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A Post-it note (or sticky note) is a small piece of paper with a re-adherable strip of glue on its back, made for temporarily attaching notes to documents and other surfaces. A low- tack pressure-sensitive adhesive allows the notes to be easily attached, removed and even re-posted elsewhere without leaving residue.
In 1981, 3M named Post-it Notes its Outstanding New Product. In 1980 and 1981, the Post-it Note team received 3M's Golden Step Award, given to teams who create major new products that are significantly profitable. 3M named Fry a corporate researcher in 1986. He is also a member of 3M's Carlton Society and Circle of Technical Excellence.
Alan Amron (born November 20, 1948) is an American inventor who holds 40 [1] [2] United States patents. Amron invented the Photo Wallet and Battery operated water guns.. He has claimed to be the inventor of the Post-it note Sticky notes, for which he sued 3M in 1997 and agreed to a confidential settlement.
Post-It Brand Announces the Launch of the New Post-It Mobile Collection Bringing Function and Convenience to Life On-the-Go ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Post-it Brand from 3M introduces ...
The inventor of the adhesive used on one of 3M's best-known products, the Post-it Note, has died, according to the company and his published obituary. Spencer Silver was 80 and died May 8 at his ...
3M Product Winners of the 2013 Red Dot Design Awards (High Design Quality): Post-it Big Pad is an ideation tool designed to facilitate collaborative engagement. Large in size, yet easily portable ...
As WWII ended, 3M developed an ethos, "Innovate or die," that inspired the launch of this program. [16] This original project had some successful outcomes; for example, during this side project time, Arthur Fry invented the Post-It Note. [13]
According to Dr. Geoff Nicholson, former Vice President of Technical Operations at 3M, Post-Its are yellow because that was the only color of paper available when 3M began crafting their prototype.