Scholars@Duke
Guerry Grune

Guerry Grune

Adjunct Professor in the Engineering Graduate and Professional Programs
Engineering Graduate and Professional Programs
guerry.grune@duke.edu
Box 90271, Durham, NC 27708-0271
305 Teer Bldg, Durham, NC 27708

Selected Publications

US Patent 11547116 - Metal Oxide Compounds and Infusion Into Polymer Compounds

Internet Publication · January 10, 2023 Described is an initial liquid composition with at least antimicrobial, antibacterial, and/or anti-viral properties comprising chelated metal oxide particles suspended in a polyol, such that metal oxide particles are homogeneously dispersed in a primarily ... Open Access Link to item Cite

US Patent 10344235 - Alternative Fuel and Fuel Additive Compositions

Internet Publication · June 19, 2019 Alternative gasoline, diesel fuel, marine diesel fuel, jet fuel, and flexible fuel compositions are disclosed. The compositions include an alcohol and/or a glycerol ether or mixture of glycerol ethers, which can be derived from renewable resources. When co ... Open Access Link to item Cite

US Patent 10262028 - Simultaneous Intellectual Property Search and Valuation System and Methodology (SIPS-VSM),

Internet Publication · April 16, 2019 A system, method, and computer-based logic flow is presented for a web-enabled tool allowing simultaneous intelligent searching, knowledge management based problem solving, valuation, and modeling of intellectual property and scientific information. The sy ... Open Access Link to item Cite

US Patent 9913787 - Glycerine Based Jelly Compositions

Internet Publication · April 16, 2019 The disclosure describes a replacement for petroleum jelly as a base for products which is suitable for most any application for which petroleum jelly can be used. The jelly is a glycerine based composition comprising; vegetable derived glycerine and an em ... Open Access Link to item Cite

US Patent 9782610 - Non-Endocrine Disrupting, Cytoprotective , UV Radiation Resistant Composition

Internet Publication · October 10, 2017 The disclosure also describes a method for creating a composition, comprising: a) preparing a water phase mixture with a base of deionized water; b) optionally adding thickening or thinning agents into a water phase and mixing until free from lumps; c) opt ... Open Access Link to item Cite

US Patent 8858922 - Broad Spectrum UVA Stable, Non-Toxic, Zinc Oxide Based Complex

Internet Publication · October 14, 2014 Disclosed is a new composition of matter that is a compound which also is presented as a dispersion with broad UVA and UVB spectral absorption stability, heat absorption, and insulation properties, anti-microbial, water resistance, and high SPF properties. ... Open Access Link to item Cite

US Patent 9095522 - High SPF Transparent Or Translucent, Cytoprotective, Biodegradable, UV Radiation Resistant Compositions

Internet Publication · October 14, 2014 A composition comprising purified water using ozonation, ionization, or distillation or any combination thereof wherein alcohol may be substituted for, or combined with water at least one emollient including but not limited to chitosan, and aloe vera gel, ... Open Access Link to item Cite

US Patent 8557264 - Glycerine Based Jelly Compositions

Internet Publication · October 15, 2013 The present disclosure describes a replacement for petroleum jelly as a base for products which is suitable for most any application for which petroleum jelly can be used. The jelly is a glycerine based jelly composition comprising; vegetable derived glyce ... Open Access Link to item Cite

US Patent 8481771 - Biodiesel Process

Internet Publication · July 9, 2013 Processes for producing biodiesel compositions are disclosed. FFAs present in the triglycerides can be removed by reaction with isobutylene, or by Kolbe electrolysis. The Kolbe electrolysis can be performed on the starting material, or on the crude glycero ... Open Access Link to item Cite

US Patent 8326851 - Simultaneous Intellectual Property Search and Valuation System and Methodology (SIPS-VSM),

Internet Publication · December 4, 2012 A system, method, and computer-based logic flow for a web-enabled tool that allows simultaneous intelligent searching, knowledge management based problem solving, valuation, and modeling of intellectual property and scientific information are described her ... Open Access Link to item Cite

US Patent 8191162 - Anti-Microbial Compounds Used in Garments for Water Based Activities

Internet Publication · June 5, 2012 The invention includes compounds used to manufacture garments for use in water based activities that have a rubber, synthetic rubber, or neoprene compound. The compound is primarily polychloroprene or other suitable polymers and at least one metal of nanop ... Open Access Link to item Cite

US Patent 8129133 - Devices and Methods for the Rapid, Reliable Detection and Determination of Acrylamide Concentration in Food Substances and Prevention of Acrylamide Formation in the Same

