Richard Stanton Avery
Richard Stanton Avery (born January 13, 1907 in Oklahoma , USA , † December 12, 1997 in Pasadena, California ) was an American inventor and entrepreneur .
Unimpressed by the global economic problems, Richard Stanton Avery developed the first self-adhesive price label in 1935 , thus laying the foundation for a new branch of industry. The Avery Dennison Corporation he founded is one of the world's leading manufacturers in this field. Avery died of a stroke in Pasadena, California, at the age of 90.
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| SURNAME | Avery, Richard Stanton |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Avery, R. Stanton |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American inventor, founder of Avery Dennison Corporation |
| DATE OF BIRTH | January 13, 1907 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Oklahoma , USA |
| DATE OF DEATH | December 12, 1997 |
| Place of death | Pasadena, California , USA |