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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 |
| 7254914 | Hydrogen operated recreational launcher A hydrogen operated gun for shooting projectiles such as a paint pellet. Hydrogen gas is supplied to a combustion chamber and is combusted by a trigger controlled piezo igniter. The hydrogen may be supplied by a hydrogen generator or by a hydrogen storage container ... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7197843 | Electronic ignition system for a firearm Electronic ignition systems which are designed for use with personal firearms utilizing black powder (or black powder substitutes) such as shotguns, rifles, and pistols. Generally, the firearms will be of the type classified as muzzleloaders. The electronic ignition... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7055435 | Spacecraft ordnance system and method for self-test An improved spacecraft ordnance system includes a plurality of squibs each connected with a resistor having a squib unique resistance value and a driver unit including built-in test circuitry. Ordnance harness cables connect the squibs with the driver unit. The resi... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7036419 | Adapter device for projectile fired from a launching tube An adapter device (10) is used in order to allow a projectile (12), such as missile, to be launched from a standard launching tube (14), without having to modify the latter. This device comprises an adapter tube (24) in which the projecti... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7012233 | Thrust vectoring a flight vehicle during homing using a multi-pulse motor A method and apparatus for thrust vectoring a flight vehicle during homing are disclosed. The flight vehicle includes a body; a plurality of attitude control mechanisms on the body; a multi-pulse motor housed at least partially in the body; and a control unit housed... | 03/14/2006 |
| 7002336 | Test adapter for a weapon store test set A method and apparatus for testing the electrical power system of an aircraft uses existing unmodified test equipment not otherwise capable of reliably testing and certifying the aircraft for weapon store launching operations for a particular store type. ... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6868769 | Containerized rocket assisted payload (RAP) launch system A rocket assisted payload launch system includes a heavy gauge metal shipping container that houses an array of containerized concentric launch tubes, or canisters. Spacers on each containerized concentric launch tube contact the adjacent tubes and retain the center... | 03/22/2005 |
| 6679155 | Projectile launcher A launcher (10) is provided having a separation unit (15) and a launch tube (16) in fluid communication with the separation unit (15). The separation unit (15) has a pressure sensing chamber (23) for sensing the pressure within the separation unit (15), a... | 01/20/2004 |
| 6655254 | Multiple airborne missile launcher A lightweight multiple missile launch assembly (10) adapted to carry newer heavier Maverick missiles (AGM-65D, E, F, G or K). The invention is illustrated with a BRU-33, 55 or 57 bomb rack (12) adapted to carry two LAU-117 missile launchers (24, 26). The ... | 12/02/2003 |
| 6439097 | Missile launcher with piezoelectric launcher pulse power source and inductive launcher/missile coupling A missile system includes a launcher having a built-in pulse power source and an electrical connection to a missile. The pulse power source is used to send activation and firing pulses to the missile. The pulse power source utilizes a piezoelectric crysta... | 08/27/2002 |
| 6152011 | System for controlling and independently firing multiple missiles of different types A launch system for plural missiles of different types includes plural launch locations, each adapted for receiving a canisterized missile having a standardized connector, which is coded to indicate the missile type contained within the canister. The syst... | 11/28/2000 |
| 6142055 | Matrix gun system The invention provides a method and apparatus for firing a guided projectile. The invention provides a matrix of one time shot gun systems. Each one time shot gun system has a one time shot barrel, a one time shot recoil system, a propelling charge, break... | 11/07/2000 |
| 5936188 | Missile with a safe rocket ignition system A rocket ignition system adapted for use with a missile having a rocket motor is provided. The rocket ignition system comprises (a) a first circuit for detecting an optical impulse and providing a first signal in response thereto; (b) a second circuit for... | 08/10/1999 |
| 5872326 | Apparatus for triggering an avalanche or the like Avalanches, such as snow avalanches, are triggered with an explosive char The charge is propelled into a potential avalanche slope and detonated therein. The explosive charge is first located in a tube which is closed at one end and which also houses a p... | 02/16/1999 |
| 5854440 | Shoulder-launched multi-purpose assault weapon A shoulder-launched multi-purpose assault weapon having a modified spotting ifle with a top-mounted electrically fired rocket launcher tube is provided. The spotting rifle forms the base structure of the weapon and all weapon controls are located on the ri... | 12/29/1998 |
| 5589655 | Electrical initiation device with contactor An electrical initiation device for an ammunition igniter (8) having a contactor (9) integral with a launch tube (1), wherein the contactor (9) is equipped with means to impart a rotational movement (11, 12) and a translational movement (13).... | 12/31/1996 |
| 5351597 | Arrangement with release system, ammunition unit and release system A device for indicating the type of ammunition provided in or on the ammunition unit comprises a distinguishable specific identification allocated for each type of ammunition and made up of electronic device with different electrical characteristics depen... | 10/04/1994 |
| 5088381 | Projectile-launcher actuated by induction In a projectile-launcher actuated by induction, the guidance tubes are made of austenitic, stainless steel with high resistivity, transparent to the induction phenomenon. This makes it possible to obtain optimal mechanical strength while at the same time ... | 02/18/1992 |
| 5058481 | Dual modular rocket launcher The rocket launcher in accordance with this invention includes a pair of ules fabricated from a lightweight composite material with each module having twelve lightweight composite tubes integrally formed therein. The tubes are located relative to each ot... | 10/22/1991 |
