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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 |
| 6644695 | Method for merchandising mouse pads A novel method of advertising in appropriate bound or unbound publications wherein the pages of the publication are folded in half and may be bound along one edge by either saddle-stitching or perfect-binding the pages at the center of the publication tog... | 11/11/2003 |
| 6594927 | Label or wrapper with premium A novel method for the application of collectible or play premiums which are positioned on labels or wrappers for consumer packaging to provide value to the advertising label stock and provide an incentive for the initial and repeat purchase of the consum... | 07/22/2003 |
| 6563278 | Automated garage door closer An automated garage door closing device for a remote controlled overhead garage door wherein the device is mounted on one of a pair of parallel tracks receiving rollers suitably mounted on the outer edges of the door panels, the device including a switch ... | 05/13/2003 |
| 6327801 | Label with collectible hologram premium This invention relates to the application of holographic collectible and/or play premiums positioned on consumer packaging to provide value to the advertising label stock. The holograms are integral with the labeling material such that the label has an es... | 12/11/2001 |
| 6247258 | Topple resistant, modular and mobile signage system A modular, mobile sign assembly which has the appearance of a permanent installation including a base module formed of a frame with a set of height-adjustable support posts and a pair of wheels on an axle for movement of the unit between locations, and a ... | 06/19/2001 |
| 5997995 | Non-slip mat or pad A non-slip mat, pad or coaster which is considerably thinner than present known and available pads, the mat or pad being formed from a thin plastic sheet having a lower surface with a tacky characteristic to provide a non-slip coefficient of friction; the... | 12/07/1999 |
| 5984131 | Lid plate The invention is generally directed to a plate-lid for serving selected food items which are to be used in connection with a beverage container. An inner circular ribbed region of the plate-lid snaps over the annular ridge or rim of the beverage container... | 11/16/1999 |
| 5947919 | Intraluminal shunt device A method and apparatus for use in coronary bypass surgery procedures wherein the heart remains beating rather than completely stopping the heart, where a blockage is located in the blood vessel for the heart and an incision is made in the vessel adjacent ... | 09/07/1999 |
| 5942311 | Non-slip mat or pad A non-slip mat, pad or coaster which is considerably thinner than present known and available pads, the mat or pad being formed from a thin plastic sheet having a lower surface with a tacky characteristic to provide a non-slip coefficient of friction; the... | 08/24/1999 |
| 5894977 | Backpack apparatus A backpack assembly with top, bottom, front, primary back and side panels which together define a chamber within. A pair of shoulder straps are secured to the backpack such that, with the straps positioned over the shoulders of the person, the position of... | 04/20/1999 |
| 5772625 | External drainage shunt A drainage system for use in the drainage of ventricles of a patient's brain or of the patient's lumbar region and which is connected to a catheter inserted in either the ventricles or lumbar region and secured to the patient, the system including tubing ... | 06/30/1998 |
| 5746707 | Carpel tunnel syndrome external brace A wrist and two digit restraining device for the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome wherein the device comprises a palmar brace having a wrist support conformably receiving the wrist of a patient, a forward portion of the support supporting the heel and ... | 05/05/1998 |
| 5737801 | Channel members An insert adapted to be positioned within an elongated channel member having a base portion and a pair of parallel sides, with the sides terminating in internally curled edges defining an open side forming a C-shaped channel, the insert having a width to ... | 04/14/1998 |
| 5676401 | Can or package label with premium A label for a container in the form of a metallic generally cylindrical can or glass or plastic bottle wherein the label encompasses and surrounds the outer side surface of the container, the label carrying suitable advertising matter on the exterior surf... | 10/14/1997 |
| 5669296 | High ratio screw actuated press A high ratio screw actuated device used as a press to provide high pressure under small increments of movement which includes a frame or base for a housing rotatably carrying a screw having large pitch threads, a nut within said housing receiving said scr... | 09/23/1997 |
| 5525383 | Container for diplaying transitory moving images A container such as a disposable packaging container, cup, bottle, drinking glass or beverage can is provided with an upright circular or tubular wall upon which is mounted for rotation a tubular sleeve formed from transparent or translucent plastic. Comp... | 06/11/1996 |
| 5476429 | Treadmill for use with a wheelchair An exercise device for the occupant of a wheelchair acting as a treadmill which may be used for cardiac stress testing, cardiac or stroke rehabilitation, fitness training, aerobic training or educational/physical games, with the device including a general... | 12/19/1995 |
| 5377910 | Railroad system A double-gauge rail system for the rolling stock of railroad trains including pairs of rails of differing gauges, with the rail track sections of each gauge being in axial alignment but separate and not welded together at the section ends. The inner and o... | 01/03/1995 |
| 5290390 | Carpet seam tape applicator A carpet tape seam applicator for use in the installation of carpet pieces which abut to form the seam, the applicator including a pair of U-shaped bracket portions pivotally mounted together and intersecting at a substantially right angle with a removabl... | 03/01/1994 |
| 5228387 | Multicolor block printing process An improved method and apparatus for the manual block printing of multicolor images upon an article to be printed, wherein the article is inserted between a printer base and a generally rectangular housing having means to yieldably urge said housing onto ... | 07/20/1993 |
