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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 |
| 8177270 | Dog feces collecting device and method of use thereof A dog feces collecting device includes two loops and a plurality of connecting members for holding the two loops together forming a plurality of bag-clamping sections each comprising two loop segments. A rim portion of a bag is inserted between the two loop segments... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8146967 | Animal defecate collection apparatus The animal defecate collection apparatus provides for hands-free animal feces collection, importantly using any existing flexible bag a user might choose. The apparatus further provides that two sides of any bag surround collected feces. Additionally, the apparatus ... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8123266 | Pet feces collection device A pet feces collection device for placement beneath a pet's derriere during the defecation process, the device including an annular support member at the end of a telescopic handle, the support member having a liner bag with an elasticized upper end removably engagi... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8109547 | Apparatus and method for collecting animal droppings A pet sanitation device comprises a frame, an elongated handle and an adjusting assembly. The frame includes a receiving bottom area receiving one part of a bag opening. A closing arrangement is provided for receiving another portion of the bag opening. The adjustin... | 02/07/2012 |
| 8038189 | Tool for picking and carrying dog dung In a tool for picking up and carrying dog dung that includes a container longitudinally swingably supported at the tip of a shaft part and a cover placed on the container to swing in a direction opposing the container. When an opening part of the container is covere... | 10/18/2011 |
| 8038190 | Waste retrieval and disposal device and method A waste retrieval device including a frame having a head portion, a member extending rearwardly therefrom and a retaining element, and a bag for containing at least partially the head portion, the bag including interconnected top and bottom panels sized to respectiv... | 10/18/2011 |
| 7954868 | Portable animal excrement collector and associated method A portable animal excrement collecting apparatus for effectively discarding animal excrement in a sanitary manner includes an elongated shaft. A handle is fixedly attached to a proximal end of the shaft. The apparatus further includes a trigger and a trigger actuati... | 06/07/2011 |
| 7950707 | Sanitary collection apparatus for pet feces and associated method A hand-operable feces collection apparatus for catching animal excrements prior to reaching a ground surface may include an elongated curvilinear handle and an annular ring attached to a distal end thereof. A retention bag may be attached directly to the annular rin... | 05/31/2011 |
| 7854455 | Animal feces collection and disposal apparatus An animal waste collection system (10) designed for sanitary use consists of a hollow shaft (14), handle (12), light (70), a pair of resilient, curved arms (22, 24) and a plurality if self sealing bags (40). The operator of ... | 12/21/2010 |
| 7780209 | Pet scoop A pet scoop includes an elongated tubular shaft having a handle at an upper end and a pivotal, fan-shaped panel at a lower end. A pair of motors move the panel between a raised, contracted orientation and a lowered, expanded orientation. A stack of waste disposal sh... | 08/24/2010 |
| 7775568 | Animal urine specimen collector The invention is a device that facilitates the collection of urine and other such specimens from animals for the purpose of testing. It features a pod for collecting and holding the waste, a handle for manipulating the pod during testing, a base for resting the pod ... | 08/17/2010 |
| 7762596 | Urine sample retrieval device Device and method for collecting animal urine including a tray mounted to an elongated handle which is at least partially hollow. The handle, at one end, is interconnected to a tray to be deployed beneath the animal in advance of urination. At its other end, the han... | 07/27/2010 |
| 7735886 | Tool for picking and carrying dog dung A tool for picking up and carrying dog dung excellent in appearance and capable of being easily carried in dog walk. The tool being is operable on hand in catching, carrying, and discharging the dog dung. At least one swinging support is provided at an end of a long... | 06/15/2010 |
| 7631910 | Portable dog waste collector A portable dog waste collector comprised of: a telescoping arm; a handle at a first end of the telescoping arm; a receptacle at a second end of the telescoping arm, in which the receptacle forms an open-topped chamber and has a bottom surface with at least one apert... | 12/15/2009 |
| 7431361 | Waste collection device A waste collecting device includes an elongate housing having first and second ends. An ergonomic handle may be positioned adjacent the housing first end. A clamp assembly is coupled to the housing second end that includes a pair of hook members pivotally movable be... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7431360 | Portable animal waste remover Described herein is a portable animal waste remover with an elongated handle, or two handle components attached to a tapered scoop. The tapered scoop easily fits between an animal's hind legs prior to that animal's defecation. The scoop can contain a notch into whic... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7293810 | Apparatus for collection and pouching A sanitary refuse collecting and pouching device having an actuator handle and a housing unit that can be configured to have a movement mechanism, material shaft rollers for dispensing replaceable collection pouch material, formation rollers, and a cutting unit. The... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7287790 | Device for animal waste retrieval A device for animal waste retrieval comprises a handle having a first latching member with a releasing member disposed at a first end of a guide, a support having a second latching member and a bag gripper disposed at a second end of the guide surface with a pull sl... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7267381 | Dog waste-collection device and bag disposal system A new, unique, lightweight and compact dog waste-collection device and bag disposal system is disclosed for the sanitary and convenient capture and disposal of dog waste comprised of a telescoping plastic handle and a collection bag rim which can be easily transform... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7246575 | Thrust fork To provide a thrust fork to arrest a resisting criminal without danger of being stabbed by an edge tool, a thrust fork main body (2) attached to an end of a handle portion (1) is provided with a forked rod (21), movable opening and closing rods ... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7232165 | Pet waste collection and disposal device A portable pet waste collection and disposal device. The portable device comprises a nested wand, where the nested wand has an actuator, a lower end and an upper end. The nested wand has a normal tendency to fully extend itself upon activation by the actuator during... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7204532 | Dog excrement collector The invention relates to a dog excrement collector that comprises a hollow handle (9) which contains a bag (12) that is fixed with a clip (11) to the shaft (1) which is solidly connected to the frame (16) by clip (25). A rod... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7204533 | Animal faeces collector device The present invention relates to a collapsible animal faeces collector device (1) having a handle portion (2) and a receptacle support (6), supporting a receptacle (8) with an upwardly facing surface (10) for receiving a faecal dep... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7198310 | Device for pet animal droppings collection A device for pet animal droppings collection, including a hollow pole; a control lever, the control lever being placed inside the hollow pole and extending from one end of the hollow pole to the other end; an operating mechanism, the operating mechanism being instal... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7188878 | Waste collection devices Waste collecting devices provide for orienting a disposable bag about the waste-contacting elements of the device in order to protect them from unwanted soiling by contact with the waste to be collected. The disposable bag is preferably a common grocery bag (or “t... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7128352 | Animal urine specimen collection device A device, method and kit for collection of a urine specimen from an animal includes a cup to receive and hold the urine specimen, a lid to close cup after collection of the specimen, and a holder with a generally upright center extension member, a handle connected a... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7090268 | Dog waste catcher and holder A dog waste catcher and holder is a very simple, light-weight and economical portable device designed to catch and hold a dog's droppings before they fall on the ground or grass. It is carried by a dog's owner or caretaker while he or she walks the dog. This is a de... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7077172 | Waste collection device A waste collection device includes a body including a housing defining an opening. The housing opening allowing an open end of an associated bag to be folded thereover and a housing receiving a closed end of the associated bag therein. A pulling mechanism is connect... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7038154 | Device for remotely actuating a mechanism The present invention provides an actuating device suitable for remotely actuating a tool which can be the fluid delivery mechanism of a cleaning implement. The actuating device has a flexible tape attached at one end to a spring-loaded spool mechanism connected to ... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7011278 | Portable lawn bag mouth holder The present invention is a portable spring-loaded bag holder, workable with a single hand, that securely holds open the mouth of a lawn bag. Parallel handles are gripped and squeezed together in one hand. When the handles are squeezed together, a spring is compresse... | 03/14/2006 |
| 7000963 | Disposable holder for use with urine specimen cup A disposable holder for use with urine specimen collection cups has a cup grasping extension incorporated and molded into it. The elongated extension is formed within a recess defined within the overall holder. The holder may be held firmly with one hand and the gra... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6941896 | Animal feces collection device An animal feces collection device includes a tube having distal and proximal end portions defining a path therebetween, a flap coupled to the proximal end portion, a mechanism for pivoting the flap between open and closed positions and a scooping section for collect... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6942264 | Disposable pet waste receptacle A disposable pet waste receptacle 22 uses a selectively telescoping handle 14 having a pivotal ring 20 with a disposable bag 22 fastened therearound. The bag 22 can be placed under the anus of an animal 16 during defecation ... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6702349 | Apparatus for collecting animal waste A new and improved apparatus is disclosed that is specifically designed for the purpose of providing dog owners or caretakers with a sanitary method of collecting and disposing of dog defecate. The apparatus would comprise a handle with an end-mounted sco... | 03/09/2004 |
| 6648387 | Canine waste collection device and disposal method A canine waste collection device comprising a handle and a frame member, connected to one end of the handle, wherein the frame member comprises a slotted member for insertably receiving and securing a portion of the disposable paper element, and wherein t... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6505578 | Apparatus and method for disposing of pet waste An apparatus for disposing of pet waste including a housing defining a receiving opening and an internal storage area. A pair of control arms are slidably connected to opposite side walls of the housing and include a handle at first ends thereof for contr... | 01/14/2003 |
| 6471267 | Collapsible frame for ensnaring animal waste A collapsible frame is provided for positioning a flexible membrane to capture and collect animal waste. From a folded, retracted condition capable of being stored in a pocket or easily carried, the present invention springs open using hinges that open to... | 10/29/2002 |
| 6386606 | Frame for catching pet waste A frame for catching pet waste for holding a bag for catching pet waste. The frame for catching pet waste includes a first tubular member that is elongate and has a first end and a second end. A second tubular member having a generally circular shape. The... | 05/14/2002 |
| 6386605 | Canine waste collection device and disposal method A canine waste collection appliance and waste disposal method are disclosed. The collection appliance includes a handle connected to a frame. The frame includes a right portion, a left portion and an end portion. The right portion includes a proximal end ... | 05/14/2002 |
| 6227149 | Sanitary refuse and animal dung collection valet A sanitary, portable, light weight, and hand held and actuated refuse and waste collection device, and more particularly a telescopically adjustable, refuse and animal dung collection valet configured for convenient and sanitary collection of refuse and a... | 05/08/2001 |
