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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 |
| 8075460 | Barbell holder A weightlifting barbell holder assembly is especially useful for mounting a weightlifting barbell in a generally horizontal position on a horizontal metal beam, typically an I-beam or U-beam. Preferably, the barbell is at least partially within a horizontal channel ... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8047972 | Easily adjustable and lockable exercise bar apparatus An adjustable exercise bar comprises a bar (145) and one or more rails (100, 105) upon which one or more bar retainers are constrained to move. The rails are secured to a vertical surface such as a wall or post (110). A plunger assembly (400 | 11/01/2011 |
| 8047971 | Dumbbells with connections for a barbell At least two dumbbells are releasably connected to the axial ends of a barbell. The dumbbells include a dumbbell connector portion positioned axially on a weight of the dumbbell, and the barbell includes a barbell connector portion on the axial ends of the barbell. ... | 11/01/2011 |
| 7963891 | Lift adapter A handle adapter utilized with an exercise weight, a dumb bell or a heavy object provides an improved grip upon the exercise weight and positions the weight or heavy objects in a vertical position or in a linear alignment in relation to the hands throughout the exer... | 06/21/2011 |
| 7927263 | Exercise equipment with dock-and-lock and spotter platform Exercise equipment includes a stationary dock and a user support frame engaging the dock in docking relation, including application as a weight training rack and bench including a weight rack frame and a bench frame releasably lockable to the weight rack frame at a ... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7914424 | Methods and apparatus for supporting selectorized dumbbells Various exercise systems include first and second selectorized dumbbell assemblies; and a frame having first and second weight supports to support respective dumbbell assemblies. Generally speaking, the systems assume multiple configurations to facilitate both use a... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7909743 | Dual action weightlifting machine A dual action weightlifting machine has a stationary frame including a racking portion and spaced vertical guides slidably mounted on opposite sides of the frame for horizontal movement relative to the frame. A horizontally extending exercise bar assembly has spaced... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7874966 | Barbell holder A weightlifting barbell holder assembly is especially useful for mounting a weightlifting barbell in a generally horizontal position on a horizontal metal beam, typically an I-beam or U-beam. Preferably, the barbell is at least partially within a horizontal channel ... | 01/25/2011 |
| 7819785 | Safety device for spotting a user of a barbell without a need for human intervention A safety device for spotting a user of a barbell without a need for human intervention. The device includes a frame, an interface ring assembly, and electrical/electronic apparatus. The frame rests on a level surface. The interface ring assembly is operatively conne... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7815555 | Dual action weightlifting machine A dual action weightlifting machine has a stationary main frame assembly comprising a right side frame and a left side frame on opposite sides of an exercise area, and a traveling frame movably supported on the stationary frame assembly and having right and left sid... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7727129 | Dual lift apparatus A dual lift apparatus is provided for use by up to two people to perform the same lifts and exercises simultaneously. The apparatus includes a frame, guide rods, weight guides and a weight bar. The guide rods are coupled vertically within the frame and the frame pro... | 06/01/2010 |
| 7727130 | Weight-lifting apparatus and method of assembling same A fixed weight/permanent weight-lifting apparatus including dumbbells and barbells is provided that have an elongated shaft with a centrally located handle and ends having a smaller diameter than the handle, a pre-coated head welded to each of these ends with a cent... | 06/01/2010 |
| 7713179 | Dual action weightlifting machine A dual action weightlifting machine has a stationary frame and first and second spaced vertical guides slidably mounted on the stationary frame for horizontal sliding movement relative to the frame. A horizontally extending exercise bar assembly has spaced first and... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7678030 | Dumbbell retail/storage rack A dumbbell retail/storage rack that has a first section with a bottom side that is designed to sit on a flat surface, and a top side that defines one or more dumbbell-receiving structures. Each of these structures has two spaced saddles for receiving the enlarged en... | 03/16/2010 |
| 7674208 | Apparatus and method for changing barbell weights An apparatus and method for changing barbell weights. The apparatus includes at least one stand having a ramp sloping upwards to a first cradle and a second cradle. The first cradle is sized to hold a circular barbell weight. The height of the first cradle exceeds t... | 03/09/2010 |
| 7637852 | Apparatus and method for changing barbell weights An apparatus and method for changing barbell weights. The apparatus includes at least one stand having a ramp sloping upwards to a cradle. The cradle is sized to hold a circular barbell weight, and slopes downward from a cradle inner edge to a cradle outer edge. Whe... | 12/29/2009 |
| 7635322 | Squat rack An exercise device for supporting a barbell and weights thereon. The exercise device includes a pair of support members that are independently selectively engageable on a support beam. Each support member includes an elongated post with a first end positioned adjace... | 12/22/2009 |
| 7591771 | Apparatus and method for facilitating the safe lifting of free weights A free-weight bench (10) is provided having a safety assist device (12) for preventing injury to a weight lifter who repetitively lifts a barbell weight (16) including a weight bar (42). The safety assist device (12) includes a pai... | 09/22/2009 |
| 7585259 | Weightlifting spotting machine A weightlifting apparatus that supports a free weight barbell when activated using two counter-weight controlled support arms that are mechanically attached to a vertical support on a bench press system. The vertical supports each have a slide rail that is mechanica... | 09/08/2009 |
| 7520843 | Dual lift apparatus A dual lift apparatus is provided for use by up to two people to perform the same lifts and exercises simultaneously. The apparatus includes a frame, guide rods, weight guides and a weight bar. In a particular embodiment, the apparatus includes three guide rods coup... | 04/21/2009 |
