US20080156802A1 - Sip lid for a container - Google Patents
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- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
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- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
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- B65D51/221—Caps, lids, or covers co-operating with an inner closure arranged to be opened by piercing, cutting, or tearing having means for piercing, cutting, or tearing the inner closure a major part of the inner closure being left inside the container after the opening
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- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
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- B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
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- the present invention relates to a lid for a container and, in particular, it relates to a sip lid which allows piercing of a membrane covering an opening of a container.
- lids which are placed over the top opening of the cup in order to seal the container and/or to prevent or limit accidental spilling of the cup contents.
- Some conventional lids include a relatively small opening in the lid for allowing one to sip the beverage through the opening.
- One known type of lid for allowing one to sip the beverage through the opening comprises an inner and an outer part, wherein the outer part is rotatable relative to the inner part to either align openings in the inner and outer parts, which is an open position, or move the openings in the inner and outer part out of alignment with each other, which is a closed position.
- Such a lid is shown, for example, in U.S. Pat. No. 6,732,875.
- U.S. Pat. No. 4,901,435 discloses a lid having a cutter which includes a knife blade which cuts a hole in a metallic foil cover of a container upon rotation of a portion of the lid.
- the present invention relates to a lid for a container, and the combination of a container and a lid.
- the lid provides a structure or mechanism for piercing a membrane which seals the top opening of the container, which membrane is generally in the form of a foil, film or the like.
- the lid may also include a sip opening which, upon piercing of the membrane, permits access for consumption of the contents of the container.
- the same movement of the lid which causes the piercing of the membrane simultaneously uncovers the sip opening; and preferably such movement comprises rotation of one part of the lid relative to another part of the lid.
- the contents may include, but are not limited to coffee, hot chocolate, cappuccino, liquid desserts and semi-liquid, highly flowable foods.
- the lid of the present invention is designed to attach to the top of a container, such as a beverage container, which has a membrane sealingly covering the top opening of the container.
- the lid preferably includes a sip opening formed in a main body and a rotatable center portion with a gripping portion on a top surface thereof for one to grasp the center portion with one's fingers to rotate the center portion.
- a projection extends downwardly from a bottom surface of the center portion, towards the membrane. When the center portion is rotated, the projection is forced towards the membrane until the projection pierces the membrane.
- the lid includes a closable opening through which one sips the beverage after the membrane has been pierced. The opening is selectively opened and closed by rotating the center portion.
- the present invention in one form thereof, relates to a container having a closed top and a lid, thereover.
- the lid has a sip opening and a mechanism for opening the closed top of the container and simultaneously providing access to container contents through the sip opening.
- the present invention in another form thereof, relates to a container having a closed top and a lid, thereover.
- the lid has a sip opening with a recloseable sip cover and a mechanism for moving the sip cover away from the sip opening, and opening the closed top of the container, thereby simultaneously providing access to container contents through the sip opening.
- the present invention in another form thereof, relates to a lid for a container having a membrane covering the top opening of the container.
- the lid has a stationary main body and a rotatable center portion.
- the center portion has an upper surface adapted to be grasped by a user to rotate the center portion.
- the underside of the main body includes a cam facing toward the membrane of the container, wherein rotation of the center portion causes a projection, which is engaged by the cam, to move towards the membrane of the container to pierce the same.
- the projection is on an arm which is radially spaced from the center portion and includes a groove facing away from the direction of the projection.
- the groove accommodates insertion of the cam which extends downwardly from a bottom surface of the main body of the lid.
- the cam is inclined, whereby rotation of the center portion permits the radially spaced arm with the projection to move downwardly.
- the present invention also comprises a lid for a container having a membrane.
- the lid includes a stationary main body and a member which is rotatable relative to the main body.
- the rotatable member has an arm radially spaced from a main portion of the rotatable member and includes a projection. The projection pierces the membrane when the rotatable member is rotated when disposed on the container.
- the present invention also comprises a lid for a container having a membrane.
- the lid has a main body having a top surface and a bottom surface.
- the bottom surface has an inclined surface extending downwardly therefrom.
- the lid further includes a rotatable portion which is rotatable relative to the main body.
- An arm is radially spaced from the rotatable portion with a projection facing away from the bottom surface of the main body. The arm abuts the inclined surface, whereby rotation of the rotatable portion causes the arm to ride along the inclined surface and, thereby, moves the projection of the arm away from the bottom surface of the main body and towards the membrane cover.
- the present invention also comprises a lid for a container having a membrane cover wherein the lid has a main body and a rotatable center portion.
- the main body includes a sip opening.
