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Patent No. 5500234

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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Michalsky, Gerald A.


Primary examiner statistics: 3226 patents; average approval time: 3221 days
Assistant examiner statistics: 253 patents; average approval time: 610 days

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4142547Irrigation system and improvement structure therein
In and for an agricultural irrigation system including an elongate, wheel-supported, irrigation wheel line, structural means such as a prime mover for translating such line in a given course of travel over an agricultural field and also for directly apply...
03/06/1979
4140152Load responsive valve assemblies
A load responsive fluid power multiple load control system using load responsive direction and flow control valves in combination with pump control responding to highest system load. Each direction flow control valve is equipped with a load responsive pre...
02/20/1979
4135539Speed control means for center pivot irrigation system
A method and apparatus for operating a center pivot irrigation system including a plurality of span units, each having a drive carriage having a hydraulically driven motor means for operating associated carriage wheels in response to hydraulic fluid suppl...
01/23/1979
4134428Non-drip valve
In a non-drip valve for a fluid-flow line having a supply chamber, a discharge chamber and a vacuum chamber connected to the discharge chamber to withdraw fluid therefrom when the forward flow is arrested, pressure-responsive valve means controlling the f...
01/16/1979
4133511Electro-hydraulic regulating valve system
In the disclosed system a motor axially displaces a screw-threaded movable valve member by rotating it within an interiorly threaded collar. A sensor detects the movable valve member's axial position. An electrical feed-back circuit compares the sensor ou...
01/09/1979
4132244Drive means for irrigation system
An irrigation system includes an irrigation line mounted on wheels which may be turned from positions perpendicular to the line, where they serve to move the irrigation line across a field in a direction perpendicular to its length, to positions parallel ...
01/02/1979
4129148Clutch modulator
Modulated hydraulic clutch pack engagement is provided in a single valve body which includes a drive direction selector spool, a dump valve, a pressure modulating spool, a downstream system pressure regulator and a provision for continuous flow to a downs...
12/12/1978
4128109Pressure let-down valve assembly for handling abrasive liquids
A pressure let-down valve assembly for handling pressurized liquids which contain abrasive solids including a valve adapted for handling such liquids and a flow reversal means for changing the direction of the flowing liquid. The flow reversal means conta...
12/05/1978
4124038Multiway hydraulic valve
A multiway hydraulic valve comprising a valve housing having a cylindrical bore, a first and second inlet, an outlet, a first series and second series of operation ports all defined in the valve housing. Check means are associated with the first and secon...
11/07/1978
4096883Closed-center controller and neutral bypass arrangement therefor
A closed-center controller is disclosed, especially of the type utilized in hydrostatic power steering systems. The controller includes valving which, in the neutral position, defines a bypass passage communicating inlet fluid through the interior of the ...
06/27/1978
4095615Check valve and siphon tube assembly employing same
A check valve for substantially preventing fluid flow in a first direction, but allowing a substantially unrestricted fluid flow in a second, opposite direction, the check valve including a tubular body and a flapper valve hingedly disposed within the tub...
06/20/1978
4095617Control valves
A pressure compensated directional control valve is provided which automatically regulates the position of the valve depending upon the load so as to maintain a constant flow of fluid by means of check valve members in the spool in the form of a resilient...
06/20/1978
4094334Ocean thermal energy conversion valve
A fluid flow control valve to be interposed in the depending end portion of a large diameter casing projecting downwardly below the ocean thermocline and forming a cold water passageway for moving water to the surface. The valve includes a jacket surround...
06/13/1978
4092997Constraint means for flexible elements
At least three elongated flexible elements bonded together lengthwise to form constraint means arcuate in cross-section for forcing said elements to move in a predetermined path in which the flexible elements are bent longitudinally to form a loop of subs...
06/06/1978
4091832Valve
There is disclosed a valve having a spool sealably slidable longitudinally within a bore in its body between alternate positions for controlling flow of a first fluid between lateral ports connecting with the bore. The spool is urged toward a first positi...
05/30/1978
4090527Backflow preventer and relief valve assembly
A backflow prevention assembly designed for connection between a main supply line and a service pipe in water supply service, comprising two check valves in series and a relief valve for draining the chamber between the two check valves under certain oper...
05/23/1978
4088298Check valve assembly
A check valve assembly for permitting unrestricted flow in one direction and limited flow in the reverse direction comprising: a valve body having a longitudinal flowbore therethrough; a seat member carried by the valve body; a closure member carried by t...
05/09/1978
4087231Slow-opening gas valve
A gas valve having first and second redundant valve members, disposed in a passageway between an inlet and an outlet of the valve which are individually operable to open and close respective inlet and outlet valve ports, and a pressure regulating apparatu...
05/02/1978
4085771Angularity sensor means for center pivot irrigation system
A center pivot irrigation system has a plurality of self-propelled articulated span units mounting interconnected sections of water carrying conduit, each span unit has motor means and motor control means for regulating the operation of the associated mot...
04/25/1978
4084614Fluid coupling device
