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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 |
| 7220299 | Temporary aqueous aerosol paint composition and method for preparing the composition A temporary aqueous aerosol paint composition comprising an aqueous paint component, including an aqueous solvent, and an aqueous propellant component. At least one embodiment of the temporary aerosol paint composition includes an amount of water, and more particula... | 05/22/2007 |
| 5988455 | Latex aerosol paint products The present invention relates to water-based, latex aerosol paint compositions.... | 11/23/1999 |
| 5939467 | Biodegradable polymeric compositions and products thereof The present invention relates to polymeric compositions that are biodegradable and that can be melt processed into various forms, including films, fibers, and nonwovens. The compositions include compatible or semicompatible blends of biodegradable polymer... | 08/17/1999 |
| 5916931 | Tire inflating and puncture sealing composition An aerosol propellant for sealing punctures in tires comprises a methylene chloride-in-water emulsion comprising water, methylene chloride, a curable acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) polymer latex and a surfactant, the emulsion having been blended wi... | 06/29/1999 |
| 5834534 | Tire inflating and puncture sealing composition An aerosol propellant comprises a methylene-chloride-in-water water/out emulsion comprising water, methylene chloride and a surfactant and a propellant gas soluble in methylene chloride. A puncture sealing and inflating composition for pneumatic tires inc... | 11/10/1998 |
| 5599532 | Sprayable hair treatment composition A hairspray composition is described that includes a nonionic polymer and an anionic polymer. The nonionic polymer is formed from monomers having at least one unneutralized carboxylic acid. The anionic polymer is identical to the nonionic one, except that... | 02/04/1997 |
| 5530040 | Traction composition for rubber A traction composition is comprised of a lignin-based phenolic compound, a silicone resin, a rosin and a suitable carrier. The traction composition may be applied to the surfaces of wet or dry vehicle tires to impart anti-slip properties thereto. In accor... | 06/25/1996 |
| 5508313 | Tacky microspheres having pendant hydrophilic polymeric or oligomeric moieties The invention provides inherently tacky, polymeric, organic, solvent-insoluble, solvent dispersible, elastomeric, pressure sensitive adhesive microspheres having pendant hydrophilic polymeric or oligomeric moieties having a degree of polymerization greate... | 04/16/1996 |
| 5480925 | Self-fading color adhesive This invention relates to a sprayable adhesive that, when applied to a substrate, exhibits a color that confirms where it has been applied and then fades upon drying.... | 01/02/1996 |
| 5453219 | Aerosol-based compositions useful for the production of an abrasive surface and a method for the production thereof An aerosol composition for producing a surface having an abrasive grit adhered thereto, which composition can be dispensed from a suitable aerosol container, said composition comprising abrasive grit, a binder solution which is suitable for affixing said ... | 09/26/1995 |
| 5451627 | Aqueous fast drying aerosol coating composition comprising a blend of acrylic polymers An aqueous aerosol coating composition, which includes a thermoplastic acrylic polymer solubilized in an aqueous solution of a monohydric alcohol. The coating composition may further be blended with a controlling amount of a water soluble or water reducib... | 09/19/1995 |
| 5348992 | Aerosol compositions containing non-aqueous dispersions This invention relates to aerosol paint and coating compositions comprising non-aqueous dispersions.... | 09/20/1994 |
| 5215582 | Water-base aerosol coating composition A water-base aerosol coating composition, for application to a surface to be coated from a pre-packaged pressurized spray container, which contains greater than 10 Wt. % and up to about 25 Wt. % of a water dispersible acrylic modified alkyd resin, from ab... | 06/01/1993 |
| 5169558 | Two-part aerosol composition for increasing the light reflectivity of an object A two-part system and method for increasing the reflex-reflectivity of a substrate is disclosed wherein a first aerosol dispensing means containing a first coating composition capable of forming a base coating on a substrate and a second aerosol dispensin... | 12/08/1992 |
