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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 |
| 7556067 | Fuel tank filler neck assembly A fuel tank filler neck apparatus includes a filler neck and a filler neck component mounted in a fuel-conducting passageway formed in the filler neck. The filler neck component could be a fuel tan inlet check valve or a closure cap mount. ... | 07/07/2009 |
| 7401628 | Sterile container A sterile container is provided, especially for receiving and containing surgical instruments or material in sterile conditions, comprising a receiving area formed by a container bottom and container walls, a lid for sealing the receiving are, and a gas exchange ope... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7350511 | Fuel vapor control system A system for reducing escape to the atmosphere of hydrocarbon fuel vapors from a fuel tank for a combustion engine powered device including at least one functional member that directly communicates with the fuel tank and is constructed to receive and retain hydrocar... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7328730 | Food storage containers A food storage container includes a lid with a vent hole, and a removable cover removably secured to the lid to cover the vent hole. The cover has an evacuation hole. The food storage container further includes a one-way air valve disposed between the vent hole and ... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7302975 | Method and system for increasing density of toner in a toner container A system and method enable toner to be packed more densely in a toner container and the container to be more quickly filled with toner. The system includes a container for storage of toner in an xerographic reproduction machine, the container having a fill opening, ... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7303378 | Apparatus for delivering fuel from a tank to an internal combustion engine The fuel supply apparatus according to the invention is improved in a simple manner in that it is provided with short fuel lines. According to the invention, the drive line of the suction jet pumps is connected to a pressure line downstream of the fuel supply pump a... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7287558 | Hydrogen handling or dispensing system Systems for handling and/or dispensing hydrogen or a mixture of fuels containing hydrogen gas including refueling stations for hydrogen-powered vehicles. Pure hydrogen or various mixtures ratios of hydrogen and CNG may be dispensed. Hydrogen handling equipment may i... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7275569 | Hydrogen handling or dispensing system Systems for handling and/or dispensing hydrogen or a mixture of fuels containing hydrogen gas including refueling stations for hydrogen-powered vehicles. Pure hydrogen or various mixtures ratios of hydrogen and CNG may be dispensed. Hydrogen handling equipment may i... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7225798 | Device combing fuel control valve and carbon canister, or fuel tank A device combines a fuel control valve in a hollow can and a carbon canister, which can be further combined with a fuel tank. The device has a first chamber for preventing draining fuel and a second chamber containing active carbon. The first chamber is formed with ... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7225799 | Device combining two-way valve and carbon canister and fuel tank with the same A device combining a two-way valve and a carbon canister includes a hollow can, which can be further combined with a fuel tank. The device has a first chamber for regulating inner pressure of the fuel tank and a second chamber containing active carbon. The first cha... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7213622 | Venting device, particularly for fluid-storing reservoirs such as tanks A venting device, particularly for fluid storing reservoirs such as tanks, comprising a connecting part for establishing an air-conducting and/or fluid-conducting connection to the inside of the reservoir and comprising a closing part, which can be removed from the ... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7172740 | Sterile container The invention relates to a sterile container, in particular for the receipt and sterile storage of surgical instruments or material, comprising a receiving chamber and a gas exchange opening that can be sealed using a sterile filter. The aim of the invention is to p... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7160359 | Built in purifier for reactive gases The present invention is an apparatus for containing and dispensing a high purity fluid comprising an outer vessel capable of containing a quantity of high purity fluid in its interior; an outlet associated with the outer vessel for dispensing the high purity fluid;... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7135060 | Particle collection apparatus and method A particle collector comprises a housing defining an enclosed chamber. An inlet opening in the housing provides fluid communication between a source of gas and particles and the chamber and an outlet opening provides fluid communication between the chamber and the e... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7100643 | Cartridge filling and sealing apparatus An apparatus for filling a cartridge having at least two compartments for storing fluid includes at least one reservoir of fluid; at least two metering pumps connected to the at least one reservoir of fluid; and at least two filling tubes connected to the at least t... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7080671 | Replacement vehicle fuel intake device A replacement fuel intake device is provided that is removably mountable within a base portion of a vehicle and contains a housing that is pivotal from a closed position to an open position. While in the closed position, the fuel intake passage to the fuel tank is s... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7066378 | Filling device A delivery system a soldering paste to an electronics package includes a pressurized supply of via fill paste and a pressure head attached to the pressurized supply of via fill paste. The pressure head includes a main body and a wear portion. Attached to the wear po... | 06/27/2006 |
