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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 |
| 7976193 | Pliable combined supports for decorative lighting A pliable combined support for decorative lighting comprises a receiver light mount having a light retaining notch and an insert light mount having a light retaining notch. The receiver light mounting bracket assembly is provided with an elongated channel with a tan... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7226033 | Transportable forms for concrete buildings and components and methods of manufacture and use of same A method for manufacture and assembly of a concrete structure includes manufacturing, at a first location, wall sections and floor/ceiling sections. The wall sections include interior form walls of adjustable separation, and may include interior and exterior finish ... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7172368 | Assembly and method of forming a trench of a predetermined shape An assembly is provided for forming a trench of a predetermined shape. The trench-forming assembly includes a removable longitudinal form body, a pair of frame members and at least one mounting bracket assembly. The form body is capable of shaping a moldable trench ... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7146295 | Computerized design method and apparatus for drainage systems A drainage system design method and apparatus including a computer program that enables a computer user to design and obtain computer-generated stackings of drainage system structures such as manholes. The user inputs dimensional and structural information concernin... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7059806 | Hole former for an invert A hole former for a manhole with an invert, which aligns the hole with the invert such that pipes are properly aligned and will not leak or cause damming when connected to the manhole. The hole former has an alignment member with a central aperture as a part of the ... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7056064 | Block unit for repairing flow passage facilities and method of repairing flow passage facilities A block unit for repairing flow passage facilities is provided for permitting a desired repair operation. A method of repairing flow passage facilities using the block unit is also provided. The block unit includes an inner plate defining an inner surface, an outer ... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7028972 | Gasket and mandrel assembly for pipe joints A gasket and mandrel assembly, including a gasket having an annular main body portion with an anchor flange and a pipe sealing portion. The gasket is foldable between a folded position in which the pipe sealing portion is disposed substantially within the main body ... | 04/18/2006 |
| 6945735 | Alignment and support apparatus An alignment and support device for supporting and maintaining correct alignment of at least one pipe or conduit inside a form board during a concrete pour operation, the device comprising at least two attachment points for holding a pipe or conduit, and at least on... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6926245 | Mounting bracket assembly for connecting frame members of a trench-forming assembly and associated method of fabricating frame members An assembly is provided for forming a trench of a predetermined shape. The trench-forming assembly includes a removable longitudinal form body, a pair of frame members and at least one mounting bracket assembly. The form body is capable of shaping a moldable trench ... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6922955 | Pre-cast dock leveler pit A dock pit for a dock leveler mechanism comprises a pre-cast concrete body including integrally formed side, rear panel and front panels, all forming a continuous perimeter open therethrough to receive the load leveler mechanism. Each side panel has a top edge and t... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6907709 | Concrete construction material and method of use A method for constructing concrete building units comprises forming and pouring a concrete floor on a floor platform, providing interior wall forms on said concrete floor, providing door frames, conduit and piping on said interior wall forms, providing a ceiling for... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6808156 | Method and apparatus for molding concrete into a bridge or other structure A method and mold assembly for forming concrete or another moldable composition. A plurality of elongate elements, such as PVC pipes, are stacked in rows in gravity-stable arrangement to form a contour, such as an arch. The radius of the arch may be controlled by ar... | 10/26/2004 |
| 6769662 | Form and method for casting a monolithic precast safety end A precast safety end for use with culverts on highway, driveway, and road drainage crossings has a base having a depending flange at its outer end and an upright wall at its inner end, and opening in the wall to register with the opening in an abutting pipe culvert.... | 08/03/2004 |
| 6619885 | Telescopic tunnel form The invention relates to a tunnel form comprising: two vertical forming walls (2) joined by a horizontal wall (3) in two parts (3A), and at the base of the form, means for adjusting the height of the position of the top edge (5) of the tunnel form relativ... | 09/16/2003 |
| 6601347 | Method for manufacturing a ready-to-use catch pit A method for making a catch-pit, such as the catch-pits often associated with underground pipeline junctions, manholes, or the like, where it is desirable to join a horizontal pipe with a larger-diameter, vertical, hollow, cylindrical works by means of a ... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6347781 | Concrete hole former with embedded gasket A hole former assembly used to form a reusable hole former assembly used during the construction of a manhole base. The hole former assembly of the present invention aligns the center of the formed hole in the concrete manhole base sidewall with the cente... | 02/19/2002 |
| 6220784 | Method and apparatus for forming a trench An apparatus for forming a trench which is adapted to receive at least one grate that will cover the trench. The apparatus comprises first and second frame rails that are connected by at least one removable spacer. The spacer is sized and configured to ma... | 04/24/2001 |
| 6082671 | Entomopter and method for using same The present invention is an apparatus and method for a multimodal electromechanical insect known as an entomopter. The entomopter is a species of micro air vehicle (MAV), which is defined as a flying vehicle having no dimension greater than 15 cm. The ent... | 07/04/2000 |
| 6045114 | Elongated, curved framework with a variable degree of curvature An elongated, curved framework with a variable degree of curvature. The framework comprises plural link members, joint units connecting the link members together, and elements for bending the link members at the joints. A desired number of link members ca... | 04/04/2000 |
