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Crispy Chip Sandwich and Process of Producing a Sandwich Product
A food product comprising a multilayer cookie or snack having outer layers formed from a crispy type edible food product such as a potato chip or corn chip, etc. with an intermediate marshmallow layer being in contact with the inner surface of each crispy chip and one or more filler substances.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6821264 | Gene delivery device and gene delivery method A gene delivery device for localizing and enhancing the efficacy of gene transfer that provides a contact surface for contacting with a tissue site. By applying a pharmaceutical composition comprising a nucleic acid to a contact surface and contacting the contact su... | 11/23/2004 |
| 7385052 | Process for the production of multiple cross-linked hyaluronic acid derivatives The present invention relates to a process for the production of cross-linked hyaluronic acid (HA) derivatives, in particular multiple, e.g. double cross-linked hyaluronic acid derivatives. The invention also provides novel cross-linked HA derivatives, products cont... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7125949 | Fluorinated sol-gel electro-optic materials, process for producing same, and devices therefrom A process, comprising: a) reacting a an alkoxysilane, an (epoxy)alkoxysilane, and a fluorinated alkoxysilane to form a fluorinated sol-gel polymer; and b) reacting a nonlinear optical chromophore comprising a donor, a π-bridge, an acceptor, and at least one alkoxys... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7115382 | Method for detecting IGFBP-4 protease without detecting IGFBP-4 protease/proMBP Complex Methods for screening for altered focal proliferation states in non-pregnant patients, which include detecting levels of pregnancy-associated plasma protein-A (PAPP-A) are described. Methods for identifying agents that alter the protease activity of PAPP-A, and phar... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7101862 | Hemostatic compositions and methods for controlling bleeding The invention provides hemostatic compositions useful to promote hemostasis at active bleeding wound sites. The hemostatic compositions typically include an article containing cellulose, e.g., cotton gauze, and a polysaccharide covalently linked to the cellulose, or... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7099727 | Knowledge repository system for computing devices A system is disclosed that generates a data source representation using at least one data source. The system includes a set of services that synchronize the data source representation with the data source, or sources, from which the data source representation is gen... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7084106 | Application of a viral complement inhibitory protein in the treatment and diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease The present invention provides a novel treatment for senile dementia (Alzheimer's Type), comprising administering an anti-complement protein to a patient in need of such treatment in an amount sufficient to inhibit the complement cascade and thereby inhibit the prod... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7074598 | Detection of vancomycin-resistant enterococcus spp. The invention provides methods to detect vancomycin-resistant enterococci in biological samples using real-time PCR. Primers and probes for the detection of vancomycin-resistant enterococci are provided by the invention. Articles of manufacture contain... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7074599 | Detection of -containing spp. The invention provides methods to detect mecA-containing Staphylococcus spp. in biological samples using real-time PCR. Primers and probes for the detection of S. aureus are provided by the invention. Articles of manufacture containing such primers and... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7067648 | Regulatory sequences of the mouse villin gene—use in transgenesis The invention relates to regulatory sequences of the mouse villin gene that efficiently drive transgenic expression in immature and differentiated epithelial cells of the intestine and uro-genital tracts. The invention also relates to recombinant constructs comprisi... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7060250 | Diagnostic imaging contrast agents with extended blood retention The present invention relates to contrast agents for diagnostic imaging with prolonged blood retention. In particular, this invention relates to novel compounds that are characterized by an image enhancing moiety (IEM); a protein plasma binding moiety (PPBM); and a ... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7055617 | Soil aerator A soil aeration apparatus may include aeration tines that are actuated by a relatively compact gear system that reduces the size and weight of the apparatus. In addition, a soil aeration apparatus may operate without a centrally disposed support shaft, thus enabling... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7056672 | Method of identifying an open reading frame using a nucleic acid molecule encoding multiple start codons and histidine tags Compositions and methods for identifying nucleotide fragments that contain an open reading frame are provided. Compositions comprise a nucleotide sequence that encodes, in each of the three possible reading frames, an ATG start codon and a histidine tag, and vectors... | 06/06/2006 |
| D522651 | Low profile tap | 06/06/2006 |
| 7052694 | Dendritic cell potentiation A molecule capable of potentiating immune responses is described, as well as methods for using the molecule to enhance immune responses and enhance dendritic cell function. Also described are compositions containing the molecule and methods for using the composition... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7048886 | Methods and apparatus for molding plastic parts Molding techniques and apparatus wherein at least one adjustable edge component can be used to alter the dimensions of the mold cavity between molding operations. Also disclosed are techniques for incorporating reinforcing composite elements into molded plastic part... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7045154 | Use of fats derived from palm trees to increase dermal hydration The present invention relates to the use of natural or purified lipids or fats extracted from the fruit of a palm tree of the genus Astrocaryum, for increasing dermic and/or capillary hydration. The palm fats of the present invention may be used in hygiene pr... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7041301 | Interferon immunotherapy A method for reducing the recurrence of a resectable malignant tumor includes administering an immunostimulatory dosage of an α-interferon composition, then surgically resecting the malignant tumor. A method for treating a human patient having a non-resectable mali... