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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 |
| 8131380 | Probes for electrical current therapy of tissue, and methods of using same Disclosed herein are probes for use in delivering electrical current therapy to a target tissue. In specifically exemplified embodiments, the probes comprise a base comprised of a degradable material so as to prevent the potentially dangerous reuse of the probes. Al... | 03/06/2012 |
| 7526344 | Medical device for treating prostate diseases by using near-infrared LED The present invention relates to a medical device for treating prostate diseases by using near-infrared LEDs (light emitting diodes), and more particularly, to a medical device for treating prostate diseases in which a probe having installed therein near-infrared LE... | 04/28/2009 |
| 7483755 | Devices, methods, and systems for shrinking tissues Devices, systems, and method for treating urinary incontinence generally rely on energy delivered to a patient's own pelvic support tissue to selectively contract or shrink at least a portion of that pelvic support tissue so as to reposition the bladder. The energy ... | 01/27/2009 |
| 7390324 | Magnetic retrieval device and method of use Apparatus and method for retrieving a remotely located device equipped with a magnetic coupler is provided. The apparatus includes a magnetic coupling carried at an end of an elongate member for attracting the magnetic coupler of the remotely located device, and ali... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7369894 | Method, system and device for treating disorders of the pelvic floor by electrical stimulation of the sacral and/or pudendal nerves Described are implantable devices and methods for treating various disorders of the pelvic floor by means of electrical stimulation of tissue volumes at two or more locations adjacent sacral nerves or portions thereof, and/or pudendal nerves of portions thereof. Two... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7353059 | Medical device with low EMI leakage A medical device is configured to attenuate emission of electromagnetic radiation and comprises a housing, a circuit assembly mounted in the housing, and a panel coupled to the housing and to the circuit assembly. The panel comprises a first conductive region on an ... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7341583 | Positioning system for an applicator and positioning method for an applicator A positioning system for an applicator includes a glove for being used for a diagnosis of the affected part, a mark body provided on the glove, an applicator for being inserted into a living body, and an energy emitter provided on the applicator for supplying energy... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7343202 | Method for affecting urinary function with electrode implantation in adipose tissue Systems and methods provide a stimulation electrode assembly comprising an elongated lead sized and configured to be implanted within an adipose tissue region. The lead includes an electrically conductive portion to apply electrical stimulation to nerve or muscle in... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7338480 | Diagnosis catheter for interstitial cystitis A diagnosis catheter 1 for an interstitial cystitis is connected to a current perception threshold inspection apparatus 4. A catheter body 11 is made of a soft flexible material and includes a bladder-dwelling distal end section A and a diagnosi... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7315762 | Non-surgical incontinence treatment system and method Devices, systems, and methods can treat incontinence by heating between about 100 and about 800 cubic millimeters of endopelvic fascia for sufficient time to effect substantial collagenous tissue shrinkage. A probe body may directly engage the endopelvic fascia, or ... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7310545 | Method and device to form a sensor using isolated cardiomyocytes A method and device are described to form a sensor using a cardiomyocyte by advancing a catheter into the tissue of interest, cardiac in the preferred embodiment, and using the catheter to ablate a cone- or a dome-shaped region to form an electrically isolated secti... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7294138 | Nose pack method and apparatus A medical device and method for treating nose bleeds are provided. The device includes packing material interconnected to a flange member. The packing material is insertable into a nasal cavity, for absorbing blood and other body fluids. The flange member prevents t... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7279502 | Polyamine analog conjugates and quinone conjugates as therapies for cancers and prostate diseases Peptide conjugates in which cytocidal and cytostatic agents, such as polyamine analogs or naphthoquinones, are conjugated to a polypeptide recognized and cleaved by enzymes such as prostate-specific antigen (PSA) and cathepsin B are provided, as well as compositions... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7254447 | Resonant muscle stimulator A method and apparatus include a therapeutic or developmental apparel that includes hardware and/or software for stimulating a muscle. Such apparel may comprise, for instance, of: a glove, a uniform, a shoe, a sock, a vest, a sleeve, a shirt, a hat, a helmet, a brac... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7207988 | Method and apparatus for providing intra-pericardial access A method and apparatus for accessing the pericardial space which provides for stable short term or long term placement of a delivery catheter or cannula having its distal most end located in the pericardial space. The catheter or cannula may be introduced into the p... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7203548 | Cavernous nerve stimulation via unidirectional propagation of action potentials Methods of using unidirectionally propagating action potentials (UPAPs) for cavernous nerve stimulation and for certain disorders are provided. Stimulators capable of creating such UPAPs include, but are not limited to, miniature implantable stimulators (i.e., micro... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7182727 | Single port cardiac support apparatus A minimal intrusive cardiac support apparatus is disclosed which requires only one incision into a main blood vessel or heart chamber. The apparatus includes a pair of generally coaxial and slideably arranged cannulae (one inner and one outer) communicatively couple... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7179219 | Incontinence treatment with urethral guide Devices and methods for aligning a probe body and a treatment surface adjacent a target tissue. A guide shaft can be positioned in a urethra. The probe body can be positioned in a vagina and registered relative to the guide so as to position the treatment surface in... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7160291 | Detachable cryosurgical probe A cryosurgical probe system includes a fluid supply line connectable at an inlet section to a source of cryogenic fluid; a fluid connector assembly securely connected to an outlet section of the fluid supply line for receiving fluid from the outlet section of the fl... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7150745 | Devices and methods for treatment of luminal tissue Devices and methods are provided for treatment of tissue in a body lumen with an electrode deployment device. Embodiments typically include a device with a plurality of electrodes having a pre-selected electrode density arranged on the surface of a support. The supp... