Did You Know...
...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 |
| 8118845 | Apparatus and procedure for anterior cervical microdiskectomy A method is provided to perform an anterior cervical microdiskectomy to remove at least one bone spur on a pair of adjacent vertebrae in a spinal column that includes a posterior longitudinal ligament. Each vertebra contacts a disk positioned therebetween. The disk ... | 02/21/2012 |
| 8052018 | Gun holster with articulating spine A holster engages the ejection port of a gun to secure the gun in the holster. The holster includes a spine with a fixed upper section, a fixed lower section, and an intermediate section bridging the upper and lower sections. The intermediate section includes a rib ... | 11/08/2011 |
| 8042439 | Method and apparatus to remove cast from an individual A method for installing a fiberglass cast on and removing the cast from an individual includes a guide track and cutting tool designed to control carefully the vertical displacement and lateral displacement of the tool when the tool is used to cut the cast, and, acc... | 10/25/2011 |
| 8033253 | Buoyant retrievable dog toy A game method and apparatus reduces the risk that a thrown toy will injure an animal. The apparatus consists of a buoyant toy with a sealed channel extending completely through the toy. A soft, flexible, water absorbent member extends through the sealed channel and ... | 10/11/2011 |
| 8033234 | Diver propulsion system with separate battery and motor-transmission modules A diver propulsion system includes separate operatively associated battery, motor, transmission, and clutch modules and a separable bracket plate and bracket base that facilitates both storage of a propulsion unit and mounting the propulsion unit on the tank of a sc... | 10/11/2011 |
| 7992337 | Method and apparatus to mount recoil dampening apparatus on rifle A method and apparatus are provided to mounted recoil dampening apparatus on a rifle at a selected slope, cant, length, and stowed position. ... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7958940 | Method and apparatus to remove composite frac plugs from casings in oil and gas wells A process is provided to drill through a composite frac plug. The plug is in an oil well. The process utilizes an improved mill. The process also rotates drill pipe at one hundred to five hundred rpm and circulates drilling fluid such that the velocity of the fluid ... | 06/14/2011 |
| 7896442 | Method and apparatus to ingress and egress of chair A method to facilitate moving from a seated position to an upright position utilizes a chair including a seat with articulating sections and associated foot rests. ... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7879099 | Minimally invasive apparatus to manipulate and revitalize spinal column disc A method and apparatus are provided to manipulate and revitalize a spinal column disc while minimizing or preventing the removal of material comprising the disc. The method allows a device to be inserted in the disc either through a pre-existing rupture or through a... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7841359 | Check valve A check valve assembly with an extended operational life. The check valve assembly includes a poppet with conically shaped arms and planar seating surfaces. The planar seating surfaces conform to seating surfaces in the valve assembly. The poppet moves back and fort... | 11/30/2010 |
| 7837601 | Method to prepare for and conduct an exercise using free weights A method to prepare for and conduct an exercise using free weights while minimizing the risk of injury to an individual during the acquisition, use, and return of the free weights includes the step of providing a plurality of cylindrically-shaped free weight plates ... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7793577 | Retrofit cooling system for gatling machine gun A cooling system for a Gatling machine gun can be use to retrofit an existing machine gun or can be incorporated in a newly manufactured gun. The system directs fluid through the housing assembly of the machine gun to a location intermediate barrels of the gun, and ... | 09/14/2010 |
| 7762214 | Dog toy with concealed closure to minimize chewing of and damage to animal toy A toy for an animal, in particular a dog, includes a bag or other hollow container. The bag has a mouth for inserting articles in the bag. After an article is inserted in the bag, a closure is utilized to secure and close the mouth. The closure and mouth of the bag ... | 07/27/2010 |
| 7727279 | Minimally invasive apparatus to manipulate and revitalize spinal column disc A method and apparatus are provided to manipulate and revitalize a spinal column disc while minimizing or preventing the removal of material comprising the disc. The method allows a device to be inserted in the disc either through a pre-existing rupture or through a... | 06/01/2010 |
| 7686710 | Golf divot repair tool A golf repair tool includes a pivot repair member movable between a stored and a deployed position, and includes a spring assist construct that facilitates movement from the stored to the deployed position, and vice-versa. ... | 03/30/2010 |
| 7678033 | Exercise equipment with system to position elastic bands to assist or oppose one another An exercise machine includes a rocker pivotally attached to a base. Pins are attached to the bottom of the rocker. Pins are attached to the base. Tensioned elastic members each extend from a pin in the base to a pin attached to the bottom of the rocker. The elastic ... | 03/16/2010 |
| 7644684 | Method and apparatus to minimize chewing of and damage to animal toy A toy for an animal, in particular a dog, includes a bag or other hollow container. The bag has a mouth for inserting articles in the bag. After an article is inserted in the bag, a closure is utilized to secure and close the mouth. The closure and mouth of the bag ... | 01/12/2010 |
| 7618794 | Method for controlling environmental allergens There is provided a method for controlling environmental allergens in articles including toys, bedding, clothing and the like that tend to collect house dust mite and other allergens. One method involves seeding an article with house dust mites, exposing the article... | 11/17/2009 |
| 7594518 | Vane assembly for HVAC duct systems A vane system is provided for use in a corner of a HVAC duct system. The vane system utilizes a plurality of unitary vanes each including ribs and each including interlocking runners that improve the structural integrity of the vane system. ... | 09/29/2009 |
| 7574977 | Method and apparatus for making hollow, sealed dog toy with fabric cover and concealed loop hold A toy for an animal, in particular a dog, includes a hollow core, a fabric cover attached to the exterior of the core, a loop hold having ends secured to the toy intermediate the core and the fabric cover and having an intermediate section extending outwardly from t... | 08/18/2009 |
| 7574949 | Computer numerically controlled table saw fence A new table saw control system is provided. The system shortens the time required to learn how to operate a table saw, eliminates the necessity of making conversions from one measurement system or unit to another, reduces the likelihood of error occurring during the... | 08/18/2009 |
