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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 |
| 8118037 | Ergonomic hair coloring brush A system of brushes for coloring hair with each brush including an ergonomically shaped handle, recessed valley areas for comfortable and effective finger pressure points, each brush color coded to specific base colors, and each brush provided with a color changing ... | 02/21/2012 |
| 7246447 | Apparatus and method for forming designs in a haired surface A device and method for forming designs into the haired surface on the body. The device features a design head having a shape defined by a perimeter edge and a support shaft engaged with the design head. Hair is trimmed from the haired surface adjacent to the perime... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7231926 | Mascara brush The present invention relates to a mascara brush. The present invention provides a mascara brush, wherein a single brush rod of the mascara brush is formed with both an application brush part with an application portion for applying a mascara liquid to the eyelashes... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7165556 | Composite handle for grooming implements A composite handle for grooming implements provides improved control during use. Such handle has a rigid and a flexible portion that facilitates use of the implement, especially when a user has a weak or impaired grip. ... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7044138 | Multi-purpose hair highlighting comb and method of use A hairstyling comb in which a plurality of elevated notched major comb teeth are provided to lift and entrain strands of hair which are subsequently to be treated with hair treatment, such as highlighting colorant. Between adjacent major comb teeth are one or more m... | 05/16/2006 |
| 6955010 | Continuous soffit panel and associated methods An elongate continuous soffit panel having an adjustable width comprises a first member having a soffit portion including a proximal periphery and a generally parallel and spaced apart distal periphery extending along a lengthwise dimension of the soffit panel, and ... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6779220 | Cylindrical hair brush cleaner The present invention 10 discloses a partially cylindrical shaped hairbrush cleaner having teeth or tines 16 projecting longitudinally from the structure 26 forming an arc on one end and a gripping handle 22 on the other end. The tines | 08/24/2004 |
| 6736145 | Hair separator and fluid applicator apparatus A hair separator and fluid applicator is provided that includes a central handle portion, a parting portion disposed adjacent the central handle portion, and an applying portion disposed adjacent the central handle portion opposite the parting portion. The parting p... | 05/18/2004 |
| 6684887 | Hair separator and fluid applicator apparatus with improved fluid retention A hair separator and fluid applicator that includes a central handle portion, a parting portion disposed adjacent the central handle portion, and an applying portion disposed adjacent the central handle portion opposite the parting portion. The parting po... | 02/03/2004 |
| 6341611 | Hairbrush A hairbrush including a brush portion formed by implanting thick and hard bristles in at least two parallel, adjacent longitudinally extending lines on a brush base such that frictional resistance between the brushing portion and hair is reduced and that ... | 01/29/2002 |
| 6286519 | Device for styling hair This invention is a device for parting hair into a preferred style. The device has an extended point that is preferably a solid point and two handles that each hinge about the point such that the handles open and close in a jaw like fashion. The handles a... | 09/11/2001 |
| 6085758 | Hair roller and applicator A hair curler and an applicator therefor, the hair curler formed from a hollow cylinder of a Velcro.RTM.-type material having a plurality of filaments protruding from its external surface. Where the applicator is to be used by a hair dresser, it is a holl... | 07/11/2000 |
| 6079420 | Highlighting comb A comb for treating hair which is simple to use effectively by either a professional hair stylist or a non-professional. The comb includes tines, the free ends extending to form an arcuate plane, and forwardly deepening retaining areas between adjacent ti... | 06/27/2000 |
| 6070597 | System for professional round brush blow-drying The present invention relates to a hair styling system having hair styling pieces and a handle. Each hair styling piece has bristles that extend radially outward from an elongated base that fits onto the end of a handle. One hair styling piece and the han... | 06/06/2000 |
| 5954064 | Hair styling pieces with reattachable handle The present invention relates to a hair styling system having hair styling pieces and a handle. Each hair styling piece has bristles that extend radially outward from an elongated base that fits onto the end of a handle. One hair styling piece and the han... | 09/21/1999 |
| 5947130 | Highlighting comb A comb for treating hair which is simple to use effectively by either a professional hair stylist or a non-professional. The comb includes tines, the free ends extending to form an arcuate plane, and forwardly deepening retaining areas between adjacent ti... | 09/07/1999 |
| 5927295 | Eyelash comb An eyelash comb is described in which an arcuate base is formed in an arcuate nature conforming in a complementary manner substantially to the natural contour of a human eyeball. A set of teeth are mounted to the base and follow the arcuate configuration ... | 07/27/1999 |
| 5921252 | Hair styling comb A hair styling comb which has a conventional comb portion and from which extends a double tang assembly, the tangs are of unequal length, are normally separated and are biased to resist movement toward one another but are slidably compressed together by a... | 07/13/1999 |
| 5887600 | Hair curling brush and method of using same A brush used for curling hair and a method of using same is disclosed. The brush includes a brush cartridge and a handle. The brush cartridge includes an adapter which may be removably connected to the handle. The method includes the steps of: (1) providi... | 03/30/1999 |
| 5701920 | Debraiding tool A braid-removing tool. The inventive tool comprises an elongate body portion having a longitudinal axis, a first end and a second end and being adapted for retention by a human hand. An elongate tooth is mounted at the first end of the body portion along ... | 12/30/1997 |
