3m Innovative Properties Company

Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company

Susan M Butzer

Matt R Branscomb

Jacob T Lusson

David James Prince

Bruce E Samuelson

Yin C Quintero

Charles A Mathna

James K Magargee

A footrest device includes a base portion adapted to be switched between a first position and a second position. The base portion includes a first surface having a curved profile, wherein the first surface provides foot support to a user when the base portion is in the first position. The base portion also includes a second surface having a planar profile, wherein the second surface provides foot support to the user when the base portion is in the second position. The base portion further includes a pair of side surfaces extending between the first surface and the second surface, wherein at least one of the pair of side surfaces defines an indentation. The footrest device also includes at least one limit stop projecting from the first surface of the base portion, wherein the at least one limit stop is disposed proximate at least one of the pair of side surfaces.

Footrest device

Footrest

Mouse pad with wrist rest

A definite length transfer adhesive dispenser is described. The dispenser provides a convenient, hand held device that repeatedly provides a definite length of adhesive. The dispenser may be used to provide a spot of adhesive in a scrapbook or photo album. An adhesive for use with the dispenser is also described.

Definite length transfer adhesive dispenser

A tape dispenser comprising a housing including a hub, a roll of tape journaled on the hub and a length of low tack pressure sensitive adhesive coated tape wound around the core. A paper backcard disposed around one end of the hub includes a plurality of generally triangular projecting portions projecting between the hub and the core to provide a friction brake therebetween restricting rotation of said hub to an extent that will prevent unwanted rotation of the hub and uncoiling of the tape when it is withdrawn from the dispenser.

Tape dispenser including a backcard with projecting hub parking portions

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Eagan, MN, United States of America

Susan M Butzer