- a sip cover located in the main body under the sip opening is connected to the center portion such that rotation of the center portion causes the sip cover to both cover and uncover the sip opening.
- the same rotational movement of the center portion which causes a projection to pierce the membrane also moves the sip cover to uncover the sip opening.
- a sip lid has a main body and a rotatable center portion which pierces a membrane therebelow and includes a package integrity tab between the rotatable center portion and the main portion of the sip lid.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a container with a lid in accordance with the present invention.
- FIG. 2 a is a top plan view of the lid of FIG. 1 , shown in its closed configuration
- FIG. 2 b is a plan view of the lid shown in its open configuration.
- FIGS. 3 a and 3 b are bottom plan views of the lid of FIGS. 2 a and 2 b , respectively.
- FIG. 4 is a partial cross-sectional view of a main body of the lid taken along line 44 of FIGS. 2 a and 2 b.
- FIG. 5 is an exploded view of the lid of FIG. 2 a , together with a container.
- FIG. 6 is a top plan view of the rotatable center portion of FIG. 1 , removed from the main body of the lid.
- container 10 is shown here as a cup 11 sealed by membrane 12 .
- Cup 11 can be composed of any suitable material, including paper, cardboard, Styrofoam and various thermal plastics.
- Membrane 12 can be any suitable material, including metal or plastic.
- Container 10 is designed for containing a liquid or a flowable semi-liquid.
- Lid 20 is disposed on top of cup 11 , acting as an overcap covering membrane 12 .
- the lid 20 includes a stationary main body 30 and a rotatable member or center portion 40 .
- the main body 30 has an opening 31 for a user to sip the beverage from the container 11 after membrane 12 has been pierced, as will be discussed below.
- a main body groove 33 is radially disposed adjacent the outer circumference of the rotatable center portion 40 to accommodate any liquid which may have inadvertently seeped between the center portion 40 and the main body 30 after the membrane has been pierced.
- the center portion 40 has an outwardly facing top surface 41 which has two 1800 opposed discrete recessed actuatable surfaces 42 of a sufficient size for allowing a user to grasp the top surface 41 and rotate the center portion 40 .
- a recess in the form of a concave depression center 43 accommodates a user's nose when sipping the liquid from the container 11 .
- a package integrity tab 44 spans between, and is affixed to, both the main body 30 and center portion 40 . After the center portion 40 has been rotated for a first time, the tab 44 separates between the main body 30 and the center portion 40 to indicate that the container 10 has been previously opened.
- the main body 30 has an inwardly facing surface 34 which faces downwardly toward the membrane 12 . Extending from the surface 34 is an inclined surface in the form of inclined cam 35 , stops 36 and 39 , and a plurality of fins 37 defining shallow compartments 38 .
- the center portion 40 has a downwardly facing surface 45 .
- Arm 48 which extends in a circumferential direction, is radially space from and is fixed to the main part of the center portion 40 via support 47 which is fixed to the main part of center portion 40 by brackets 54 at one end and 54 ′ at the other end.
- the end of arm 46 farthest from the support 47 includes a downwardly extending projection 48 , i.e. extending from the arm 46 downwardly toward the membrane 12 when the lid 20 is disposed on the cup 11 .
- a groove 49 is formed from a pair of ridges extending upwardly from the arm 46 .
- the groove 49 is dimensioned to accommodate insertion of the inclined cam 35 .
- Sip cover 50 is also radially spaced from the main part of the center portion 40 and is affixed thereto via a plurality of supports 51 .
- the sip cover 50 has an upwardly facing surface 50 a ( FIG. 6 ), which covers opening 31 when the container 10 is in its closed configuration (as shown in FIG. 1 ).
- a projection 52 extends from the sip cover 50 , in an upwardly facing direction away from the membrane 12 , towards the inwardly downwardly facing surface 34 of the main body 30 .
- the projection 52 is resiliently formed with the sip cover 50 and/or is biased toward the sip cover 50 .
- the projection 52 is selectively disposed in one of the plurality of shallow compartments 38 defined by the plurality of fins 37 . Due to the resilient nature of the material of which the center portion 40 , including the sip cover 50 , is composed and/or the biasing nature of the projection 52 , the projection 52 is allowed to be urged into one of the plurality of compartments 38 and forced out of the compartment, riding along one of the surfaces of the fins 37 as the center portion 40 is rotated. As a result, the combination of the fins 37 and the projection 52 provide resistance to limit free rotation of the center portion 40 .
- the lid 20 in its initial position, prior to opening container 10 for a first time, the lid 20 is in its closed configuration, i.e. the sip cover 50 covers opening 31 , with the package integrity tab 44 attached to both the main body 30 and the center portion 40 to indicate that the sip lid 20 has yet to be opened for a first time.
