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

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.

Spencer Silver was 80 and died May 8 at his home, the family’s obituary said.

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source https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/may/13/spencer-silver-post-it-note-inventor-dies