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BOARD OF TRUSTEES

[June 9

3. Dr. D. G. Nicholson, of the Department of Chemistry, has found in the course of his research work that calcined mixtures of titanium hydroxide and cobalt chloride, as well as of titanium hydroxide and cobalt hydroxide, result in green colored compounds which may have value as paint pigments. In the judgment of Professor Adams this discovery, while of scientific significance, is of very doubtful commercial value, and the Committee on Patents recommends that the discovery be released to Doctor Nicholson.

On motion of Mrs. Plumb, the following resolution was adopted:

Whereas, the Faculty Committee on Patents has submitted recommendations concerning a patentable discovery by Professor Lloyd Arnold of a sanitary milk bottle, which discovery seems to have important scientific and commercial value; Therefore be it resolved, by the Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois, that Professor Lloyd Arnold be, and he hereby is, authorized to file application for United States letters patent on this discovery, at University expense, on condition that this patent be assigned to the University; and Whereas, Professor L. F. Audrieth and Mr. Michael Sveda have made a discovery connected with the preparation of salts of aryl and alkyl sulfamic acid by the interaction of chlorosulfonic acid and the corresponding amines, which discovery does not seem to be of sufficient commercial importance to justify the expenditure of public funds in obtaining a patent; Therefore be it resolved, by the Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois, that the option of the University to require the discoverers to file an application for letters patent on this discovery be not exercised; and Whereas, Dr. D. G. Nicholson has made a discovery connected with the preparation of green colored compounds from calcined mixtures of titanium hydroxide and cobalt chloride, as well as of titanium hydroxide and cobalt hydroxide, which discovery does not seem to be of sufficient commercial importance to justify the expenditure of public funds in obtaining a patent; Therefore be it resolved, by the Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois, that the option of the University to require the discoverer to file an application for letters patent on this discovery be not exercised. AGREEMENTS FOR COOPERATIVE INVESTIGATIONS (24) A report of the extension of the following agreements for cooperative investigations: 1. New Jersey Zinc Company, agreement to continue studies on the possible relation of zinc poisoning to a fatal disease in colts, for a period of one year beginning May 1, 1938, with the understanding that it may be extended for an additional period under the same terms or such other terms as may be mutually agreed upon. The Company has agreed to contribute $1,000 for the expenses of this investigation. 2. Tobacco By-Products and Chemical Corporation, agreement to continue the cooperative investigations known as the "Nicotine Insecticide Project," until January 1, 1939. The Corporation will contribute an additional $625 for the cost of this investigation. 3. Aluminum Company of America, agreement for the continuation of the study on fluorine with particular reference to the use of fluorine insecticides in the spraying of fruits and vegetables. This renewal is for the year ending June 30, 1939. The Aluminum Company of America will support this project to the extent of $3,500.

On motion of Mr. Moschel, the extension of these agreements was approved.

PURCHASES RECOMMENDED (25) A recommendation that the following purchases be authorized: 1. One hundred seventeen cases Pyrex Laboratory Glassware for stock, for the General Chemical Storeroom, from A. Daigger and Company, Chicago, at a price of approximately $1,825. This is a non-competitive item and the