Patents by Inventor Michael J. Rice

Michael J. Rice has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20030045545
    Abstract: Thiazolo-, oxazolo- and selenazolo[4,5-c]quinolin-4-amines and analogs thereof are described including methods of manufacture and the use of novel intermediates. The compounds are immunomodulators and induce cytokine biosynthesis, including interferon and/or tumor biosynthesis, necrosis factor, and inhibit the T-helper-type 2 immune response. The compounds are further useful in the treatment of viral and neoplastic diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2002
    Publication date: March 6, 2003
    Applicant: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: John F. Gerster, Kyle J. Lindstrom, Gregory J. Marszalek, Bryon A. Merrill, John W. Mickelson, Michael J. Rice
  • Patent number: 6514985
    Abstract: Imidazonaphthyridine and tetrahydroimidazonaphthyridine compounds induce the biosynthesis of cytokines such as interferon and tumor necrosis factor. The compounds exhibit antiviral and antitumor properties. Methods of preparing the compounds and intermediates useful in the preparation of the compounds are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2003
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: John F. Gerster, Kyle J. Lindstrom, Stephen L. Crooks, Philip D. Heppner, Gregory J. Marszalek, Peter V. Maye, Bryon A. Merrill, John W. Mickelson, Michael J. Rice
  • Publication number: 20020173654
    Abstract: Imidazonaphthyridine and tetrahydroimidazonaphthyridine compounds induce the biosynthesis of cytokines such as interferon and tumor necrosis factor. The compounds exhibit antiviral and antitumor properties. Methods of preparing the compounds and intermediates useful in the preparation of the compounds are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2001
    Publication date: November 21, 2002
    Applicant: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Kyle J. Lindstrom, Bryon A. Merrill, Michael J. Rice
  • Patent number: 6451810
    Abstract: Imidazoquinoline and tetrahydroimidazoquinoline compounds that contain amide functionality at the 1-position are useful as immune response modifiers. The compounds and compositions of the invention can induce the biosynthesis of various cytokines and are useful in the treatment of a variety of conditions including viral diseases and neoplastic diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2002
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Patrick L. Coleman, Stephen L. Crooks, Kyle J. Lindstrom, Bryon A. Merrill, Michael J. Rice
  • Publication number: 20020120141
    Abstract: Dye labeled imidazonaphthyridine, imidazopyridine and imidazoquinoline compounds having immune response modulating activity are disclosed. The compounds are useful, inter alia, for determining the binding and/or receptor sites of the molecules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2002
    Publication date: August 29, 2002
    Applicant: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Michael J. Rice, Mark A. Tomai, Ai-Ping Wei
  • Patent number: 6440992
    Abstract: Thiazolo-, oxazolo- and selenazolo[4,5-c]quinolin-4-amines and analogs thereof are described including methods of manufacture and the use of novel intermediates. The compounds are immunomodulators and induce cytokine biosynthesis, including interferon and/or tumor biosynthesis, necrosis factor, and inhibit the T-helper-type 2 immune response. The compounds are further useful in the treatment of viral and neoplastic diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2002
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: John F. Gerster, Kyle J. Lindstrom, Gregory J. Marszalek, Bryon A. Merrill, John W. Mickelson, Michael J. Rice
  • Publication number: 20020072528
    Abstract: Thiazolo-, oxazolo- and selenazolo[4,5-c]quinolin-4-amines and analogs thereof are described including methods of manufacture and the use of novel intermediates. The compounds are immunomodulators and induce cytokine biosynthesis, including interferon and/or tumor biosynthesis, necrosis factor, and inhibit the T-helper-type 2 immune response. The compounds are further useful in the treatment of viral and neoplastic diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2001
    Publication date: June 13, 2002
    Applicant: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: John F. Gerster, Kyle J. Lindstrom, Gregory J. Marszalek, Bryon A. Merrill, John W. Mickelson, Michael J. Rice
  • Patent number: 6376669
    Abstract: Dye labeled imidazonaphthyridine, imidazopyridine and imidazoquinoline compounds having immune response modulating activity are disclosed. The compounds are useful, inter alia, for determining the binding and/or receptor sites of the molecules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2002
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Michael J. Rice, Mark A. Tomai, Ai-Ping Wei
  • Patent number: 6331539
    Abstract: Imidazoquinoline and tetrahydroimidazoquinoline compounds that contain sulfonamide or sulfonamide functionality at the 1-position are useful as immune response modifiers. The compounds and compositions of the invention can induce the biosynthesis of various cytokines and are useful in the treatment of a variety of conditions including viral diseases and neoplastic diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2001
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Stephen L. Crooks, Kyle J. Lindstrom, Bryon A. Merrill, Michael J. Rice
  • Patent number: 6323200
    Abstract: Thiazolo-, oxazolo- and selenazolo[4,5-c]quinolin-4-amines and analogs thereof are described including methods of manufacture and the use of novel intermediates. The compounds are immunomodulators and induce cytokine biosynthesis, including interferon and/or tumor biosynthesis, necrosis factor, and inhibit the T-helper-type 2 immune response. The compounds are further useful in the treatment of viral and neoplastic diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2001
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: John F. Gerster, Kyle J. Lindstrom, Gregory J. Marszalek, Bryon A. Merrill, John W. Mickelson, Michael J. Rice
  • Patent number: 6194425
