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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 |
| 6548463 | Cleansing agents Cleansing agents are provided which are highly effective for removing makeup with excellent lathering, while at the same time providing a refreshing after-shampoo feeling. These cleansing agents comprise surfactants and polyoxyalkylene carboxylic acid est... | 04/15/2003 |
| 6548468 | Solvent-free or solvent-minimized process and composition for cleaning hard surfaces, especially for removing long-dried paint and carbonaceous soils from aluminum engine parts An aqueous based cleaner containing at least inorganic alkalinizing agents and surfactants is capable of removing long dried paint and thick carbonaceous deposits from used aircraft engines, sometimes without using organic solvents at all and always witho... | 04/15/2003 |
| 6544348 | Method for cleaning printing machines and printing moulds A process is proposed for cleaning printing machines or printing plates by removing the contaminants from the surfaces to be cleaned by washing them with a microemulsion comprising water, a surfactant, and a water-immiscible organic solvent.... | 04/08/2003 |
| 6544942 | Phase-separating solvent composition A pseudo-stable phase-splitting solvent composition that forms a single liquid phase when subjected to mild agitation and retains that single phase while the composition is applied to a surface, but which forms two or more laminar liquid phases promptly a... | 04/08/2003 |
| 6544296 | Enhanced fabric comprising substrates and process to provide same The present invention relates to substrate comprising fabric, the substrate treated with a composition comprising: a) an aldehyde, said aldehyde a mono-functional aldehyde, a di-functional aldehyde, or mixtures thereof; b) a polyethylene glycol having the form... | 04/08/2003 |
| 6541435 | Engine cleaner composition Engine cleaner compositions are reported comprising a single phase solution comprising a polar solvent having a Hildebrand solubility parameter of about 10 cal1/2 cm-3/2 or greater; a non-polar solvent, immiscible with the polar solv... | 04/01/2003 |
| 6541436 | Color stable liquid dish cleaning composition containing a peroxide source A color stable liquid dish cleaning composition with desirable cleansing and de-staining properties comprising a C8-18 ethoxylated alkyl ether sulfate, two anionic surfactant, a betaine surfactant, hydrogen peroxide, a colorant, a hydroxy conta... | 04/01/2003 |
| 6537380 | Fluorinated solvent compositions containing ozone A homogeneous non-aqueous composition containing a fluorinated solvent, ozone, and optionally a co-solvent and the use of these compositions for cleaning and oxidizing substrates is described.... | 03/25/2003 |
| 6537384 | Composition and method for engine cleaning A composition and method for cleaning gas turbine engines to remove fuel or lubricant residues. The composition can include a mixture of hydrofluorocarbon and hydrofluoroether. The method can include the step of directing a pressurized stream of the clean... | 03/25/2003 |
| 6537960 | Surfactant blend for use in highly alkaline compositions A low foaming surfactant blend for use in highly alkaline conditions including at least one C3 to C10 alkyl polyglucoside, at least one amine oxide, at least one polycarboxylated alcohol alkoxylate, and at least one alcohol alkoxylat... | 03/25/2003 |
| 6534468 | Liquid cleaning compositions All purpose cleaning or microemulsion compositions more environmentally friendly, which is especially effective in the removal of oily or greasy soils contains a positively charged surfactant-polymer complex, a hydrocarbon ingredient, a cosurfactant, and ... | 03/18/2003 |
| 6534469 | Liquid cleaning compositions All purpose cleaning or microemulsion compositions more environmentally friendly, which is especially effective in the removal of oily or greasy soils, contains a positively charged surfactant-polymer complex, a hydrocarbon ingredient, a cosurfactant, and... | 03/18/2003 |
| 6534470 | Liquid cleaning compositions All purpose cleaning or microemulsion compositions more environmentally friendly, which is especially effective in the removal of oily or greasy soils, contains a charged surfactant-polymer complex, a hydrocarbon ingredient, a cosurfactant, and water.... | 03/18/2003 |
