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sity's rights be transferred to the University of Illinois Foundation for commercial
development.
5. Polymer-bound Catalysts for the Carbonylation of Methanol - Russell S. Drago,
professor of chemistry, and Anton El A'mma, graduate student in chemistry,
Urbana, inventors; developed with support from the CMice of Naval Research.
University Patents, Inc., reported that there appeared to be commercial sig-
nificance and recommended preparing a patent application, The University Patent
Committee recommends transferring the University's rights to the University of
Illinois Foundation for commercial development, subject to the rights of the Office
of Naval Research.
6. Brominating Enzymes for Marine Algae -Lowell P. Hager, professor of bio-
chemistry and head of the department, Urbana, inventor; developed with sup-
port from the National Science Foundation.
University Patents, Inc., reported that there was a lack of industrial interest.
The University Patent Committee recommends retention of shop rights by the
University and release of all other patent rights to the National Science Foundation.
7. Combination Open/Closed Circuit Respiratory Value - Ralph Geeseman,
research engineering assistant, Department of Physical Education, Urbana,
inventor.
University Patents, Inc., reported that there is, in its opinion, no patent pro-
tection available. The University Patent Committee recommends retention of shop
rights by the University and release of all other patent rights to the inventor.
I concur in these recommendations.
On motion of Mr. Sobotka, these recommendations were approved.
Contract for Demolition of General Services Building, Medical Center
(20) The president of the University, with the concurrence of appropriate adminis-
trative officers, recommends award of a contract for $42,000 to Brandenburg Demo-
lition, Inc., Chicago, the low bidder, for the demolition of the General Services
Building at the Medical Center campus. The work includes site clearance and
grading.
The General Services Building, located at 1911 West Roosevelt Road, was
given to the University in 1972. The sixty-year-old structure consists of approxi-
mately 100,000 square feet of space, appruximately 15 percent of which was being
used. In January 1976, a physical and functional analysis was made by the Office
for Capital Programs, and it was recommended at that time that the building be
demolished. The heavy snowfall this winter caused significant structural damage
to the walls and roof of the building, with the result that it was immediately va-
cated and the occupying units relocated. Demolition of the structure is recom-
mended since it is not economically feasible to repair. Due to its location, there
are no immediate plans for reuse of this land.
Funds for this project are available in the Physical Plant Department budget
at the Medical Center campus. (A schedule of the bids received is filed with the
secretary of the board for record.)
The student advisory vote was: Aye, Miss Kooper, Mr. Sobotka, Mr.
Watson; no, none.
On motion of Mr. Howard, this contract was awarded by the follow-
ing vote: Aye, Dr. Donoghue, Mr. Forsyth, Mr. Hahn, Mr. Howard,
Mr. Leu, Mr. Neal, Mrs. Shepherd, Mr. Stone, Mr. Velasquez; no, none;
absent, Governor Thompson.