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7097622 | Non-invasive, quantitative somatosensory apparatus for the evaluation of erectile dysfunction A non-invasive quantitative somatosensory apparatus is provided for evaluating erectile dysfunctions and involves the applications to the glans penis of two different temperatures. If the patient is unable to differentiate the difference in temperature, a diagnosis ... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7079882 | Method and apparatus for quantifying nerve and neural-muscular integrity related to pelvic organs or pelvic floor functions The present invention is a method and apparatus for quantifying nerve and neural-muscular integrity related to pelvic organs or pelvic floor functions. In one embodiment, the invention is a method and device to measure muscle or nerve activity in the pelvis or pelvi... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7069089 | Abdominal belt with adjustable electrodes A device for attaching at least three electrodes to a subject for stimulating abdominal muscles of the subject, comprising an attachment mechanism for extending around the torso of the subject and a main locating element provided on the attachment mechanism for loca... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7062310 | Catheter tip electrode assembly and method for fabricating same An electrode assembly for a sensor catheter tip includes a first electrode and a second electrode each having a central axis. The two electrodes are axially aligned and spaced apart along the axis. Each of the first and second electrodes comprises a contact aperture... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7035691 | Resonant muscle stimulator A method and apparatus generate resonant sequences having pulses optimally spaced and configured to realize uniform contractions in a musculature. Namely, each subsequent pulse maintains tension within sarcomeres of the musculature as the resonant sequence propagate... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7018398 | System and method for treating urinary tract disorders A method, device, and system for treatment of urinary tract disorders is provided. The device includes a catheter having multiple lumens for insertion into a urinary bladder and for providing fluid flow within the bladder and within the fluid reservoir within the ur... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7004937 | Wire reinforced articulation segment A device for steering a cardiac cryoablation catheter through the vasculature of a patient includes separate first and second deflection members that connect a tip member to the distal end of a catheter tube. Importantly, the first deflection member has a first flex... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6976986 | Electrode arrangement for use in a medical instrument A medical instrument is disclosed. The medical instrument includes a pair of spaced apart and electrically isolated elongated wire electrodes positioned adjacent one another on a working member. The wire electrodes are arranged for sensing electrical activity of bio... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6978178 | Method and apparatus for selecting an optimal electrode configuration of a medical electrical lead having a multiple electrode array An electrical medical lead is provided having two or more electrodes, electrically insulated from each other and electrically coupled to individually insulated filars in a multi-filar coiled conductor. When the lead is used with a medical device equipped with a swit... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6947792 | Smooth muscle controller A method of promoting the healing of a lesion in a smooth muscle, comprising selecting a smooth muscle portion having a lesion and applying a non-excitatory electrical field to the portion, which field reduces the mechanical activity of the portion. ... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6941171 | Implantable stimulator methods for treatment of incontinence and pain A method and system for treatment of incontinence, urgency, frequency, and/or pelvic pain includes implantation of electrodes on a lead or the discharge portion of a catheter adjacent the perineal nerve(s) or tissue(s) to be stimulated. Stimulation pulses, either el... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6918906 | Endoscopic ablation system with improved electrode geometry An endoscopic ablation system is provided for use with a flexible endoscope for the ablative treatment of diseased tissue on the interior lining a body lumen. The endoscopic ablation system includes a support member for supporting at least two electrodes that are el... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6905471 | Method and device for training pelvic floor muscles A method and device for training pelvic floor muscles in order to treat or prevent urinary or fecal incontinence. The device comprises a probe having a pressure sensor and a vibrator, and a microprocessor connected with the sensor and the vibrator. Initially, the pr... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6901884 | Immobilization device The invention provides a device for use in partially or fully immobilizing animals such as cattle, sheep and the like. The device includes a probe for insertion in the anal canal of the animal the probe comprising a pair of spaced electrodes connected by way of elec... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6836688 | Devices, methods, and systems for shrinking tissues Devices, systems, and method for treating urinary incontinence generally rely on energy delivered to a patient's own pelvic support tissue to selectively contract or shrink at least a portion of that pelvic support tissue so as to reposition the bladder. The energy ... | 12/28/2004 |
| 6785577 | Electrode apparatus for stimulating penile, urethral, and anal tissue An electrode apparatus (20) includes an electrode (22), an electrical contact (24), and a non-conductive sheath (26) surrounding a portion (44) of the electrical contact (24). The electrode (22) includes an interior p... | 08/31/2004 |
| 6741895 | Vaginal probe and method A vaginal probe, and method of use is disclosed for stimulation of the nerves of the vagina with the purpose of testing their reaction to stimuli in the hope of defining, and treating sexual dysfunction in women. One embodiment of the invention (20) includes ... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6694192 | Uterus muscle controller A method and apparatus for controlling uterine contractions in a female comprises providing sensors for sensing uterine contractions; providing an electric signal generator for generating signals to be applied on the uterus; providing a control unit for r... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6625495 | Body-cavity probe with body conformable member A probe insertable into a body cavity for applying an electrical stimulation to tissue therein includes a flexible hollow member of biocompatible material to enable the member to be inserted into the body cavity and to substantially conform to its inner s... | 09/23/2003 |
| 6553266 | Underpants structure provided with means to augment perineal muscles An underpants structure comprises a left waistband, a right waistband, a seat, and a pulsating current generator. The left waistband, the right waistband, and the seat are joined together to form a waist hole, a left leg hole, and a right leg hole. The se... | 04/22/2003 |
