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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 |
| 7806008 | Sample analysis using cantilever probe A method and apparatus for analysis of a sample. The method includes an accessing operation for accessing a region of the sample via a tip of at least one probe mounted on a cantilever. A removing operation removes a sample material from the region that is accessed ... | 10/05/2010 |
| 7673533 | Sampling head and sampling device for intact vehicle paint chips in forensic applications The present invention discloses a sampling head and a sampling device for intact vehicle paint chips for forensic applications, and the sampling head includes: a body being a non-metal cylindrical body and having a circular groove at the external periphery of the bo... | 03/09/2010 |
| 7437959 | In-water hull cleaning sampling device An In-Water Hull Cleaning Sampling Device includes a sampling chamber, a drive shaft housing, a drive shaft sealing membrane, a drive shaft, a spring retainer, a pressure spring, a cleaning pad, a mechanical drive device and a chamber sealing means. The sampling cha... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7383719 | Automated passenger screening system A screening system for screening passengers is disclosed. The system includes a floor grating having underlying rotating brushes that are installed in access ways at public venues (e.g., doors, turnstiles, escalators, etc.). As each passenger steps on the grating, t... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7363802 | Measurement device for electron microscope This invention relates to a measurement device for use in an electron microscope. The device comprises a sample holder, for holding a sample to be studied, and an indentation tip, being arranged in proximity of the sample holder, whereby an interaction between the s... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7337684 | Tool for removing surface material A tool for removing surface material to be analyzed includes a container having an opening therein defined by a peripheral edge. A flexible band is attached to and extends along the peripheral edge. An adhesive coating is positioned on the band. A ring is positioned... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7315868 | XML element to source mapping tree An apparatus for and method of accommodating an XML document within a data base management system. The XML document is parsed on an element-by-element basis into an acceptable format for use by a data base management system by information contained in an XML mapping... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7305897 | Sample machining device and sample analysis device The invention relates to a sample machining device, in particular for preparing samples for OES and/or XRF and/or combustion analyses, having at least one sample holder, and to provide a development which is advantageous in use proposes that the machining device inc... | 12/11/2007 |
| 7255016 | Soil sampler apparatus and method An apparatus removes soil samples at intervals over a field of interest. The apparatus comprises a sampling assembly (60) that rotates on a track (32) riding on a plurality of idler wheels (29, 31). A probe (66) extends and retracts under... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7233517 | Atomic probes and media for high density data storage A device in accordance with embodiments of the present invention comprises an atomic probe for high density data storage reading, writing, erasing, or rewriting. In one embodiment, the atomic probe can include a core having a conductive coating. The core can compris... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7175812 | Automatic sampler and needle for the same The surface of a needle for collecting samples is coated with a coating material lower in chemical activity than a base metal of the needle. More specifically, the surface of the needle may be coated with a layer of gold or platinum. Alternatively, the surface of th... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7173703 | Apparatus on a textile fibre processing machine for evaluating textile fibre material In an apparatus for inspecting and evaluating fiber material, for example a sliver or fleece, an opto-electronic system, is provided across the width of a textile machine and scans the moving fiber material and converts the measured values into electronic signals. T... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7152493 | Specimen creating device An object is to provide an inspection sample making apparatus (30) that can simplify work for making an inspection sample (12) and can ensure inspection for seal condition. The inspection sample making apparatus (30) includes a preliminary-inspe... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7093325 | Apparatus for determining fibre lengths and fibre length distribution from a fibre material sample, especially in spinning preparation In an apparatus for determining fibre lengths and fibre length distribution from a fibre material sample, especially in spinning preparation, collected fibre material is automatically conveyable by a conveyor device, is arranged to be supplied to a take-up device th... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7065478 | Computer-aided progressive die design system and method According to one embodiment of the invention, a computerized method for designing a progressive die used in the manufacturing of a part formed from sheet metal includes receiving, at a computer, information regarding one or more features of the part, and determining... | 06/20/2006 |
| 6907798 | Device for laser cutting preparations, and a microscope The invention relates to a device for laser cutting preparations which comprises an XY table (2) that defines a table surface (4). A holding device (14) for accommodating an object support (6) with a preparation (8) is arranged abo... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6852290 | Multi-well apparatus A multi-well assembly according to one embodiment comprises a multi-well block and a guide plate. The multi-well block defines a plurality of wells, with each well having a fluid-impermeable bottom surface. The guide plate defines a plurality of fluid passageways co... | 02/08/2005 |
| 6810728 | Kit-based wire evaluation To provide an evaluation of the remaining life (level of insulation degradation) of wire in an installation, a kit-based approach avoids the need for technical personnel to visit a customer location. The kit includes equipment and instructions for selecting specimen... | 11/02/2004 |
| 6656433 | Vial access device for use with various size drug vials An adapter for mounting on drug vial of various sizes to provide needleless access to the interior of each vial regardless of its size. The adapter includes sharpened cannula surrounded by peripheral sidewall. The peripheral sidewall includes an upper por... | 12/02/2003 |
