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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 |
| 8144326 | Fabric whiteness guide A fabric whiteness guide comprising at least one visual scale of whiteness. ... | 03/27/2012 |
| 7990536 | System and method for measuring reflectance of object There are disclosed a system and a method for measuring reflectance of an object. The system for measuring reflectance of an object according to the present invention includes: a light source unit including a light source irradiating light to the object; a light sou... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7426033 | Methods and apparatus for colorimetrically characterizing color deviation in color imaging devices Methods and apparatus are provided that print a set of similar color patches using a color output device, determine colorimetric values for each color patch, calculate a standard deviation value for each of the colorimetric values, and calculate a numerical value th... | 09/16/2008 |
| 7350915 | Lens having at least one lens centration mark and methods of making and using same A lens having at least one lens centration mark formed on a major surface of the lens is disclosed. The lens centration mark may be located at the intersection of a first axis and the major surface, where the major surface is symmetrical about the first axis such th... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7266994 | Measuring particulate in liquid storage tanks This device provides for measuring the particulate content in a fluid storage tank. A sample of fluid is taken from a fluid storage tank; and compared to a field visual reference chart. Using this chart results in identifying tanks containing a maximum or average pa... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7268913 | Display measuring method and profile generating method In order to stabilize a displayed color and to attenuate printing when measuring a color patch for preparing a color conversion profile, an accurate measurement is obtained by waiting for a certain time, repeating the measurement until measurements settle down or us... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7259852 | Modified-color generation and display method and apparatus A modified-color generation and display method uses a computer graphic. The method includes measuring the spectral reflectance of an original color by using a spectrophotometer, obtaining a modified spectral reflectance for a modified color by changing the measured ... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7255832 | Iconic colorimetric test device with reduced susceptibility to false positive and false negative readings Laminated test devices in which positive results are detected by the appearance of a symbol on the surface of the device due to a color change in an indicator in the device are improved by placing the indicator lamina on one side of a light-transmissive substrate sh... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7230727 | System for sensing an absolute position in two dimensions using a target pattern A system for sensing an absolute position in two dimensions includes a target having a two-dimensional target pattern. A sensor captures an image of a first subset of the target pattern. A controller generates a first image vector representing summations of rows of ... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7154634 | Calibration method, calibration apparatus, and memory medium storing the calibration method of printer A calibration method of a printer includes forming characterization data using first colorimetric data obtained from a first set of color patches outputted from the printer, and forming calibration data using second colorimetric data obtained from a second set of co... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7145656 | Computer-implemented method for matching paint The present invention is directed a computer-implemented method for determining a color matched repair paint formula, wherein color characteristics of a target color to be matched are identified, inputted, and processed in such way as to enable a visual display of t... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7136187 | Color correcting relation extracting method and color correction method There are disclosed a color correcting relation extracting method capable of extracting a know-how of an image formation by a camera man, and a color correction method of reproducing the know-how. A color of a patch of a color chart is measured to obtain a colorimet... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7129038 | Method for selectively combining multiple membranes for assembly into test strips A method for selectively combining multiple membranes for assembly into test strips (such as visual blood glucose test strips with side-by-side membranes). The method includes first measuring a plurality of color parameters (e.g., L*, a* and b*color parameters) asso... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7118374 | Enhanced tooth shade guide The invention relates to an enhanced electronic shade guide that includes addtitional hue-chroma information between the shades of existing shade guides and value information for the measured tooth. The shade guide provides a recipe for constructing a restoration or... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7057728 | Color card, color book comprising the same, and color card with picture sample A color card showing at least three color samples is provided. Among the color samples, a light color sample expressing a light color tone occupies a larger space than samples expressing the other color tones. A deep color sample expressing a deep color tone in the ... | 06/06/2006 |
| 6998185 | Dye-based fuel indicator system for fuel cells A means for determining the concentration of a hydrogen-rich fuel in a fuel solution within the anode reservoir of a fuel cell. The fuel concentration is determined using a dye mixture responsive to fuel concentration within a fuel solution. As fuel is consumed, the... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6995843 | Method of simulating a clear-coat and color-matching articles A method of simulating a clear coat applied over a color coat for use in color-matching is described. The method comprising the steps of (a) providing a spray-out card having a first major surface and second major surface; (b) applying a color coat to the first majo... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6985230 | Comparison sample for simulating the color of keratinous elements, and related methods A system comprising a plurality of comparison samples each having a reflectance spectrum and being configured to substantially simulate a color of a keratinous element having a reflectance system. The reflectance spectrum of each comparison sample may be substantial... | 01/10/2006 |