- the inwardly extending projection 48 is in its uppermost, retracted position relative to the membrane 12 .
- the center portion 40 To pierce the membrane 12 which covers the opening of the container 10 , one grasps the center portion 40 with one's fingers by pressing the recessed actuatable surfaces 42 and applying sufficient pressure in a clockwise direction, as indicated by arrow 60 . Turning the center portion 40 in direction 60 first separates connection of the package integrity tab 44 between the main body 30 and the center portion 40 while simultaneously causing the circumferentially spaced arm 46 with a groove 49 to ride along the inclined cam 35 to force the projection 48 inwardly towards the membrane 12 to eventually pierce the membrane 12 . As the center portion 40 is rotated, the cover 50 is rotated away from the opening 31 . In the fully opened position, end surface 53 of cover 50 abuts stop 39 , as shown in FIG. 3 b .
- the cut made in the membrane by projection 48 is proximate the opening 31 , thereby facilitating sipping a beverage from the container 10 by tilting back the container 10 to allow one to drink the beverage from the opening 31 .
- the sip lid 20 is closable by rotating the center portion 40 in an opposite direction, as indicated by arrow 61 in FIGS. 2 b and 3 b .
- Rotating the center portion 40 in direction 61 returns the cover 50 to cover opening 31 .
- cover end surface 55 abuts stop 36 and end surface 54 abuts stop 39 .
- the present sip lid provides advantages and features not found in prior sip lids.
- the present sip lid allows for a membrane sealed container to remain closed and sealed until a user selectively rotates the rotatable center portion, which simultaneously pierces the membrane therebelow and uncovers the sip opening to allow a user to sip a beverage from the container. Subsequently, a user can rotate the sip lid in an opposite direction to cover the opening to prevent accidental spillage from the container.
- the present container includes a package integrity element in the form of a tab which provides an indication that the container has yet to be opened for a first time.
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- The present invention relates to a lid for a container and, in particular, it relates to a sip lid which allows piercing of a membrane covering an opening of a container.
- Beverages, such as coffee and the like, are often served in cups which have lids which are placed over the top opening of the cup in order to seal the container and/or to prevent or limit accidental spilling of the cup contents. Some conventional lids include a relatively small opening in the lid for allowing one to sip the beverage through the opening. One known type of lid for allowing one to sip the beverage through the opening comprises an inner and an outer part, wherein the outer part is rotatable relative to the inner part to either align openings in the inner and outer parts, which is an open position, or move the openings in the inner and outer part out of alignment with each other, which is a closed position. Such a lid is shown, for example, in U.S. Pat. No. 6,732,875.
- Another known lid includes elements for piercing a metallic foil sealing membrane which covers the top opening of the cup. For example, U.S. Pat. No. 4,901,435 discloses a lid having a cutter which includes a knife blade which cuts a hole in a metallic foil cover of a container upon rotation of a portion of the lid.
- The present invention relates to a lid for a container, and the combination of a container and a lid. The lid provides a structure or mechanism for piercing a membrane which seals the top opening of the container, which membrane is generally in the form of a foil, film or the like. The lid may also include a sip opening which, upon piercing of the membrane, permits access for consumption of the contents of the container. Preferably, the same movement of the lid which causes the piercing of the membrane simultaneously uncovers the sip opening; and preferably such movement comprises rotation of one part of the lid relative to another part of the lid. The contents may include, but are not limited to coffee, hot chocolate, cappuccino, liquid desserts and semi-liquid, highly flowable foods.
- The lid of the present invention is designed to attach to the top of a container, such as a beverage container, which has a membrane sealingly covering the top opening of the container. The lid preferably includes a sip opening formed in a main body and a rotatable center portion with a gripping portion on a top surface thereof for one to grasp the center portion with one's fingers to rotate the center portion. A projection extends downwardly from a bottom surface of the center portion, towards the membrane. When the center portion is rotated, the projection is forced towards the membrane until the projection pierces the membrane. Preferably, the lid includes a closable opening through which one sips the beverage after the membrane has been pierced. The opening is selectively opened and closed by rotating the center portion.
- The present invention, in one form thereof, relates to a container having a closed top and a lid, thereover. The lid has a sip opening and a mechanism for opening the closed top of the container and simultaneously providing access to container contents through the sip opening.
- The present invention, in another form thereof, relates to a container having a closed top and a lid, thereover. The lid has a sip opening with a recloseable sip cover and a mechanism for moving the sip cover away from the sip opening, and opening the closed top of the container, thereby simultaneously providing access to container contents through the sip opening.
