As used in sections 10a-110a to 10a-110g, inclusive, “university” means The University of Connecticut; “board” means the board of trustees of the university; “foundation” means the research foundation established in accordance with § 10a-110a; “employee” means any member of the faculty or staff of the university or the foundation, or any other employee thereof; “invention” means any invention or discovery and shall be divided into the following categories: A. Any invention conceived by one employee solely, or by employees jointly; B. any invention conceived by one or more employees jointly with one or more other persons; C. any invention conceived by one or more persons not employees.