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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 |
| 5746544 | Process and structure for reducing roadway construction period Compression of soft subsoils to support loads such as roadways, widened roadways, etc. with conventionally accomplished product piling surcharge onto the subsoils for a time long enough to compress them. The speed and undesirable compression (which often ... | 05/05/1998 |
| 5683747 | Carbon fiber reinforced coatings Carbon fiber mat are embedded in a coating by first rolling on a coating of e.g. epoxy on the floor or wall, then applying sheets of fine carbon fibers, (optionally) removing the carbon fiber which is not adherent after the coating has dried, then applyin... | 11/04/1997 |
| 5641395 | Process and compositions for Mn containing catalyst for carbo-metallic hydrocarbons An improved "magnetic hook"-promoted catalytic process, catalyst and method of manufacture for heavy hydrocarbon conversion, optionally in the presence of nickel and vanadium on the catalyst and in the feed stock to produce lighter molecular weight fracti... | 06/24/1997 |
| 5601697 | Demetallation-High carbon conversion process, apparatus and asphalt products In this combination process, solvent deasphalting (SDA) concentrates metals in the bottoms product which can be blended to asphalt as a product or for sending to the Calderon or similar process and outputs a high carbon (4+ concarbon) feed which is readil... | 02/11/1997 |
| 5538624 | Process, apparatus and compositions for recycle of cracking catalyst additives An improved catalytic process for heavy hydrocarbon conversion (usually but not necessarily in the presence of nickel and vanadium in the feedstock and on the catalyst) to produce lighter and selective molecular weight fractions. This process is specifica... | 07/23/1996 |
| 5516420 | Magnetically separated equilibrium catalyst for specialized cracking Disclosed is a method for improving fluid cracking catalyst performance by increasing metal contamination incrementally while cracking two different feedstocks that have different concentrations of metal contaminants. The relative amount of metal contamin... | 05/14/1996 |
| 5509479 | Subterranean remediation pump and process for use A subterranean pump of compact design can be inserted into boreholes commonly used for exploratory drill holes to observe subterranean contaminants. The pump operates at the water-oil interface so as to draw off contaminating oil while avoiding the unnece... | 04/23/1996 |
| 5429739 | Pitch precursor production by distillation An improved wiped film evaporator (WFE) process for removing low molecular weight species from a hydrocarbyl mixture is disclosed, wherein partial oxidation of a hydrocarbyl mixture precedes the WFE step. Faster rates of distillation are achieved without ... | 07/04/1995 |
| 5393412 | Combination magnetic separation, classification and attrition process for renewing and recovering particulates Optimized utilization of combinations of fluid catalyst magnetic separator, classifier, and/or attriter can be used to achieve lower catalyst cost, and better catalyst activity and selectivity through control of metal-on-catalyst, particle size and partic... | 02/28/1995 |
| 5370790 | Determination of aromatics in hydrocarbons by near infrared spectroscopy Mid-distillate hydrocarbon fuels, preferably having initial boiling points above 350° F., are separated e.g. by prep-HPLC into non-aromatic and aromatic fractions which are used to set 0% aromatics (the non-aromatics) and 100% aromatics (the aromatics) o... | 12/06/1994 |
| 5364827 | Composition comprising magnetically active moieties for magnetic beneficiation of particulates in fluid bed hydrocarbon processing By continuously or intermittently adding amounts of magnetically active moieties, e.g. iron compounds, over time so that the moiety deposits on a catalyst or sorbent in a fluid catalytic cracker or similar circulating hydrocarbon conversion unit, older ca... | 11/15/1994 |
| 5362965 | Indirect method for determining oxygenate content using near-infrared absorption spectra Method for determining oxygenate content and/or octane of hydrocarbon fuels suitable for automotive vehicles. Selecting nanometer frequencies in the range 1,300 to 1,350 reduces the temperature dependence of calibration equations that predict values repre... | 11/08/1994 |
| 5349189 | Process and apparatus for analysis of hydrocarbons by near-infrared spectroscopy Certain selected wavelengths in the near infrared spectra permit analysis of weight percent, volume percent, or even mole percent of each component, e.g. PIANO (paraffin, isoparaffin, aromatic, napthenes, and olefins), octane (preferably research, motor o... | 09/20/1994 |
