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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 |
| 7530539 | Pole top support for aerial electric power lines Top pole support for aerial electric power lines, in particular with suspended wires in which the aerial electric power lines have at least three wires and the top pole support has corresponding insulators, in particular suspended insulators, to hold the wires. Acco... | 05/12/2009 |
| 7438214 | Mailbox post bracket A mailbox bracket comprises a laminar plate that is generally coextensive with a lower surface of the mailbox and has a pair of flanges for securing the mailbox to the plate. A generally cylindrical sleeve is secured to the plate and extends downwardly therefrom. Th... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7387497 | Adapter An adapter is provided for mounting a wind turbine on the upper end of a wind turbine tower even though the yaw plate of the wind turbine is not complementary in shape to the upper end of the wind turbine tower. ... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7347935 | Combination inline dispenser and non-fitted cartridge An inline dispenser and purification device combination comprising an inline dispenser having fluid ports directly mateable to the ports of a fitted cartridge and a universal cartridge having no ports for connection with the fluid ports of the inline dispenser and a... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7318623 | Bicycle seat post A bicycle seat post and clamp for mounting in the seat tube of a bicycle frame and clamping to the bicycle seat rails. The seat post has a straight section to insert into the seat tube and a preferably toroidal section that is clamped by the clamp. The clamp include... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7249704 | Mailbox multi-position support system A mailbox multi-position support system for efficiently providing easy and safe access to mailboxes. The mailbox multi-position support system generally includes a first support member attached to a mailbox post, a rotating member rotatably attached to a first upper... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7195146 | Deflector mailbox support system In a preferred embodiment, an apparatus, including: a generally horizontal support tray to support a mailbox; a post interface bracket for attachment to a mailbox support post; a spring attached to said generally horizontal support tray and said post interface brack... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7178772 | Mailbox post bracket A mailbox bracket comprises a laminar plate that is generally coextensive with a lower surface of the mailbox and has a pair of flanges for securing the mailbox to the plate. A generally cylindrical sleeve is secured to the plate and extends downwardly therefrom. Th... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7163141 | Detachable box and assembly A detachable box assembly designed to allow for the quick-release of a box from a box receiving surface. The assembly consists of two slidably secured attachment plates configured to be attached to the base of a box and the support of the receiving surface post. The... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7144029 | Bicycle seat attachment The present invention discloses unique apparatus for attaching a bicycle seat to a typical bicycle seat support post. The seat attaching apparatus permits the seat to controllably tilt, to the left and/or right of the bicycle longitudinal center line, as the bicycli... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7137605 | Accessory mounting device for a traffic light assembly An accessory mounting device is used with a traffic light assembly. The accessory mounting device fits over the top of a mounting pole for a traffic light assembly; due to an enlarged, gripping, lower portion with a mounting cylinder on the top thereof forming the a... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7125072 | Bicycle seat rail and method of making same A seat rail for a bicycle seat and a method of fabricating same are disclosed. The seat rail comprises a rod having one or more flutes formed along the length of the rod. The seat rail provides support for a bicycle seat and provides means for securing the seat to t... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7121213 | Legless deck table A legless table is provided. The legless table includes a tabletop, a first support, a track, a fastener and a second support whereby the legless table is selectively attachable to an upright protrusion. The tabletop includes an upper surface and a lower surface whe... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7113144 | Orientation adjusting apparatus for a satellite antenna set with fine tuning units An orientation adjusting apparatus includes a support base plate set rotatable relative to a mast about a first vertical axis. An azimuth bracket is rotatable relative to the top plate of support base plate set about a second vertical axis. An elevation bracket is r... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7044542 | Bicycle seat In one form of the invention, a rounded bicycle seat is provided. The seat has no front pommel that is a significant factor in causing most pressure and pain to the crotch area of a rider. As such, the bicycle seat is designed to relieve numbness. In one embodiment ... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7032811 | Rotatable mailbox with flexible support A mailbox assembly having a rotatable mailbox attached to a flexible support for securing said assembly within the ground. The support includes a rod having a top end and a bottom end. The support also includes a bottom support plate positioned on the ground surface... | 04/25/2006 |
| 6954558 | Method and apparatus for phase shifting an optical beam in an optical device An apparatus and method for high speed phase modulation of optical beam with reduced optical loss. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a first region of an optical waveguide disposed in semiconductor material. The first region has a first conductivity type. The... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6932307 | Satellite antenna holder An adjustable satellite antenna holder has a first base member, a first coarsely adjustable support member pivotable about a first axis with respect to the first base member and a first finely adjustable support member pivotable about an axis parallel to said first ... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6897451 | Isokinetic gantry arrangement for the isocentric guidance of a particle beam and a method for constructing same The invention relates to an isokinetic gantry arrangement for the isocentric guidance of a particle beam (12), that can be rotated about a horizontal longitudinal axis (16) and has a beam optical system, symbolized by magnets (36, 38, 40), that ... | 05/24/2005 |
