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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 |
| 5816289 | Device for dampening vibration and noise in hydraulic installations A noise and vibration dampening device for mixing valves for faucets and the like. The device comprises an envelope comprised of flexible material defining an air pocket. The envelope is disposed in an area where it is in contact with water but is out of ... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5814415 | Article having a decorative and protective multilayer coating An article is coated with a multilayer coating comprising a nickel layer deposited on the surface of the article, a palladium strike layer deposited on the nickel layer, a palladium/nickel alloy layer deposited on the palladium strike layer, a refractory ... | 09/29/1998 |
| 5783313 | Coated Article An article is coated with a multilayer coating comprising a semi-bright nickel layer deposited on the surface of the article, a bright nickel layer deposited on the bright nickel layer, a palladium strike layer deposited on the semi-bright nickel layer, a... | 07/21/1998 |
| 5716721 | Multi-layer coated article An article is coated with a multi-layer coating comprising at least one nickel layer deposited on the surface of the article, a palladium/nickel alloy layer deposited on the nickel layer, a refractory metal, preferably zirconium, strike layer deposited on... | 02/10/1998 |
| 5692536 | Invertible quarter turn stop A stop member and an invertible quarter turn insert for the stop member for allowing ready interchangeability of knob handles and lever handles on quarter turn two handle faucet valves. The stop member includes a stop detent and an arcuate groove bounded ... | 12/02/1997 |
| 5669407 | Compression cartridge for a faucet valve assembly A valve and cover plate construction for mounting a valve assembly in a plastic faucet cover plate and for securing the plate to a deck of a sink. The valve and cover plate construction comprise an annular seat formed inside of a flange in the cover plate... | 09/23/1997 |
| 5667904 | Article having a decorative and protective coating simulating brass An article is coated with a multilayer coating comprising a nickel layer deposited on the surface of the article, a tin-nickel alloy layer deposited on the nickel layer, and a refractory metal compound, preferably zirconium nitride, deposited on the tin-n... | 09/16/1997 |
| 5654108 | Article having a protective coating simulating brass An article is coated with a multilayer coating comprising a tin-nickel alloy layer deposited on the surface of the article, and a refractory metal compound, preferably zirconium nitride, deposited on the tin-nickel layer. The coating provides the color of... | 08/05/1997 |
| 5648179 | Article having a decorative and protective coating simulating brass An article is coated with a multilayer coating comprising a nickel layer deposited on the surface of the article, a tin-nickel alloy layer deposited on the nickel layer, and a refractory metal compound, preferably zirconium nitride, deposited on the tin-n... | 07/15/1997 |
| 5639564 | Multi-layer coated article An article is coated with a multi-layer coating comprising at least one nickel layer deposited on the surface of the article, a palladium/nickel alloy layer deposited on the nickel layer, a refractory metal, preferably zirconium, strike layer deposited on... | 06/17/1997 |
| 5620211 | Latch with adjustable backset The adjustable latch bolt of this invention features a novel cam actuating assembly which permits election of one of two door knob spindle backsets which are in standard usage. The cam assembly is comprised of two half hubs, each having one arm so that on... | 04/15/1997 |
| 5613520 | Device for dampening vibration and noise in hydraulic installations A noise and vibration dampening device for mixing valves for faucets and the like. The device comprises an envelope comprised of flexible material defining an air pocket. The envelope is disposed in an area where it is in contact with water but is out of ... | 03/25/1997 |
| 5494076 | Device for dampening vibration and noise in hydraulic installations A noise and vibration dampening device for mixing valves for faucets and the like. The device comprises an envelope comprised of flexible material defining an air pocket. The envelope is disposed in an area where it is in contact with water but is out of ... | 02/27/1996 |
| 5464045 | Spout mounting system A spout mounting assembly which includes a centerbody having an annular groove, a spout having two slots extending through its wall fitted rotatably over said centerbody with said slots aligned with said annular groove, a retaining ring having radially in... | 11/07/1995 |
| 5458154 | Spout mounting system A spout mounting assembly which includes a centerbody having an annular groove, a spout having two slots extending through its wall fitted rotatably over said centerbody with said slots aligned with said annular groove, a retaining ring having radially in... | 10/17/1995 |
| 5444953 | Interior corner joint simulating grout line for wall boards simulating tiles embedded in grout An interior corner joint for joining wall board panels, particularly wall board panels simulating tiles embedded in grout, in a corner. The interior corner joint comprises a first base section; a second base section extending upwardly from said first base... | 08/29/1995 |
| 5433497 | Door latch with privacy feature A door latch assembly including a privacy mechanism for locking and unlocking the door from the inside comprising a latch casing mounted within a bore in a door; a latch bolt retractably mounted in the casing; a handle spindle extending transversely throu... | 07/18/1995 |
| 5427284 | Elastomeric liner for liquid soap and lotion dispenser A synthetic organic material, such as a polymeric elastomeric material, or natural or synthetic rubber liner for brass liquid soap or lotion dispenser adapted to fit within the dispenser to prevent liquid soap or lotion from coming into contact with the b... | 06/27/1995 |