| 5349188 | Near infrared analysis of piano constituents and octane number of hydrocarbons Certain selected wavelengths in the near infrared spectra permit analysis of weight percent, volume percent, or even mole percent of each component, e.g. PIANO (paraffin, isoparaffin, aromatic, napthenes, and olefins), octane (preferably research, motor o... | 09/20/1994 |
| 5348645 | Determination of aromatics in hydrocarbons by near infrared spectroscopy Mid-distillate hydrocarbon fuels, preferably having initial boiling points above 350° F., are separated e.g. by prep-HPLC into non-aromatic and aromatic fractions which are used to set 0% aromatics (the non-aromatics) and 100% aromatics (the aromatics) o... | 09/20/1994 |
| 5328594 | Magnetic separation of old from new cracking catalyst by means of heavy rare earth "magnetic hooks" This invention relates to an improved catalytic process for carrying out heavy hydrocarbon conversion, usually, but not necessarily, in the presence of nickel and vanadium on the catalyst and in the feedstock, by catalytic cracking gas oils and heavy carb... | 07/12/1994 |
| 5284701 | Carbon fiber reinforced coatings Carbon fiber mats are embedded in a coating by first rolling on a coating of e.g. epoxy on the floor or wall, then applying sheets of fine carbon fibers, (optionally) removing the carbon fiber which is not adherent after the coating has dried, then applyi... | 02/08/1994 |
| 5251495 | Minimum emission closed loop sampling system for transportable containers Closed loop sampling system using quick-connects dramatically reduces emission of sampled hydrocarbons and other fluids to the atmosphere.... | 10/12/1993 |
| 5230869 | Addition of magnetically active moieties for magnetic beneficiation of particulates in fluid bed hydrocarbon processing By continuously or intermittently adding amounts of magnetically active moieties, e.g. iron compounds, over time so that the moiety deposits on a catalyst or sorbent in a fluid catalytic cracker or similar circulating hydrocarbon conversion unit, older ca... | 07/27/1993 |
| 5223714 | Process for predicting properties of multi-component fluid blends The octane of components used in the blending of gasoline is used to predict the octane of the finished gasoline blend by measuring absorbances, preferably in the near-infrared range, and metering the fraction of each blending component as independent var... | 06/29/1993 |
| 5194227 | Multiple wye catalytic cracker and process for use The conventional wye (where the clean regenerated catalyst returns from the regenerator to contact the feed as it enters the riser) is replaced with two or more wyes, all connected between the regenerator outlet and the inlet to a common short cracking ri... | 03/16/1993 |
| 5190635 | Superparamagnetic formation of FCC catalyst provides means of separation of old equilibrium fluid cracking catalyst Improved catalytic process for carrying out heavy hydrocarbon conversion in the presence of metal on the catalyst and in the feedstock, by catalytic cracking such heavy carbometallic oils to lighter molecular weight fractions. The discovery of a ferro/sup... | 03/02/1993 |
| 5171424 | Magnetic separation of old from new cracking catalyst by means of heavy rare earth "magnetic hooks" This invention relates to an improved catalytic process for carrying out heavy hydrocarbon conversion, usually, but not necessarily, in the presence of nickel and vanadium on the catalyst and in the feedstock, by catalytic cracking gas oils and heavy carb... | 12/15/1992 |
| 5154392 | Three-way promotional display Promotional card with easel and standard-holder on reverse. The display unit can be used as a header assembly with a standard (or pre-scored piece of corrugated material) or as a counter-card by folding out the easel wings and locking them into place with... | 10/13/1992 |
| 5147527 | Magnetic separation of high metals containing catalysts into low, intermediate and high metals and activity catalyst One embodiment is an improved process for economically converting carbo-metallic oils by means of catalytic particulates into lighter products, wherein a portion of the particulates is withdrawn and passed through a high strength magnetic field of at leas... | 09/15/1992 |
| 5106486 | Addition of magnetically active moieties for magnetic beneficiation of particulates in fluid bed hydrocarbon processing By continuously or intermittently adding amounts of magnetically active moieties, e.g. iron compounds, over time so that the moiety deposits on a catalyst or sorbent in a fluid catalytic cracker or similar circulating hydrocarbon conversion unit, older ca... | 04/21/1992 |