| 5031537 | Electrical timing arrangements and methods A circuit arrangement for electrically firing a load, such as the rocket motor of a projectile, at a predetermined time after it has been ejected from a predetermined path (such as the barrel of a gun) comprises a capacitor which is charged up through bor... | 07/16/1991 |
| 5020413 | Thermal beacon ignitor circuit An intercepting circuit (10) to monitor the electrical current demands (8) of a missile (41) and activate a selected device (21) when the electrical current demands decrease to a predetermined level. The invention permits the retrofit of missiles with mec... | 06/04/1991 |
| 4964331 | Airborne birdstrike prevention device A mobile, radio-controlled (RC) airplane flies around an airport in a random pattern, as controlled by an operator with a range greater than needed to scare away birds from runways. The RC airplane includes a receiver to control the launching of a special... | 10/23/1990 |
| 4930393 | Model rocket launch system A model rocket launch controller system which can operate in an automatic or manual mode. Selection between the two modes is determined by a double pole double throw switch. When the controller is placed in the auto mode, power is supplied to an electrica... | 06/05/1990 |
| 4928570 | Method and system for transmitting a command to start up a device on board a missile The invention pertains to a system and method for transmitting temporal data relating to the starting of a device placed in a missile launched from a carrier system. The command to fire the missile is transmitted to the missile from the carrier system by ... | 05/29/1990 |
| 4895061 | Shoulder-borne weapon for use as rocket launcher A shoulder-borne weapon for use as a rocket launcher is disclosed. To enable its use in an enclosed space with any complication or excess weight, and without imposing any appreciable recoil effect on the gunner, for all that, at least one weapon tube is g... | 01/23/1990 |
| 4745840 | Modified missile launcher Disclosed is a missile launcher (142) which includes frontal electrical access to electrical apparatus mounted in the aft portion of the luncher. A connectorized extender electrical cable (66) is connected to the aft-mounted electrical apparatus (50). The... | 05/24/1988 |
| 4709615 | Electrical firing systems An electrical firing arrangement for the sequential firing of a plurality of mortars stacked in end-to-end relationship within a single launching barrel. The firing arrangement comprises a pulse generator for producing mortar firing pulses and a circuit f... | 12/01/1987 |
| 4681017 | Practice ammunition system A practice ammunition system for a rocket launcher having a guide tube for receiving an original rocket, the original rocket including an ignition device which, prior to launch, performs a data exchange via at least one data line with an external fire con... | 07/21/1987 |
| 4491054 | Pivotal pistol grip firing mechanism A pivotal pistol grip firing mechanism mountable upon an operator-portable rocket launcher for use in aiming and electrically arming and firing a rocket loaded within the launcher is disclosed. A mounting bracket attached to the exterior of the launcher s... | 01/01/1985 |
| 4455916 | Armament shorting arrangement A rocket propelled missile round prepackaged in an environmentally sealed d electromagnetic interference protected container is adapted to be loaded into the rear of a portable hand-held launch tube for launching. The prepackaged round container is provid... | 06/26/1984 |
| 4417498 | Firing mechanism for rocket launchers A firing mechanism for portable rocket launchers that includes a percussion activated thermal battery to supply electrical power for arming the warhead and igniting the motor of the rocket contained within the launcher. The energy to activate the thermal ... | 11/29/1983 |
| 4359926 | Weapon firing system including weapon interrogation means and stray voltage testing means A weapon firing system including weapon interrogation means is disclosed wherein a weapon control computer (8) provides a signal (at 27) for closing a normally open switch (16) and signals (at 29, 29A, 29B, 29N) for connecting one of a plurality of weapon... | 11/23/1982 |
| 4346658 | Rocket motor arming-firing device FSU-12/B An improved arming-firing device that provides handling safety in a rocket otor. The arming-firing device provides pyrotechnic (out-of-line) and electrical (open and shortened initiator circuits) safety features wherein the arming-firing device is armed by... | 08/31/1982 |
| 4324168 | Weapon firing system including weapon interrogation means A weapon firing system including weapon interrogation means is disclosed wherein a weapon control computer (8) provides a signal (at 27) for closing a normally open switch (16) and signals (at 29, 29A, 29B, 29N) for connecting one of a plurality of weapon... | 04/13/1982 |
| 4307650 | Weapons system for the ballistic and guided attack on multiple targets, especially by an aircraft The present weapons system enables an aircraft to attack simultaneously a urality of targets in an aimed, guided manner by a like plurality of small missiles or projectiles. For this purpose the missiles are carried in a rotatable drum type platform compr... | 12/29/1981 |
| 4298914 | Electric firing device An attachable, hand held pistol shaped electric firing device, containing a electric generator and a storage battery for firing weapons or explosive devices that can be activated by a electric pulse is disclosed. A light projecting means for general use in the... | 11/03/1981 |
| 4278026 | Rocket motor igniter, arming firing device An arming-firing device that provides handling safety in a rocket motor. arming-firing device provides pyrotechnic (out-of-line) and electrical (open circuit) safety features wherein the arming-firing device is armed by rotating a mechanical rotor by a ... | 07/14/1981 |
| 4271748 | Shorting and radiation protection device for rocket The invention disclosed is a safety device for preventing premature firing of a rocket due to radiation directed at the aft-end of the rocket. The safety device which is attached to the aft-end of a rocket comprises an electrical contact ring which is ele... | 06/09/1981 |
| 4197569 | Intervalometer An intervalometer for use with airborne rocket launchers having a switch assembly with a multiplicity of switch positions relating to the rockets. A solenoid assembly moves the switch assembly sequentially through switch positions for distributing firing ... | 04/08/1980 |
| 4164888 | Rocket remote engagement mechanism A rocket engagement mechanism that will enable a gunner to pre-aim and then emotely fire the rocket while the gunner is hidden. The gunner is physically separated from the noise and smoke resulting from firing a rocket thus giving the gunner a better chanc... | 08/21/1979 |