| 6534462 | Liquid laundry detergent and pretreatment composition A liquid laundry detergent and pretreatment containing at least one enzyme that is activated upon dilution with water. Upon dilution, the detergent transforms from a watery liquid to a viscous gel. This gel is capable of remaining in place on the garment.... | 03/18/2003 |
| 6534464 | Compositions containing -sulfofatty acid ester and polyalkoxylated alkanolamide and methods of making and using the same An -sulfofatty acid ester and polyalkoxylated alkanolamide composition and method. The -sulfofatty acid ester is formed into an ester portion, and the polyalkoxylated alkanolamide is formed into an alkanolamide portion. Both portions can opt... | 03/18/2003 |
| 6531443 | Alkanolamides Improved modified monoethanolamide composition mixtures are provided which may be represented by the formula ##STR1## Wherein: R is an optionally substituted or unsubstituted, branched or straight chain, saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon radical of 3-2... | 03/11/2003 |
| 6531432 | Contact lens packaging solutions The invention provides a packaging solution for use with hydrophobic contact lenses. The packaging solution of the invention substantially prevents adherence of the lenses to the packages' surfaces, thus preventing deformation or breakage of the lens.... | 03/11/2003 |
| 6521588 | Softener composition The present invention provides a softener composition exhibiting an excellent softening effect and high biodegradability. That is, the present invention provides a softener composition having (A) at least one quaternary ammonium salt having at least two C... | 02/18/2003 |
| 6518232 | Liquid cleaning composition having an improved preservative system An improvement is described in all purpose liquid cleaning composition and microemulsion composition which are especially effective in the removal of oily and greasy soil and contains an anionic detergent, a nonionic surfactant, a preservative system, a s... | 02/11/2003 |
| 6511955 | Light duty liquid cleaning compositions having improved preservative system A light duty liquid detergent with desirable cleansing properties and mildness to the human skin comprising: a water soluble nonionic surfactant, a C8-18 ethoxylated alkyl ether sulfate surfactant, a sulfate or sulfonate anionic surfactant, pol... | 01/28/2003 |
| 6511954 | Oil degreaser with absorbent and method An emulsion is provided that comprises a degreaser containing D-limonene along with an absorbent for cleaning oil spills. The composition is a degreaser and absorbent in an emulsion with the active ingredient D-limonene. Also provided is a method of clean... | 01/28/2003 |
| 6509306 | Light duty liquid cleaning compositions A light duty liquid detergent with desirable cleansing properties to the human skin and dishes comprising a C8-18 ethoxylated alkyl ether sulfate anionic surfactant, a sulfonate anionic surfactant, an alkyl polyglucoside surfactant, an amine oxide, silico... | 01/21/2003 |
| 6506218 | Process for bleaching paper using bleaching-active dendrimer ligands Laundry detergents and cleaners which, in addition to a peroxide compound, comprise a compound of the formula (R1 R1)N--X--N(R1 R1) (I) or metal complexes thereof, where X and R1 have the meanings listed in ... | 01/14/2003 |
| 6506261 | Detergent compositions for the removal of complex organic or greasy soils Organic compositions, used neat or in concentrate, are effective in removing complex organic soils from wood, metal and other hard surfaces. The compositions comprise nonionic surfactants, silicone surfactants, anionic surfactants, hydrotropes and other o... | 01/14/2003 |
| 6503874 | Cleaning method to remove flux residue in electronic assembly This invention provides a method for removing flux residue and similar other residues formed on the surfaces of micro electronic components during soldering operations using solder paste and fluxing agents in electronic module assembly component fabricati... | 01/07/2003 |
| 6495502 | Bleaching composition for dry cleaning containing transition metal bleach catalyst A bleaching composition is provided for effective bleaching with a bleach catalyst at low temperatures. The bleaching composition comprises of a) from 0.05 microM to 50 mM of an organic substance which forms a complex with a transition metal; b) a source of ac... | 12/17/2002 |