| 5425986 | High pressure laminate structure This invention is directed to a high pressure process for preparing a laminate structure comprised of a fiber cementboard core having laminated to at least one surface thereof at least one intermediate resin impregnated paper sheet or lamina and a decorat... | 06/20/1995 |
| 5413874 | Article having a decorative and protective multilayer coating simulating brass An article is coated with a multilayer coating comprising a nickel layer deposited on the surface of the article, a nickel-tungsten-boron alloy layer deposited on the nickel layer, a refractory metal, preferably zirconium, strike layer deposited on the ni... | 05/09/1995 |
| 5392524 | Apparatus for aligning handle valves during installation of a faucet A handle stop aligning and holding apparatus for facilitating the installation of valve assemblies in a faucet having wide spread valves. The apparatus is an integral one-piece, flat, elongate plate having a plurality of openings longitudinally spaced fro... | 02/28/1995 |
| 5390422 | Apparatus for aligning handle valves A valve stem aligning and holding apparatus for facilitating the installation of valve assemblies in a faucet having wide spread valves. The apparatus is longitudinally adjustable among a wide variety of positions. The apparatus comprises a stationary mem... | 02/21/1995 |
| 5385061 | Power window actuator A direct drive power window actuator for remote opening and closing of a pivotable quarter window of an automotive vehicle comprising a reversible motor, power transmitting gear train operatively connected with said motor at one end and with a rotary shaf... | 01/31/1995 |
| 5381830 | Spout mounting system A spout mounting assembly which includes a centerbody having an annular groove, a spout having two slots extending through its wall fitted rotatably over said centerbody with said slots aligned with said annular groove, a retaining ring having radially in... | 01/17/1995 |
| 5375624 | Cartridge for single-control faucet Cartridge for a single-control faucet containing valve plates made of hard material and having both the water inlets and outlets positioned in the bottom of the cartridge characterized by the cartridge having a water-tight shell; the cartridge containing ... | 12/27/1994 |
| 5355906 | Pressure balanced mixing valve A mixing valve comprising a modular cartridge non-rotatably mounted in a housing. The cartridge includes inlet passages in its bottom portion, outlet passages in its top portion, and a pressure balance valve intermediate and in communication with said inl... | 10/18/1994 |
| 5351513 | Double cylinder deadbolt A double cylinder tubular deadbolt having the inside cylinder provided with a removeable cap or cover which covers the exposed screws in the flanged face of the inside cylinder. The removable cover fits over and covers the face portion of the inside cylin... | 10/04/1994 |
| 5325829 | Intake manifold air inlet control actuator An actuator for controlling the flow of air through an air inlet port, particularly a secondary air inlet port, in an intake manifold in an internal combustion engine. The actuator actuates means disposed in the throat of the inlet port for opening and cl... | 07/05/1994 |
| 5312179 | Cabinet surround A vacuum formed plastic bathtub and shower surround including a cabinet comprising a back wall, a top wall, a bottom wall, and two side walls having a sliding door guide channel in the interior surfaces of at least said top and bottom walls.... | 05/17/1994 |
| 5274859 | Shower splash shield A bathtub shower splash shield member which includes a shower curtain holding structure adapted for use with a bathtub for preventing water from a shower head from splashing between a wall and the adjacent side of a suspended shower curtain, member compri... | 01/04/1994 |
| 5263294 | Extension joint simulating grout like for tile board An extension joint for use with wall boards simulating tiles embedded in grout. The extension joint is disposed between two adjoining wall board panels and simulates a grout line. The wall joint comprises a long narrow strip of material having two spaced ... | 11/23/1993 |
| 5259652 | Door latch assembly A latch assembly comprising a housing; a latch element retractably mounted in said housing; a spindle extending transversely through the housing and rotatably mounted therein; an operative connection between the spindle and the latch element whereby the l... | 11/09/1993 |
| 5257837 | Door latch with adjustable backset and deadlocking feature A door latch having an adjustable backset position which allows it to be used in doors having either a 23/8" backset or a 23/4" backset. The latch includes a latch housing having two longitudinally spaced apart openings in communication with each other vi... | 11/02/1993 |
| 5215796 | Multilayer polymeric shaped article A shaped multilayer polymeric article, and a method for manufacturing said article, comprising a top layer comprised of thermoset polyester resin, a supporting layer underneath said top layer comprised of high density polyurethane foam, said supporting la... | 06/01/1993 |
| 5161419 | Power window actuator A direct drive power window actuator for remote opening and closing of a pivotable quarter window of an automotive vehicle comprising a reversible motor, a power transmitting gear device operatively connected with the motor at one end and with a rotary sh... | 11/10/1992 |
| 5135022 | Vertically adjustable valve fitting assembly for tubs A vertically adjustable fixture assembly for mounting a valve and handle assembly to the exposed side of a wall or deck of a tub such as a Roman tub. The assembly comprises a hollow externally threaded receiver body adapted to receive a water inlet pipe a... | 08/04/1992 |
| 5093959 | Faucet handle assembly A handle assembly for attaching a decorative handle to a turning stem is disclosed. The handle assembly comprises a handle body having a side wall and a top wall defining a hollow interior open at the bottom. A shaped aperture extends through the top wall... | 03/10/1992 |
| 5076540 | Stop valve A three-piece angle stop valve comprises a valve body, resilient control sleeve and handle, with no separate fastening or sealing elements required. Inlet line pressure resiliently biases the side walls of the control sleeve and a circumferential sealing ... | 12/31/1991 |