- The present invention, in another form thereof, relates to a lid for a container having a membrane covering the top opening of the container. The lid has a stationary main body and a rotatable center portion. The center portion has an upper surface adapted to be grasped by a user to rotate the center portion. The underside of the main body includes a cam facing toward the membrane of the container, wherein rotation of the center portion causes a projection, which is engaged by the cam, to move towards the membrane of the container to pierce the same.
- In one advantageous form, the projection is on an arm which is radially spaced from the center portion and includes a groove facing away from the direction of the projection. The groove accommodates insertion of the cam which extends downwardly from a bottom surface of the main body of the lid. The cam is inclined, whereby rotation of the center portion permits the radially spaced arm with the projection to move downwardly.
- The present invention also comprises a lid for a container having a membrane. The lid includes a stationary main body and a member which is rotatable relative to the main body. The rotatable member has an arm radially spaced from a main portion of the rotatable member and includes a projection. The projection pierces the membrane when the rotatable member is rotated when disposed on the container.
- The present invention also comprises a lid for a container having a membrane. The lid has a main body having a top surface and a bottom surface. The bottom surface has an inclined surface extending downwardly therefrom. The lid further includes a rotatable portion which is rotatable relative to the main body. An arm is radially spaced from the rotatable portion with a projection facing away from the bottom surface of the main body. The arm abuts the inclined surface, whereby rotation of the rotatable portion causes the arm to ride along the inclined surface and, thereby, moves the projection of the arm away from the bottom surface of the main body and towards the membrane cover.
- The present invention also comprises a lid for a container having a membrane cover wherein the lid has a main body and a rotatable center portion. The main body includes a sip opening. A sip cover located in the main body under the sip opening is connected to the center portion such that rotation of the center portion causes the sip cover to both cover and uncover the sip opening. Preferably the same rotational movement of the center portion which causes a projection to pierce the membrane also moves the sip cover to uncover the sip opening.
- In a further form of the present invention, a sip lid has a main body and a rotatable center portion which pierces a membrane therebelow and includes a package integrity tab between the rotatable center portion and the main portion of the sip lid.
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a container with a lid in accordance with the present invention. -
FIG. 2 a is a top plan view of the lid ofFIG. 1 , shown in its closed configuration, andFIG. 2 b is a plan view of the lid shown in its open configuration. -
FIGS. 3 a and 3 b are bottom plan views of the lid ofFIGS. 2 a and 2 b, respectively. -
FIG. 4 is a partial cross-sectional view of a main body of the lid taken alongline 44 ofFIGS. 2 a and 2 b. -
FIG. 5 is an exploded view of the lid ofFIG. 2 a, together with a container. -
FIG. 6 is a top plan view of the rotatable center portion ofFIG. 1 , removed from the main body of the lid. - The present invention will now be described with regard to the several views of the drawings where like numerals represent like elements throughout the several figures.
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FIG. 1 ,container 10 is shown here as acup 11 sealed bymembrane 12.Cup 11 can be composed of any suitable material, including paper, cardboard, Styrofoam and various thermal plastics.Membrane 12 can be any suitable material, including metal or plastic.Container 10 is designed for containing a liquid or a flowable semi-liquid. -
Lid 20 is disposed on top ofcup 11, acting as anovercap covering membrane 12. Thelid 20 includes a stationarymain body 30 and a rotatable member orcenter portion 40. Themain body 30 has anopening 31 for a user to sip the beverage from thecontainer 11 aftermembrane 12 has been pierced, as will be discussed below. - A
main body groove 33 is radially disposed adjacent the outer circumference of therotatable center portion 40 to accommodate any liquid which may have inadvertently seeped between thecenter portion 40 and themain body 30 after the membrane has been pierced. - The
center portion 40 has an outwardly facingtop surface 41 which has two 1800 opposed discrete recessed actuatable surfaces 42 of a sufficient size for allowing a user to grasp thetop surface 41 and rotate thecenter portion 40. A recess in the form of aconcave depression center 43 accommodates a user's nose when sipping the liquid from thecontainer 11. - Prior to rotating the
center portion 40 for a first time, apackage integrity tab 44 spans between, and is affixed to, both themain body 30 andcenter portion 40. After thecenter portion 40 has been rotated for a first time, thetab 44 separates between themain body 30 and thecenter portion 40 to indicate that thecontainer 10 has been previously opened. - Referring now to