| 5657775 | Structure of hairbrush A hairbrush is provided having a comb holder and plurality of teeth raised from the comb holder. A plurality of arched flexible bridging strips are respectively connected between each two adjacent teeth and arranged in rows. Each arched flexible bridging ... | 08/19/1997 |
| 5655551 | Method of use of an applicator tool for hairdressing lotions and the like A method of use of an applicator for hair lotions. The applicator has a flat, solid blade that is shaped like a comb. This blade does not have teeth like a comb normally has. One embodiment of the applicator does have a series of small curved teeth, simil... | 08/12/1997 |
| 5636646 | Fine-tooth comb for treating pediculosis A fine-tooth comb for treating pediculosis and in particular, for removing lice and lice eggs includes a removable piece and an elongated piece. The removable piece has a plurality of metallic teeth. The removable piece can be detachably mounted in a head... | 06/10/1997 |
| 5626153 | Special application comb A hair separating comb in which a plurality of major parallel teeth are provided so as to form a series of parallel major grooves in which hair strands by comb action engage and additionally where a longitudinally movable separation shaft moves between an... | 05/06/1997 |
| 5566687 | Hairdresser's comb A hairdresser's comb includes, in its handle portion, an elongated aperture converging from a wide end to a narrow end. One sidewall of the aperture includes a lengthwise blade. The opposite sidewall has a serrated surface. A bottle tip inserted into the ... | 10/22/1996 |
| 5558104 | Braiding comb A comb for use in creating braided hair. The inventive device includes an elongated handle member. A comb assembly is coupled to an outer end of the handle member for combing a volume of hair. An elongated pick extends orthogonally from the handle member ... | 09/24/1996 |
| 5524648 | Combined brush and comb for applying hair treatment liquid A combined brush and comb ("brush-comb") is used to apply tones, touches or streaks of hair treatment liquid to human hair. The brush-comb has a curved body portion terminating in a tip, which may be used to part the hair, and a head portion having comb t... | 06/11/1996 |
| 5503109 | Grooming brush with ergonomic handle A handle for a grooming brush that makes it possible for a groomer to grip the handle in a manner effecting optimal control for a selected mode of brushing activity, such as vigorous, down-stroke brushing. The handle has an elongated body, the front porti... | 04/02/1996 |
| 5437293 | Combined brush and comb for applying hair treatment liquid A combined brush and comb ("brush-comb") is used to apply tones, touches or streaks of hair treatment liquid to human hair. The brush-comb has a curved body portion terminating in a tip, which may be used to part the hair, and a head portion having comb t... | 08/01/1995 |
| 5365881 | Grooming brush handle A handle for a grooming brush that makes it possible for a groomer to grip the handle in a manner effecting optimal control for a selected mode of brushing activity, such as vigorous, down-stroke brushing. The handle has an elongated body whose leading en... | 11/22/1994 |
| 5231999 | Comb and method for separating strands of hair A comb for separating strands of hair to implement and facilitate highlighting, streaking or frosting is described. The comb comprises first and second rows of teeth which project angularly from a handle portion. The teeth in the first row are spaced to i... | 08/03/1993 |
| 5188132 | Comb for applying hair coloring dye A comb having spacers between adjacent resilient plastic teeth strategically located adjacent the lower ends thereof which creates above and below these spacers clearance spaces between adjacent teeth, the spaces above being for storage of hair coloring d... | 02/23/1993 |
| 5018542 | Instrument for selectivity separating strands of hair A comb for selectively separating strands of hair for individual treatment includes an elongated base and a plurality of teeth positioned at spaced-apart locations along the length of the base. Each tooth includes a shaft which extends outwardly from the ... | 05/28/1991 |
| 4993438 | Hair weaving comb and method for use The present hair weaving comb for rapidly and evenly separating hair for highlighting and the like includes a set of legs extending from an elongate support member. Distal end portions of the legs include hair separating teeth for separating a section of ... | 02/19/1991 |
| 4984590 | Hair styling comb A comb for grooming full bodied hair having a handle portion, and an elongated tooth support portion extending longitudinally from the handle portion. A first set of relatively long and widely spaced teeth extend transversely from the tooth support portio... | 01/15/1991 |
| 4917129 | Tease comb/hair pick An improved tease comb or hair pick (10) includes a handle (12) and a row of teeth (14, 16 and 18) thereon. A medium length tooth (16) is provided between each pair of long teeth (14) and a short tooth (18) is provided between each medium tooth and the ad... | 04/17/1990 |
| 4867184 | Method of cutting hair and toothed template curves for cutting hair Method and apparatus for cutting hair of a person with a toothed curve about nine inches long which becomes a template at fixed locations during hair cutting determining the length and shape of the cut and using an electric clipper to make all of the cuts... | 09/19/1989 |
| 4702265 | Combination heated hair and beard comb A combination heated air and beard comb. A plurality of unheated teeth are alternately positioned between heated teeth. Both types of teeth are cantileveredly mounted to a hollow handle having a pair of electrical wires extending therethrough and through ... | 10/27/1987 |
| 4605020 | Comb A comb for use by a hairdresser during hair cutting. It has a combing portion and a handle portion which projects from one end of the combing portion, bends back toward the combing portion at a predetermined distance therefrom and includes a gripping part... | 08/12/1986 |
| 4419565 | Two-mode steam brush curler A hand-held steam hair curler-brush includes a perforated open-ended metallic cylinder extending forwardly from a handle. Secured to the handle and extending into the interior of the cylinder is a cylindrical member containing an electric heating element ... | 12/06/1983 |
