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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 |
| 7405255 | Solutions and dispersions of organic semiconductors The present invention relates to solutions and/or dispersions of organic semiconductors in a solvent mixture of at least two different organic solvents, characterized in that A. Each of the solvents on its own has a boiling point of below 200° C. and a... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7205047 | Smoke suppressant hot melt adhesive composition A hot melt adhesive composition that includes thermoplastic polymer, a source of zinc, at least one of aluminum trihydrate and magnesium hydroxide, and no greater than 70% by weight of a source of halogen. Articles that include a porous substrate and the hot melt ad... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7105589 | Flame-resistant black thermoplastic molded masses The invention relates to thermoplastic molded masses, comprising A) 10 to 97 wt. % of at least one thermoplastic polyester, B) 1 to 30 wt. % of a flame-resistant agent combination with, based on 100 wt. % B), b1) 20 to 99 wt. % of a halogenated flame resistant agent... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7084201 | Non-flammable waterproofing composition A composition of matter and a solvent system for use in providing a water resistant coating to basement walls is disclosed. The solvent system comprises a chlorinated solvent blend. The solvent system and coating composition have no flash point, are non-flammable an... | 08/01/2006 |
| 6579469 | Cyanoacrylate solutions containing preservatives An adhesive composition that contains a preservative is particularly useful as a medical adhesive and can include alkyl cyanoacrylate monomers. The preservative is preferably soluble in the monomer. The composition may optionally be sterilized by placing ... | 06/17/2003 |
| 6350802 | Thermally stable flame retardant polyamides Certain polyamide molding compositions are disclosed having improved flame resistance and heat stability. These compositions comprise in weight percent, 20-78% polyamide having a melting point of 280-340° C.; 10-60% inorganic filler; 10-35% flame retarda... | 02/26/2002 |
| 5428079 | Solution of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene Solution of UHMWPE in an organic solvent having a total PE concentration of at least 15% by weight and in which some of the PE present is crosslinked.... | 06/27/1995 |
| 5169893 | Mixtures containing stereoregular polystyrene The invention is composition useful for preparing articles from syndiotactic polystyrene, or a mixture of syndiotactic polystyrene and isotactic polystyrene which comprises a homogeneous mixture of; A. syndiotactic polystyrene, or a mixture of syndiotactic pol... | 12/08/1992 |
| 5087660 | Process and apparatus for heat treatment of polymer containing liquid A process for treating a mixture of a polymer and a chlorinated organic solvent under heating, characterized by employing an apparatus in which a portion thereof to be brought into contact with the heated mixture is made of an acid resistant inorganic mat... | 02/11/1992 |
| 4761444 | Blend composition of sulfo EPDM's having improved tear properties An elastomeric blend composition having improved tear properties and having a viscosity at 0.73 sec-1 and at 200° C. of about 8×103 to about 8×105 poises, said composition formable into an elastomeric article, which com... | 08/02/1988 |
| 4722809 | Flame retarded polyamide compositions Flame-retardant blends are provided comprising a particular type of aromatic-aliphatic copolyamide and a flame-retardant amount of an oligomeric or polymeric halogenated aromatic polycarbonate. The blends are characterized by being transparent and meeting the ... | 02/02/1988 |
| 4710317 | Flame retardant polyolefin resin composition A flame retardant polyolefin resin composition which, when molded, affords a molded product having highly flame retardant properties, no dripping properties, a smooth surface and an excellent appearance and superior resistances to heavy metal deterioratio... | 12/01/1987 |
| 4560723 | Cyanoacrylate adhesive composition having sustained toughness Cyanoacrylate adhesive compositions containing (a) a toughener (e.g., a core-shell copolymer such as an MBS, ABS, or MABS copolymer), the toughener optionally being treated to remove impurities which cause premature polymerization of cyanoacrylates, and (... | 12/24/1985 |
| 4489181 | Thermoplastic polycarbonate-polysulfone carbonate molding compositions Compositions of an aromatic polycarbonate, a polysulfone carbonate and a filler are disclosed which have good electrical properties, high modulus and molten solder resistance.... | 12/18/1984 |
| 4477637 | Flame retardant alkylated polycarbonate compositions A flame resistant polycarbonate blend comprising an alkylated aromatic polycarbonate and a sulfur-bearing compound characterized in exhibiting V-0 flame resistance classification, according to UL-94, is provided. Further provided is a process for the prep... | 10/16/1984 |
| 4446272 | Resin composition having nice color tone and high crack-resistance A resin composition having nice color tone and high crack-resistance as well as flame-retardancy is obtained by blending (A) 100 weight parts of a resin composition containing a rubber-reinforced vinyl aromatic polymer and polyphenylene ether represented by th... | 05/01/1984 |
| 4439346 | Polydiacetylene gels Polydiacetylene gel compositions, comprised of a polydiacetylene and a gel-forming liquid therefor, are described which undergo a change in color and in physical state to a solution when heated to a predetermined temperature. The gel compositions exhibit ... | 03/27/1984 |