FIGS. 4 and 5 , themain body 30 has an inwardly facingsurface 34 which faces downwardly toward themembrane 12. Extending from thesurface 34 is an inclined surface in the form ofinclined cam 35, stops 36 and 39, and a plurality offins 37 defining shallow compartments 38. - Referring now to the center portion of
FIG. 5 , thecenter portion 40 has a downwardly facingsurface 45.Arm 48, which extends in a circumferential direction, is radially space from and is fixed to the main part of thecenter portion 40 viasupport 47 which is fixed to the main part ofcenter portion 40 bybrackets 54 at one end and 54′ at the other end. The end ofarm 46 farthest from thesupport 47 includes a downwardly extendingprojection 48, i.e. extending from thearm 46 downwardly toward themembrane 12 when thelid 20 is disposed on thecup 11. - A
groove 49 is formed from a pair of ridges extending upwardly from thearm 46. Thegroove 49 is dimensioned to accommodate insertion of theinclined cam 35. -
Sip cover 50 is also radially spaced from the main part of thecenter portion 40 and is affixed thereto via a plurality of supports 51. Thesip cover 50 has an upwardly facingsurface 50 a (FIG. 6 ), which coversopening 31 when thecontainer 10 is in its closed configuration (as shown inFIG. 1 ). - A
projection 52 extends from thesip cover 50, in an upwardly facing direction away from themembrane 12, towards the inwardly downwardly facingsurface 34 of themain body 30. Theprojection 52 is resiliently formed with thesip cover 50 and/or is biased toward thesip cover 50. Theprojection 52 is selectively disposed in one of the plurality ofshallow compartments 38 defined by the plurality offins 37. Due to the resilient nature of the material of which thecenter portion 40, including thesip cover 50, is composed and/or the biasing nature of theprojection 52, theprojection 52 is allowed to be urged into one of the plurality ofcompartments 38 and forced out of the compartment, riding along one of the surfaces of thefins 37 as thecenter portion 40 is rotated. As a result, the combination of thefins 37 and theprojection 52 provide resistance to limit free rotation of thecenter portion 40. - Referring now to
FIGS. 2 a, 2 b, 3 a and 3 b, and, in particular,FIGS. 2 a and 3 a, in its initial position, prior to openingcontainer 10 for a first time, thelid 20 is in its closed configuration, i.e. thesip cover 50 covers opening 31, with thepackage integrity tab 44 attached to both themain body 30 and thecenter portion 40 to indicate that thesip lid 20 has yet to be opened for a first time. Initially, the inwardly extendingprojection 48 is in its uppermost, retracted position relative to themembrane 12. To pierce themembrane 12 which covers the opening of thecontainer 10, one grasps thecenter portion 40 with one's fingers by pressing the recessed actuatable surfaces 42 and applying sufficient pressure in a clockwise direction, as indicated byarrow 60. Turning thecenter portion 40 indirection 60 first separates connection of thepackage integrity tab 44 between themain body 30 and thecenter portion 40 while simultaneously causing the circumferentially spacedarm 46 with agroove 49 to ride along theinclined cam 35 to force theprojection 48 inwardly towards themembrane 12 to eventually pierce themembrane 12. As thecenter portion 40 is rotated, thecover 50 is rotated away from theopening 31. In the fully opened position,end surface 53 ofcover 50 abuts stop 39, as shown inFIG. 3 b. Advantageously, the cut made in the membrane byprojection 48 is proximate theopening 31, thereby facilitating sipping a beverage from thecontainer 10 by tilting back thecontainer 10 to allow one to drink the beverage from theopening 31. - The
sip lid 20 is closable by rotating thecenter portion 40 in an opposite direction, as indicated byarrow 61 inFIGS. 2 b and 3 b. Rotating thecenter portion 40 indirection 61 returns thecover 50 to coveropening 31. In the completely closed position, coverend surface 55 abuts stop 36 andend surface 54 abuts stop 39. - It will now be clear to one of ordinary skill in the art that the present sip lid provides advantages and features not found in prior sip lids. For example, in the preferred embodiment, the present sip lid allows for a membrane sealed container to remain closed and sealed until a user selectively rotates the rotatable center portion, which simultaneously pierces the membrane therebelow and uncovers the sip opening to allow a user to sip a beverage from the container. Subsequently, a user can rotate the sip lid in an opposite direction to cover the opening to prevent accidental spillage from the container. In addition, the present container includes a package integrity element in the form of a tab which provides an indication that the container has yet to be opened for a first time.
- Although the invention has been described above in relation to preferred embodiments thereof, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that variations and modifications can be effected in these preferred embodiments without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention.
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US11/616,423 US20080156802A1 (en) | 2006-12-27 | 2006-12-27 | Sip lid for a container |
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