H.R. 5607--Small Business Innovation Act of 1980: Hearings Before the Committee on Small Business, House of Representatives, Ninety-sixth Congress, Second Session, Washington, D.C. |
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Page 152 - Research" is defined as a systematic study directed toward fuller scientific knowledge or understanding of the subject studied. "Development" is the systematic use of knowledge and understanding gained from research directed toward the production of useful materials, devices, systems, or methods, including design and development of prototypes and processes.
Page 152 - R&D plant (R&D facilities and fixed equipment, such as reactors, wind tunnels, and radio telescopes) includes acquisition of, construction of, major repairs to, or alterations in structures, works, equipment, facilities, or land, for use in R&D activities at Federal or non-Federal installations.
Page 152 - In applied research the objective of the sponsoring agency is to gain knowledge or understanding necessary for determining the means by which a recognized and specific need may be met.
Page 25 - It is the policy and objective of the Congress to use the patent system to promote the utilization of inventions arising from federally supported research or development; to encourage maximum participation of small business firms in federally supported research and development efforts; to promote collaboration between commercial concerns and nonprofit organizations...
Page 429 - Zschau also reported that annual benefits to the economy realized in 1976 for each $100 of equity capital that had been invested in startup companies founded between 1971 and 1975 were: • Foreign sales $70 per year • Personal income taxes $15 per year...
Page 306 - The small innovative business cannot deal with this intense and diverse regulatory environment as readily as can the large corporation. If a re-birth of innovation is to occur, government must recognize this adverse discrimination and a major departure from current regulatory processes that affect small innovative businesses is necessary. In view of this deleterious impact of federal regulation upon small business enterprises, and the serious consequences of inflation and stymied innovation, we wish...
Page 285 - The centers are backed by off-site representatives in many major cities and by technology coordinators at NASA field centers; the latter seek to match ongoing NASA research and engineering with client interests. The STACs facilitate technology transfer to state and local governments, as well as to private industry, by working with existing state mechanisms for providing technical assistance. The STACs perform services similar to those of the lACs, but where the IAC operates on a regional basis, the...
Page 272 - NASA incentives for these purposes may include in addition to making available the results of NASA research: (1) providing flight time on the space transportation system on appropriate terms and conditions as determined by the Administrator; (2) providing technical advice, consultation, data, equipment and facilities to participating organizations; and (3) entering into joint research and demonstration programs where each party funds its own participation.
Page 351 - ... surveys, advertising, or promotions. However, the term includes the costs of obtaining a patent, such as attorney's fees expended in making and perfecting a patent application.
Page 64 - ... the Board has found it necessary to decline to make allotments for the experimental development of devices for mechanical flight, and has determined that, before suggestions with that object in view will be considered the device must have been brought to the stage of practical operation without expense to the United States.