| 5104742 | Water based coating for roughened metal surfaces Calcium or other sulfonate gel in an oil carrier (such as that of U.S. Pat. No. 4,629,753 to Quinn), optionally mixed with a small amount of sodium sulfonate and tall oil fatty acids, can be neutralized with amine, e.g. DMEA, to form a soap which can be d... | 04/14/1992 |
| 5094889 | Water based coating for roughened metal surfaces Calcium or other sulfonate gel in an oil carrier (such as that of U.S. Pat. No. 4,629,753 to Quinn), optionally mixed with a small amount of sodium sulfonate and tall oil fatty acids, can be neutralized with amine, e.g. DMEA, to form a soap which can be d... | 03/10/1992 |
| 5074272 | Process and apparatus for reducing port fuel injector deposits Plugging of fuel injectors for internal combustion engines is reduced by depressurizing the fuel pressure line which feeds the injectors, promptly after shutoff of ignition. Reduction of deposits assists in maintaining drivability and fuel economy.... | 12/24/1991 |
| 5058631 | Flexible gas salvage containers and process for use A process and system for recovering refrigerant from refrigeration systems without substantial contamination of the atmosphere. The system includes devices for removing refrigerant from the system under the vapor pressure of the refrigerant or with aid fr... | 10/22/1991 |
| 5024697 | Coating composition and method for forming a self-heating corrosion preventative film Self-healing coatings are formed by first phosphating or nitriding ferrous parts, then coating with an emulsion of e.g. polysiloxane, oil, sorbitan derivative and sodium sulfonate, butyl cellosolve, oleic acid. Preferred phosphating is to a thickness of 2... | 06/18/1991 |
| 4981757 | Coating compositions and method for forming a self-healing corrosion preventative film Self-healing coatings are formed by first phosphating or nitriding ferrous parts, then coating with an emulsion of e.g. polysiloxane, oil, sorbitan derivative and sodium sulfonate, butyl cellosolve, oleic acid. Preferred phosphating is to a thickness of 2... | 01/01/1991 |
| 4963745 | Octane measuring process and device The near infrared absorbance of the methyne band measures octane (pump, RON, and MON) with excellent correlation and can be used for gasoline blending. The absorbance may be measured as the first, second, third, fourth or higher derivative or by other sig... | 10/16/1990 |
| 4842903 | Wax, sulfonate, dispersing oil, sepiolite clay compositions for protective soft coatings Corrosion preventives, e.g. for automobiles, comprise sepiolite clays with waxes, sulfonates e.g. SACI, optional solvents, oils, soaps provide high viscosity, high solids, corrosion-preventatives. Application can be by hot spray or hot melt, hot dipping, ... | 06/27/1989 |
| 4822761 | Method and apparatus for cooling fluid solid particles used in a regeneration system A process for upgrading residual portions of crude oils comprising metal contaminants and Conradson Carbon contributing components by the combination of thermal visbreaking with fluid inert solids and catalytic upgrading of naphtha and higher boiling comp... | 04/18/1989 |
| 4786400 | Method and apparatus for catalytically converting fractions of crude oil boiling above gasoline A dual riser cracking operation in combination with sequential stages of catalyst regeneration in which the second regeneration stage is a riser regenerator is described in combination with deep solvent deasphalting a vacuum resid. The deasphalted resid i... | 11/22/1988 |
| 4782808 | Process and apparatus for reducing port fuel injector deposits Plugging of fuel injectors for internal combustion engines is reduced by depressurizing the fuel pressure line which feeds the injectors, promptly after shutoff of ignition. Reduction of deposite assists in maintaining drivability and fuel economy.... | 11/08/1988 |
| 4748055 | Method for forming a self-healing corrosion preventative film Self-healing coatings are formed by first phosphating or nitriding ferrous parts, then coating with an emulsion of e.g. polysiloxane, oil, sorbitan derivative and sodium sulfonate, butyl cellosolve, oleic acid. Preferred phosphating is to a thickness of 2... | 05/31/1988 |
| 4711643 | Stabilized coal oil mixtures Improved stabilizers for use in coal-oil mixtures are disclosed and comprise quaternary ammonium hydroxides, preferably they are formed by the reaction of a molar excess of sodium hydroxide or lithium hydroxide with a quaternary ammonium salt.... | 12/08/1987 |
| 4671864 | Process for the manufacture of carbon fibers and feedstock therefor Disclosed herein is an improved pitch for making readily stabilizable, substantially nonmesophasic carbon fibers. The pitch has a softening point of about 250° C.(480° F.) or above and is produced from an unoxidized thermal petroleum pitch by selectivel... | 06/09/1987 |
