JP7133825B2 - Hair cosmetic applicator - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a hair cosmetic applicator used for applying various hair cosmetics such as hair dyes to the hair. More specifically, the present invention specifies the spatial positional relationship between the comb teeth of the comb portion and the slicing stick in a hair cosmetic applicator comprising at least a comb portion and a slicing stick, thereby improving convenience especially in self-use. It relates to a hair cosmetic applicator.

In the specification of the present application, the hair cosmetic applicator is also simply referred to as "applicator". Also, when we say "self-use" or "self-use", it means that the user of the hair cosmetics uses a mirror, etc. at home, etc. It refers to a form of use in which a hair cosmetic is applied by oneself using an applicator while in use. Although the applicator of the present invention is particularly preferably used for self-use, it can also be preferably used in other forms of use, for example, when a beautician treats a customer. Furthermore, when we say "take a slice" or "take a slice", we use a member such as a slicing stick to separate the hair during a blocking operation or the like for applying the hair cosmetic. refers to the operation of exposing

When the hair cosmetic is in a viscous liquid form such as a cream or gel with relatively low fluidity, the product packaging includes a tube container filled with the first agent or the second agent of the hair cosmetic. , self-applicators are often also accommodated. The applicator typically includes a brush portion, a comb portion, and sometimes a slicing bar. The brush part is a member for applying the hair cosmetic on the brush bristles planted at a high density, and the comb part applies the hair cosmetic to the hair with a large number of comb teeth formed at regular intervals. It is a member for combing and evenly distributing it over the hair. A slicing stick is a member for slicing.

Self-use applicators are required to be inexpensive and have a shape and size that can be easily accommodated in product packaging for hair cosmetics. It is a plastic molding formed into a flat thin plate.

JP 2004-154426 A Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2001-244 JP-A-2005-21666

The hair dyeing tool according to Patent Document 1 is provided with a comb portion having a large number of protruding comb teeth on one side of the tip portion of the holding portion, which is a thin plate-shaped handle portion having a certain length. A brush portion having brush bristles planted is provided on one side of the . A slicing rod protrudes from the rear end portion of the gripping portion along the axial direction of the gripping portion.
When using the applicator, the brush portion is used to apply the hair cosmetic to the hair, and then the hair is combed with the comb portion to distribute the hair cosmetic throughout the hair.

The hair dyeing tool according to Patent Document 2 basically has the same configuration as the hair dyeing tool according to Patent Document 1, but considering the convenience of storing in product packaging and carrying, the applicator is not used. In some cases, the slicing stick can be folded back on the surface of the thin plate-like grip.

The comb for dyeing hair according to Patent Document 3 also has a configuration in which a comb portion, a brush portion and a slicing bar are provided to a grip portion which is a base member. However, in the embodiment shown in FIG. 5 or FIG. 6, the slicing stick does not protrude from the rear end portion of the gripping portion, but extends from the tip portion of the comb portion and brush portion forming portion of the gripping portion in the axial direction of the gripping portion. It protrudes toward the tip along the line.

By the way, when hair cosmetics are self-applied using the applicator disclosed in Patent Documents 1 to 3, usually, the tip of the slice stick is first moved along the dividing line of the blocking while the tip is in contact with the head. (Parting movement) to slice the hair and expose the hair at the parting from the root. After clipping the sliced hair with a clip or the like, the hair cosmetic is applied on the hair (at the parting point of the hair) using a brush.

However, such a slicing procedure assumes that the user has long hair. That is, since the sliced hair is long, it is assumed that the hair is restrained by the slicing bar even after passing the slicing bar during the parting movement. In the case of a user with short hair, the hair is released from the restraint of the slicing bar after passing the slicing bar in the parting movement, so that the blocking part collapses in the progress of slicing. As a result, it was difficult to perform good blocking with an orderly division. Even users with long hair may experience such problems if they are not skilled in slicing.