| 6495506 | Acidic all purpose liquid cleaning compositions An acidic hard surface liquid detergent with desirable cleansing and antibacterial properties comprises a C8-18 anionic surfactant, nonionic surfactants, a cosurfactant, water insoluble hydrocarbon, essential oil or perfume, a hydroxy aliphatic... | 12/17/2002 |
| 6495508 | Cleaning wipe A cleaning wipe comprising a nonwoven fabric wherein the nonwoven fabric is impregnated with a cleaning composition.... | 12/17/2002 |
| 6492317 | High forming hard surface cleaning formulations Hard surface cleaning formulations include an associative thickener and a blend of at least two nonionic surfactants selected from the group consisting of ethoxylated alcohols and ethoxylated fatty acids. The formulations exhibit an advantageously high fo... | 12/10/2002 |
| 6489275 | Skin cleansing agent The present invention relates to an agent for cleansing the skin, containing a liquid natural and/or synthetic water-based latex emulsion excluding styrene-butadiene latices, exclusively at least one organic solvent which has a lower volatility than ethan... | 12/03/2002 |
| 6489284 | Cleaning wipe A dishwashing cleaning wipe comprising a single layer needle punched fabric wherein the fabric is impregnated with a cleaning composition.... | 12/03/2002 |
| 6486109 | Cleaning system including a liquid cleaning composition disposed in a water soluble container A water soluble container having disposed therein a liquid cleaning composition containing at least one nonionic surfactant, a perfume and a fatty acid and alkylene carbonate or a silicone fluid.... | 11/26/2002 |
| 6486115 | Microemulsion cleaning composition Disclosed is an oil-in-water microemulsion composition for cleaning grease and oil with an optional deodorizing property. The composition comprises a cyclic organic solvent, an ether of an oligomeric glycol, a monoether of a monomeric glycol, a derivative... | 11/26/2002 |
| 6478880 | Multi-component solvent systems for fluorinated compounds and cleaners and delivery systems based thereon Multi-component compositions comprising as a first component a fluorinated compound, as a second component a fluorinated aromatic compound and a third component comprising an alkane are disclosed. These compositions can be formulated to provide single pha... | 11/12/2002 |
| 6479449 | Cleaning system including a liquid cleaning composition disposed in a water soluble container A water soluble container having disposed therein a liquid cleaning composition containing at least one nonionic surfactant, triethanol amine, glycerine or a glycol, an anionic surfactant, a perfume and a fatty acid.... | 11/12/2002 |
| 6479447 | Bleaching composition for dry cleaning containing transition metal bleach catalyst A bleaching composition is provided for effective bleaching with a bleach catalyst at low temperatures. The bleaching composition comprises of a) from 0.05 microM to 50 mM of an organic substance which forms a complex with a transition metal; b) a source of ac... | 11/12/2002 |
| 6479453 | Alkaline cleaners based on alcohol ethoxy carboxylates An alkaline cleaner composition comprising an alkyl or alkylaryl ethoxy carboxylate, a strong chelating agent and a source of alkalinity, its manufacture and use in removing greasy soil from hard surface areas is described. The compositions are especially... | 11/12/2002 |
| 6479446 | Aqueous cleaning compositions in dispersed lamellar phase Compositions described herein are aqueous detergent compositions, preferably hard surface cleaning compositions, which contain a flexible lamellar sheet phase dispersed in the aqueous phase. The compositions are viscous, provide excellent soap scum and ha... | 11/12/2002 |
| 6475967 | Liquid dish cleaning compositions containing a peroxide source A stain removing liquid dish cleaning composition with desirable cleansing and de-staining properties comprising a C8-18 ethoxylated alkyl ether sulfate, two anionic surfactant, a betaine surfactant, a hydroxy containing organic acid, polyethyl... | 11/05/2002 |
| 6472440 | Defoaming compositions Defoamers are the products of the reaction of epichlorohydrin and compounds having the formula II R3 (EO)n (PO)m OH (II) wherein R3 is an alkyl, alkenyl or arenyl group having from 4 to 22 carbon atoms; a substitute... | 10/29/2002 |