Internet Publication · March 6, 2012 A device and associated analytical method to use for the sensitive detection and accurate, rapid determination of acrylamide in food substances is presented. Also described is the use of a kit device and associated analytical method in which a user can qui ... Open Access Link to item Cite

US Patent 7731554 - Wave-riding Vehicle with Shark Locating and Repelling System

Internet Publication · June 8, 2010 A shark-repelling surfboard or flotation board made of polymer foam with coating. The surfboard or the flotation board has a locator device for locating large aquatic animals, and an alarm device for alerting a rider of large aquatic animals, such as shark ... Open Access Link to item Cite

US Patent 7507132 - Transparent Surfboard with Shark Locating and Repelling System

Internet Publication · March 24, 2009 A transparent and shark-repelling surfboard or flotation board made of transparent super microcellular polymer foam with transparent coating. The surfboard or the flotation board has a locater device for locating large aquatic animals, and an alarm device ... Open Access Link to item Cite

US Patent 7393903 - Devices and Methods for the Rapid, Reliable Detection and Determination of Acrylamide Concentration in Food Substances and Prevention of Acrylamide Formation in the Same

Internet Publication · January 7, 2008 The present invention includes a device and associated analytical method to use for the sensitive detection and accurate, rapid determination of acrylamide in food substances. The present invention also relates to the use of a kit device and associated ana ... Open Access Link to item Cite

US Patent 7043173 - Toner Hopper Engagement Device, a Toner Container, and a Toner Refill Kit

Internet Publication · May 9, 2006 A hopper engagement device includes a base member having an orifice releasably engaging with a toner container. The orifice is provides an interference fit with an opening of the container. The engagement device includes a sealing member on the container w ... Open Access Link to item Cite

Estrogenic Potency of Many Popular Sunscreen and it’s “Non-Active” Components Detected Using the Lumi-Cell™ ER Bioassay

Conference The Journal of Toxicological Sciences · March 2006 The use of sunscreens has increased during the past decades due to growing concern over sunburn and skin cancer. Recently there has been a growing concern regarding estrogenic potency of these sunscreens and their components. Recent studies on the SPF enha ... Cite

Estrogenic Potency of Many Popular Sunscreen and it’s “Non-Active” Components Detected Using the Lumi-Cell™ ER Bioassay

Conference The Journal of Toxicological Sciences · March 2006 The use of sunscreens has increased during the past decades due to growing concern over sunburn and skin cancer. Recently there has been a growing concern regarding estrogenic potency of these sunscreens and their components. Recent studies on the SPF enha ... Cite

US Patent 6907205 - Coupling Arrangement Including Drum and Flange

Internet Publication · June 14, 2005 A coupling arrangement having an optical photo-conductive drum including drum exterior and interior surfaces surrounding and extending along a longitudinal axis, the drum exterior surface facing away from the longitudinal axis, and the drum interior surfac ... Open Access Link to item Cite

US Patent 6866841 - Non-Endocrine Disrupting Cytoprotective UV Radiation Resistant Substance

Internet Publication · March 15, 2005 Compositions for enhanced UV-protective agents that increase immuno-responsiveness by providing cytoprotective additives for mammalian skin while also providing avoidance from endocrine disrupting agents are described. A composition comprising:(a) at least ... Open Access Cite

US Patent 6490569 - System for Combining Life Cycle Assessment with Activity Based Costing Using a Relational Database Software Application

Internet Publication · December 3, 2002 A method for analysis of environmental load burdens and associated costs for products, processes and services, which takes into account both life cycle assessment and activity based costing. The steps entailed in the method include representing the at leas ... Open Access Link to item Cite

US Patent 6209995 - Ink Reservoir, Ink Reservoir Refill Container, and Ink Refill Process

Internet Publication · April 3, 2001 An ink replacement reservoir, refill container and refill method are provided. The replacement reservoir is reusable, and is used as an initial replacement for a previous single-use only reservoir. Once the initial replacement has been effected, subsequent ... Open Access Link to item Cite

US Patent 6208821 - Photosensitive Drum Having Injection Molded Insert and Method of Forming Same

Internet Publication · March 27, 2001 A photosensitive drum is provided with an insert by injecting a rapidly curing material directly into the drum such that when the material cures, a noise/vibration reducing insert is provided. The insert material can be injected by a reciprocating nozzle d ... Open Access Link to item Cite

