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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 |
| 7410768 | Test methods and devices A method and test device for differentiating between states of an analyte that can exist in different forms, such as follicle stimulating hormone (FSH). The method or test device uses a pair of specific binding agents, especially monoclonal antibodies, in two assays... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7402425 | Stress-based electrostatic monitoring of chemical reactions and binding Electrostatic capacitance measurements are used to detect chemical or biological analytes, or chemical interactions, with great sensitivity. A diaphragm is coated with a material capable of selectively interacting with an analyte of interest, and interaction of the ... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7374948 | Methods and apparatus for detection of molecular chirality The disclosure provides methods for the determination of the enantiomeric excess of chiral compounds. The methods involve doping a chiral analyte into an achiral liquid crystal host to form a chiral dopant/host liquid crystal mixture. An electro-optic signature of t... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7358099 | Process for (A) separating biological/ligands from dilute solutions and (B) conducting an immunochromatographic assay thereof employing superparamagnetic particles throughout Superparamagnetic (“SPM”) subunits of 1–30 nm average mean diameter (e.g. ferro fluid) subparticles are treated with a magnetically noninterfering substance capable of coating and covering them (e.g, BSA) and they spontaneously form agglomerates of about 100 n... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7351590 | Methods and compositions for directed microwave chemistry The present invention concerns a novel means by which specific chosen reactions can be accelerated through the use of a new type of artificial enzyme. The invention allows specific reactions to occur at an accelerated rate, even in the presence of other non-chosen m... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7348182 | Directed microwave chemistry The present invention concerns a novel means by which chemical preparations can be made. Reactions can be accelerated on special chips using microwave energy. The chips contain materials that efficiently absorb microwave energy causing chemical reaction rate increas... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7332327 | Method and biosensor for analysis In a method for analysis biomolecules (3) attached to a solid surface of a substrate (1) are used for detecting the presence of analytes (4) in a sample by binding of the analytes to the biomolecules. The biomolecules (3) are attached dir... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7291496 | Ultrasensitive biochemical sensor An electronic sensor is provided for detecting the presence of one or more analytes of interest in a sample. The sensor preferably comprises a field effect transistor in which conductance is enhanced by analyte binding to receptors in the active region. An array of ... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7285424 | Membrane-based assay devices A membrane-based assay device for detecting the presence or quantity of an analyte residing in a test sample is provided. The device utilizes a self-calibrated magnetic binding assay format (e.g., sandwich, competitive, etc.) that includes detection probes capable o... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7250288 | Electrode compositions and configurations for electrochemical bioreactor systems Electrodes and configurations for electrochemical bioreactor systems that can use electrical energy as a source of reducing power in fermentation or enzymatic reactions and that can use electron mediators and a biocatalyst, such as cells or enzymes, to produce elect... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7250759 | Integrated 1/f noise removal method for a magneto-resistive nano-particle sensor The present invention provides an integrated circuit and a method for noise removal in a magnetic nano-particle sensor device. The method of the present invention comprises the steps of sending a conductor current through a conductor to generate a first horizontal m... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7220550 | Molecular wire injection sensors Disclosed is a sensor for sensing the presence of an analyte component without relying on redox mediators. This sensor includes (a) a plurality of conductive polymer strands each having at least a first end and a second end and each aligned in a substantially common... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7208322 | Sensor surfaces for detecting analytes The present invention provides a sensor surface comprising: a substrate coated with a free electron metal; and a matrix layer disposed on the free electron metal, wherein the matrix layer comprises an organic compound having a boronic acid complexing moiety. The mat... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7195738 | Sensor and detecting method A sensor is provided for detecting a target substance in a sample by detecting a product formed in the presence of an enzyme and an enzyme substrate. The sensor comprises two or more working electrodes, a first capturing molecule immobilized on the working electrode... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7179659 | Sensor surfaces for detecting analytes and methods of use The present invention provides a method for detecting an analyte, comprising providing a sensor comprising a substrate coated with a free electron metal, a matrix layer disposed on the free electron metal, the matrix layer comprising an organic compound, wherein the... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7179383 | Method and apparatus for magnetoresistive monitoring of analytes in flow streams Method and apparatus for manipulating and monitoring analyte flowing in fluid streams. A giant magnetoresistive sensor has an array of sensing elements that produce electrical output signals which vary in dependence on changes in the magnetic field proximate the sen... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7169618 | Magnetic particles and methods of producing coated magnetic particles An improved method for separating materials is provided, using colloidal, magnetizable aggregates, optionally silanized, and coated with a one or more layers of novel polysaccharide derivatives. Materials separated by the aggregates of the invention include inorgani... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7115362 | Electrochemical test device and related methods An electrochemical test device is provided for determining the presence or concentration of an analyte in an aqueous fluid sample. The electrochemical test device includes a working electrode and a counter electrode made of an amorphous semiconductor material. The w... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7112452 | Method and sensor for detecting the binding of biomolecules by shear stress measurement A method and sensor are provided for detecting the binding of a probe and a target biomolecule by measuring a difference in the shear stress on the surface of the sensor before and after hybridization of the target molecule to the probe, such as nucleic acids or pro... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7105358 | Apparatus and method for visually identifying micro-forces with a palette of cantilever array blocks An apparatus to measure micro-forces includes a cantilever palette with a set of cantilever array blocks. Each cantilever array block includes a set of cantilevers, with each cantilever including a set of cantilever fingers surrounded by a frame with frame fingers. ... