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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 |
| 6026868 | Transponder distinction in a fueling environment The present invention solves these problems by providing a fueling system capable of distinguishing between types of transponders based on the type of signals transmitted or information transmitted therein. Based on the type of transponder, the system may... | 02/22/2000 |
| 5965664 | High concentration silane emulsions for rendering absorbent substrates water repellent An aqueous silane composition for increasing the resistance to penetration by aqueous media of an absorbent substrate. The composition includes about 1.7 wt. % of an emulsion of an amino functional silicone having an amine content of about 70 mg KOH/gm; u... | 10/12/1999 |
| 5956259 | Intelligent fueling The present invention provides a fuel dispenser system capable of receiving a signal from a vehicle transponder. Upon receiving the transponder's signal, the dispenser determines the proximity of the vehicle relative to the dispenser, and preferably, a pa... | 09/21/1999 |
| 5946668 | System and method for funding a home investment trust A system and method for funding a home investment trust program to provide for home mortgage payments to pay for a home throughout the mortgage period, a first trust fund and a cash-out amount payable during the mortgage period useable for college expense... | 08/31/1999 |
| 5938223 | Folding trailer gooseneck A trailer of the type for securing to and following a bicycle. The trailer includes a frame, a wheel rotatably mounted on the frame, and an extension member having first and second ends. The first end is hingedly connected to the frame such that the exten... | 08/17/1999 |
| 5927191 | Apparatus for screen printing digitalized images A method and apparatus for screen printing a converted digitalized image onto a hard surface, such as glass or a mirror. The apparatus includes a source for providing a conventional digitalized image, such as a digital scanner, digital camera or CD-ROM. A... | 07/27/1999 |
| 5923555 | Welding system A welding system for automatically welding two workpieces together at a joint. The system includes a welding box having an electrode for welding the workpieces together; a camera assembly for viewing selected regions of the workpieces including a first ed... | 07/13/1999 |
| 5923313 | Scanned flip-disk sign improvements A modular display apparatus for displaying indicia at a front thereof has an inner frame with horizontal support beams, the inner frame supporting a plurality of grid modules, at least one grid module being located above another. A plurality of pixels rot... | 07/13/1999 |
| 5918944 | Eight-way hand-tied reclining seat A reclining seat includes a base for mounting on a floor, including left and right arms, left and right recliner mechanisms mounted between the left and right arms, a spring cushion secured between the left and right recliner mechanisms, the spring cushio... | 07/06/1999 |
| 5916068 | Variable resistance device An apparatus provides variable resistance to rotation and includes a housing having a shaft having a first portion that is rotatable in the housing and a second portion passing outwardly thereof adapted to receive the tire of a bicycle for stationary bicy... | 06/29/1999 |
| 5918292 | Right angle sensor A sensor probe assembly. The sensor probe assembly includes a sensor probe body having a probe head and an elongated cylindrical probe shaft for housing a sensing element. An adapter attaches the probe body to a sensor location while allowing the sensor p... | 06/29/1999 |
| 5912404 | Bleached textiles A rapid bleaching process for cellulosic materials such as cotton and cotton blends. The bleaching liquor includes a mixture of hydrogen peroxide, potassium hydroxide and a stabilizer combined with controlled time and temperature to produce a rapid bleach... | 06/15/1999 |
| 5910228 | Apparatus for covering a textile dye tube An apparatus for securing a sheet of filter material about the circumference of a dye tube. The apparatus includes a mandrel support table having a tube loading station, a sheet wrapping station, a sealing station, and a discharge station; hollow, air per... | 06/08/1999 |
| 5906115 | Low-shrinkage stable print platform knitted fabric A low-shrinkage, stable print platform circular knitted fabric. The fabric is a two end fleece fabric having a weight of between about 8 to 12 oz. per sq.yd., a stitch density of between about 800 to 1000; and a face yarn count of said fabric is between a... | 05/25/1999 |
| 5902547 | Method for disinfecting a tagging gun needle A method for disinfecting a needle of a tagging gun is disclosed. The device used in the method includes a container having sides, a bottom and an open end opposite the bottom. A user breakable capsule is located inside the container with a liquid disinfe... | 05/11/1999 |
| 5898745 | Nuclear fuel assembly locator A fuel assembly locator for guiding and inserting nuclear fuel assemblies into a grid plate of a reactor vessel during reload. In the preferred embodiment, the fuel assembly locator includes a plurality of generally trapezoidal guides each having a multip... | 04/27/1999 |
| 5895870 | Tube sheet retractable probe A retractable probe for placing and removing corrosion coupons from a steam generator during chemical cleaning of the steam generator, the chemical process occurring at a relatively high pressure and temperature. The probe includes a series of inner-linke... | 04/20/1999 |
| 5896268 | Enclosure for high-density subscriber line modules A repeater case for high-density subscriber lines includes a repeater base and repeater case housing formed of a fiberglass composite and together forming a sealed enclosure for a pressurized atmosphere. The repeater case housing has a removable cover sec... | 04/20/1999 |
| 5890520 | Transponder distinction in a fueling environment The present invention relates to a fuel dispenser having a fuel delivery path, a pump associated with the delivery path for pumping fuel from a storage tank to a fueling nozzle and a controller and communication system adapted to receive remotely transmit... | 04/06/1999 |
| 5889251 | Apparatus for narrow groove welding A narrow groove welding apparatus including a torch assembly with a replaceable gas cup so that different length gas cups can be used for different depth grooves. An adjustable support assembly is provided to permit corresponding positioning of auxiliary ... | 03/30/1999 |