| 5078237 | Automatic transmission bands A one-piece transmission brake band and the method of forming the same whin the band is an elongated strap with brackets at the opposite ends thereof, the brackets providing an apply end and a reaction end. Each end consists of an end portion of the stra... | 01/07/1992 |
| 4998605 | Plastic cage for a one-way clutch A one-way clutch assembly positioned between inner and outer races for the clutch and which includes a one-piece generally cylindrical cage formed of a suitable plastic material having a plurality of openings to receive sprags therein, and a pair of integ... | 03/12/1991 |
| 4869708 | Sprocket retention/chain guide assembly A sprocket retention/chain guide member for use in the timing drive mechanism for an internal combustion engine where a timing chain acts to rotate the engine camshaft from the crankshaft and time the opening and closing of the inlet and exhaust valves fo... | 09/26/1989 |
| 4866831 | Method of making a support for a synchronizing ring A support is disclosed for a synchronizing ring for the synchronization of gears, in which the stops for coupling to the clutch are formed from lugs which are bonded integrally to the sprocket ring or ring-shaped core. The support is produced economically... | 09/19/1989 |
| 4862770 | Two-speed alternator drive A two-speed gear box adapted to be mounted on the face of an automobile accessory, such as an automotive alternator to increase the speed of the alternator on demand. The gear box includes input and output shafts operatively connected by a planetary gear ... | 09/05/1989 |
| 4862845 | Variable camshaft timing system A phase shift device utilized for the camshaft sprockets in a chain control device for an engine having separate camshafts for intake and exhaust valves in an internal combustion engine. A device supporting one or a pair of idler sprockets is shiftable, e... | 09/05/1989 |
| 4856635 | Starting clutch for a continuously variable transmission A hydraulically-actuated starting clutch utilized in a continuously variable transmission which includes a rotating shaft havng a housing rotating therewith, a pressure chamber in the housing receiving a piston, a pressure plate and an end plate in the ho... | 08/15/1989 |
| 4854192 | Centrifugally controlled two-speed accessory drive A centrifugally controlled two-speed accessory drive for operation of one or more automotive vehicle accessories to provide a two-stage operation depending on the engine speed, the drive including a gear box secured to the face of the accessory and having... | 08/08/1989 |
| 4832668 | Power transmission chain A chain and sprocket drive in which the chain is constructed of sets of connected links, the links in all sets being constructed to drivingly contact the sprocket teeth with inside flanks only, the links in some sets of links being of a shape which differ... | 05/23/1989 |
| 4821857 | Stamped roller clutch cage with integral snap ring A one-piece metal cage for a roller clutch formed from a flat stamping to provide a flat annular side plate and a side ring having a wavy form spaced from the side plate by a plurality of crossbars extending parallel to the axis of the cage. The crests of... | 04/18/1989 |
| 4819776 | Roller cage for overrunning clutches A cage for a clutch roller in an overrunning clutch having a side plate and crossbars extending therefrom parallel to the axis of the cage, complemented by a side ring spaced from the side plate which is bonded integrally to the ends of the crossbars. As ... | 04/11/1989 |
| 4819607 | Vapor vent valve apparatus A valve apparatus including a solenoid actuated valve assembly for regulating the flow of fluid vapors from a container. The valve assembly is controlled by electrically energizable circuitry. When the circuitry is completed or closed, the valve assembly ... | 04/11/1989 |
| 4815954 | Offset three-gear, two-system pump An offset three-gear, two-system pump includes first, second, and third overlapping chambers. First inlet and low-pressure outlet ports communicate with the first and second chambers, and second inlet and high-pressure pressure outlet ports communicate wi... | 03/28/1989 |
| 4813914 | Strap drive with a safety stop for reverse torques A strap device for a pulley of a continuously variable transmission wherein a flexible strap has one end secured to the axially movable sheave of the pulley and the opposite strap end is secured to the cover encompassing the movable sheave, which cover is... | 03/21/1989 |
| 4811615 | Mechanism for eliminating gear rattle in a shiftable transmission A mechanism arranged in combination with a multiple ratio transmission for eliminating gear rattle in the various gear ratios and neutral position of the transmission. Such mechanism includes a gear network that is preloaded with a spring arrangement whic... | 03/14/1989 |
| 4795012 | Spiral spring disc torsional coupling A torsional coupling or resilient damper assembly for a friction clutch or torque converter lock-up clutch which is formed of a plurality of spiral spring plates or discs that are secured together as a unit with an outer peripheral ring and an inner ring ... | 01/03/1989 |
| 4786220 | Cutting tool wear monitor A method and apparatus by which the degree of wear and useful life limitations of a drill, end mill or other types of metal removal tools can be detected. The method is based on the short circuit current, open circuit voltage and/or power that is generate... | 11/22/1988 |
| 4759740 | Dual engaging silent chain drive A silent chain for automotive vehicle or industrial drive applications wherein the chain is formed of blocks of links alternating with pairs of guide links joined by pivot pins wherein both teeth of each link are in driving engagement with the teeth of th... | 07/26/1988 |
| 4758210 | Silent chain and sprocket system A silent chain for automotive vehicle or industrial drive applications wherein the chain is formed of blocks of links alternating with pairs of guide links joined by pivot pins wherein both teeth of each link are in driving engagement with the teeth of th... | 07/19/1988 |
| 4757880 | Strap configuration for a reverse double wrap band An improved reverse double wrap brake band for the automatic transmission of an automotive vehicle wherein the band is lightweight and heat set round at the released position and utilizes a thinner strap material at higher hardness ranges. The configurati... | 07/19/1988 |
