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Guerry Grune

Adjunct Professor in the Engineering Graduate and Professional Programs
Engineering Graduate and Professional Programs
Box 90271, Durham, NC 27708-0271
305 Teer Bldg, Durham, NC 27708

Scholarly Works - Digital publications


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

Digital 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

Digital 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),

Digital 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

Digital 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

Digital 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

Digital 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

Digital 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

Digital 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

Digital 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),

Digital 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

Digital 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

Digital 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

Digital 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

Digital 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

Digital 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

Digital 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

US Patent 6907205 - Coupling Arrangement Including Drum and Flange

Digital 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

Digital 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

Digital 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

Digital 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

Digital 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

Digital 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

Digital 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