "Hookless Fastener". 

 He held the patent, and did quite well.  No, change that.  He did extremely well.   

One thing led to another, and the modern zipper has been ever improving and finding new uses.

I know that I appreciate the zipper.  And so do you.

Thus ends the A to Z 2014 Bloghop!!
Huzzah to all!