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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 |
| 7296438 | Stone mount and clasp for jewelry A bezel having a lumen open to the top and bottom and a recessed center section is used both to mount a stone to a piece of jewelry and to function as a clasp for the jewelry. The recessed center section of the jewelry can be coupled to a hook to secure the jewelry ... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7293429 | Nurturing necklace system A hollow closed loop has two end sections and intermediate sections. Flexible sheet material is located within one of the intermediate sections remote from the end sections. The flexible sheet material is fabricated of a crinkle material. ... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7287851 | Eyewear frame and storage mechanism The present invention improves existing eyewear frames to provide a secure and convenient means for storage and transport of eyewear when it is not being worn on the face. The eyewear frames contain rimless or semi-rimless lenses, which may be, for example, prescrip... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7225639 | Expandable ring design and method for making same An expandable jewelry ring. The ring has a split circular spring made of springy metal and having first and second ends separated by a gap. A tongue portion extends from the first end of the spring and into the gap. A mounting is made of metal and has a generally sp... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7146793 | Watch chain A watch chain is disclosed. The watch chain comprises a pin groove formed at a spaced inner surface with a certain depth; a plurality of outer connection pieces which have through holes passing through the inner side of the pin groove in the direction of the back su... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7121587 | Wearable book A wearable book. A wearable book, comprising a plurality of pages and a loop adapted for encircling a body portion for attaching said pages to the body, is provided. The pages are preferably bound together at one edge and preferably are of substantially the same siz... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7055343 | Jewelry chain A jewelry chain comprising links which are articulated in twos. The chain consists of first links each comprising two semi-links which are interassembled by means of welding and/or soldering, the first links each extending essentially according to a plane (X, Y) and... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7043939 | Band-like ring An adjustable band ring includes a band formed by threading a thread through a thread hole provided on each of individual jewel or precious metal beads, a chain-like band formed by joining individual sub-chains made of precious metals, or a ring band formed by joini... | 05/16/2006 |
| D520396 | Smooth bracelet | 05/09/2006 |
| 7013674 | Magnetically attractable components for self-sizing jewelry articles A jewelry-forming component composing a body member having a first magnetized portion and a female element associated therewith for magnetically attracting and receiving a male element of another jewelry-forming component. The first magnetized portion of the body me... | 03/21/2006 |
| 6964153 | Components for timepiece and method of manufacturing thereof There is provided a band for a timepiece comprising a plurality of inter-connected links, at least one of the links including a first portion made at least principally of a metallic material and a second portion made at least principally of an injection moldable mat... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6508079 | Modular jewelry An ornamental jewelry kit comprising at least one inner flat base element, a plurality of outer visible elements, wherein the plurality of outer visible elements are comprised of visible elements differing from other visible elements by at least one of co... | 01/21/2003 |
| 6442970 | Expandable bracelet, in particular watch strap An expandable bracelet composed of two layers of links placed on top of each other and cover elements which can be placed on and removed from an associated link of the upper layer of the bracelet by elastic deformation. Clip elements at the ends of each c... | 09/03/2002 |
| 6250107 | Expandable chain construction An expandable chain construction comprises first and second chain lengths of a monofilament such as nylon fishing line. Each chain length is formed into a series of spaced loops, the loops of the two lengths being of opposite senses. Each loop of each len... | 06/26/2001 |
| 6227006 | Wear-resistant bracelet The links (8) forming the bracelet (6) are articulated one after the other via cylindrical bars (9), these bars and links being held together by a flexible tie (10). The link (8) is made of a mineral material whose hardness is equal to or greater than 7.5... | 05/08/2001 |
| 6094939 | Jewelry item A jewelry item includes a plurality of components mounted in an end-to-end relationship on and along an annular, elastic support. Each component has two, generally planar end walls and an aperture for receiving the support and extending between the end wa... | 08/01/2000 |
| 6004026 | Diamond bracelet watch A watch constructed from a plurality of link members. Each link member including a plurality of holes in one side and a plurality of corresponding pins in the other side. The link members are fastened together by insertion of the pin members from one link... | 12/21/1999 |
| 5983462 | Extensible jewelry clasp A clasp mechanism that incorporates an extensible feature for ease of use is provided, which can be used on jewelry and other items. Instead of completely separating the ends of the attached jewelry or other item and then having to reconnect a clasp, the ... | 11/16/1999 |
| 5845478 | Lens top shell A top shell for use on a link of a flexible linkage, the top shell comprising a molded body having a top portion with a top surface and a bottom portion defining an underside. The underside includes a recess into which is disposed a decorative material th... | 12/08/1998 |
| 5823409 | Expandable strap for a wrist instrument A wrist instrument has an expandable strap for use in securing the instrument about a wearer's wrist. The expandable strap has a strap casing or a sheath on each end and an interconnecting member attached to the strap casings. The interconnecting member i... | 10/20/1998 |