In the hair dyeing tool described in Patent Document 1 and the hair dyeing tool described in Patent Document 2, a slicing stick is attached to one end of a grip portion, which is a handle portion of the applicator, and a comb portion or a brush is attached to the other end. Since the part is provided, it is impossible to use the comb part or the brush part in some form at the time of slicing using the slicing stick.

In the hair dyeing comb shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 of Patent Document 3, a comb portion, a brush portion, and a slicing bar are collectively provided at one end of a holding portion which is a handle portion. However, the slicing rod (particularly its tip) and the comb portion are spatially separated from each other by a large distance, and the protruding directions of the comb teeth and the slicing rod are also substantially different by approximately 90°. Therefore, when slicing using a slicing stick, it is difficult to use a comb portion or a brush portion in some form.

Therefore, the present invention provides a hair cosmetic applicator that facilitates good self-slicing even for users with short hair or users with long hair who are inexperienced in slicing. as a subject.
The inventors of the present application have found that, in a self-use hair cosmetic applicator comprising at least a comb portion and a slice stick, the above problems can be solved by specifying a specific spatial positional relationship between the comb teeth of the comb portion and the slice stick. and completed the present invention.

(Configuration of the first invention)
A first invention of the present application for solving the above problem comprises a comb section having a plurality of protruding comb teeth, and a slicing rod protruding from the tip of the comb section and having a top end positioned slightly away from the comb teeth of the comb section. It is a hair cosmetic applicator.

(Configuration of the second invention)
In the second invention of the present application for solving the above problems, the projecting form of the slice stick of the hair cosmetic applicator according to the first invention corresponds to (1) and/or (2) below.
(1) The slicing stick protrudes in an angular direction that opens with respect to the comb teeth of the comb portion.
(2) The slicing stick protrudes apart from the comb teeth of the comb section.

(Configuration of the third invention)
In the third invention of the present application for solving the above problems, the height of the slicing stick of the hair cosmetic applicator according to the first or second invention in the direction in which the comb teeth protrude is equal to or less than the comb teeth. .

(Configuration of the fourth invention)
In the fourth invention of the present application for solving the above problems, the line connecting the top ends of the plurality of comb teeth in the comb portion of the hair cosmetic applicator according to any one of the first to third inventions is a concave arc-shaped curve. A curved line is formed, and the bottom portion of the concave arc-shaped curved line is positioned closer to the tip side than the central portion of the comb portion.

(Configuration of the fifth invention)
In the fifth invention of the present application for solving the above problems, the hair cosmetic applicator according to any one of the first to fourth inventions further comprises the following members (3) and/or (4).
(3) A handle extending from the rear end of the comb.
(4) A brush portion provided on the back side with respect to the protruding direction of the comb teeth in the comb portion.

(Effect of the first invention)
In the hair cosmetic applicator of the first invention, in the self-slicing operation, the comb teeth of the comb part follow the slicing stick slightly away from the slicing rod, so even if the sliced hair is short hair, the comb teeth of the comb part can be used. It is easy to keep the parting of the hair as it is. Therefore, the dividing line of blocking is not disturbed in the progressing process of taking slices, and good blocking with an orderly dividing line can be easily performed.
On the other hand, since the apex of the slicing bar is positioned a little away from the comb teeth of the comb, the tines of the comb do not interfere with the slicing using the apex of the slicing bar.

(Effect of the second invention)
The configuration of the slicing rod of the applicator is not limited as long as it protrudes from the tip of the comb portion as defined in the first invention and the top end is located slightly away from the comb teeth of the comb portion, but (1) of the second invention. And/or those corresponding to (2) can be exemplified as representative embodiments.

In the embodiment of (1) of the second invention, the slicing rod protrudes in a direction that is open with respect to the comb teeth of the comb portion, so that the top end of the slicing rod is positioned slightly away from the comb teeth of the comb portion. As a result, the effect of the first invention is ensured. In the embodiment of (2) of the second invention, the slicing stick protrudes apart from the comb teeth of the comb section, so naturally the top end of the slicing stick is located slightly away from the comb teeth of the comb section, The effect of the first invention is also ensured.

(Effect of the third invention)
In the third invention, since the height of the protruding direction of the comb teeth on the slicing stick is the same as or less than the comb teeth, after the hair cosmetic is applied to the sliced hair, the hair cosmetic is applied to the comb portion. The top end of the slicing stick does not interfere with the operation of combing it into the hair.

(Effect of the fourth invention)
In the fourth invention, since the line connecting the apexes of the plurality of comb teeth in the comb portion constitutes a curved line in the shape of a concave arc, the comb portion is suitable for the human head, which basically has an outer shape close to a sphere. to fit. In addition, since the bottom portion of the curved line of the concave arc is located closer to the tip side than the central portion of the comb portion, the parting of the sliced hair is held as it is by the comb teeth of the comb portion. The effect of the first invention is more easily ensured.

(Effect of the fifth invention)
In the fifth invention, as (3), the handle portion extending from the rear end portion of the comb portion along the longitudinal direction of the comb portion is provided, so that the operability of the applicator is further improved. Further, as (4), since the brush portion is provided on the back side of the comb portion in the protruding direction of the comb teeth, the comb portion and the brush portion can be selectively used simply by rotating the grip of the applicator 180° around the axis in the hand. , the operability of the applicator is further improved.

1 is a side view of a hair cosmetic applicator according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a hair cosmetic applicator according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. In FIG. 2, the brush portion 3 is indicated by an imaginary line (chain double-dashed line). FIG. 2 is a simplified illustration showing the state of use of the hair cosmetic applicator according to the embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 3, part of the comb portion 2 and the brush portion 3 is indicated by an imaginary line (two-dot chain line).

REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 1 Applicator 2 Comb Part 3 Brush Part 4 Slicing Stick 5 Handle Part 6 Comb Teeth 7 Brush Bristle Bundle α Curved Line A Bottom Point

Embodiments of the present invention, including the best mode, will be described below. The technical scope of the present invention is not limited by the following embodiments.

[Hair cosmetics applicator]
The hair cosmetic applicator of the present invention comprises, as essential members, a comb portion having a plurality of protruding comb teeth, and a slice stick protruding from the tip of the comb portion and having its top end positioned slightly away from the comb teeth of the comb portion. Prepare. Further, the hair cosmetic applicator of the present invention comprises a handle portion extending from the rear end portion of the comb portion along the longitudinal direction of the comb portion, and/or a brush portion provided on the back side of the comb portion with respect to the projecting direction of the comb teeth. be able to.
Concave-convex shapes, thin portions, and the like can be appropriately formed in each member constituting the applicator in consideration of designability, ease of handling, reduction of material cost, and the like.

Furthermore, the hair cosmetic applicator of the present invention may include members other than those described above, such as anti-slip members, mini brushes, mini combs, and other arbitrary A fitting portion or the like for assembling members can be optionally provided as long as the effects of the present invention are not hindered. A mini-brush and a mini-comb refer to a mini-sized brush or comb used for the hairline.
Moreover, although the hair cosmetic applicator of the present invention is preferably made of molded plastic, part or all of it may be made of metal, wood, or the like. The bristles of the bristle tuft are difficult to mold and are usually flocked. As the bristles, animal/vegetable hard fibers can be used, but plastic fibers are preferable from the viewpoints of cost, workability, and the like.

In addition, in the hair cosmetic applicator of the present invention, the above-mentioned essential members and other members may be integrally formed, or may be separately formed and assembled, or as in Patent Document 2. Certain members may be configured to be foldable.
Attachment-type applicators include a detachable method in which the assembly can be released after assembly and a method in which the assembly cannot be released. The structure of the connecting portion for assembling the members is not limited. Various assembling mechanisms can be used, such as a configuration in which the members are fitted into hook holes provided in the member to be coupled.

Next, the applicator of the present invention has a configuration in which each member such as the comb portion and the slicing rod is provided on the same plane, that is, the configuration in which the applicator as a whole is formed in a thin plate shape is advantageous in terms of accommodation in a packaging box and the like. preferred from "Comprising on the same plane" means that each member is positioned completely along the same plane, or positioned substantially along the same plane.
When the entire applicator is formed into a thin plate, the thickness is arbitrarily determined in consideration of the physical strength of the applicator and the storability in a packaging box. Preferably, it can be about 5 to 10 mm. The size of the entire applicator in the plane direction is also determined arbitrarily in consideration of the accommodation in a packaging box, etc., but it can be, for example, 25 cm or less, particularly preferably about 15 to 20 cm.

[Comb part]
The comb portion has a plurality of comb teeth. These comb teeth are formed so as to be linearly arranged at regular intervals along the longitudinal direction of the comb portion (also referred to as "L direction"), or to be arranged regularly in a non-linear zigzag arrangement or the like. It is The comb teeth protrude in a direction perpendicular to the L direction (also called "T direction"). The height (protruding width) of the comb teeth is not limited, but can be, for example, about 10 to 20 mm. The width (length in the L direction) of the comb tooth row in the comb portion is not limited, but can be, for example, about 40 to 120 mm.

By forming the plurality of comb teeth in the comb portion at the same height, the line connecting the top ends of the plurality of comb teeth may be straight when the comb portion is viewed from the side, but more preferably. A line connecting the apexes of a plurality of comb teeth constitutes a concave arc-shaped curved line. Particularly preferably, for the reason described above as the effect of the fourth aspect of the invention, the bottom portion of the concave arc-shaped curved line is positioned closer to the tip than the central portion of the comb portion.

The depth of curvature (difference in height between both ends of the curved line and the bottom of the curved line) in the concave arc-shaped curved line can be set arbitrarily, but can be set to about 1 to 4 mm, for example. It is particularly preferable that the bottom portion of the curved line is biased, for example, about 5 to 10 mm from the central portion in the longitudinal direction of the comb portion toward the tip portion side.

[Slicing stick]
The slicing stick is a member that protrudes from the tip of the comb portion in the longitudinal direction, and the top end of which is located slightly away from the comb teeth of the comb portion. Although the shape and length of the slicing stick are not limited, it can be, for example, a linear member having a length of about 15 to 20 mm and gradually tapering toward the top end.

As an embodiment of the configuration in which "the top end of the slicing bar is located slightly away from the comb teeth of the comb portion", at least (1) the angular direction in which the slicing bar is open with respect to the comb teeth of the comb portion as described in the second invention and (2) a form in which the slicing stick protrudes away from the comb teeth of the comb portion, but not limited to these forms. The distance between the apex of the slicing rod and the comb teeth of the comb portion can be, for example, about 0.5 to 2 cm, but the distance is not limited to this width.

In the above form (1), the slicing rod specifically protrudes in an intermediate angle direction between the L direction and the T direction (for example, a direction that opens at about 15° to 30° with respect to the T direction). Therefore, the apex thereof is positioned slightly away from the comb teeth of the comb portion. In this case, the slicing stick may protrude directly from the tip of the comb, or may protrude from a portion slightly extending the tip of the comb in the longitudinal direction.
In the above form (2), the slicing rod specifically protrudes from a portion slightly extending the tip of the comb portion in the longitudinal direction, so that the top end is located slightly away from the comb teeth of the comb portion. . In this case, the slicing rod may protrude in an intermediate angle direction between the L direction and the T direction, or may protrude in a direction substantially parallel to the T direction.

In the above embodiments (1) and/or (2), for the reason described in relation to the third invention, the apex of the slicing rod located slightly away from the comb teeth of the comb portion has the same height in the T direction as the comb teeth. or lower, preferably lower than the comb teeth, especially preferably 0.5 to 5 mm lower than the comb teeth. However, if the height of the top end of the slicing stick in the T direction is excessively lower than the comb teeth, for example, 10 mm or more, the operability of the slicing stick during slicing may be somewhat reduced.

