Spencer Silver, who helped invent the Post-it Note, dies at age 80
The corporate scientist discovered the unique adhesive that allowed notes to be easily attached to surfaces and removed
Spencer Silver was the inventor of the adhesive used on one of 3M’s best-known products, the Post-it Note. Photograph: AP
Spencer Silver was the inventor of the adhesive used on one of 3M’s best-known products, the Post-it Note. Photograph: AP
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Thu 13 May 2021 19.54 EDT
Last modified on Thu 13 May 2021 20.40 EDT
The inventor of the adhesive used on the Post-it Note has died, according to the company 3M, which produces the product, and his published obituary.