| 4359538 | Fire-retardant polystyrenic compositions Disclosed is a self-extinguishing polystyrenic composition comprising a polystyrenic resin, a fire-retardant amount of a halogenated organic fire-retardant agent and a nitrogen-containing organic compound selected from the group consisting of amines, amid... | 11/16/1982 |
| 4355126 | Flame retardant, non-dripping compositions of polyphenylene ether and acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene The present invention provides novel flame retardant, non-dripping thermoplastic molding compositions of polyphenylene ether resins or acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymers which include a flame retardant agent, and polytetrafluoroethylene.... | 10/19/1982 |
| 4298514 | Flame retardant thermoplastic polyphenylene ether resin compositions Self-extinguishing and non-dripping thermoplastic compositions are provided which comprise a polyphenylene ether resin, a styrene resin, a halogenated aromatic flame retardant compound, an antimony containing compound, and an additive selected from the gr... | 11/03/1981 |
| 4247450 | Compositions based on flameproofed polyamide Polyamides flameproofed with a halogenated derivative and including cadmium oxide as an additive to improve the arcing resistance of the polyamide are disclosed. The polyamides are particularly useful in the manufacture of electrical components.... | 01/27/1981 |
| 4203931 | Flame retardant thermoplastic polyphenylene ether resin compositions Self-extinguishing and non-dripping thermoplastic compositions are provided which comprise a polyphenylene ether resin, a styrene resin, a halogenated aromatic flame retardant compound, an antimony containing compound, and an additive selected from the gr... | 05/20/1980 |
| 4107231 | Flame-retardant linear polyesters Flame-proofed linear polyesters containing, as flame-proofing agents, halogenated oligomeric styrenes and synergistic compounds.... | 08/15/1978 |
| 4107232 | Flame retardant, non-dripping compositions of polyphenylene ether and acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene The present invention provides novel flame retardant, non-dripping thermoplastic molding compositions of polyphenylene ether resins or acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymers which include a flame retardant agent, and polytetrafluoroethylene.... | 08/15/1978 |
| 4107149 | Poly(ethylene/alkylene) terephthalates which crystallize rapidly Terephthalic copolyesters, the diol component of which mainly consists of ethylene glycol units, crystallize more rapidly than pure polyethylene terephthalate and can be moulded in a way comparable to polybutylene terephthalate.... | 08/15/1978 |
| 4086192 | Olefin polymer composition having reduced flame propagation characteristics Flame propagation characteristics of olefin polymers containing halogenated organic moiety are markedly reduced by incorporating therein elemental phosphorus. The resulting compositions are particularly useful in fabrication of foamed olefin polymers.... | 04/25/1978 |
| 4053445 | Solutions of ethylene-chlorotrifluoroethylene copolymers Solutions of a copolymer of about 55 to 95 mol percent chlorotrifluoroethylene and about 45 to 5 mol percent ethylene in an organic solvent. The solutions may optionally contain an organic silane, preferably an aminosilane.... | 10/11/1977 |
| 4020265 | Polyacetylene tetrapolymers Certain polyacetylenes are provided having chemically combined ether linkages, or alkylene linkages and mixtures thereof, exhibiting improved compatability with various organic plasticizers. The polyacetylenes have been found to be melt extrudable, and co... | 04/26/1977 |
| 4010139 | Self-extinguishing polyolefinic compositions The present invention relates to new polyolefinic compositions suited for producing self-extinguishing articles.... | 03/01/1977 |
| 3998913 | Flame retardant systems The known compound, 1,2,3,4,9,9-hexachloro-1,4-dihydro-1,4-methanonapthalene-5,8-diol (I) is an excellent flame retardant for ABS resins and polyurethanes, particularly, polyether-based polyurethanes. Compound (I) also forms novel molecular complexes... | 12/21/1976 |
| 3991025 | Urethane containing hot melt sealants, adhesives and the like Solvent-free hot melt compositions for use as sealants, adhesives, caulking compounds or the like are produced by intimately blending elastomeric polymers with tackifying resins and plasticizers to obtain products having a hardness at room temperature of ... | 11/09/1976 |
| 3975327 | Particulate, expandable self-extinguishing styrene polymers showing good processability Particulate, expandable styrene polymers containing a flame-proofing organic halo compound as expanding agent and also a mixture of from 2.5 to 30% by weight of a hydrocarbon of from 3 to 6 carbon atoms and from 97.5 to 70% by weight of monofluorotrichlor... | 08/17/1976 |
| 3953394 | Polyester alloys and molding compositions containing the same Thermoplastic, stable, blended compositions comprising a combination of (a) a poly(ethylene terephthalate) resin and (b) a poly(1,4-butylene terephthalate) resin. The alloyed combination of resins can be reinforced with fillers and also rendered flame ret... | 04/27/1976 |
| 3933722 | Meet extrudable polyacetylene copolymer blends A method of making polyacetylene extrudate is described involving the extrusion of a mixture of a polyacetylene and an organic solvent. The resulting extrudate can be heat treated to form carbonaceous products. The polyacetylene extrudate experiences an i... | 01/20/1976 |
