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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 |
| 5886125 | Crosslinkable copolymers comprising vinyl silane and vinyl esters of branched fatty acid A copolymer composition and coating comprising the copolymer composition containing a vinyl silane of the formula ##STR1## where R1 is an aryl or alkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms and R2 is a hydrolysable group; and a viny... | 03/23/1999 |
| 5837353 | Low VOC refinish coating composition A coating composition based on low molecular weight anhydrides having pendant, non-cyclic anhydride moieties, hydroxy-functional epoxy resin, and active catalyst wherein the coating composition cures at ambient conditions.... | 11/17/1998 |
| 5830966 | Cyclopolymerization monomers and polymers Compounds of general formula (I) ##STR1## characterised in that R1 and R2 are independently selected from the group consisting of COOR, CN, aryl, substituted aryl, COOH, halogen, C(O)NHR4, C(O)NR5 R6 | 11/03/1998 |
| 5756605 | Polymerization in aqueous media A method for the solution or amulsion polymerization of ethylenically unsaturated monomers, styrene, and other free radical polymerizatable monomers in aqueous media in which a cobalt chain transfer agent is used which has both hydrolytic stability and so... | 05/26/1998 |
| 5747590 | Acrylic-melamine-functionalized oligomer coating composition An improved coating composition having particularly good mar resistance when applied to an automotive surface, the composition comprising acrylic polymer(s), melamine, and a crosslinkable, aliphatic oligomer having a weight average molecular weight not ex... | 05/05/1998 |
| 5708102 | Living radical polymerization of vinyl monomers This invention relates generally to a living free radical polymerization of alkene monomers through use of persistent metal centered radicals to attain control of the propagation and termination steps in radical polymerization. This process is useful for ... | 01/13/1998 |
| 5582922 | Single package epoxy coating A coating composition based on a low molecular weight anhydride resin having pendant non-cyclic anhydride moieties, an epoxy resin containing glycidyl methacrylate and latent cataylst exhibits excellent stability in a completely formulated state and excel... | 12/10/1996 |
| 5578347 | Process for applying a finish to a metal substrate A method for finishing or coating a metal substrate, in which the metal is first coated with a silane adhesion promoter as a thin film prior to application of a primer and/or basecoat or topcoat. The method, useful in the original manufacture of trucks, d... | 11/26/1996 |
| 5571931 | Process for the synthesis of vinyldioxo compounds An improved process for preparing a vinyl-substituted dioxo compound, in which process a vinyl aldehyde is reacted with a compound having three or more hydroxyl groups. In particular, the reaction is carried out, using an acid catalyst, in an organic solv... | 11/05/1996 |
| 5527936 | Hydrosilylation of unsaturated compounds A method for hydrosilylating an olefinically unsaturated compound comprising contacting the unsaturated compound with a source of silicon in the presence of an azo-containing free-radical catalyst, the hydrosilylated product being a useful crosslinking ag... | 06/18/1996 |
| 5380718 | Arthropodicidal fused tetrahydropyridazines Arthropodicidal tetrahydropyridazines of Formulae I and II, ##STR1## wherein Q,X,X1 Y, and G are as defined in the text, compositions containing them and their use in the control of arthropods.... | 01/10/1995 |
| 5378708 | Insecticidal, acaricidal and fungicidal aminopyrimidines Compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein A, Q and R2 to R5 are as defined in the text, compositions containing them and methods for using them to control insects, acarids and fungi.... | 01/03/1995 |
| 5369121 | Arthropodicidal pyrazolines, pyrazolidines and hydrazines Compounds of Formula I ##STR1## wherein Q, W, R1 and m are as defined in the text; these compounds being useful in controlling agronomic and nonagronomic arthropods.... | 11/29/1994 |
