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...that while attempting to develop a super strong glue, 3M employee Spencer Silver accidentally developed a glue that was so weak it would barely hold two pieces of paper together? However, his colleague Art Fry needed the glue. Fry sang with his church choir and marked the pages of his hymnal with small scraps of paper that often fell out. He used Silver's glue to hold the papers in place. Today we call this invention Post-it Notes.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7273841 | Encapsulated hard surface cleaning concentrates The invention relates to a water soluble container which contains a composition useful for hard surface cleaning. The composition comprises a cationic surfactant having germicidal properties, a short chain non-ionic surfactant, optionally, polyethylene glycol; and o... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7053039 | Effervescent cleaning tablets The present invention relates to household cleaning compositions and, in particular, to household cleaning and/or disinfecting compositions in compressed form for use in cleaning and/or disinfecting hard surfaces. An effervescent agent is used in conjunction with a ... | 05/30/2006 |
| 6943140 | Carpet cleaners An improved quick breaking foam carpet cleaner is provided. Good cleaning is achieved and the foam breaks quickly, allowing for quicker cleaning and use of the carpet without the need for subsequent vacuuming. ... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6936579 | Hard surface cleaning compositions and method of removing stains Improved hard surface cleaning compositions having an acidic pH, providing good removal of soap scum stains, and further feature low levels of irritability to the user. The compositions comprise about 0.1-10% by weight of an acid sequestrant constituent; about 0.1-1... | 08/30/2005 |
| D506140 | Bottle | 06/14/2005 |
| D504320 | Bottle | 04/26/2005 |
| D503626 | Bottle | 04/05/2005 |
| D501606 | Brush | 02/08/2005 |
| D500550 | Lavatory cleaning device | 01/04/2005 |
| D497808 | Dispenser for an aerosol can | 11/02/2004 |
| D497810 | Bottle | 11/02/2004 |
| D493994 | Brush holder | 08/10/2004 |
| 6755306 | Shipping and display carton A blank for forming a carton includes a top flap, top panel, front panel, bottom panel, and rear panel which are connectively hinged together in the named order such that when folded, the top flap is fastened to the rear panel. Right and left side flaps are also con... | 06/29/2004 |
| D487874 | Jug with ribbed sides | 03/30/2004 |
| 6693068 | Alkaline carpet cleaning composition comprising a pyrrolidone-based solvent Improved aqueous carpet cleaning compositions which are ideally suited for use in machinery designed or used in the mechanical cleaning of carpets. The compositions are alkaline, and include one or more detersive surfactants, preferably one or more nonion... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6693070 | Hard surface cleaning and disinfecting composition Hard surface cleaning and disinfecting compositions comprise a synergistic combination of a quaternary ammonium germicide and an alkoxylated quaternary ammonium compound. Optional ingredients include additional detersive surfactants and/or organic solvent... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6670316 | Spot pretreatment compositions Thickened aqueous cleaning compositions are used for spot cleaning of stains and soils on garments and textiles. The compositions comprise: a detersive surfactant component, preferably anionic and/or nonionic; an organic solvent; an enzyme; and xanthan gu... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6670319 | Blooming type compositions containing biphenyl solvents Aqueous concentrated liquid hard surface cleaning compositions which bloom when added to a larger volume of water comprise: an organic solvent constituent; binary co-solvent system comprising an alkyl diphenyl solvent and a co-solvent; an amine oxide surf... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6667289 | Low residue aqueous hard surface cleaning and disinfecting compositions Aqueous based cleaning compositions simultaneously featuring low residue deposition, sanitization and/or disinfecting of treated hard surfaces, and good cleaning characteristics are provided. The compositions include the following ingredients: (a) a quate... | 12/23/2003 |
| 6642197 | Germicidal blooming type compositions containing biphenyl solvents Aqueous concentrated liquid hard surface cleaning compositions, which bloom when added to a larger volume of water, comprise: an organic solvent constituent; a germicidal constituent which provides a primary sanitizing benefit, preferably a quaternary amm... | 11/04/2003 |
| 6514923 | Hard surface cleaning and disinfecting compositions comprising fluorosurfactants Provided are aqueous hard surface cleaning and disinfecting composition which comprises the following constituents: (a) at lease one cationic surfactant having germicidal properties; and (b) a fluorosurfactant selected from the group of nonionic fluorosur... | 02/04/2003 |
| 6428801 | Methods for controlling dust mites and the allergens produced by dust mites Alcohol based aerosol spray compositions which contain 1-20% of an alcohol-soluble polymer which, on evaporation, leaves on a sprayed surface a film which acts as a barrier to dust, dust mites and their faecal excretions. These compositions optionally can... | 08/06/2002 |
| 6395697 | Diphenyl based solvents in blooming type germicidal hard surface cleaners Aqueous concentrated liquid disinfectant compositions which include: an antiseptic compound other than a quaternary ammonium compound having germicidal properties; organic solvent constituent; binary co-solvent system comprising alkyl biphenyl solvent and... | 05/28/2002 |
| 6306810 | Hard surface cleaning and disinfecting compositions comprising fluorosurfactants Provided are aqueous hard surface cleaning and disinfecting composition which comprises the following constituents: (a) at lease one cationic surfactant having germicidal properties; and (b) a fluorosurfactant selected from the group of nonionic fluorosur... | 10/23/2001 |