| 5881572 | Apparatus for forming reinforced glove A knitted glove including a thumb and a body, a crotch defined between the thumb and the body, and a thickened knitted portion along at least a portion of the crotch. The present invention is further directed to a method and apparatus for forming such a k... | 03/16/1999 |
| 5880535 | Tap resistant security circuit A tap-resistant security circuit. In the preferred embodiment, the apparatus includes a conduit including an electrically conductive wire surrounded by a gas-filled, gas impermeable sheath. At one end of the conduit is a pressure switch which is normally ... | 03/09/1999 |
| 5875983 | Detectable bobbin and core A magnetically detectable bobbin for a sewing machine. The apparatus includes a substantially non-metallic detectable bobbin core. The core includes a substantially non-metallic cylindrical body having a detectable dopant in the cylindrical body. In the p... | 03/02/1999 |
| 5873501 | Cuff making apparatus An apparatus for making a cuff from a continuous supply of tubular material. The apparatus includes a material feed for advancing the tubular material. A cutter is disposed adjacent the material feed for severing the tubular material to form a circular ba... | 02/23/1999 |
| 5873142 | Lance head A lance tube formed of a tubular conduit having an inner end to be joined to a source of pressurized fluid, a closed distal end, a continuous wall between the inner and distal ends, and a plurality of tube discharge openings in the continuous wall; and a ... | 02/23/1999 |
| 5873502 | Cuff inserting apparatus An apparatus for inserting a cuff into a sleeve of a garment. The apparatus includes a holding fixture for holding the cuff in a generally open configuration. A sleeve opener opens the sleeve of a garment sufficient to allow insertion of the cuff into the... | 02/23/1999 |
| 5871651 | Electronic filter status sensor A fuel dispenser having a filter status sensor includes a fuel delivery path for delivering fuel from a station storage tank to a vehicle; a fuel filter in the delivery path for filtering fuel flowing in the delivery path; a flow monitor in the delivery p... | 02/16/1999 |
| 5867878 | Fabric width control system A fabric width control system for a fabric compactor for compacting a moving fabric web. The system includes a vision assembly for measuring the width of the moving fabric web downstream of the fabric compactor. A mechanical spreader is located upstream o... | 02/09/1999 |
| 5868179 | Precision fuel dispenser The invention provides a fuel dispenser for a dispensing system having a receiver capable of receiving fueling parameters transmitted from the vehicle. The fueling parameters relate to information about tank size, ullage, maximum allowed fueling rates and... | 02/09/1999 |
| 5860240 | Lock-action muzzle loader A muzzle-loading firearm having a breech loading receiver including a locking mechanism movable between an open position and a locked position; a barrel having a breech end engaging the receiver and a bore extending from the barrel's breech end; and a fir... | 01/19/1999 |
| 5857642 | Paper towel dispenser A dispenser for feeding perforated paper towels from a continuous roll. The dispenser includes a dispenser body for containing the paper towel roll which may be mounted to a supporting surface such as a wall. A unique feeder assembly is attached to the di... | 01/12/1999 |
| 5857500 | System and method for testing for error conditions in a fuel vapor recovery system A vapor recovery system used with fuel dispensers and having error detection capabilities incorporated therein for detecting vapor leaks and performance deficiencies in the vapor recovery system. The vapor recovery system includes a fuel nozzle connected ... | 01/12/1999 |
| 5851469 | Process for making a wood-thermoplastic composite The invention relates to a method for making a dimensionally stable wood-thermoplastic composite material composed of a wood component and a thermoplastic component comprising the steps of forming a wood-thermoplastic mass at a temperature above the melti... | 12/22/1998 |
| 5843212 | Fuel tank ullage pressure reduction An apparatus reduces the pressure in a fuel tank ullage including a first conduit for connection to the fuel tank ullage, a vapor extractor, a pressure sensor to detect the pressure in the fuel tank ullage, a separation module having an inlet connected to... | 12/01/1998 |
| 5836436 | Tilting cart for a package sorting conveyor A two-axis, tilting conveyor cart for a sorting conveyor for transporting objects and unloading objects at one or more unloading stations adjacent the conveyor. Each of the tilting conveyor carts includes a trailer frame base, a carrying tray for holding ... | 11/17/1998 |
| 5826277 | Sweat band An improved sweat band. The sweat band includes an elastic band adapted to fit around a user's head and a length of sponge cloth intermittently attached along spaced apart locations to the elastic band. Only the ends and spaced apart segments of the strip... | 10/27/1998 |
| 5822933 | Method and apparatus for wall drainage Water is prevented from entering the wall interior of a building from in and around a wall component, such as a window, mounted in the building wall, by positioning a diverter directly beneath the wall component. The diverter includes an upper surface tha... | 10/20/1998 |
| 5820638 | Stain blocking agent A composition for the elimination of cellulosic dye cross staining when dyeing cellulosic and synthetic blended fabrics in a dye bath. The composition includes a first component including polyvinylpyrrolidone polymer having a mwt. of between about 15,000 ... | 10/13/1998 |
| 5819445 | Front-end loader accessory attachment with hydraulically actuated pivotal drum assembly An accessory attachment/conversion assembly is disclosed for use on a small front-end loader type of construction implement. One form of accessory would be a backhoe bucket. The attachment assembly includes a frame for detachable mounting to the implement... | 10/13/1998 |
| 5815860 | Telescoping bed slat The invention is a telescoping bed slat easily assembled for beds of various widths and heights. In particular, the invention includes a telescoping slat, one or more telescoping supports and securable mounts at terminal ends of the slat for anchoring the... | 10/06/1998 |
