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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 |
| 8181286 | Drain wall for a prefabricated shower module A prefabricated, polyurethane reaction injection molded, leak-proof shower module suitable for use in constructing a tiled shower includes a plurality of sidewalls, a floor bounded along at least one peripheral edge by at least one sidewall extending substantially v... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8179653 | Multiple operating voltage electrical surge protection apparatus A component of an electrical system capable of operation at any of two or more different nominal normal operating voltages is protected from a transient overvoltage condition by an apparatus having at least one phase-to-ground array of surge protection devices (SPDs... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8179091 | Method and apparatus for protecting charging devices from surges and lightning strikes Disclosed is a method and apparatus for charging electrically powered devices. In accordance with the invention, the device is powered by two storage or charge receiving devices. One of these devices is capable of receiving a substantial charge very rapidly while th... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8177558 | Electromechanical tactile Braille cell assembly The present invention discloses an electromechanical tactile cell assembly comprising a plurality of piezoelectric element reeds, each one of the piezoelectric element reeds being bendable at an elongated end portion when a voltage is applied to the reed, a pluralit... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8177541 | Gypsum board forming device with improved slurry spread Disclosed is a gypsum board forming device which provides improved slurry spread. The device includes a forming table with an arcuate or angled profile that promotes a uniform slurry spread. An arcuate or angled hinge plate can also be included to further promote th... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8172232 | Non-contact seal for a gas turbine engine A seal comprises the combination of a primary seal and a secondary seal each of which acts on at least one shoe that is installed with clearance relative to one of a rotor and a stator in a position to create a non-contact seal therewith. The at least one shoe is pr... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8166706 | Multipositional vault door The present invention relates to a vault door mechanism that assists a user in opening or closing the door. A hold-open arm and hinge plate pivotally interconnect the door to a surrounding frame and are fixed in place by an associated locking mechanism. The locking ... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8163992 | Electronic input device for use with steel pans and associated methods A device for digitizing a series of notes to be played on a pan instrument includes a processor and software installed on the processor that has a code segment adapted to display a virtual keyboard on a display device. The keyboard has a plurality of pianistically a... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8163102 | Composition for removing cementitious material from a surface and associated methods A composition is provided for use in cleaning a surface of a cementitious material. The composition includes HCI, urea, complex substituted keto-amine-hydrochloride, an alcohol, an ethoxylate, and a ketone. A method of using the composition includes applying the com... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8158869 | Music teaching tool for steel pan and drum players and associated methods A steel drum teaching tool includes a circular base divided into twelve radial sectors and three concentric rings, defining 36 note elements. An adjacent note name in a first radial direction is separated by an interval of a fifth, and an adjacent note name in a sec... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8141183 | Method for manufacturing a prefabricated modular shower curb and associated modular shower curb A prefabricated modular curb suitable for attaching to a sidewall of a prefabricated shower module for constructing a tiled shower includes a mounting wall, an exterior wall, and a top wall extending from the upper edge of the exterior wall to the upper edge of the ... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8141182 | Method of manufacturing and installation of prefabricated shower bench and associated shower bench A prefabricated shower bench for installation in a tiled shower includes an upper surface having a plurality of peripheral edges, and at least three sidewalls. Each sidewall has an upper edge and a lower edge. Each upper edge is connected along a corresponding perip... | 03/27/2012 |
| D656304 | Footwear outsole | 03/27/2012 |
| D655902 | Footwear outsole | 03/20/2012 |
| 8115831 | Portable multi position magnifier camera Disclosed is a portable magnifier camera that can be selectively positioned into a variety of configurations. At least four distinct viewing configurations are provided: a reading mode wherein the camera rests flatly upon the viewed object; a writing mode wherein th... | 02/14/2012 |
| 8112831 | Methods of manufacturing and installation of prefabricated shower benches and associated shower benches A prefabricated shower bench for installation in a tiled shower includes a seating member defining at least one peripheral edge, and at least one sidewall depending downwardly therefrom. The sidewall has an upper edge and a lower edge. The upper edge is connected al... | 02/14/2012 |