| 6799744 | Clip structure for supporting ornamental items on a pew support A clip structure for supporting ornamental items on a pew support includes a mounting portion for gripping a portion of a pew support. The mounting portion has a pair of opposite inner and outer faces, a pair of side edges, and a pair of end edges. The mounting port... | 10/05/2004 |
| 6746138 | Support plate for a luminaire A support plate for a luminaire of unitary construction includes a planar member portion having a centrally disposed opening therein and a pair of recessed U-shaped cross bar supports adjacent opposed edges of said opening to receive mating end portions of a luminai... | 06/08/2004 |
| 6739936 | Toy support apparatus A toy support apparatus includes a base support having a top surface, a bottom surface, and a peripheral edge extending between the top and bottom surfaces. The top surface has a plurality of wells extending therein. Each of a plurality of vertical supports has a fe... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6688573 | Pedestals A pedestal base which is a hollow tube having a first periphery and a second periphery. At least one of the first and second peripheries includes at least two pairs of open channels. Each pair of open channels is sized and spaced around the periphery so t... | 02/10/2004 |
| 6668497 | Concrete placing boom adapter A support structure for supporting a concrete placing boom above a work site. The support structure includes a support mast having a generally smooth outer surface. The support mast receives an adapter that can be removed from one support mast and attache... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6626406 | Utility pole with removable crossarm A utility pole with cross-arm connection includes an upright pole with an aperture formed therethrough for receiving a crossarm. A sleeve is journaled through the pole aperture and fastened to the pole, and the crossarm is journaled through the sleeve wit... | 09/30/2003 |
| 6425614 | Light string attachment accessory An attachment device that is designed to be mounted onto a pole or other lengthy object. The device has two major components: a pole mounting portion attached to a spool mounting portion. By mounting the device onto the pole, the reach of a user is extend... | 07/30/2002 |
| 6409130 | Pivoting suspension seat post for a bicycle seat A pivoting suspension seat post comprising a tubular post which is adapted to be inserted into a bicycle frame tube for supporting a bicycle seat thereon. A lower body member is secured to the upper end of the post and has the lower ends of front and rear... | 06/25/2002 |
| 6400558 | Line deadend structure and method A line deadend structure and method for using the same are disclosed in which three phase power lines can be attached to a single pole at different elevational locations on the pole. The lines can be attached to switches and can each be arranged to extend... | 06/04/2002 |
| 6279879 | Corner fence post bracing system A system for bracing corner posts utilized in stretched tension fences includes two triangular gussetted braces, each fixable to a corner post and a brace post. The braces each include engagement portions which engage ends of a rigid cross member which ex... | 08/28/2001 |
| 6273005 | Public restroom shelf The present invention is a rectangular shelf having a top side and a bottom side which includes a hexagonal-shaped valve receiving cap for being installed to a conventional urinal or toilet in a public restroom.... | 08/14/2001 |
| 6216886 | Post-mounted hanging device A hanger adapted to attach to a post has a skirt attached to the bottom side of a substantially horizontal base plate having a hole defined therein. A tubular sleeve is attached to the base plate just below the hole. The end of the sleeve distant from the... | 04/17/2001 |
| 6173931 | Post cap and accessory devices A post cap and accessory assembly for pilings. Continued development resulted in refinements for accessory mounting and security, and improved adaptability of the caps to varying piling diameters and non-piling applications. Single accessory mounts afford... | 01/16/2001 |
| 6134819 | Portable illuminated traffic signal device A traffic signaling device includes a strobe light directed upon a portable traffic sign for alerting distant motorists of an upcoming traffic condition and for enhancing readability of the traffic sign. The signaling device includes a rotatable sign asse... | 10/24/2000 |
| 6116556 | Multi-mount for lighting and pole accessories A "twin-mount" pole mounting assembly for use with a pole mounting "bracket" is disclosed, useful to hold or support lighting, security equipment (such as cameras and microphones), safety mirrors, electrical transmission lines and insulators, and the like... | 09/12/2000 |
| 6047933 | Swing arm support for mailbox A moveable support arm for a mailbox which includes a cylindrical cap which is sized to fit over a vertical support post. The cap has an open bottom and a closed top with a horizontal support member being attached to said cap, and containing means to atta... | 04/11/2000 |
| 6045099 | Support member for use in constructing electrified fence A support member is disclosed for use in constructing electric fences of the type having poles, electrified wires and a mesh screen. The support member is an elongated member made from an electrically non-conducting material, and has a base portion adapte... | 04/04/2000 |
| 6019325 | Portable depth-finder display support A portable depth-finder display support consisting of a cylindrical flexible bushing base, a tubular shaft and a mounting plate. The bushing base is sized to fit within the confines of a standard-sized cup holder such as those found molded into the deck s... | 02/01/2000 |
| 6016889 | Fall protection device including tiltable bearing A fall protection device for protecting a user from falling while climbing a pole includes a housing dimensioned to fit over a top end of the pole. THe housing comprises a closed end and an opposite open end, through which the top end of the pole is recei... | 01/25/2000 |
| 5975727 | Exterior light pole mounting bracket A mounting bracket for mounting an exterior luminare on a support pole is described. The bracket is intended to be secured by compression fastening within the hollow upper end of the pole and to mount a support for individual luminares. The compression co... | 11/02/1999 |
| 5964444 | Traffic light assembly The traffic light assembly includes a mounting pole, and two arms attached to the pole by straps and a breakaway cap, thereby securing a traffic light housing to the mounting pole. The breakaway cap secures the traffic light housing to the arms and provid... | 10/12/1999 |
