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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Dec 9 2025

1 Utility Patents

#730 in Bloomington, MN

#32,911 in Minnesota

Bloomington, MN, United States of America

Patsy O Sherman

Forward Citations = 30

Company Filing History:

Patsy O. Sherman, born on September 15, 1930, was an American chemist and National Inventors Hall of Fame® (NIHF) Inductee. Alongside colleague Sam Smith at 3M Company, she accidentally created Scotchgard™, a stain repellent and soil removal product. Their research, which began with a fluorochemical rubber spill, led to a line of products for clothing, upholstery, and carpeting. Sherman’s legacy endures as a visionary who transformed everyday fabrics, making them more durable and resistant to stains.

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