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7038004 | Process for preparing poly(arylene ethers) with pendant crosslinkable groups A process comprising: a) reacting a diphenol monomer A with a monomer B having two locations for reaction with A to form arylene ether monomer C and b) reacting arylene ether monomer C with a diphenol monomer D to form a polymer, where monomer A is HX... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7038112 | Fatty acid elongases Nucleic acids are disclosed that encode fatty acid β-keto acyl synthases from plants. Such synthases are effective for producing very long chain fatty acids (VLCFA), e.g., C22 to C26, preferentially saturated but also monounsaturated. Also disclosed are polypeptide... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7026163 | Sulfotransferase sequence variants Isolated sulfotransferase nucleic acid molecules that include a nucleotide sequence variant and nucleotides flanking the sequence variant are described, as well as sulfotransferase allozymes. Methods for determining if a mammal is predisposed to thyroid disease or c... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7026413 | Biopolymers and biopolymer blends, and method for producing same Biopolymers and biopolymer blends, including block copolymers, prepared via enzyme-mediated catalysis preferably in a microorganism host in which the reaction conditions are selected to produce biopolymers and biopolymer blends having particular chemical composition... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7028264 | System and method for simultaneous display of multiple information sources A computerized method of presenting information from a variety of sources on a display device. Specifically the present invention describes a graphical user interface for organizing the simultaneous display of information from a multitude of information sources. In ... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7026145 | Process for producing a purified lactic acid solution The present disclosure provides a process for preparing a purified lactic acid solution suitable for use in connection with a source of lactate material a pH within the range of 0.8 to 9.0. The process includes the steps of providing a source of lactate material whi... | 04/11/2006 |
| D518573 | Low profile tap with grip tabs | 04/04/2006 |
| 7017624 | System and method for dispensing particulate material into a fluid medium A device for dispensing particulate matter may include a gravimetric sensor to measure the weight of particulate matter mixed with a fluid carrier. In an illustrative embodiment, a dry chemical inductor includes a bin for containing particulate matter, a conduit for... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7011815 | Diagnostic imaging contrast agents with extended blood retention The present invention relates to contrast agents for diagnostic imaging with prolonged blood retention. In particular, this invention relates to novel compounds that are characterized by an image enhancing moiety (IEM); a protein plasma binding moiety (PPBM); and a ... | 03/14/2006 |
| 7011965 | Compositions and methods for stimulating wound healing and fibroblast proliferation It has been found that placental alkaline phosphatase interacts synergistically with growth factors and corresponding serum factors to stimulate the proliferation of adult fibroblast cells. Furthermore, this stimulation of fibroblast proliferation does not result in... | 03/14/2006 |
| 7012712 | Decorating system for edible items A system for creating a decorative edible item from a selected image. The system includes at least one image source, such as a scanner and/or a library of stored images, a controller unit and a printer. An edible media is inserted into the printer. The user then sel... | 03/14/2006 |
| 7011968 | Fragments of virus protein 2 or 3 of the polyoma virus, used for transporting active ingredients The invention relates to a synthetic, biologically active molecule for fixing an active ingredient to the virus protein 1 (VP1) of the polyoma virus. According to the invention, an amino acid sequence A1 which is derived from the C-terminal end of virus protein 2 (V... | 03/14/2006 |
| 7009088 | Methods of modulating auxin production in plants The present invention relates to methods for modulating auxin and glucosinolate production in plants, specifically by modulating CYP83B1 expression. The present invention also relates to transgenic plants that overexpress and underexpress CYP83B1. ... | 03/07/2006 |
| 7008556 | Process for preparing crosslinked polymer blends that include a luminescent polymer A process comprising a) providing a polymer blend comprising a luminescent polymer and a second polymer, where at least one of the polymers is crosslinkable, and b) crosslinking the crosslinkable polymer. ... | 03/07/2006 |
| 7001370 | Urine collection bags for urinary catheter systems Urine collection bags are provided that include features that facilitate easy insertion of a urinary catheter into a patient's bladder. In some implementations, the urine collection bag is formed of a soft, flexible material that is comfortable when it contacts the ... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6999807 | pH measuring balloon The present invention relates to devices and methods for measuring the pH of blood in the vicinity of a vulnerable plaque. A balloon including an opto-electric device may be positioned proximate a vulnerable plaque. The balloon can be inflated to partially occlude b... | 02/14/2006 |
| D514663 | Daisy tap | 02/07/2006 |
| 6995884 | Fluorinated crosslinked electro-optic materials and electro-optic devices therefrom A nonlinear optical chromophore having the formula D-π-A, wherein π is a π bridge including a thiophene ring having oxygen atoms bonded directly to the 3 and 4 positions of the thiophene ring, D is a donor, and A is an acceptor. ... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6994882 | Vegetable oil having elevated stearic acid content Vegetable oils having an elevated stearic acid content and a low polyunsaturates content are described. A confectionery product containing oils of the invention is also described. ... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6995007 | Antifungal bacterium ATCC PTA-4838 A composition comprising bacteria and an inert carrier is disclosed. The carrier can be porous, ceramic particles. The composition can also include a growth medium. Bacteria in such a composition can comprise a novel strain designated APM-1. APM-1 is a Gram-positive... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6995301 | Plant acyltransferases A gene encoding diacylglycerol acyltransferase from Brassica napus is described, as well as methods of altering oil content in plants using the diacylglycerol acyltransferase. ... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6991595 | Adaptive speed control for blood pump A blood pump may be adapted to sense the onset of left ventricular collapse by monitoring a pulsatility index, and may adjust the pump speed to maintain the index at a setpoint. The pulsatility index may be measured by the amount of difference between the maximum an... | 01/31/2006 |