| 6627156 | Cap piercing station for closed container sampling system A piercing station for piercing sample container caps or thick stoppers. The piercing station has a structural frame with two vertical guide rods. A carriage assembly is slidably mounted on the guide rods and is further driven to move up and down along th... | 09/30/2003 |
| 6626051 | Lid for sample holder A lid for a sample holder that includes a load port, a first flow channel, and a second flow channel. The first flow channel includes a first end connected to the load port and a second end that opens into a first reservoir of the sample holder. The secon... | 09/30/2003 |
| 6578439 | Sheet vinyl flooring sampling method A sheet vinyl flooring asbestos sampling method includes taking a sample of sheet vinyl flooring without dispensing airborne asbestos fibers. The process includes selecting and cleaning a floor sampling site for attaching a floor sampling template to guid... | 06/17/2003 |
| 6539817 | Biological sampling and storage container utilizing a desiccant The invention provides a biological sampling and storage container which is easy and sanitary to use, may be shipped through regular mail, and includes a drying material or desiccant for drying feces samples that are stored therein. The sampling and stora... | 04/01/2003 |
| 6466637 | CRUD collection system A CRUD collection system for removing deposits from a nuclear reactor fuel rod submerged in pool water. The system includes a sealable collection head for containing a portion of the fuel rod. The collection head includes at least one seal positioned to r... | 10/15/2002 |
| 6332368 | Live line insulation sampling A sampling tool is used to collect a sample from the surface of an insulator in a high voltage installation during live line conditions. The sampling tool comprises a sampling head mounted to one end of a hot stick. Sampling cartridges are interchangeably... | 12/25/2001 |
| 6116100 | Method for automatically assembling a sample cup having a weighted ring on top of a planar sample therewithin and delivering it to a test apparatus A rotatable arm mechanism capable of acquiring two elements simultaneously for purposes of assembly, disassembly and delivery. At one end of the rotatable arm there is mounted a vacuum cup capable of acquiring generally planar elements such as film sample... | 09/12/2000 |
| 6055871 | Machine for cutting a cylindrical specimen of rocket propellant A machine provides in situ cutting of a specimen of elastomeric propellant rom a rocket motor wherein an undetached plug is formed by an annular opening cut through the motor casing and into the propellant. The machine has a length of resilient wire secure... | 05/02/2000 |
| 6023983 | Machine for excising a specimen of rocket propellant A machine performs in situ excision of a specimen of tough and highly elac solid propellant from a fin of the propellant disposed within a cavity extending from the nozzle opening of a rocket motor. The machine is mounted at the opening and has a rod ext... | 02/15/2000 |
| 6009958 | Soil sampling apparatus and a geological observation method using the same A soil sampling apparatus includes a sampling box for penetrating the ground first, and a shutter plate for subsequently penetrating the ground while engaging with the sampling box, thereby sampling soil layers located in a space surrounded by the samplin... | 01/04/2000 |
| 5929347 | Apparatus for sampling dust in a duct An apparatus for sampling dust in a duct for the purpose of knowing, in advance a need for cleaning the inside of such a narrow duct as can not be accessed internally by a person, the kinds of accumulations in the duct and the state of accumulation and st... | 07/27/1999 |
| 5877435 | Carrier and its use in the preparation of samples for spectroscopy A carrier for use in the preparation of samples for spectroscopic analysis comprises a rod-like element 10 housing a domed end 11. The dome end 11 is coated with abrasive material. To prepare a sample the abrasive material is rubbed by linear movement or ... | 03/02/1999 |
| 5869775 | Sample removing tool and method thereof A pair of openings are formed using an EDM technique. A pair of clamps are inserted into the openings and moved toward each other until such time as the inboard edges of the two openings are engaged. A pair of EDM cutters are used to cut a pair of slots w... | 02/09/1999 |
| 5833928 | Specimen transporting and processing system A specimen transporting and processing system having a tubular container with a collar threadedly secured at one end and with a cap applied to the collar. The collar is temporarily locked in place on the container by means of an extending tab which is bou... | 11/10/1998 |
| 5768940 | Sample collector A sample collector of this invention includes a projectile projecting unit n which a projectile is loaded and which has a projecting outlet for projecting out the projectile loaded therein, an enclosed container which is communicated with the projecting ou... | 06/23/1998 |
| 5675096 | Apparatus and method for removing a wall portion from a wall of a tubular member Apparatus and method for removing a wall portion from a wall of a tubular member. The wall portion has a distal end portion and a proximal end portion. The wall portion is connected to the wall of the tubular member by a pair of ligatures, which remain af... | 10/07/1997 |
| 5647265 | Tool and system for machining a round strand A system including a cutting tool is provided for cutting a round strand m a soft, rubber-based material. The cutting tool comprises a tube having an inner and an outer surface which form a sharp leading edge. The tool further comprises a blade which fix... | 07/15/1997 |
| 5638170 | Punched carrier specimen sample processor A dried sample processor employs a loader which reads unique identification data from a carrier web, and supplies such data to a computerized controller. The carrier web is then brought to a punch arrangement which punches a specimen sample therefrom and ... | 06/10/1997 |
| 5514341 | Feces-sampling transport container A feces-sampling transport container includes a cylindrical container body capable of accommodating a liquid; a cap equipped with a sampling rod; a separating wall disposed in the container body; a filter for filtering a liquid; and a dropping portion for... | 05/07/1996 |
| 5431884 | Specimen transporting and processing system A system for transporting and processing a specimen, and an assembly employing that system. The transporting and processing system comprises a tubular container having a filter assembly removably secured within the container by a threaded collar. A cap is... | 07/11/1995 |
| 5411103 | Moisture and soil consistency probe A soil sampling probe includes a handle for grasping the probe and a rod member extending therefrom. The handle comprises an annular ring integrally formed with the rod member. A number of soil sampling slots are formed along in the rod member for collect... | 05/02/1995 |