| 5882145 | Method for controlling expansion and contraction of trench liners A trench liner system used for forming a single or a dual containment trench where expansion and contraction of the liner is controlled. For single containment, the trench system has a primary liner or a primary liner and a separator. For dual containment... | 03/16/1999 |
| 5879106 | Method and apparatus for controlling expansion and contraction of trench lines having lateral extensions A trench liner system used for forming a single or a dual containment trench where expansion and contraction of the liner is controlled. For single containment, the trench system has a primary liner or a primary liner and a separator. For dual containment... | 03/09/1999 |
| 5806829 | Concrete hole former A hole former for use in forming a concrete wall section having a hole extending therethrough. The concrete wall section is fabricated in a cavity that is defined by a first and a second form. The hole former comprises a plug and a preferably detachable s... | 09/15/1998 |
| 5709769 | Duct assembly system The present invention is embodied in a duct assembly system for the shaping and support of skins against a bulkhead, including an articulating skin expanding member conforming, in an extended position, to a cross section of the bulkhead, and a support mea... | 01/20/1998 |
| 5573351 | Method and apparatus for relining or forming a trench A trench liner system used for lining a single containment trench and for forming a dual containment trench from a single containment trench comprising a primary liner means within the trench supported by a separating means between the primary liner and t... | 11/12/1996 |
| 5573350 | Method for cutting complexly shaped foamed plastic bodies from a workpiece and foam body products A method for cutting first and second complementary foamed plastic bodies of a predetermined shape from a single workpiece includes the step of moving a linear cutting element through the workpiece. The linear cutting element, such as a heated wire, is mo... | 11/12/1996 |
| 5538361 | Apparatus for forming a trench A system for forming a single-walled trench comprising a pair of frame members, each having a horizontal section and a section depending from the horizontal section; a collapsing pair of wall pans having sidewalls interior to the depending portion of the ... | 07/23/1996 |
| 5478169 | Method and apparatus for forming a trench A trench forming assembly and removable form for forming a trench of predetermined shape is disclosed according to the present invention. The removable form includes an elongate form body having top, bottom and opposed side surfaces and first and second e... | 12/26/1995 |
| 5413307 | Precast manhole invert forming A mold for casting an inverted base section of a manhole includes a core for forming an inner surface of the base section, and a jacket surrounding the core for forming an outer surface of the base section. A domed plate atop the core but below an upper e... | 05/09/1995 |
| 5301918 | Form assembly for construction of concrete culverts A system for constructing concrete culverts is disclosed wherein reusable outer form and rebar supporting assemblies are set in place in an excavation and are used to form outer portions of the floor and outer walls of the culvert. Forming the outer walls... | 04/12/1994 |
| 5281052 | Multi-containment trench system A system for forming a multi-walled trench comprising an outer wall, an inner wall disposed within the outer wall and along which the fluid to be contained flows, means for securing in position the inner wall so as to allow expansion and contraction there... | 01/25/1994 |
| 5198246 | Concrete molding device A concrete molding device is provided for settling poured concrete. In a preferred embodiment, the form is composed of a plurality of segments stacked one upon the other, each having at least one strengthening flange located on its inner periphery. A vibr... | 03/30/1993 |
| 5125617 | Adjustable radius walers for forming Forms for a cylindrical wall of poured concrete are made of plywood sheets nailed to horizontally-spaced beams, to which are clamped transversely arranged walers. The walers are assembled in strings and the string are in parallel spaced relationship. The ... | 06/30/1992 |
| 5108671 | Concrete formwork and method for forming a draft tube A formwork for a draft tube which includes ganged precast forms, each precast form corresponding to a curved segment of the draft tube. The precast forms are molded with continuous side plates extending thereabout and anchored in the precast concrete form... | 04/28/1992 |
| 5099887 | Drain collar A collar for a drain pipe riser is provided for maintaining an annular space about the periphery of the riser during the pouring of a floor about the riser. The collar includes inner and outer sleeves separated by a plurality of knock-out webs. The inner ... | 03/31/1992 |
| 5017313 | Method and means for repairing existing manhole A form assembly for casting a lining wall in an existing manhole includes a cylindrical lower form assembly, a circular horizontal form assembly, and a cylindrical upper form assembly. All three assemblies are formed of smaller segments which are assemble... | 05/21/1991 |
| 4995584 | Cast-in-place manhole liner apparatus Apparatus for casting poured concrete liners in manholes or the like wherein a collection of sheet-metal, flanged, arcuate panels is provided which panels can be assembled in belts of generally circular cross-section commencing from the bottom of the manh... | 02/26/1991 |
| 4969626 | Adjustable form for casting concrete culverts An adjustable culvert form facilitates fabrication of rectilinear culverts and skewed culverts that is, culverts having an angular relationship between sidewalls and span. It is particularly useful for the production of three-sided culverts. The form gene... | 11/13/1990 |
| 4953280 | Method of manufacturing prestressed concrete culverts A method of manufacturing a three-sided culvert includes prestressing tendons in the culvert form. A series of prestressing tendons are secured within a form adapted for casting a concrete culvert having three orthogonal sides. The prestressing tendons ar... | 09/04/1990 |
| 4951914 | Pipe seal assembly for poured concrete on-site waste disposal system components A pipe seal assembly for a poured concrete tank or box in an on-site waste disposal system including a seal member having an inclined inner wiper flange which releasably retains a mandrel, and plug means also releasably mounted within the seal member to p... | 08/28/1990 |
| 4930937 | Box culvert traveler for use with concrete forming systems A traveling culvert/tunnel forming structure including upright waler assemblies positioned in transversely spaced relation on each side of said forming structure, the waler assemblies being adapted to receive forms on outside surfaces thereof. Horizontall... | 06/05/1990 |