A fluid coupling device comprising two connectable parts each having a channel and a fluid flow blocking component which in unactivated position keeps the channel closed and in operated position keeps the channel open. A slidable push rod is provided whic...
04/18/1978
4084618Spool valve
A control valve for hydraulic systems including a sleeve and a spool supported for slidable motion therein, the sleeve and spool having control lands supported in slightly spaced relation to avoid chipping or abrasive contact and resultant imprecision in ...
04/18/1978
4084610Two-step roll ahead irrigation system
An irrigation system is moved with an oscillating trojan bar operating against a lugged wheel. A drive pawl on the trojan bar drives the wheel forward on level ground or uphill. A hold-back pawl on the trojan bar keeps the wheel from running free when goi...
04/18/1978
4083383Faucet assembly
A faucet assembly including a spigot having a passageway therethrough is provided. One end of the spigot is open for exit of fluid and the other end is adapted to be rotatably connected to one end of a stationary fitting. The other end of the fitting is a...
04/11/1978
4083378Water drive system for a mobile agricultural irrigation unit
This is concerned with a water-driven unit for a center pivot irrigation system in which the pressure of the water in the pipe extending out from the center pivot is used as the motive force for moving the towers about the center pivot....
04/11/1978
4082112Hose coupling
A hose coupling wherein the ends of two hoses are connected to tubular valve bodies having axially extending passages with annular valve seats which face the respective hoses and are normally engaged by disk-shaped elastic valve elements under the action ...
04/04/1978
4080870Multiple position fluid conductor apparatus
Total apparatus includes extensible and retractable means for moving a load linearly between two or more spaced positions, the load having a fluid pressure operated motor, and means for delivering fluid from a pressure source to the motor at selected stag...
03/28/1978
4080937Air-compressing four-cycle internal combustion engine with direct fuel injection
An air-compressing four-cycle internal combustion engine with direct fuel injection, especially for the drive of motor vehicles, in which a first injection valve is provided for injecting fuel into a combustion space which is so constructed and arranged t...
03/28/1978
4080981Antisiphon check valve
A single diaphragm type of antisiphon check valve assembly is formed of a valve seat and a retainer plug mounted in a valve body to define a valve chamber in which is mounted the single flexible valve diaphragm. The valve chamber is adapted to communicate...
03/28/1978
4080874Drive for a pair of metering pumps
A pair of metering pumps are fixedly supported on a mounting frame and are driven in tandem by a reciprocable thrust mechanism for driving the piston or cylinder element of the pump. The thrust mechanism is movable transversely to the reciprocating direct...
03/28/1978
4080151Furnace pressure sensor
A system for creating an alarm whenever the pressure inside of a combustion furnace is higher than atmospheric pressure. The system uses a pressure reference comprising a chamber which is designed to average out momentary wind-induced fluctuations of pres...
03/21/1978
4079752Pipe couplings
Pipe coupling assembly for mounting on a tank vessel for use in transferring liquid to or from a single point mooring buoy, or for use in other locations where use of a loading arm is not practicable. The assembly comprises a pipe coupling capable of bein...
03/21/1978
4078578Beverage dispensing valve
A beverage dispensing valve for pressurized beverages having a faucet portion, a rear portion having a flow control and a check valve portion fluidly connecting the faucet and rear portions enabling removal of the faucet portion while the rear and check v...
03/14/1978
4077422Flow control means for compressed gas cylinders
A fail-safe shutoff device used in conjunction with a high-pressure control valve for compressed gas cylinders which will immediately check uncontrolled gas flow from the cylinder generally associated with a damaged or defective control valve. The shutoff...
03/07/1978
4077463Caustic cooling system
An improved cooling system is provided for hot, aqueous caustic solutions, such as received from evaporators employed for the concentration of electrolytically produced dilute caustic solutions. The improved cooling system consists of at least one closed ...
03/07/1978
4076211Ball valve
A ball valve having a valve body, a main flow passage therethrough, a lateral bore extending generally perpendicularly through the passage, and a unitary ball valve member received in the lateral bore. The ball valve member has a spherical ball portion wi...
02/28/1978
4076040Alternator valve
An alternator valve assembly particularly suited for below ground level use in septic systems for diverting flow from a single inlet to either of two separate outlets. The valve is comprised of a plastic housing which defines a valve chamber having an inl...
02/28/1978
4074698Hydraulic coupler
An automatic coupling device having a body member movably mounted on a mounting plate fixed to the implement, and a sleeve member movably mounted on the body member. A releasable device between the mounting plate and the sleeve member releasably retains a...
02/21/1978
4074688Pilot valve
There is disclosed a valve having a valving element longitudinally reciprocable within a bore in the body of the valve between alternate positions for controlling the flow of a first fluid between lateral ports connecting with the bore. A piston connected...
02/21/1978
4074664Fuel control system for internal combustion engines
A fuel control system for internal combustion engines including a stratified charge igniter, a secondary carburetor regulating fuel flow to the igniter and common cooling means for the igniter and pre-heating means for the fuel. The pre-heating means incl...
02/21/1978
4073466Valve
There is disclosed a valve having a valving element longitudinally reciprocable within a bore in the body of the valve between alternate positions for controlling the flow of a first fluid between lateral ports connecting with the bore. A piston connected...
02/14/1978
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