| 5156765 | Aerosol foam marking compositions The present invention contemplates an aerosol composition adapted for providing a foam upon discharge from a suitable containment means, said composition comprising (a) a propellant, (b) water, (c) a water-insoluble polymer, (d) a surfactant, (e) a foam s... | 10/20/1992 |
| 5118750 | Pressure-sensitive adhesive comprising solid tacky microspheres and macromonomer-containing binder copolymer A repositionable pressure-sensitive adhesive comprising from about 70% to about 99% solid, polymeric, acrylate, inherently tacky, infusible, solvent-insoluble, solvent-dispersible, elastomeric microspheres comprising at least one alkyl acrylate or alkyl m... | 06/02/1992 |
| 5075371 | Composite polymers and their preparation which are useful in liquid chromatography A homogeneous composite polymer containing, in an interpenetrated form, 20% to 80% by weight of silica and 80% to 20% by weight of a three-dimensional crosslinked acrylic, vinyl and/or allyl copolymer comprising, in a copolymerized form, 98% to 70% by wei... | 12/24/1991 |
| 4806583 | Antiglare coating A spray on coating composition for reducing the glare and reflective characteristics of the surface of a cathode ray tube comprising a carrier consisting of polyurethane lacquer and a flatting agent such as silica, an anti-foaming agent to reduce the effe... | 02/21/1989 |
| 4764363 | Hair styling mousse Aqueous aerosol mousse compositions are disclosed which contain a water-dispersible silicone elastomer. The presence of the elastomer provides for clean wet hair feel along with good style retention.... | 08/16/1988 |
| 4655959 | Preparation of non-flammable aerosol propellant microemulsion system The amount of gaseous flammable propellants such as dimethylether, difluoroethane, propane, butane, and the like can be increased to as high as from 30 to 50% by weight of a propellant composition by dissolving the normally gaseous propellant in the dispe... | 04/07/1987 |
| 4578415 | Aqueous aerosol coating composition An aqueous aerosol coating composition, which comprises an ammonium or amine salt of a drying oil-modified copolymer of an alkyl acrylate of 3 to 5 carbon atoms in the alkyl moiety and an alkyl methacrylate having 3 to 5 carbon atoms in the alkyl moiety, ... | 03/25/1986 |
| 4536323 | Non-flammable aerosol propellant microemulsion system The amount of gaseous flammable propellants such as dimethylether, difluoroethane, propane, butane, and the like can be increased to as high as from 30 to 50% by weight of a propellant composition by dissolving the normally gaseous propellant in the dispe... | 08/20/1985 |
| 4520142 | Aerosol application of encapsulated materials Microencapsulated liquids are applied to substrates from an aerosol applicator. The composition requires selection of solvents, propellants and binders that are not active solvents on the material constituting the capsule shell.... | 05/28/1985 |
| 4482662 | Water-soluble aerosol paint compositions An aerosol paint system is provided under sprayable pressures in a pre-packaged container adapted for instant spray application. The paint composition comprises a water-soluble monomer modified alkyd resin binder composition having a low molecular weight ... | 11/13/1984 |
| 4450253 | Propellant-active carrier system for water-based paints A single phase propellant solvent solution comprising dimethyl ether, water, water-soluble polar organic solvents, preferably mixtures of aliphatic alcohol and water-soluble polar organic slow drying coalescing solvent, is used to provide non-flammable ae... | 05/22/1984 |
| 4439343 | Aerosol preparation An aerosol preparation of water base character for providing a continuous film upon dispensing comprising a water phase and an active ingredient phase wherein the active ingredient is water insoluble and adapted for film or coating formation, a liquefied ... | 03/27/1984 |
| 4439342 | Aerosol preparation An aerosol preparation of water base character for providing a continuous film upon dispensing comprising a water phase and a continuous phase wherein the active ingredient may be water soluble or water insoluble, or may be in emulsions, a liquefied or co... | 03/27/1984 |