| 6994128 | Sterile container The invention relates to a sterile container, especially for receiving and containing surgical instruments or material in sterile conditions, comprising a receiving area formed by a container bottom and container walls, a lid for sealing the receiving are, and a gas... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6939122 | Fluidizer for a substance The present invention generally relates to a fluidizer including at least one wall forming a conduit for a gas. The at least one wall may include a material having microscopic holes therein with a sufficient porosity to permit the escape of the gas through the micro... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6926047 | Vehicle fuel intake device The fuel intake device is provided that is mounted within a base portion of a vehicle and is pivotal from a closed position to an open position. While in the closed position, the fuel intake passage to the fuel tank is sealed. While in the open position, the fuel in... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6896001 | System and kit for dispensing reactive two component materials A rotary stop cock is formed so that in a first selected position it can separate a plurality of compartments, in a second selected position can allow for the flow of material from one or more upstream compartments into a downstream compartment, while also allowing ... | 05/24/2005 |
| 6848480 | Filling process for dual fluid cartridge assemblies A method for filling a dual fluid cartridge assembly which automatically bleeds air from the cartridge to filling and without extra steps or a vacuum as in known filling methods. In particular, the process relates to providing a dual fluid cartridge assembly which i... | 02/01/2005 |
| 6843285 | Container and plug for container The object of this invention is to improve safety by preventing the leakage of liquid caused by the internal pressure of a container. A liquid path plug in which a pipe is provided in the lid section of the plug, and a gas path plug which does not have a pipe are at... | 01/18/2005 |
| 6772807 | Sealing structure of drinking water tank A sealing structure of a drinking water tank. The water tank has a mouth covered with a cap. The cap has a hollow guide recessed from a center thereof, and a sealing cover receiving the hollow guide therein. The hollow guide defines an opening for water contained in... | 08/10/2004 |
| 6742554 | Device for overheat protection for a type 4 compressed gas container A pressure container (70) for storing hydrogen gas (26) under pressure for a fuel cell engine. The container (70) includes an outer support layer (12) and a thermoplastic liner (14). An adapter (18) is provided in the outer ... | 06/01/2004 |
| 6698475 | Fuel tank A fuel tank for a motor vehicle comprises at least one fuel filling opening, at least one fuel delivery pump, at least one operational vent and at least one refueling vent valve. The vent and vent valve are connected to a fuel vapor filter by way of at le... | 03/02/2004 |
| 6675844 | Method of loading moist, sticky bulk material into a fluid pervious container Method of dispensing moist, sticky or statically charged bulk material into a fluid pervious container having an opening for receiving said bulk material, which comprises conveying a bulk material, as a suspension or dispersion in a fluid, from a reservoi... | 01/13/2004 |
| 6655555 | Paint dispensing system A paint dispensing system including a container having a moveable piston contained therein wherein a paint containing area is defined between the piston and a portion of the container. A dispenser extends through an opening formed in the piston and by mov... | 12/02/2003 |
| 6648030 | Storage tank ventilating and sterilizing system A ventilating/sterilizing system for food-quality liquid storage tanks has a weatherproof overhead hood. Incoming air, drawn up into the hood is first filtered at the intake of an electric blower forcing the airflow through a main filter to be sterilized ... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6637474 | Portable levee system A portable levee system including a substantially U-shaped lower frame having a hopper truss extending from said lower frame, a hopper support frame slidably connected to vertical hopper support members depending from the hopper truss. A hopper is positio... | 10/28/2003 |
| 6634396 | Container and plug for container The object of this invention is to improve safety by preventing the leakage of liquid caused by the internal pressure of a container. A liquid path plug in which a pipe is provided in the lid section of the plug, and a gas path plug which does not have a ... | 10/21/2003 |
| 6474373 | Inflatable device with liquid-powered air pump An inflatable device with a liquid-powered air pump includes a pump housing a liquid chamber and an air chamber, each having an input port and an output port. A turbine axle extends between the liquid chamber and the air chamber. The end of the turbine ax... | 11/05/2002 |
| 6382267 | Fluid fill apparatus and method for hydraulic mount Hydraulic mounts which include a body member, a partition, a diaphragm and a base member are placed on an apparatus for supporting the body member loosely assembled with the partition, diaphragm and base member. A head member engages the body member and t... | 05/07/2002 |
| 6357488 | Process for the transfer of aseptic products between two enclosures and transportation container for performing this process In order to transfer aseptic products between two enclosures (34), use is made of a sterile container (10) having a filling interface (16) and an emptying interface (18). Each interface (16, 18) comprises a seal (24) behind which is placed a flexible hose... | 03/19/2002 |
| 6152196 | Filling and venting system for a fuel tank In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a filling and venting system for a fuel tank which includes a canister having a fill section and a vent section defined therein. The fill section including a fuel inlet portion for the introducti... | 11/28/2000 |
| 6129125 | Docking station and bottle system A docking station and bottle system 23 including a filling head 20 and bottle 22 which have a head interconnect 86 and a bottle interconnect 90, respectively, for fastening the bottle 22 to the filling 20 head in order to prevent spillage. The bottle inte... | 10/10/2000 |
| 6068032 | Container and system for collection and recycling used motor oil The present invention provides an apparatus for receiving, transporting, and dispersing a viscous product from one storage tank to another. The assembly, includes a housing container, comprising a reusable fill bag and a sealable container secured within ... | 05/30/2000 |
| 6000445 | Flour-loading system An apparatus for the loading of flour at a mill having at least one filling nozzle, which communicates by way of at least one substantially stationary storage container, a silo or a hopper, and is so constructed that it can be coupled to several input ope... | 12/14/1999 |
| 5964261 | Implantation assembly An implant assembly and methods for loading implant devices which avoids the accidental deposition of transplanted material or other contaminates on the exterior of the device during transportation, storage, and handling are disclosed. The implant assembl... | 10/12/1999 |
| 5908059 | Filling the annulus between concentric tubes with resin Concentric conduits are supplied for the purpose of minimizing heat transfer from within the inner conduit through the outer conduit. The air gap or annulus around the inner conduit is filled with a resin mixture which is mixed with vermiculite and minera... | 06/01/1999 |
