Michael D Groves

US Patent:

56833350, Nov 4, 1997

Filed:

Apr 22, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/635566

Inventors:

Michael A. Groves - Bolingbrook IL
Husein O. Qaiesi - Markham IL

International Classification:

A63B 2100

US Classification:

482105

Abstract:

A wearable exercise weight is disclosed. Several versions of the invention are disclosed, each providing a limb encircling weight having an adjustable restraint which holds the weight in a circular configuration about the distal end of a limb. An anchoring structure, in the form of a sock, shoe or glove, is also provided, and functions to keep the weight in place at the end of the limb. Several structures are disclosed which function as means of attachment, connecting the anchoring structure to the limb encircling weight. One version of the invention provides an ankle encircling weight unit with a strip of each sex of VELCRO lengthwise along its lower portion and tabs with shoe lace holes at each end of the unit. A strip of VELCRO provides similar strips of each sex of VELCRO and is adhered to the collar of the shoe. The strip folds from a first position whereby the strips are engaged by each other, to a second position where the strips engage the strips on the ankle encircling weight unit.

US Patent:

51869365, Feb 16, 1993

Filed:

Aug 6, 1990

Appl. No.:

7/563394

Inventors:

Michael J. Groves - Lake Forest IL

Assignee:

Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois - Chicago IL

International Classification:

A01N 2508
A01N 2524
A61K 970
A61K 4736

US Classification:

424435

Abstract:

A packing material for the treatment of infections, particularly of the teeth and gums. A biocompatible, polymeric carrier material, typically calcium alignate, has dispersed therein an antibiotic ester which typically defines at least one ester group of 10 to 18 carbon atoms per molecule. The antibiotic ester is present in the polymeric carrier in an initial concentration sufficient to allow the continuous, controlled release of at least an inhibitory concentration of free antibiotic as a hydrolysis product from the antibiotic ester. The rate of release of free antibiotic is influenced by the presence of bacterial lipase, so that a higher concentration of infectious bacteria causes the release of higher concentrations of free antibiotic, hydrolyzed from the ester, in a feedback loop.

US Patent:

52905594, Mar 1, 1994

Filed:

Nov 12, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/975423

Inventors:

Michael J. Groves - Lake Forest IL

Assignee:

Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois - Chicago IL

International Classification:

A01N 2508
A01N 2524
A61K 970
A61K 4736

US Classification:

424435

Abstract:

A packing material for the treatment of infections, particularly of the teeth and gums. A biocompatible, polymeric carrier material, typically calcium alginate, has dispersed therein an antibiotic ester which typically defines at least one ester group of 10 to 18 carbon atoms per molecule. The antibiotic ester is present in the polymeric carrier in an initial concentration sufficient to allow the continuous, controlled release of at least an inhibitory concentration of free antibiotic as a hydrolysis product from the antibiotic ester. The rate of release of free antibiotic is influenced by the presence of bacterial lipase, so that a higher concentration of infectious bacteria causes the release of higher concentrations of free antibiotic, hydrolyzed from the ester, in a feedback loop.

US Patent:

50913085, Feb 25, 1992

Filed:

Jan 29, 1990

Appl. No.:

7/471505

Inventors:

Melvin E. Klegerman - Chicago IL
Michael J. Groves - Lake Forest IL

Assignee:

The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois - Chicago IL

International Classification:

C12P 950
C12N 120

US Classification:

435 681

Abstract:

Mycobacterium bovis BCG suspensions are treated with a protease enzyme such as pronase, resulting in the production of suspensions having smaller aggregates and single cells. Such suspensions, when processed into vaccines, exhibit improved immunizing potential against cancer and would be expected to exhibit improved immunizing potential against tuberculosis.

US Patent:

55428967, Aug 6, 1996

Filed:

Apr 3, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/415653

Inventors:

Husein O. Qaiesi - Markham IL
Michael A. Groves - Chicago IL

International Classification:

A63B 21065

US Classification:

482105

Abstract:

A bearable exercise weight is disclosed. Several versions of the invention are disclosed, each providing a limb encircling weight having an adjustable restraint which holds the weight in a circular configuration about the distal end of a limb. An anchoring structure, in the form of a sock, shoe or glove, is also provided, and functions to keep the weight in place at the end of the limb. Several structures are disclosed which function as means of attachment, connecting the anchoring structure to the limb encircling weight. One version of the invention provides an ankle encircling weight unit with a strip of each sex of VELCRO lengthwise along its lower portion and tabs with shoe lace holes at each end of the unit. A strip of VELCRO provides similar strips of each sex of VELCRO and is adhered to the collar of the shoe. The strip folds from a first position whereby the strips are engaged by each other, to a second position where the strips engage the strips on the ankle encircling weight unit.

US Patent:

58696458, Feb 9, 1999

Filed:

Oct 15, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/950654

Inventors:

Michael Groves - Deerfield IL

Assignee:

Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois - Urbana IL

International Classification:

C07H 106
C07H 100
A61K 4500

US Classification:

536124

Abstract:

A method for preparing a highly potent glycan extract from Mycobacteria by admixing at least one Mycobacterium with an aqueous solution of concentrated urea.

US Patent:

49199730, Apr 24, 1990

Filed:

Oct 16, 1987

Appl. No.:

7/109229

Inventors:

M. Hayat Alkan - Chicago IL
Michael J. Groves - Lincolnshire IL

Assignee:

Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois - Chicago IL

International Classification:

B05D 122

US Classification:

427213

Abstract:

The present invention provides methods and materials for coating relatively small quantities of particles including tablets, pellets or granules. The device effectively fluidizes the particles to be coated by controlled vibration of a perforated platform through which drying air is passed during intermittent spraying of the particles with a solution of organic or aqueous-based coating material. The method coats individual tablets having as low a mass as 50 mg and coats quantities ranging from less than about 50 mg to 10 g of tablets, pellets, or granules.

US Patent:

51588048, Oct 27, 1992

Filed:

Apr 20, 1990

Appl. No.:

7/511565

Inventors:

M. Hayat Alkan - Chicago IL
Michael J. Groves - Lincolnshire IL

Assignee:

Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois

International Classification:

B05D 700

US Classification:

427213

Abstract:

Apparatus and methods are provided for coating relatively small quantities of particles including tablets, pellets, or granules. The device effectively fluidizes the particles to be coated by controlled vibration of a perforated platform through which drying air is passed during intermittent spraying of the particles with a solution of organic or aqueous-based coating material. The method coats individual tablets having as low a mass as 50 mg and coats quantities ranging from less than about 50 mg to 10 g of tablets, pellets, or granules.