| 7562639 | Method and apparatus for playing with pet A toy for a cat comprises a grouping of feathers, felt, or fleece stitched together with VELCRO fasteners that permit the toy to be safely utilized on a lash, on a stick, or in a roly-poly toy. ... | 07/21/2009 |
| 7493685 | Method and apparatus for fabricating arcuate sheet metal components for HVAC duct systems A method and apparatus for fabricating arcuate sheet metal components for HVAC duct systems passes an elongate straight preformed strip of metal between a pair of rollers to deform the strip to form arcuate sheet metal duct components. ... | 02/24/2009 |
| 7478864 | Method and apparatus to improve stability of automobile A system to improve the aerodynamic stability of automobiles, comprising mounting on the roof of an automobile a scaled down replica of an existing racing vehicle including downforce generating component and in which proprietary rights exist concerning the aerodynam... | 01/20/2009 |
| 7473185 | Golf putter A free standing golf putter is provided and configured to contact a golf ball at a point above the center of the golf ball. The mass of the central portion of the putter is greater than the mass of the toe and heel of the putter. The putter is utilized to view and e... | 01/06/2009 |
| 7387211 | Folding nesting bungee cord carrier with packing windows A carrier for bungee cords folds and nests such that bungee cords mounted on one portion of the carrier interfit with bungee cords on another portion of the carrier to facilitate the compact storage and transport of the bungee cords. ... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7363880 | Method and apparatus for reducing risk that a thrown toy will injure an animal A method and apparatus for reducing the risk that a thrown toy will injure an animal. The apparatus consists of a toy which when thrown bounces erratically, which compressively elastically deforms, which includes a soft fabric outer surface that compresses to absorb... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7343878 | Method and apparatus for reducing risk that a thrown toy will injure an animal A method and apparatus for reducing the risk that a thrown toy will injure an animal. The apparatus consists of a toy which when thrown bounces erratically, which compressively elastically deforms, which includes a soft fabric outer surface that compresses to absorb... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7240720 | Method and thermally active multi-phase heat transfer apparatus and method for abstracting heat using liquid bi-phase heat exchanging composition Apparatus for abstracting heat comprises a container charged with a first liquid and with small auxiliary containers free to circulate in the first liquid. Each of the small auxiliary containers is charged with a second liquid. The first and second liquids each have... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7237335 | Method to service telecommunication box A method and apparatus are provided for servicing a telecommunication junction box. The method enables a reduced number of tools to be utilized to service a telecommunication junction box. ... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7214136 | Method and apparatus to practice golf swing An apparatus and method are provided for practicing a golf swing. The apparatus includes a rotationally mounted golf ball, the movement of which is slowed by movement of a piston against a spring and through a liquid. A valve mechanism incorporated in the apparatus ... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7204395 | Canted universal elastic polymer holster hanger with indistinguishable belt lock and flex arm to conceal holster, to produce shirt-engaging flex cam surface, and to produce flexed gun securing surface A method and apparatus for flexing a concealed holster to secure the contents of the holster in the holster. An elongate substantially rigid elastically flexible sling is secured to a side of the holster such that the elongate member and side of the holster can be p... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7201117 | Method and apparatus for reducing risk that a thrown toy will injure an animal A method and apparatus for reducing the risk that a thrown toy will injure an animal. The apparatus consists of a toy which when thrown bounces erratically, which compressively elastically deforms, which includes a soft fabric outer surface that compresses to absorb... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7181931 | Method and apparatus for fitting chain jewelry assembly on an individual A jewelry assembly is provided that extends around the neck and waist and down the front and back of an individual. The jewelry assembly is constructed such that it remains centered when worn and such that it can be adapted to fit individuals of different size. ... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7178370 | Biometric self-contained gravity-operated illuminated tactile gun safe A gun safe is provided. The safe includes a computer system and is readily located and used by a home owner under the darkness of night. The safe permits a loaded ready-to-use firearm to be stored and accessed safely and quickly. The safe door opens silently and use... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7169008 | Method and apparatus for reducing risk that a closure on stuffed toy will injure or be damaged by an animal An animal toy is configured to stimulate at least one sense of an animal during play by said animal. The toy includes a shell formed of a first pliable material and having an interior; a pouch formed of a second pliable material and contained within the shell during... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7154528 | Apparatus for placing primary image in registration with lenticular lens in system for using binocular fusing to produce secondary 3D image from primary image Digital binocular fusing apparatus places a primary image in registration with a lenticular lens to produce a secondary 3D image from the primary image. The apparatus includes a lens array, a display mounted behind the lens array and including a primary image and re... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7123147 | Electronic mailbox with electronically programmed access door to remove mail, with separate mail delivery slot configured to prevent access to mail box, and with auxiliary backup power system An improved electronic mailbox increases the difficulty of stealing mail from the mailbox. The mailbox includes an electronically programmed access door, a mail slot shaped to prevent access to the mail box, and an auxiliary backup power system. ... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7121230 | Pet-play apparatus configured for interactive use A pet-play apparatus (20) for interactive use with a domestic cat or other pet (24) incorporates a lash (26) made of a strip of fake fur (56) formed into a tube (42) with a nap (58) of the fake fur (56) upon an extern... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7082621 | Thigh pad protectors A thigh pad protector that includes superiorly connected and individually ventilated pad protectors for the anterior (front) and lateral (side) of the thigh. The anterior thigh protector portion is constructed to fit into an inside pocket in the garment normally wor... | 08/01/2006 |
