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UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS

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Urbana-Champaign, inventors; developed under the sponsorship of Lucas-Milhaupt, Inc. University Patents, Inc., suggested after studying the idea that no patent application be filed. Accordingly, the University Patent Commitlee recommends that the rights of the University be released to the inventors. The sponsor has indicated that it does not wish to be assigned the rights. 8. Extruded liner system-—Robert 11. Semple, Research Assistant in Civil Engineering, Urbana-Champaign, inventor; developed under the sponsorship of the United States Department of Transportation. University Patents, Inc., recommends that the invention be released to the inventor because work is continuing on the idea and a model has not yet been completed. Accordingly, the University Patent Committee recommends that the rights of the University be released to the inventor if a waiver of rights can be obtained from the sponsor for such release. 9, Dome keratoprosthesis with replaceable lens element — Gholam A. Peyman, Research Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology in The Abraham Lincoln School of Medicine, Medical Center, Eric S. Ericson, senior medical student, Medical Center, and Donald R, May, senior medical student, Medical Center, inventors. University Patents, Inc., suggested after studying the idea that no patent application be filed. Accordingly, the University Patent Committee recommends that the rights of the University be released to the inventors.

On motion of Mr. Howard, these recommendations were approved.

ANTITRUST LITIGATION

(10) On June 3, 1969, suit was filed on behalf of the University in the Federal District Court for the Northern District of Illinois (Case No. 69 C 1188) against certain manufacturers of enameled cast iron plumbing fixtures and vitreous china plumbing fixtures who were involved in previous federal antitrust prosecutions. Other purchasers of such plumbing fixtures had initiated litigation against the manufacturers in various parts of the_ country and all of the litigation was transferred to the Federal District Court in Philadelphia, where the University's case was assigned Civil Action No. 69-1621. Settlement negotiations have been proceeding between the manufacturers and the various plaintiffs. As a result of such negotiations the manufacturers have indicated a willingness to pay approximately 7 per cent of the cost of fixtures purchased between October 1, 1962, through September 30, 1966. Acceptance of the settlement would result in the payment to the University of approximately $3,500. The Vice President for Financial Affairs and the University Counsel are of the opinion that the proposed settlement is reasonable and recommend it be approved and authorized by the Board. They further recommend that the Comptroller and the Secretary be authorized to execute and deliver such documents and papers as may be necessary and desirable to effectuate (he settlement. I concur.

On motion of Mr. Swain, these recommendations were approved and authority was given as recommended.

EMPLOYMENT OF ENGINEERS FOR IMPROVEMENTS T O ABBOTT POWER PLANT, URBANA

(11) The President of the University, with the concurrence of appropriate administrative officers, recommends, subject to the release of funds, the employment of Sargent & Lundy, Chicago, for complete engineering services for the design of a new chimney for the Abbott Power Plant at the Urbana campus at a fee based upon the actual cost of engineering and drafting personnel plus 110 per cent and field supervision at actual salary plus 45 per cent plus expenses authorized by the University. Funds are available in state capital appropriations to the University, subject to release by the Governor,

On motion of Mr. Pogue, this recommendation was approved by the following vote: Aye, Mr. Forsyth, Mr. Howard, Mr. Hughes, Mr, Neal, Mr. Pogue, Mr. Steger, Mr, Swain; no, none; absent, Dr. Bakalis, Governor Ogilvie. Mr. Hahn asked to be recorded as not voting.