| 5328915 | Arthropodicidal amidrazone ureas Arthropodicidal compounds, compositions and arthropodicidal use of compounds having the formula ##STR1## wherein A, X, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, m and n are as defined in the text.... | 07/12/1994 |
| 5284962 | Multistage process for making methyl carbamates A continuous process employing at least two reaction stages for manufacturing pesticides from methyl isocyanate and oxime or phenol reactants in water.... | 02/08/1994 |
| 5276039 | Substituted indazole arthropodicides Indazole arthropodicides, compositions containing them and a method for controlling arthropods employing these indazoles as the active ingredient. The indazoles have the following general formula wherein Q, X, Y, R1 and m are as defined in the ... | 01/04/1994 |
| 5268388 | Substituted semicarbazone arthropodicides Certain substituted semicarbazones, including all geometric and stereoisomers thereof, agricultural compositions containing them and their use as arthropodicides.... | 12/07/1993 |
| 5238724 | Arthropodicidal use of 6-methoxy-2-benzoxazolinone combined with insecticides and/or biocontrol agents Control of arthropods, particularly the larvae of Diabrotica spp., by application of 6-methoxy-2-benzoxazolinone (6-MBOA) alone or in combination with an insecticide or biocontrol agent; and arthropodicidal compositions containing 6-MBOA.... | 08/24/1993 |
| 5196408 | N-sulfenylated pyrazolines, compositions and use N-sulfenylated and N-acrylated pyrazoline arthropodicides, compositions containing them and methods for controlling arthropods by applying compounds of the invention to them or to their environment. The pyrazolines are selected from those of Formulae I to... | 03/23/1993 |
| 5182303 | Substituted semicarbazone arthropodicides Certain substituted semicarbazones, including all geometric and stereoisomers thereof, agricultural compositions containing them and their use as arthropodicides.... | 01/26/1993 |
| 5180587 | Tablet formulations of pesticides A tablet formulation comprising: (i) a pesticide characterized by low or no water solubility, and (ii) a complementary delivery system containing an organic acid, an inorganic base, a dispersant, a disintegrant, and a wetting agent.... | 01/19/1993 |
| 5171890 | Process for preparing methyl- and ethyl-substituted primary anilines A process is disclosed for the preparation of methyl- and ethyl-substituted anilines by contacting anilines of specified formula at about 250°-525° C. and about 10 kPa-10 MPa of pressure in the of presence of a nonbasic metal oxide catalyst which when i... | 12/15/1992 |
| 5150541 | Device for killing insects This invention concerns a device for killing insects consisting essentially of (i) a toxin-containing element, and (ii) a mesh covering for the toxin-containing element of (i) to protect nontarget organisms from contact with the toxin, the toxin-containin... | 09/29/1992 |
| 5126484 | Process for preparing methyl- and ethyl-substituted primary anilines A process is disclosed for the preparation of methyl- and ethyl-substituted anilines by contacting anilines of specified formula at about 250°-525° C. and about 10 kPa-10 MPa of pressure in the of presence of a nonbasic metal oxide catalyst which when i... | 06/30/1992 |
| 5116850 | Heterocyclic pyrazoline carboxanilides Heterocyclic pyrazoline carboxanilide insecticides including all geometric and stereoisomers thereof, as well as agricultural compositions containing them.... | 05/26/1992 |
| 5112843 | Arthropodicidal use of 6-methoxy-2-benzoxazolinone to attract and control corn rootworm (Diabrotica) Control of arthropods, particularly the larvae of Diabrotica spp., by application of 6-methoxy-2-benzoxazolinone (6-MBOA) alone or in combination with an insecticide or biocontrol agent; and arthropodicidal compositions containing 6-MBOA.... | 05/12/1992 |