| 8092679 | Floating aquatic plant culture systems and associated methods A floating plant culture system has improved strength and durability and includes a substantially planar platform having a length along opposed sides thereof and a width along front and back thereof generally perpendicular to the sides. The platform is adapted for g... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8091276 | Fluid nutrient delivery system and associated methods A method for efficiently delivering an aqueous solution to plants includes positioning a distal portion of a microporous hydrophobic tubing coated with a hydrophilic polymer adjacent a root system of a plant and channeling an aqueous solution from an inlet to the di... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8075783 | Water remediation and biosolids collection system and associated methods A system and method for remediating a body of water and collecting suspended and dissolved solids therefrom are provided. The system includes a water-impervious lining positionable in a depression in or adjacent a body of water. The lining and depression define a tr... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8069589 | Footwear with lighted laces An article of footwear is provided having a decorative lighting arrangement wherein one or more LEDs are mounted within the interior of one or more sleeves, having the appearance of a shoelace, which are located in the toe portion of the shoe. ... | 12/06/2011 |
| 8064132 | Binoculars with adaptive reticle display and associated methods A system and method are provided for removing a reticle from visualization in a displayed view in a binocular wherein the reticle is visible during direct scene view. The system includes a filter positioned between a display element and an eyepiece wherein a visual ... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8052178 | Temporary door lock assembly Disclosed is a temporary door lock assembly. The assembly is formed from five major components: a rosette; a bolt; a barrel; a locking arm; and an inside plate. These components are lockingly interconnected without any fasteners or the use of any tools to form a doo... | 11/08/2011 |
| 8052158 | Shopping cart An article carrying apparatus in the form of a support that is used with a shopping cart to provide a horizontal support for safely carrying loads that are longer than the length of the cart. The support may be used with any conventional shopping cart having nestabl... | 11/08/2011 |
| 8052091 | Cargo parachute release apparatus, system and method A cargo parachute release apparatus comprising an assembly plate and a hinged member that is hinged to the assembly plate with a hinge pin. Parachute riser attachment components are positioned between the assembly plate and hinged member when the hinged member is in... | 11/08/2011 |
| D647442 | Inner portion of a brake rotor | 10/25/2011 |
| 8038492 | Underwater propulsion apparatus performance enhancement device and associated methods A device that when fitted to a motor vessel's existing propulsion gear improves the performance and reduces potential damage and wear of underwater propeller shaft bearings, commonly referred to as “cutlass bearings” that are used on boats, ships, etc. Designed ... | 10/18/2011 |
| 8032233 | Method and apparatus for actively managing consumption of electric power supplied by an electric utility A client device manages consumption of power supplied by an electric utility to multiple power consuming devices. Power flow to the power consuming devices is selectively enabled and disabled by one or more controllable devices controlled by the client device. The c... | 10/04/2011 |
| 8017164 | Tomato peeling method A method for peeling fruits and vegetables, particularly those having thin skins, such as tomatoes includes immersing the fruit or vegetable in a boiling solution comprising carbamide and one of carborane and hydrogen chloride to loosen a peel thereof. In a particul... | 09/13/2011 |
| 8011853 | Fluid and nutrient delivery irrigation system and associated methods A system and method for efficiently delivering an aqueous solution to plants includes a hydrophilic solution-channeling device having a delivery portion positionable adjacent a root system of a plant. The solution-channeling device has a lumen therethrough for chann... | 09/06/2011 |
| 8011852 | Fluid and nutrient delivery system and associated methods A system and method for efficiently delivering an aqueous solution to plants includes a microporous hydrophobic tubing coated with a hydrophilic polymer that has a delivery portion positionable adjacent a root system of a plant and a lumen for channeling an aqueous ... | 09/06/2011 |
| 8010812 | Method and apparatus for actively managing consumption of electric power supplied by one or more electric utilities A server manages consumption of power supplied by at least one electric utility to multiple power consuming devices. Power flow to the consuming devices is enabled and disabled by controllable devices controlled by one or more client devices. The server includes a c... | 08/30/2011 |
| D643724 | Perfume container | 08/23/2011 |
| 7989413 | Dryer sheet A dryer sheet is provided comprising a liquid fabric treating composition having at least one active ingredient which is retained in liquid form within a substrate, preferably a sheet of non-woven material. The dryer sheet is introduced into a rotary clothes dryer w... | 08/02/2011 |
| D642329 | Base for a replaceable lighting unit | 07/26/2011 |
| 7976228 | Mirror A device for hands-free self-examination is provided comprising a viewing component having a mirror which is attached to a compliant receptacle. The receptacle being configured to receive filler material thereby enabling the device to be positioned on an irregular s... | 07/12/2011 |
| D640452 | Sandal midsole | 06/28/2011 |
| D640450 | Boot | 06/28/2011 |
| 7966223 | Interactive image activation and distribution system and associated methods A method for distributing a digital image of a customer includes receiving a request from a customer to a human representative (i.e., a “roving” photographer) for an image to be taken of the customer at a site. An image of the customer is captured by the “rovi... | 06/21/2011 |
| 7905099 | Predictive maintenance method and apparatus for HVACR systems A predictive maintenance method and apparatus for HVACR systems including a sensor capable of detecting the presence of a gaseous phase in the refrigerant fluid at a location wherein solely liquid phase should be present if the system is functioning properly. ... | 03/15/2011 |
| 7905065 | Fastener device A fastener device for releasably securing an object within an opening formed in a structure comprises a first fastening member and a second fastening member each having a pair of legs which are oriented at an angle relative to one another. A coupling element is mova... | 03/15/2011 |
