Chemoreceptor. Definition. noun, plural: chemoreceptors. (1) A sensory nerve cell or sense organ, as of smell, or taste, that are able to detect and respond to chemical stimuli. (2) A sensory receptor that detects chemical stimuli in the environment and relay that information to the central nervous system.
In July 2003, Nike paid $309 million to acquire Converse. Nike approached the 1980s revival around 2005 to relaunch the footwear of choice of that decade, and the Chucks quickly became a cultural phenomenon once again.
By Converse | Aug. 5, 2005. The history of Converse, including the history of Chuck Taylor the man, Chuck Taylors the sneakers and more. More than shoes, Converse is a story of legends, heroes and innovators tied together by the love of sport. Its a script that spans nearly a hundred years  the ultimate highlight reel.