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Caption: Board of Trustees Minutes - 1976
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396 BOARD OF TRUSTEES [September 17 invention because it is doubtful that the commercial value of the invention would justify the patent filing expenses. Accordingly, the University Patent Committee recommends that the rights of the University in this invention be released to the inventors. 8. High Molecular Weight Waxes from Microbial Action on Waxy Crude Oils-— R. E. Kallio, Professor of Microbiology, and John C. Winters, Standard Oil Research Center, American Oil Company, Naperville, Illinois, inventors. University Patents, Inc., reports that its consultants did not believe the subject matter of the disclosure on this invention was either practical or had any commercial value. However, the American Oil Company has indicated a strong interest in the invention. Accordingly, the University Patent Committee recommends that the rights of the University in this invention be transferred to the University of Illinois Foundation. 9. Method of Evaluation of Polynomial and Rational Functions in Digital Hardware —• Milo D. Ercegovac, Research Assistant in Computer Science, Urbana, inventor; developed under the sponsorship of the National Science Foundation. National Science Foundation grants and contracts have a provision that all patent rights lie with NSF unless greater rights are requested by the contractor. However, University Patents, Inc., reports the idea is not susceptible to patent protection in its present state and recommends that the subject disclosure be returned to the inventor. T h e University Patent Committee recommends no action be taken on this invention. O n m o t i o n of M r . H a h n , these r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s w e r e a p p r o v e d . Noninstructional Capital Improvements, FY 1976 (30) The Illinois Board of Higher Education has asked that all "noninstructional" projects presently planned for the fiscal year be identified at one time and submitted in that form for action. Accordingly, the following lists have been prepared for each campus for FY 1976. The projects are for parking, safety, recreation facilities, memorials (from gifts), and general remodeling of noninstructional buildings and facilities. The President of the University, with the concurrence of the appropriate administrative officers, recommends approval of these projects, subject to further action by the Board of Higher Education. In the event total contract costs exceed the dollar limitations indicated, the affected projects will be submitted for approval of the Trustees. O n m o t i o n of M r . F o r s y t h , these r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s w e r e a p p r o v e d by t h e following v o t e : A y e , M r . F o r s y t h , M r . H a h n , M r . H o w a r d , M r . L e n z , M r . Livingston, M r . Neal, Mrs. R a d e r , Mrs. Shepherd, M r . Velasquez; no, none; absent, Governor Walker. Project Name/ Category Chicago Circle Miscellaneous Memorials/Site Improvement Medical Center Parking Structure I/Buildings Modify Staff Apartment Fire Alarm System/Remodeling Renovate Student Residence Hall Kitchen/Remodeling Anticipated Sources of Funds Total Project Cost Gifts Sale of Revenue Bonds Hospital Income Parking Revenues 1951 Revenue Bond Reserves 1951 Revenue Bond Reserves $ 25 000 $4 935 000 4 070 78 000
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