US Patent 6159345 - A Method and Apparatus for Recovering and/or Recycling Solvents

Internet Publication · December 12, 2000 A method and apparatus for recycling and recovering potentially explosive solvents includes providing a contaminated solvent to a distillation tank, vaporizing the solvent in the distillation tank, thereby producing solvent vapor, condensing the solvent va ... Open Access Link to item Cite

US Patent 6017665 - Charge Generation Layers and Charge Transport Layers and Organic Photoconductive Imaging Receptors Containing the Same, and Method for Preparing the Same

Internet Publication · January 25, 2000 Charge generation layers and charge transport layers which are prepared by coating a substrate with a coating solution prepared by mixing: (A) a binder; (B) a charge generation material or a charge transport material; and (C) an organosilanc of the formula ... Open Access Link to item Cite

US Patent 6017665 - Charge Generation Layers and Charge Transport Layers and Organic Photoconductive Imaging Receptors Containing the Same, and Method for Preparing the Same

Internet Publication · January 25, 2000 Charge generation layers and charge transport layers which are prepared by coating a substrate with a coating solution prepared by mixing: (A) a binder; (B) a charge generation material or a charge transport material; and (C) an organosilanc of the formula ... Open Access Link to item Cite

Radiation-Induced Modifications of Allylamino-Substituted Polyphosphazenes

Conference · 1994 Efforts to synthesize allylamino-substituted polyphosphazenes and characterize their sensitivity to radiation and determine the value of using such polymers as new and better resist materials for microlithographic applications continues. An initial attempt ... Cite

Radiation‐induced crosslinking and grafting of two polyphosphazene elastomers

Journal Article Polymers for Advanced Technologies · June 1993 AbstractThe radiation‐induced crosslinking and grafting of two aryloxy‐substituted elastomeric polyphosphazenes have been carried out by both gamma and electron beam irradiation. The classic Charlesby–Pinner [1] plus a simp ... Full text Cite

The Effects of Radiation on Newly Synthesized Allylamino-Substituted Polyphosphazenes

Journal Article Polymeric Materials Science and Engineering · 1985 Cite

The Effects of Radiation on Newly Synthesized Allylamino-Substituted Polyphosphazenes

Journal Article Polymeric Materials Science and Engineering · 1985 Cite

The Synthesis and Characterization of Thermotropic Liquid Crystal Model Compounds

Journal Article Molecular Crystals and Liquid Crystals · May 1984 Full text Cite

Evaluation of Shrinkage Forces and Thermal Transitions of Fluorinated Ethylene-Propylene (FEP) Cable Insulations and Buffered Optic Fibers at Low Temperatures

Conference 33rd International Wire & Cable Symposium Proceedings In an attempt to further understand the effects of temperature cycling tight buffered optic fiber cables on proposed connector designs and attenuation losses, several experiments were performed in the IBM-RTP Polymers Laboratory. These initial experiments ... Link to item Cite

Composite Materials for Local Area Network Communications Cable

Conference 32nd International Wire & Cable Symposium Proceedings Link to item Cite

Low temperature viscosity behavior of transformer oils

Conference Proceedings:Electrical Electronics Insulation Conference and Electrical Manufacturing & Coil Winding Conference Full text Cite

Combining Mathematical Modeling with Materials Development to Predict High Speed Telecommunications Cable Properties, The LaPlace Model

Conference PROCEEDINGS OF 44TH INTERNATIONAL WIRE AND CABLE SYMPOSIUM The need to establish a modeling technique which will allow the cable designer the necessary tools to shorten the development time required to establish the tradeoffs between electrical, mechanical and flammability properties of the various materials avail ... Cite

Combining Mathematical Modeling with Materials Development to Predict High Speed Telecommunications Cable Properties, The LaPlace Model

Conference PROCEEDINGS OF 44TH INTERNATIONAL WIRE AND CABLE SYMPOSIUM The need to establish a modeling technique which will allow the cable designer the necessary tools to shorten the development time required to establish the tradeoffs between electrical, mechanical and flammability properties of the various materials avail ... Cite

Radiation Crosslinking of Some Polyphosphazenes and Possible Applications in Microlithography

Conference Papers presented at the ... meeting. American Chemical Society. Division of Polymer Chemistry Cite

Wire and Cable Material Selection for The 90’s

Conference 39th International Wire & Cable Symposium Proceedings The Evolution and Testing Methods for Flame Retardancy, Smoke Generation and Toxicity as it Relates to International Cabling Systems ... Link to item Cite