| 6980231 | Color reproduction system A color reproduction system includes a tristimulus value calculation unit for calculating tristimulus values (X, Y, Z) under observation illumination light corresponding to the spectral reflectance of an object, which is obtained by a spectral reflectance calculatio... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6975437 | Method, apparatus and recording medium for color correction Appropriate color correction is carried out when image data obtained by a digital camera are printed. Correction degrees for lightness, chroma, and hue are set for specific colors R, G, B, C, M, Y, YG, BS, SK(HL), SK(MD), SK(SD) in an image represented by the image ... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6940597 | Method for obtaining an approximate standard color definition for a sample color A method for obtaining an approximate standard color definition for a sample color (2) without the need for standard conditions of illumination or observation. The method comprises using color sensing equipment such as a digital camera (6) to sense und... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6848904 | Shade guide for evaluating the optical appearance of a dental restoration The shade guide (1) consists of a colored polymerized composite material for evaluating the optical appearance of a dental restoration. The shade guide has a wedge-like shape and the composite material of which it is built up has a homogeneous structure. It h... | 02/01/2005 |
| 6793489 | Automated tooth shade analysis and matching system A method of making a patient's dental prosthesis (e.g., a prosthesis tooth, crown, veneer, or bridge) by acquiring an image of the patient's teeth that contain black and white normalization references. These references are black and white porcelain, for example, tha... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6788412 | Process and device for the optical marking of a target region of a color measuring device on a measurement surface A two dimensional color pattern which at each point has a definite and unique color value is reproduced on a measurement surface by way of a computer controlled display device for the optical marking of a target region on the measurement surface captured by a color ... | 09/07/2004 |
| 6781694 | Two-dimensional scale structures and method usable in an absolute position transducer An absolute 2D position-sensing device is usable to measure the relative position of two elements. A 2D absolute scale includes an integrated 2D absolute scale pattern extending over the 2D scale area along each measuring axis of the scale. The integrated 2D absolut... | 08/24/2004 |
| 6734973 | Method and apparatus for determining plant nutrient status A leaf color chart, calibration table and assessment chart and method for determining the nutrient status of a field crop such as rice. The leaf color chart has a palette of colored panels held within a planar support structure that have the same spectral reflectanc... | 05/11/2004 |
| 6725772 | System admixture compensation system and method A method provides reference profile density values for at least one color combination having a plurality of colors produced by a reference device using a reference colorant set, at least one overprint color combination having reference initial percent dot values (IP... | 04/27/2004 |
| 6724480 | Comparison sample for simulating an appearance of a keratinous element, and related methods A system comprising a plurality of comparison samples configured to substantially simulate the appearance of a keratinous element. Each comparison sample may be configured to substantially simulate both a color and an appearance characteristic other than color of th... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6717674 | Color chart, chart image data recording medium, profile producing apparatus, profile producing method, and profile producing program storage medium There is implemented a profile producing high in general-purpose properties. A first patch group consisting of patches of which colors are relatively near the saturated color is disposed in front in read order determined beforehand, and a second patch group consisti... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6717673 | Method of color-matching The present invention describes methods of color-matching paint formulations to target substrates. ... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6450327 | Paper palette for art A paper palette for art used for mixing colors and other paints for art or arranging the point of a brush is formed by partially bundling plural pieces of paper. Each of the pieces of paper is colored in two or more tones, which enables one to match the c... | 09/17/2002 |
| 6449045 | System and method from reconstruction of spectral curves using measurements for a color sensor and statistical techniques A limited number of voltage measurements are received from a multiple illuminant color sensor at the direction of a color sensor controller. The received sensor voltages are normalized in accordance with a calibration look-up table. Next, the normalized s... | 09/10/2002 |
| 6437863 | Method and apparatus for detecting and measuring conditions affecting color A method and apparatus for determining the condition of a test subject based on color uses a color measuring instrument to detect change in a color factor indicative of a condition such as a disease, spoilage, ageing, etc. A medical condition such as bili... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6421125 | Device and method for determining compatible colors A set of color gages for assisting in selecting harmonious color combinations in accordance with those found in nature and the method of using such gages. In nature all colors can be classified into one of three groups called Solis, Aero and Aqua. All col... | 07/16/2002 |
| 6362885 | METHOD OF DETERMINING THE FORMULATING RATIO OF A METALLIC OR PEARLESCENT PIGMENT TO A COLORANT OR THE FORMULATING AMOUNT OF A METALLIC OR PEARLESCENT PIGMENT IN THE COMPUTER-AIDED COLOR MATCHING OF A METALLIC OR PEARLESCENT PAINT A method of determining the formulating ratio of metallic or pearlescent pigments to colorants for matching the color of a metallic or pearlescent coating to an target color wherein, the spectral reflectances of a plurality of samples varied in the formul... | 03/26/2002 |
| 6263291 | Method and apparatus for measuring color and/or composition The invention relates to a method and apparatus for determining the color and/or composition of a material. A sample of the material is illuminated with at least three illumination bands singly or in combination, said illumination bands collectively subst... | 07/17/2001 |
| 6244863 | Dental color comparator scope A dental comparator scope for comparing a dental shade to a natural tooth. The scope comprises an L-shape body which includes a sight applying to the tooth and a handle for holding the scope, and a cartridge with a plurality of dental shades in it. Two id... | 06/12/2001 |
| 6186946 | Urinalysis stick for animals A urinalysis stick for animals comprising a chemical reaction agent at an end, a color sample showing the discoloration stage at a rear end, and a half cut portion or a half fold portion provided in the middle of the stick for tearing off or folding the s... | 02/13/2001 |
| 6157445 | Method and apparatus for detecting and measuring conditions affecting color A method and apparatus for determining the condition of a test subject based on color uses a color measuring instrument to detect change in a color factor indicative of a condition such as a disease, spoilage, ageing, etc. A medical condition such as bili... | 12/05/2000 |
| 6112665 | Method and computer generated swatch cards for matching colors A blank is provided for producing color swatches on a color printer or photocopier. A sheet adapted to be fed through the printer or photocopier contains a first set of perforations defining the perimeter of a swatch card. A second set of perforations dis... | 09/05/2000 |