| 5095113 | Preparation of methyl-1,3-5-triazines A method for making methyl-1,3,5-triazines including the 2,4-dichloro-6-methyl- and the 2-methyl-4-methylamino-6-methoxy-1,3,5-triazines, comprising reacting sodium dicyanamide with a cyclizing agent in the presence of HCl to make the 2,4-dichloro-6-... | 03/10/1992 |
| 5093527 | Process for preparing methyl- and ethyl-substituted primary anilines A process is disclosed for the preparation of methyl- and ethyl-substituted anilines by contacting anilines of specified formula at about 250°-525° C. and about 10 kPa-10 MPa of pressure in the of presence of a nonbasic metal oxide catalyst which when i... | 03/03/1992 |
| 5091405 | Insecticidal pyrazolines Pyrazolines and their intermediates, including all geometric and stereoisomers of the pyrazolines and intermediates, agricultural compositions containing the pyrazolines, and methods for use as insecticides.... | 02/25/1992 |
| 5086187 | Herbicidal pyrones Compounds of the general formula, including isomers and tautomers thereof: ##STR1## wherein: R1 to R5 are as defined in the text; the compounds have herbicidal and plant growth regulating properties; including compositions conta... | 02/04/1992 |
| 5070199 | Process for the preparation of 2-amino-4-methyl-6-methoxy-1,3,5-triazine A process for preparing 2-amino-4-methyl-6-methoxy-1,3,5-triazine by reacting dialkyl-N-cyanoimidocarbonate with acetamidine hydrochloride or an O-alkylacetamidate hydrochloride under basic conditions.... | 12/03/1991 |
| 5006524 | Triphenyl pyrazoline compounds which are useful as insecticides Triphenylpyrazoline compounds, including all of their geometric isomers, stereoisomers and agriculturally suitable salts; agricultural compositions containing them; and use of such compounds as insecticides.... | 04/09/1991 |
| 4995901 | Herbicidal sulfonamides Herbicidal sulfonamides having the general formula ##STR1## wherein J, W, R and A are more particularly described herein, such compounds and agricultural compositions containing them being useful as preemergent or postemergent herbicides or both, or ... | 02/26/1991 |
| 4986464 | Foldable measuring device A measuring device constructed from cellulosic material such as heavy paper or paperboard, metal, or a polymeric material, the material of construction having a predetermined geometric shape with creases segmenting the shaped material to facilitate foldin... | 01/22/1991 |
| 4960784 | Insecticidal substituted indazoles Certain substituted indazoles, including all geometric and stereoisomers thereof, agricultural compositions containing the indazoles and use of the indazoles as insecticides.... | 10/02/1990 |
| 4959095 | Herbicidal O-carbomethoxysulfonylurea The compound methyl 2-[[[[(4-methoxy-6-methyl-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl)amino]carbonyl]amino]sulfonyl ]benzoate has high herbicidal activity and is particularly useful for weed control in plantation crops.... | 09/25/1990 |
| 4956005 | Herbicidal orthosulfonamide benzene sulfonylureas Ortho-Sulfonamide benzenesulfonylureas, such as N-cyclopropyl-N'-[(4,6-dimethoxypyrimidin-2-yl)aminocarbonyl]-1,2-benzened isulfonamide, are useful as pre-emergent and post-emergent herbicides.... | 09/11/1990 |
| 4939278 | Herbicidal pyrones Compounds of the general formula (2) and isomeric and/or tautomeric forms thereof ##STR1## characterized in that R1 is selected from the group consisting of: hydrogen; alkyl; alkenyl; alkynyl; cycloalkyl; cycloalkenyl; substituted alk... | 07/03/1990 |
| 4918006 | Gene coding for insecticidal crystal protein Recombinant plasmids containing the larvicidal delta-endotoxin gene were constructed by inserting HindIII fragments of the Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis 72-75 Md plasmid into the Escherichia coli vector pUC12. Two recombinants producing a 27-kda... | 04/17/1990 |
| 4912031 | Method for detecting carcinomatous and precarcinomatous colo-rectal disease A method for distinguishing between carcinomatous and/or precarcinomatous colo-rectal disease and histologically similar conditions due to diseases that are not carcinomatous or precarcinomatous comprising contacting colo-rectal tissue with an antibody th... | 03/27/1990 |
