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3M employee and church chorister Art Fry needed something to temporarily mark pages in his hymnal. He was in luck because his colleague, Spencer Silver, accidentally developed a glue that was too weak for other purposes. After initially discouraging consumer response, Post-it Notes became a hit in 1979.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7340915 | Refrigerator door having dispenser A refrigerator door having a dispenser is disclosed. The refrigerator door includes an outer case forming a front appearance of the refrigerator door, an inner case forming a rear appearance of the refrigerator door, and an insulation layer disposed between the oute... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7328856 | Airless dispenser for dispensing low doses of liquid products, in particular cosmetic or pharmaceutical products The invention relates to an airless dispenser which is used to dispense low doses of liquid products. The inventive dispenser is characterised in that it consists of: a first part comprising a spray nozzle which is communicated with a network of channels on the wall... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7302956 | Washing agents dispenser device for a dishwashing machine Dispensing device of washing agents for a dishwashing machine, of the type comprises a body (2) to be fastened to a surface or wall delimiting a washing tub, having at least a portion of said body (2) protruding inside the washing tub; said dispenser (... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7281391 | In-door water dispenser with door reversibility An appliance cabinet with at least one openable door has a hinge at a pivoting edge of the door to allow the door to open about the pivoting edge. An endcap is secured to an edge of the door adjacent to the pivoting edge. A first conduit extends from an in-door appa... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7257355 | Toner supply device A toner supply device is disclosed that supplies toner contained in a toner container to a developing device in an image forming device. The toner supply device includes a conveyance pipe for conveying the toner from the toner container to the developing device down... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7194872 | Dispenser for refrigerator A dispenser for a refrigerator is disclosed, which enables an effective usage of the inner space of the refrigerator and enables to always provide fresh water to a user. The dispenser includes a first pipe connected with a water supply source; a reservoir installed ... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7185648 | Medicament dispenser A medicament dispenser including a medicament container having a dispensing outlet; an agitator for agitating the contents; and a driver for driving the agitator independent of any container movement. The medicament container may be a metered dose inhaler or deliver... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7076966 | Refrigerated liquid dispensing system A refrigerated liquid dispensing system includes a cabinet having a refrigerated compartment. At least one liquid container such as a water bottle is mounted in a receptacle in the compartment. A valve is mounted to the neck of the bottle for controlling the flow of... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7032785 | Caulking gun having angle adjustment function A caulking gun includes a gun body, a push rod, a push plate, an adjusting knob, and a piston lever. Thus, the adjusting knob is rotated to move away from the push plate to increase the incline angle of the push plate, so that the push plate is locked on the push ro... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7032786 | Caulking gun having angle adjustment function A caulking gun includes a gun body, a push rod, a push plate, an adjusting seat, a driving member, and an elastic member. Thus, the adjusting seat is movable in the gun body by rotation of the driving member to adjust the incline angle of the push plate by guidance ... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7021496 | Liquid dispensing apparatus A liquid dispensing apparatus includes a housing having an exterior and an insulated interior cavity. The cavity is accessible through an access opening. A closure is provided for selectively closing the access opening to the cavity. A refrigeration assembly is prov... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7013667 | Dispenser for refrigerator A dispenser for a refrigerator is provided which allows for more storage space inside the refrigerator, and which includes a locking mechanism which allows a drain pan of the dispenser to be removably attached. The dispenser includes a housing mounted on a front sur... | 03/21/2006 |
| 6997660 | Plug and pencil for engine A first portion or plug and a second portion or pencil are provided, for use in a device, such as a marine engine. The first portion or plug may have an outer surface with external threads and a cavity with internal threads. The external threads of the first portion... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6826448 | Cement distribution system A cement packing vehicle includes a cement accommodating unit and an automatic packing machine for packing a predetermined quantity of powdery cement. A powdery cement service center supplies powdery cement to the cement packing vehicle. According to an order from p... | 11/30/2004 |
| 6715647 | Funnel with support assembly A funnel with support assembly for pouring paint from a can, having a funnel and a funnel support having a holster and a stand upon which the holster is supported. The funnel may be supported upon the funnel support. The funnel has a large opening located in proximi... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6464109 | Caulking gun and support A caulking gun and support device comprises a base member for providing stability to the device and for mounting over a surface. A supporting arm extends upwardly from the base member. A caulking gun for receiving a receptacle containing caulking material... | 10/15/2002 |
| 6241123 | Bulk food dispensing apparatus An apparatus comprises first and second side pieces configured to be hingedly connected and to form a first and second cavity, a lid, and a front piece configured to form a third cavity with the first and second side pieces. Also included are a handle, a ... | 06/05/2001 |
| 6182864 | Bulk food dispensing apparatus An apparatus comprises first and second side pieces configured to be hingedly connected and to form a first and second cavity, a lid, and a front piece configured to form a third cavity with the first and second side pieces. Also included are a handle, a ... | 02/06/2001 |
| 6180892 | Mixing scale An improved mixing scale, such as a paint mixing scale, includes a base which supports a scale pan in a substantially horizontal position. The scale pan supports a receiver container for holding the contents of that which is to be weighed. The mixing scal... | 01/30/2001 |
