Glue

By paris_harmon

  • Around 1750, the first glue or adhesive patent was issued in Britain.

    Around 1750, the first glue or adhesive patent was issued in Britain.
    There is evidence that the ancient people used some adhesive to put things together.

  • In 1750, the first British glue patent was issued for fish glue.

    In 1750, the first British glue patent was issued for fish glue.
    It was used for fish glue.

  • Natural rubber based sticky adhesives were first used on a backing by Henry Day (US Patent 3,965) in 1845.

    Natural rubber based sticky adhesives were first used on a backing by Henry Day (US Patent 3,965) in 1845.
    Adhesives were used on backing.

  • n 1862, a British patent was issued for the plating of metal with brass by electrodeposition to obtain a stronger bond to rubber.

    n 1862, a British patent was issued for the plating of metal with brass by electrodeposition to obtain a stronger bond to rubber.
    A British patent was issued.

  • Paul Cope invented thermoplastic glue around 1940.

    Paul Cope invented thermoplastic glue around 1940.
    he invented thermoplastic glue as an improvement to water-based adhesives that were failing in humid climates.

  • The Borden Dairy company introduced Elmer's Glue All in 1947.

    The Borden Dairy company introduced Elmer's Glue All in 1947.
    Elmer's glue was introduced in 1947.

  • In 1951, cyanoacrylate was rediscovered by Coover and Dr Fred Joyner.

    In 1951, cyanoacrylate was rediscovered by Coover and Dr Fred Joyner.
    Cyanoacrylate glue was created to use for gun sights.