| 6268327 | Aqueous cleaning and disinfecting compositions based on quaternary ammonium componunds including alkylamphoacetates having reduced irritation characteristics Aqueous disinfecting and cleaning compositions and concentrates which are efficacious against gram positive and gram negative bacteria, have relatively low volatile organic content ("VOC") and are surprisingly mild to the user of the compositions. The com... | 07/31/2001 |
| 6248730 | Enhancing the toxicity of warfarin in rodents The presence of a small amount of an antibiotic, such as tetracycline or a salt or derivative thereof, in warfarin-containing rodent baits enhances the toxicity of warfarin against rodents which have heretofore shown apparent resistance to warfarin.... | 06/19/2001 |
| 6239092 | Thickened acidic, hard surface cleaning and disinfecting compositions particularly useful for ceramic surfaces Acidic, thickened cleaning and disinfecting compositions which exhibit good long term shelf stability, are particularly effective in the removal of limescale from hard surfaces, and which are effective against gram positive and gram negative bacteria. The... | 05/29/2001 |
| 6228389 | Flexible hydrophilic articles having a residual antimicrobial effect Flexible wiping articles in particular sponges, as well as woven or non-woven wipes, and the like feature a long term antimicrobial benefit even subsequent to continued use. The articles comprise a biocidal composition having a low aqueous solubility. Met... | 05/08/2001 |
| 6221833 | Cleaning and surface treatment compositions containing silcone oils Cleaning and surface treatment compositions which are particularly useful in the cleaning of leather, vinyl, plastic, rubber and other similar surfaces as well as providing a surface coating thereupon. The cleaning compositions include reduced amounts of ... | 04/24/2001 |
| 6221823 | Germicidal, acidic hard surface cleaning compositions Improved hard surface cleaning compositions having an acidic pH provide good removal of soap scum stains, and further feature low levels of irritability to the user. The compositions comprise 0.1-10% by weight of an acid sequestrant constituent; 0.1-10% by wei... | 04/24/2001 |
| 6184195 | Blooming type germicidal hard surface cleaners comprising biphenyl-based solvents An aqueous concentrated liquid disinfectant composition which blooms when added to a larger volume of water which comprises the following constituents: a terpene based solvent; germicidal cationic surfactant, preferably a quaternary ammonium compound havi... | 02/06/2001 |
| 6177388 | Botanical oils a blooming agents in hard surface cleaning compositions Aqueous concentrated liquid hard surface cleaning compositions which bloom when added to a larger volume of water which comprises the following constituents: botanical oil constituent; at least one botanical oil solubilizing surfactant which is preferably an ... | 01/23/2001 |
| 6164565 | Spray nozzle apparatus An improved means for modifying the spray characteristics of a liquid to be sprayed from a container, such as a manually pumpable container or a pressurized container such as an aerosol container which comprises a first fitment element which includes a fi... | 12/26/2000 |
| 6159924 | Low residue aqueous hard surface cleaning and disinfecting compositions Aqueous based cleaning compositions simultaneously featuring disinfecting, low residue deposit and good cleaning characteristics are provided. The compositions include one or more quaternary amine compounds as disinfecting active agents, an organic solven... | 12/12/2000 |
| 6143710 | Aqueous cleaning and disinfecting compositions having reduced irritation characteristics based on quaternary ammonium compounds including block copolymer surfactants and further surfactants Aqueous disinfecting and cleaning compositions and concentrates which are efficacious against gram positive and gram negative bacteria, have relatively low volatile organic content ("VOC") and are surprisingly mild to the user of the compositions. The com... | 11/07/2000 |
| 6143703 | Botanical oils as blooming agents in germicidal hard surface cleaning compositions The present invention provides aqueous concentrated liquid disinfectant compositions which blooms when added to a larger volume of water which comprise: botanical oil constituent; a germicide constituent, preferably a germicidal cationic surfactant, and m... | 11/07/2000 |
| 6140284 | Botanical oils as blooming agents in hard surface cleaning compositions Aqueous concentrated liquid hard surface cleaning compositions which bloom when added to a larger volume of water which comprises the following constituents: botanical oil constituent; at least one botanical oil solubilizing surfactant which is preferably an ... | 10/31/2000 |
| 6136770 | Hard surface cleaning and disinfecting compositions comprising fluorosurfactants Provided are aqueous hard surface cleaning and disinfecting composition which comprises the following constituents: (a) at lease one cationic surfactant having germicidal properties; and (b) a fluorosurfactant selected from the group of nonionic fluorosur... | 10/24/2000 |
| 6121032 | Compositions and processes useful for treatment of macerated foodstuff waste products especially useful in conjunction with a garbage disposal apparatus Compositions and processes useful for the treatment of macerated foodstuff waste products, particularly foodstuff waste solids macerated by a garbage disposal apparatus. The compositions comprise per gram: 0-50%wt. bacteria complex; 75-99.99%wt. of an enzyme m... | 09/19/2000 |
| 6117440 | Compositions effective for controlling dust mites and the allergens produced by dust mites Alcohol based aerosol spray compositions which contain 1-20% of an alcohol-soluble polymer which, on evaporation, leaves on a sprayed surface a film which acts as a barrier to dust, dust mites and their faecal excretions. These compositions optionally can... | 09/12/2000 |