| 7488277 | Compact weightlifting frame system A weight lifting frame system with a rear frame member, first and second side frame members coupled to opposite ends of the rear frame member and a barbell holding and guiding assembly capable of releasably securing a barbell for selectively guided movement of the b... | 02/10/2009 |
| 7458920 | Weight case A method of displaying exercise weight components in a retail environment includes disposing a weight case in a retail environment, the weight case including a bottom member and a first side wall attached to the bottom member, the first side wall including a opening... | 12/02/2008 |
| 7393309 | Dual action weightlifting machine An exercise apparatus for performing simultaneous horizontal and vertical exercise movement has a stationary frame, upper and lower horizontal guides mounted on the stationary frame, and an exercise unit movably mounted on the horizontal guides for horizontal moveme... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7374516 | Weight lifting power cage with slave rack A weight lifting power cage for use by a weight lifter includes a frame assembly including a pair of side frames and a rear lateral frame interconnecting the pair of side frames. A carriage is carried by the side frames and is movable simultaneously vertically and f... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7374515 | Barbell and dumbbell safety spotting apparatus A dumbbell clamp for a barbell and dumbbell safety spotting apparatus [30] utilizes two spaced-apart plates [162] each having a notch [166] for retaining the grip [28] of a dumbbell [26]. A spring-biased lock bar [170] locks... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7367927 | Methods and apparatus for supporting selectorized dumbbells Various exercise systems include first and second selectorized dumbbell assemblies; and a frame having first and second weight supports to support respective dumbbell assemblies. Generally speaking, the systems assume multiple configurations to facilitate both use a... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7338416 | Bar supports for a weight bench A bar support member that can be used to hold a weight bar in a desired position on a piece of exercise equipment. Additionally, embodiments of the present invention can be used to provide a safety stop or spotter for supporting the weight bar in the event that the ... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7335145 | Foldable exercise bench A foldable exercise bench has a base which engages the ground at one end and a back support pivotally mounted on the base for movement between a folded position flat against the support base and a plurality of different inclined exercise positions. A front leg pivot... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7331913 | Abdominal bench with constant gap torso cushion A unique abdominal bench with a pivoting torso section has a number of pivots, rods, and levers that allow the fixed seat section, of the abdominal bench to remain a constant distance from the pivoting torso section during an abdominal exercise. The leg section of t... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7326154 | Exercise equipment pack An exercise equipment pack is adapted to assist a user in performing one or more exercises. The equipment pack includes a base frame. The base frame includes: a front substantially-cylindrical canister portion, formed integrally with the base frame and projecting th... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7322913 | Compact functional training bench A compact functional training bench able to support a user performing upper and lower body exercises is comprised of a base, a seat, a main and adjustable support column, and a pivoting support plate with angular adjustments. The bench has multiple vertical height a... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7309303 | Exercising and physiotherapy system An exercising system has a frame defining a space in which a user is positioned for performing a large number of different exercises. Frame members have holes within which flexible bars are positioned, spanning across the machine, for low-impact exercising using the... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7294097 | Articulated bench An articulated bench comprising a two-section pad and two folding/pivoting support leg assemblies attached to a frame. A length-adjustable (telescoping) dual tubular brace assembly folds out of the frame from beneath the pivoting padded section (i.e. the section for... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7294095 | Vibrating device for exercise equipment An exercising device has a flexible tension member connected to a user interface that is connected to a mechanism for generating a resistive force which is overcome by the user moving the user interface to obtain exercise. The exercising device has a driving member ... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7291098 | Exercise dumbbell methods and apparatus An exercise dumbbell includes a handle member and weight plates maintained in spaced relationship at opposite ends thereof. Weight selectors are rotatable into and out of engagement with different combinations of the weight plates to secure a desired amount of mass ... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7285077 | Dumbbell workbench The present invention 10 discloses a workout bench 26 having a plurality of incline adjustments and stanchions with means for receiving dumbbell weights 12. The dumbbell stanchion comprises a tubular structure 16 having a base portion ... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7278959 | Arrangement including weight-supporting device A weight-supporting arrangement includes a weight-supporting device including a vertical support member including a top end and a bottom end, a base arrangement disposed at the bottom end of the vertical support member when the device is in an operating position, an... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7278960 | Method of exercising selected muscle tissue A method of exercising in which selected muscle tissue contacts against externally applied pressure. A user places an object, or member, in contact with a body part, and applies pressure to the member, which is transmitted through the body-contacting surface of the ... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7276033 | Rhythmic blood pressure modulation and legshaking apparatus Resonant and powered rhythmic blood pressure modulation (hereinafter “RBPM”) and “Legshaking” apparatus are provided for implementing either hand or powered RBPM, or Legshaking operation as intended for therapeutic treatment of cardiovascularly or neurologic... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7264578 | Exercise resistance method using an adjustable weight dumbbell On some embodiments, a vertical stack of weights is disposed beneath a base member, and at least one selector rod is rotatably mounted on the base member and selectively rotated into engagement with a desired number of the vertically stacked weights. On other embodi... | 09/04/2007 |