    Abstract: Imidazonaphthyridine and tetrahydroimidazonaphthyridine compounds induce the biosynthesis of cytokines such as interferon and tumor necrosis factor. The compounds exhibit antiviral and antitumor properties. Methods of preparing the compounds and intermediates useful in the preparation of the compounds are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2001
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: John F. Gerster, Kyle J. Lindstrom, Stephen L. Crooks, Philip D. Heppner, Gregory J. Marszalek, Peter V. Maye, Bryon A. Merrill, John W. Mickelson, Michael J. Rice
  • Patent number: 6110929
    Abstract: Thiazolo-, oxazolo- and selenazolo[4,5-c]quinolin-4-amines and analogs thereof are described including methods of manufacture and the use of novel intermediates. The compounds are immunomodulators and induce cytokine biosynthesis, including interferon and/or tumor biosynthesis, necrosis factor, and inhibit the T-helper-type 2 immune response. The compounds are further useful in the treatment of viral and neoplastic diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2000
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: John F. Gerster, Kyle J. Lindstrom, Gregory J. Marszalek, Bryon A. Merrill, John W. Mickelson, Michael J. Rice
  • Patent number: 6052195
    Abstract: A method of mixing colorants to achieve a target color includes combining individual colorants, detecting an output color of the combined colorants with a color sensing device and automatically adjusting the output color based on comparison between the detected output color and the target color. An apparatus for mixing colorants according to this method is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2000
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Lingappa K. Mestha, Sohail A. Dianat, Michael J. Rice, Edward B. Caruthers, R. Enrique Viturro
  • Patent number: 6021285
    Abstract: An image quality control apparatus controls quality of xerographic images formed by a xerographic imaging system onto a recording medium when at least one sensor which is operative to provide signals to the xerographic imaging system for quality control malfunctions. The image quality control apparatus includes a controller device in communication with the xerographic imaging system. The controller includes a data collection device, a determining device and an input generating device. The data collection device collects and processes sensor data received from the at least one sensor while the at least one sensor is operative. The determining device determines whether the at least one sensor malfunctions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2000
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Lingappa K. Mestha, Sohail A. Dianat, Yao Rong Wang, Perry Y. Li, Michael J. Rice
  • Patent number: 5749460
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a cap assembly that includes a cap with a single annular lug that has a retaining surface and an annular flange attachable to the cap by contact with the retaining surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 12, 1998
    Assignee: The Pillsbury Company
    Inventor: Michael J. Rice
  • Patent number: 5641084
    Abstract: The present invention is a tamper evident container sealing system for sealing a cap to a container. The system includes a shrink band, shrinkable at a shrink temperature, positioned about the cap and container circumferentially, a colorant bonded to the shrink band and an adhesive bonded to the colorant. The adhesive is thermally activatable at the shrink temperature. The adhesive is in contact with the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 24, 1997
    Assignee: The Pillsbury Company
    Inventor: Michael J. Rice
  • Patent number: 5447236
    Abstract: A multiple compartment package for use in the packaging of foodstuff articles includes a first compartment portion, a second compartment portion, and a retaining mechanism for retaining the first compartment portion in close relation to the second compartment portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 5, 1995
    Assignee: The Pillsbury Company
    Inventors: Michael R. Perry, Joseph C. McDilda, Michael J. Rice
  • Patent number: 5386999
    Abstract: A drawing game board for non-competitive, socialized activity, has a base provided with a substantially flat upper surface for supporting drawing paper. Borders on the base extend upwardly from the upper surface thereof and define a paper location area. Within the border is a frame having a substantially rectangular shape provided by side sections and end sections. The frame has an upper surface and a lower surface. The lower surface of the frame is adapted to contact the drawing paper when the frame is moved downwardly within the border to hold the paper in place on the flat upper surface of the base. The frame is configured to provide a substantially rectangular drawing opening having a longitudinal dimension and a lateral dimension and is bordered by the side and end sections. A plurality of substantially rectangular shutters are placed between the side sections of the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 1994
    Date of Patent: February 7, 1995
    Inventor: Michael J. Rice
  • Patent number: 5326023
    Abstract: An easy-open, spiral wound container for packaging refrigerated dough products includes a spirally wound fibrous core layer, forming an unbonded spiral butt joint. The container also includes an inner liner layer and an outer label layer, each having a seam. The outer label layer is weakened along the butt joint to facilitate opening of the container. An end closure member seals an end of the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 1993
    Date of Patent: July 5, 1994
    Assignee: The Pillsbury Company
    Inventors: Michael J. Rice, Gregory P. Holl, Robert A. Strange
  • Patent number: 5318499
    Abstract: An easy-open, spiral wound container for packaging refrigerated dough products includes a spirally wound fibrous core layer, forming an unbonded spiral butt joint. The container also includes an inner liner layer and an outer label layer, each having a seam. The outer label layer is weakened along the butt joint to facilitate opening of the container. An end closure member seals an end of the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 1993
    Date of Patent: June 7, 1994
    Assignee: The Pillsbury Company
    Inventors: Michael J. Rice, Gregory P. Holl, Robert A. Strange