| 5748571 | Plastic top shell A plastic top shell for use on a metallic top link of an expansible watch band, the top link having a hollow box-like configuration with open ends and with top and bottom walls joined by side walls. The plastic top shell comprises a molded body having a t... | 05/05/1998 |
| 5639000 | Watch band assembly The watch band assembly includes a pair of buckle devices and a strap assembly. The buckle devices are fabricated to be a one piece structure which are adapted to be removably secured to opposite ends of a conventional watch. Extending outwardly from the ... | 06/17/1997 |
| 5630329 | Wristwatch bracelet and process for the production thereof A wristwatch bracelet segment includes a core and decorative elements mounted thereon in longitudinally spaced relationship. The core comprises first and second flexible core elements. The first core element is elastically stretchable and includes longitu... | 05/20/1997 |
| 5623838 | Adjustable link for chain link bracelet An adjustable link (1) for a bracelet having a plurality of fixed links comprises a cap (6) into which a base (7) slides and a mechanism (8) with push-pieces (9, 10) which enables the length of the link to be extended to at least two different lengths so ... | 04/29/1997 |
| 5605059 | Sleeved bangle bracelet The disclosure is directed to a sleeved bangle bracelet and a method of making the bracelet. The bracelet contains a plurality of tubular bangles strung over a contractile band. Several joints are formed when one end of each tubular curved bangle is inser... | 02/25/1997 |
| 5501180 | Elastic and flexible animal collar An animal collar having both elastic and flexible extendable and contractable characteristics and being made of a silicone rubber. The collar is of a serpentine shape which permits it to flex in the expansion and contraction of the circumference of the co... | 03/26/1996 |
| 5441686 | Method of forming and assembling top shells onto the links of metallic watchbands A method of assembling top shells onto the links of a flexible linkage, the top shells being configured and dimensioned to overlie the links and having bendable end tabs. The method includes the steps of: forming an elongated framework which includes a pl... | 08/15/1995 |
| 5438851 | Bracelet The characteristics and the appearance of a bracelet (12), produced from threads (25) of precious metal, are to be improved by a reinforcement (16, 17). The bracelet (12) has a tubular strap (15) in which a preferably elastic reiniforcement (16, 17) is lo... | 08/08/1995 |
| 5247814 | Combination eyeglass holder and wrist bracelet One end of each of two stretchable and tensionable elastomeric hoses, preferably brightly-colored neoprene surgical hoses, slips over and compressively grasps an associated temple piece of an eyeglass frame. Each hose slips through, and is squeezed by, an... | 09/28/1993 |
| 5176301 | Non-expansible wrist band segment An elongate wrist band segment has a top row of links overlying a bottom row of links. U-shaped staples connect the links of the top row to the links of the bottom, and springs housed in the links coact with the staples to resiliently accommodate longitud... | 01/05/1993 |
| 4999990 | Expansion linkage for fashion watch band An expansion bank linkage of the type having an outer row of outer links and an inner row of staggered inner links, clips conencting each of the links of one row with two links of the other row and a spring in each of the links for resisting displacement ... | 03/19/1991 |
| 4979276 | Method of manufacturing articles suitably used as necklaces, bracelets and similar items A method of manufacturing articles suitable as necklaces or bracelets, which consists of inserting on a core material which is provided in the form of a substantially cylindrically shaped helicoidal spring made of a spirally wound metal wire or a strap ha... | 12/25/1990 |
| 4974428 | Ornamental article An ornamental article such as a pearl necklace has a plurality of gem objects each having a spherical surface and a through hole extending substantially perpendicularly to the spherical surface, a string threaded through the gem objects to interconnect th... | 12/04/1990 |
| 4829787 | Ornamental article An ornamental article such as a pearl necklace has a plurality of gem objects each having a spherical surface and a through hole extending substantially perpendicularly to the spherical surface, a string threaded through the gem objects to interconnect th... | 05/16/1989 |
| 4823562 | Band for watch An integral watch band is comprised of a plurality of beam portions adjacent to one another in the lengthwise direction of the band. Each beam portion has two major faces opposed to each other and two side faces disposed between the two major faces in opp... | 04/25/1989 |
| 4760715 | Resilient wrist bracelet An improved wrist bracelet designed to carry a ring for supporting keys, as well as another connection designed to carry additional hanging objects and when not in use, be stored within the continuous coil of the bracelet body. The bracelet body itself is... | 08/02/1988 |
| 4723406 | Expansible linkage for use in making a watchband or similar article This invention involves an expansible band construction which allows a wide latitude in the design of outer decorative shells, thereby permitting the simulation of chain link type bracelets and other popular styles not available before in an expansion ban... | 02/09/1988 |
| 4627739 | Bracelet type wrist watch A bracelet type wrist watch composed of a curved body having a watch embedded therein, and a coil spring covering said curved body, thus presenting a neat appearance as an ornamental ring when worn around the wrist.... | 12/09/1986 |
| 4358875 | Security buckle for wrist watch metal bracelets An improved security buckle for a wrist watch metal bracelet is disclosed which utilizes a first and second frame work, one mounted within the other, which are provided with a limited amount of relative sliding movement. A spur of the first frame work is ... | 11/16/1982 |
| 4351166 | Ring A ring (FIG. 3) composed of beads on an elastic string. The beads are disposed along the entire circumference of the ring when the ring is not on the finger. The ring can be a reminder ring.... | 09/28/1982 |