| 4431763 | Flexible solvent barrier coating Composition for effectively sealing the surface of a substrate from penetration by solvents commonly used in automotive primer, paint and paint thinners. The coating composition is particularly useful for providing a sealed surface for priming and topcoat... | 02/14/1984 |
| 4422877 | Synthetic polymer-propellant compositions forming cold foamed structures having a temperature at least 30° C. below ambient temperature and containing open and/or closed cells Synthetic polymer-propellant compositions are provided that are capable of forming foamed structures having a temperature at least 30° C. below ambient temperature and containing open and/or closed cells, which may optionally contain a material which is ... | 12/27/1983 |
| 4420575 | Water reducible aerosol paints An aerosol paint system under sprayable pressures in the container is provided comprising two film-forming polymeric binders. One of the two being monomer modified alkyd resin of relatively low molecular weight having an acid value (before neutralization ... | 12/13/1983 |
| 4384661 | Aerosol water-based paint compositions This invention concerns sprayable, non-foaming emulsions of a film-forming polymer in water which are useful as aerosol paint sprays.... | 05/24/1983 |
| 4365028 | Coating composition There is disclosed an emulsion coating composition having water dispersed in an organic solvent soluble resin and solvent through the use of an emulsifier having a hydrophile-lipophile balance of from two to about six. The composition may be mixed with a ... | 12/21/1982 |
| 4362838 | Solvent resin emulsion gloss coating composition There is disclosed a high gloss sag resistant water-in-oil emulsion coating composition having water dispersed in an organic solvent soluble resin and a solvent blend having a boiling range and a progression of boiling points which allow a high gloss, sag... | 12/07/1982 |
| 4359543 | Water-displacing paint A water-displacing paint is disclosed for coating metallic surfaces in hu environments to prevent corrosion. The paint comprises controlled proportions of a silicone alkyd resin to serve as a binder and physical barrier, solvents including ethyl acetate,... | 11/16/1982 |
| 4313873 | Novel method for reducing the processing temperature of thermoplastic polymers The present invention pertains to a method for reducing the processing temperature of a thermoplastic polymer comprising blending the thermoplastic polymer in powder form with an effective amount of a compound having a softening temperature of about 20° ... | 02/02/1982 |
| 4308182 | Dry wire drawing lubricants based on Poly (3,5-dithio-1,2,4-thiadiazole) and Poly (2,5-dithio-1,3,4-thiadiazole) Dry powdered wire drawing lubricant compositions are disclosed for the most severe drafting conditions in which mixtures of polymers of Poly (3,5-dithio-1,2,4-thiadiazole) and Poly (2,5-dithio-1,3,4-thiadiazole) act synergistically with molybdenum disulfi... | 12/29/1981 |
| 4265797 | Aerosol water-based paint composition An aerosol paint formulation capable of providing a high gloss pigmented finish comprises a propellant and a water-based concentrate which essentially contains water, a film-forming acrylic polymer and a lower monohydric alcohol.... | 05/05/1981 |
| 4240940 | Water clean up aerosol paint An improved aerosol paint formulation which can be cleaned up with water, comprising a water soluble film forming resin in a solvent system of water soluble solvent and water insoluble solvent. The solvent system contains a relatively large proportion of ... | 12/23/1980 |
| 4102667 | Additive and method for reducing the drift of aqueous spray compositions An additive composition containing a substantially water-soluble, alternating copolymer of maleic acid and a conjugated diene such as butadiene for reducing the drift of aqueous spray compositions. Certain salts of the copolymer may also be employed and t... | 07/25/1978 |
| 4066596 | Aerosol dispensed latex paint and package containing the same The invention involves a pressurized package containing an aqueous latex paint which is discharged from a collapsible piston within the pressurized container by the action of a propellant under pressure, and wherein the stream of paint discharging upon op... | 01/03/1978 |
