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902 BOARD OF TRUSTEES [September 19
Resignation of Dr. Lester M. Dyke
(3) Dr. Lester M. Dyke has submitted his resignation as Professor of Hygiene
on indefinite tenure and as Director of Health Services, effective December 31,
1957, and has requested that he be given leave of absence with pay for four
months from September I, 1957. He has been on vacation since July I, when, on
his request, he was relieved of his appointment as Director of Health Services.
This change in his status was reported to and confirmed by the Board of
Trustees on July 16, 1957, and Dr. Dyke was appointed Professor of Hygiene
on indefinite tenure beginning September 1, 1957.
I have accepted his resignation and have approved the request for leave of
absence. This action was reported informally to the Board of Trustees, and I
now request that the Executive Committee officially confirm my action.
On motion of Mrs. Watkins, the actions of the President were confirmed.
Recommendations of the University Patent Committee
(4) The University Patent Committee submits, with the concurrence of the
Chairman of the University Research Board, the following recommendations
relating to inventions by members of the staff.
1. Preparation of C. neoformans polysaccaride extract and its use as an
agent to deter virus multiplication — George H. Scherr, Assistant Professor of
Bacteriology in the College of Medicine, inventor. This concerns the development
of a chemical that inhibits the multiplication of certain viruses. The subcommittee
of the University Research Board in Chicago ascertained that the
basic concept of the invention was made by the inventor before he came to the
University and was published in 1953. The committee was also of the opinion
that there was not enough positive data available to warrant the University's
applying for a patent. The Patent Committee concurs in these opinions and
accordingly recommends that this invention be released to the inventor.
2. Phase controlled switch employing coupled waveguides — Joseph A.
Barkson, Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering, inventor. This electrical
circuit was developed by the inventor while writing his thesis for the degree of
Doctor of Philosophy. The Head of the Department of Electrical Engineering
is of the opinion that the idea will have few commercial possibilities because it
is an idea and not a device which anyone can construct by using standard components.
The Patent Committee concurs in his opinion that the invention lie
released to the inventor.
3. Method of preparing pre-dried potato chips — O. C. Johnson, Research
Associate in Food Technology, and Fred A. Kummerow, Associate Professor
of Food Chemistry, inventors. This method employs the dehydration of potato
chips during the frying operation. The Patent Committee requested the University
of Illinois Foundation to secure an opinion as to the commercial possibilities
of this idea. The Foundation went to the Continental Baking Company which
had provided funds for the research. That Company has now advised that it
sees no practical value in the idea and recommends that no patent application
be prepared. Accordingly, the Patent Committee recommends that the invention
be released to the inventors.
I concur in these recommendations.
On motion of Mr. Johnston, these recommendations were approved.
Purchases Recommended
(5) The Director of Purchases has proposed and the Vice-President and Comptroller
recommends the following purchases. Unless otherwise specified, the purchase
in each case is recommended on the basis of lowest bid.
I concur.
Item
96 drums (3 58 lbs. each) chemically
pure acetone
3,600 lbs. reagent grade ether
1,890 lbs. reagent grade acetone
3,600 lbs. reagent grade chloroform
6,000 diploma cases
Department
General Chemical
Stores
General Chemical
Stores
Admissions and
Records
Vendor
McKesson & Robbins,
Inc., Decatur
Merck & Co., Inc.,
St. Louis, Mo.
E. A. Wright Co.,
Philadelphia, Pa.
Cost
$
3 987 00
f.o.b.
Urbana
9 300 00
f.o.b.
delivered