| 6145705 | Dry condiment dispensing system A dry condiment dispensing system is provided, in which the contents of the dispenser are dispensed through one or more dispensing holes at the bottom of a storage container. A stationary shutter is placed over the dispensing holes to prevent undesired di... | 11/14/2000 |
| 6106211 | Portable overhead bin A portable overhead bin comprising a plurality of adjacent frame members pivotally connected such that the frame members form a horizontal transport frame when in the lowered transport position, and further form an elevated overhead frame when the frame m... | 08/22/2000 |
| 6089285 | Method and system for supplying semiconductor source material A method of supplying source material in a crystal puller used to grow single crystal semiconductor material. Generally, the method includes receiving a bulk container of the source material at a facility having the crystal puller and configuring the bulk... | 07/18/2000 |
| 6053218 | Semi-automated system for dispensing automotive paint A system for dispensing liquid paint components from their original containers into a paint receptacle according to a paint formula to form a liquid paint mixture. The dispensing system comprises a dispensing apparatus for dispensing the liquid paint comp... | 04/25/2000 |
| 6039219 | Liquid dispensing system for a refrigerator Disclosed is a liquid dispensing apparatus implemented within a refrigerator compartment door. The system can be used to dispense any liquid, but is particularly useful for dispensing frequently consumed liquids, such as milk and juice. According to one e... | 03/21/2000 |
| 6010570 | Apparatus for forming coating film for semiconductor processing Disclosed is an apparatus for forming a coating film for semiconductor processing, including a holder for holding a substrate, a coating solution supply device arranged to face one main surface of the substrate held by the holder and provided with a disch... | 01/04/2000 |
| 5975351 | Method and system for stabilizing bulk bags during emptying A method for siphoning product from a bulk bag while maintaining the bag upright at all times during siphoning which includes the steps of providing a bulk bag containing the dry bulk product; providing a support frame for supporting the bag upright throu... | 11/02/1999 |
| 5967202 | Apparatus and method for dispensing a sanitizing formulation An automatic dispensing method and apparatus for transporting separate concentrated chemicals to the site of use and then dispensing the concentrated chemicals into a storage container to create a final or intermediate composition. The automatic dispensin... | 10/19/1999 |
| 5947337 | Rotary union A rotary union for dispensing of a single central supply of water-based can sealing compound to an orbiting can end lining station includes a rotating reservoir (1) inside a stationary housing (2) with a dip tube (3) carried by the housing extending down ... | 09/07/1999 |
| 5934344 | Printing ink storage container and associated dispensing apparatus An ink dispensing apparatus is comprised of a support frame capable of supporting a plurality of ink containers. The apparatus is provided with an agitating mechanism to agitate the containers from time-to-time to maintain the ink and coloring agent there... | 08/10/1999 |
| 5782382 | Dispenser for personal hygiene liquids A vertically movable container for dispensing a liquid from an outlet in response to gravity is raised as a function of the depletion of the liquid to maintain the hydrostatic pressure at the outlet essentially constant and to provide a constant rate of o... | 07/21/1998 |
| 5771709 | Electric counter mounted beverage cooler and dispenser The present invention is directed to a beverage cooler and dispenser which is compact enough to fit on a counter top yet large enough to hold a substantial volume of liquid. The beverage cooler includes a refrigeration unit having a compressor with a cond... | 06/30/1998 |
| 5716113 | Sliding shelf for beverage dispensing machine A beverage vending machine having a sliding shelf for supporting thereon one or more beverage containers. Folding legs are provided under the shelf for supporting the weight of the shelf when the shelf is in an extended position. The deployment and retrac... | 02/10/1998 |
| 5593067 | Modular dispenser for fluent solids or liquids A modular household dispenser for fluent solids or liquids includes a rectangular casing for mounting on a wall or beneath a cupboard, and a hopper slidably mounted in the open front end of the casing. The hopper includes an inverted frusto-pyramidal bott... | 01/14/1997 |
| 5499695 | Hopper-fed piston filler and lift assembly workstation A workstation for filling muffin pans and the like by means of a piston filler fed from a hopper located in surmounting relation to the piston filler, the invention further includes a lift assembly mounting the combined piston filler and hopper for vertic... | 03/19/1996 |
| 5472674 | Apparatus for preparing stock wash liquor An apparatus for preparing a stock wash liquor includes a stock liquor container with a stock liquor container comprising a tub-shaped bottom section and a top section which is hermetically mounted on the bottom section and is fitted with an integral suct... | 12/05/1995 |
| 5456626 | Dually-operated odor and sound generating means A odor and sound generating device includes an odor distributing device and a sound generating device mounted in a housing, and a manual depression member mounted on the housing and operatively depressing both the odor distributing device and the sound ge... | 10/10/1995 |
| 5425481 | Toner cartridge A toner cartridge is extractably set in a storing recess of an image forming apparatus main body, and toner is supplemented to a specified part of the image forming apparatus main body. While the toner cartridge is brand-new, an inner seal member peelably... | 06/20/1995 |
| 5368204 | Device for actuating a dispensing container mounted on a door The device dispenses a dose of material, such as a perfume or deodorant, automatically on closing a door. A storage container for the material connects with a dosing compartment and an actuator releases the contents of the dosing compartment to the surrou... | 11/29/1994 |
| 5334353 | Micropipette device A fluid delivery device which delivers microliter and sub-microliter volumes by means of a reciprocating force mechanism requires no capillary contact between the delivery system and work surface. Furthermore, a built-in vacuum-based rinse station permits... | 08/02/1994 |
| 5316196 | Fluid dispenser, in particular for gluing parts A reservoir is suspended from a support frame with two parallel arms which pivot on the transverse sides of the upright of the support frame. Two springs bent between different locations of the support frame impart to the latter different positions accord... | 05/31/1994 |