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7083985 | Coplanar waveguide biosensor for detecting molecular or cellular events A coplanar waveguide biosensor and methods of use include a coplanar waveguide transmission line and a sample containment structure. The coplanar waveguide transmission line is operable to support the propagation of an electromagnetic signal and includes a signal li... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7056746 | Array cytometry A method and apparatus for the manipulation of colloidal particulates and biomolecules at the interface between an insulating electrode such as silicon oxide and an electrolyte solution. Light-controlled electrokinetic assembly of particles near surfaces relies on t... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7045310 | Redox reversible bipyridyl-osmium complex conjugates Novel bipyridyl-osmium complex conjugates and their use in electrochemical assays are described. The redox reversible-osmium complexes can be prepared to exhibit unique reversible redox potentials and can thus be used in combination with other electroactive redox re... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7041509 | High throughput screening assay systems in microscale fluidic devices The present invention provides novel microfluidic devices and methods that are useful for performing high-throughput screening assays. In particular, the devices and methods of the invention are useful in screening large numbers of different compounds for their effe... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7018830 | Device and method for the detection of an analyte utilizing mesoscale flow systems Disclosed are devices for detecting the presence of a preselected analyte in a fluid sample. The devices comprise a substrate microfabricated to define a sample inlet port, and a mesoscale flow system that includes a sample flow channel extending from the inlet port... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7018849 | Process for (A) separating biological/ligands from dilute solutions and (B) conducting an immunochromatographic assay thereof employing superparamagnetic particles throughtout Superparamagnetic (“SPM”) subunits of 1–30 nm average mean diameter (e.g. ferro fluid) subparticles are treated with a magnetically noninterfering substance capable of coating and covering them (e.g, BSA) and they spontaneously form agglomerates of about 100 n... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7015034 | Materials and procedures for the purification of cells The subject invention provides new materials and methods for the efficient isolation and purification of stem cells. Specifically, conductive immunopolymers with stem cell specific antibodies can be used to remove stem cells from biological fluids. ... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7011758 | Methods and systems for membrane testing A method for testing the integrity of a membrane includes steps of placing a magnetically susceptible material in a fluid upstream of the membrane, collecting the material downstream of the membrane using a magnetic field, and detecting the material using a sensor. | 03/14/2006 |
| 7005292 | Device and method for the detection of an analyte utilizing mesoscale flow systems Disclosed are devices for detecting the presence of a preselected analyte in a fluid sample. The devices comprise a substrate microfabricated to define a sample inlet port, and a mesoscale flow system that includes a sample flow channel extending from the inlet port... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6991912 | Systems and methods for performing magnetic chromatography assays Novel magnetic assay methods and systems. According to a preferred embodiment, a chromatographic medium, which preferably comprises a test strip, is provided that is designed to be contacted with a test solution having activated magnetic particles such that the solu... | 01/31/2006 |
| 6979544 | Molecular wire injection sensors Disclosed is a sensor for sensing the presence of an analyte component without relying on redox mediators. This sensor includes (a) a plurality of conductive polymer strands each having at least a first end and a second end and each aligned in a substantially common... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6979574 | Process for detecting binding reactions with use of the measurement of the relaxation of the double refraction of magnetic particles The invention relates to a new process for detecting analytes or binding reactions using measurement of the double refraction, as well as the use of the compounds in analytical chemistry that are necessary for this purpose. ... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6979543 | Method for detecting biological agents A sensor is provided including a polymer capable of having an alterable measurable property from the group of luminescence and electrical conductivity, the polymer having an intermediate combination of a recognition element, a tethering element and a property-alteri... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6977180 | Biosensor The present invention relates, in general, to biosensors and, in particular, to bioelectronic sensors comprising a macromolecule immobilized on an electrode surface so that a redox cofactor that is site-specifically attached to the surface of the macromolecule is be... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6927070 | Analyte sensing mediated by adapter/carrier molecules This invention relates to an improved method and system for sensing of one or more analytes. A host molecule, which serves as an adapter/carrier, is used to facilitate interaction between the analyte and the sensor element. A detectable signal is produced reflecting... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6899849 | Integrated sensor An integrated optical chip device for molecular diagnostics comprising a tunable laser cavity sensor chip using heterodyned detection at the juncture of a sensor laser and a reference laser, and including a microfluid chip to which the sensor chip is flip-chip bonde... | 05/31/2005 |
| 6890762 | Method for measuring physiocochemical properties of tissues of cells, method for examining chemicals, and apparatus therefor A method of measuring the physical and chemical properties of tissue or cells and a device for the same is provided, with which the physical and chemical environment of the tissue or cells can be changed arbitrarily corresponding to experimental necessities. The dev... | 05/10/2005 |
| 6881536 | Particle based electrochemiluminescent assays A method for the detection of an analyte of interest in a sample, which method comprises the steps of: (1) forming a composition comprising (a) a sample, (b) at least one substance ... | 04/19/2005 |
| 6881589 | Electrochemiluminescent localizable complexes for assay compositions The invention provides compositions and kits for performing a binding assay for an analyte of interest present in a sample based upon electrochemiluminescence. The compositions and kits comprise an electrochemiluminescent label, collectable particles, binding reagen... | 04/19/2005 |
| 6846639 | Method for detecting pathogens attached to specific antibodies The use of impedance measurements to detect the presence of pathogens attached to antibody-coated beads. In a fluidic device antibodies are immobilized on a surface of a patterned interdigitated electrode. Pathogens in a sample fluid streaming past the electrode att... | 01/25/2005 |
