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measurements in the range of .2 to 15 psi where reasonably rapid response is required. T h e University of Illinois Foundation studied this invention and reported that there is little commercial potential. Accordingly, it is recommended that the rights of the University be released to the inventors with recognition of the rights of the United States Government. 3. Solid state infrared to visible photon converter — W. Dale Compton, P r o fessor of Physics and Director of Coordinated Science Laboratory, inventor; developed under Contract DA-28-043-AMC-00073(E). This device absorbs infrared photons which do not stimulate the eye and emits a visible photon that can be seen by the eye. The unique feature of this device consists of the utilization of the tunneling phenomena of holes through very thin insulating barriers. It has been determined that there is a possibility of commercial value in this invention. It is recommended that the rights of the University be released to the University of Illinois Foundation with recognition of the rights of the United States Government. 4. Solid state analog computer-type calibrator for a radio interferometer — William Christian McClurg, Research Engineer in Electrical Engineering, inventor; developed under Contract AMC-01333(E). This invention relates to a new design for a solid state multiplier which would perform the same functions as an already existing electromechanical multiplier, yet be lighter, smaller, and more reliable while using much less power. There appears to be very little commercial potential. The inventor recommends outright release to the sponsor. It is recommended that the rights of the University in this invention be released to the United States Army, the sponsoring agency. 5. Apparatus for continuous non-destructive measurement of the density of sediment in a corer barrel •— Kenneth Preiss, formerly Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering and of Nuclear Engineering, inventor; developed under Contract Nonr-3985(09). This apparatus involves a gamma ray source (C-137) and a radiation detector held in a movable carriage so that they are on opposite sides of the core. After study of the invention by the University of Illinois Foundation and discussion with the inventor, it is recommended that the rights of the University be released to the United States Navy, the sponsoring agency. I concur in these recommendations.

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

REQUEST TO THE ILLINOIS BUILDING AUTHORITY TO PURCHASE 13 0 4 WEST MAIN STREET, URBANA (30) T h e Board of Trustees at its meeting on April 20, 1966, authorized a request to the Illinois Building Authority to acquire, by condemnation proceedings, the property at 1304 West Main Street, Urbana, to be used as part of the site for the Civil Engineering Building, Phase I I . Subsequent negotiations with the owners of the property, after the filing of the condemnation petition, have resulted in their agreement to a price of $45,000, which is within the appraisals received on the property. Accordingly, the Director of the Physical Plant and the Vice-President and Comptroller recommend that the Illinois Building Authority be requested to acquire title to the property at this time by contract or purchase or judgment order in the condemnation proceedings. I concur and recommend adoption of the following resolution. Resolution Requesting Acquisition of Property at 1304 West Main Street, Urbana, Illinois, by Illinois Building Authority Be It, and It Hereby Is, Resolved by The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois, a public corporation of the State of Illinois, that the Illinois Building Authority, a body corporate and politic of the State of Illinois, duly organized and existing pursuant to " A N A C T to Create the Illinois Building Authority and to define its powers and duties" approved August 15, 1961, as amended, be, and hereby is, requested to acquire for this public corporation in accordance with the Illinois Building Authority Act, the property at 1304 West Main Street, Urbana, Illinois, described as follows: