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BOARD OF TRUSTEES

[March 17

1. Thermal Switch — Hartmut Zabel, assistant professor of physics, UrbanaChampaign, inventor; developed with support from the U.S. Department of Energy. University Patents, Inc., reported that it does not elect to subject this disclosure to the terms of the servicing agreement due to lack of discernible commercial market. The University Patent Committee accepts this evaluation that the invention is not economically viable and recommends that the University release its rights in this invention to the sponsoring agency, the U.S. Department of Energy. 2. Low Temperature Laser Technique {or Growth of Semi-Conduct or Thin Films — James G. Eden, associate professor of electrical engineering, James F. Osmundsen, graduate research assistant in the Coordinated Science Laboratory, and Charles C. Abele, former student in the College of Engineering, UrbanaChampaign, inventors; developed with support from the U.S. Air Force. University Patents, Inc., reported it does not elect to subject this disclosure to the servicing agreement. Their evaluation of this invention indicates that patent protection might be available for it. However, the time remaining before the publication bar does not permit the necessary commercial evaluation to decide whether the costs of pursuing a patent are justified. The University Patent Committee accepts this evaluation and recommends that the University release its rights in this invention to the sponsoring agency, the U.S. Air Force. 3. Drywall Edge Cutting Tool— Mark Witczak and David Plahm, students in the School of Art and Design, Chicago, inventors. 4. Electronic Leveling Device — Richard Isaacs and James Isaacs, students in the School of Art and Design, Chicago, inventors. 5. Hammer Clip; Wrist Retractable Ruler; Drywall Grip; and Drywall Carrier — Richard Isaacs, student in the School of Art and Design, Chicago, inventor. University Patents, Inc., reported that it does not elect to subject the preceding disclosures to the servicing agreement due to their marginal patentability and commercialization. The University Patent Committee accepts the evaluation and recommends that the University release its rights in all six inventions to the inventors. I concur.

On motion of Mr. Howard, these recommendations were approved. By consensus, the board agreed that one roll call vote would be taken and considered the vote on each agenda item nos. 21 through 33 inclusive. The recommendations were individually discussed but acted upon at one time. (The record of board action appears at the end of each item.)

Award of Contract for Replacement of Condensate Lines, Chicago

(21) The president of the University, with the concurrence of the appropriate administrative officers, recommends the award of a contract for $33,730 to William A. Pope Company, Schaumburg, the low bidder on its base bid, for the removal and replacement of 200 feet of condensate lines on the south side of Polk Street east of Marshfield Avenue to the Staff Apartments at the Health Sciences Center, Chicago. This portion of the existing condensate lines which provide steam for the Staff Apartments is IS to 20 years old and is currently in disrepair and continuously leaks steam. A schedule of the bids received has been filed with the secretary of the board for record. Funds are available in the Restricted Funds Budget of the Chicago Physical Plant Steam Plant.