[Brush part]
The presence of the brush portion is not essential in the applicator of the present invention. Further, even when the applicator includes the brush portion, the portion of the applicator where the brush portion is formed is not limited. However, for the reason described above as an effect of the fifth invention, it is preferable that the applicator has a brush portion, and the brush portion is provided on the back side of the comb portion with respect to the projecting direction of the comb teeth as the formation portion of the brush portion in the applicator. is preferred. In this case, the bristles of the brush portion are planted in a direction substantially opposite to the comb teeth of the comb portion.

The brush portion includes a plurality or a large number of brush bristle bundles in which brush bristles are bundled and planted. These brush tufts preferably have a thickness of about 2 to 6 mm and can be arranged linearly in a row or in a so-called zigzag pattern with a mutual interval of about several mm.

The brush bristle bundle may be composed of brush bristles having the same length of bristles within the range of about 8 to 30 mm, for example, and the length of the bristles may be randomly varied within the range of about 8 to 30 mm. It may be composed of thin brush bristles. In addition, a stepped structure may be provided that is formed by a short bristle portion in which bristles with short bristles are uniformly planted and a long bristle portion in which bristles with long bristles are uniformly planted. When this stepped structure is provided, the length of the bristles of the long hair portion is set within a range of about 8 to 30 mm, and the length of the bristles of the short hair portion is made several mm shorter than that.

[Handle part]
The presence of the handle portion is not essential in the applicator of the present invention. Moreover, even if the applicator has a brush portion, the portion where the handle portion is formed in the applicator is not limited. However, for the reason described above as the effect of the fifth aspect of the invention, it is preferable that the applicator has a handle portion, and that the portion of the applicator where the handle portion is formed extends from the rear end portion of the comb portion in the longitudinal direction. Although the direction in which the handle portion extends is not limited, for example, it can extend along the longitudinal direction of the comb portion in consideration of the operability of the applicator.

Although the length of the handle portion is not limited, it can be a thin plate member having a length of, for example, about 7 to 13 cm. In addition, for ease of gripping and anti-slipping when gripped, for example, a wide portion and a narrow portion are formed in the thin plate-like grip portion, or the front and back surfaces of the thin plate-like grip portion are appropriately provided. It is also possible to form uneven shapes for anti-slip in a similar pattern.

An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3. FIG. The technical scope of the present invention is not limited by the following examples.

First, the configuration of the applicator 1 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.
The entire applicator 1 of this embodiment is formed in the shape of a thin plate with a thickness of about 5 mm, and has a length of about 18 cm in the vertical direction in FIGS. A comb portion 2 and a brush portion 3 are provided on the tip side portion of the applicator 1 , and a slicing stick 4 protrudes from the tip portion of the comb portion 2 . A handle portion 5 extends from the rear end portion of the comb portion 2 (or the portion where the comb portion 2 and the brush portion 3 are provided). The applicator 1 is an integrally molded product made of plastic except for the brush portion 3 . Although the applicator 1 is shown simply in FIGS. 1 and 2, various uneven shapes and thin/thick portions may be formed in appropriate portions of the applicator 1 in consideration of design and handleability. can be done.

In the comb portion 2, as shown in FIG. 2, a large number of comb teeth 6 that are regularly arranged in a staggered pattern protrude. The total length of the portion where many comb teeth 6 protrude is about 50 mm. Although the height of the multiple comb teeth 6 is within the range of about 18 to 20 mm, the heights of the comb teeth 6 are not the same, and as shown in FIG. It is configured to form an arcuate curved line α. When the curved line α is viewed with the linear base of each comb tooth 6 as a reference, the bottom point A, which is the bottom portion of the curved line α, is about 10 mm from the central portion of the comb portion 2 in the longitudinal direction. It is located to the side.

The brush portion 3 is formed in a form substantially symmetrical with the comb portion 2 with respect to the longitudinal center line of the applicator 1 . The brush part 3 has a plurality or a large number of brush bristle bundles 7 in which brush bristles are bundled and planted. The brush bristle bundle 7 is planted in a direction substantially opposite to the protruding direction of the comb teeth 6 of the comb portion 2, and the length of the bristles of the bristles is about 25 mm. FIG. 1 shows that the length of the bundled bristles in each bristle bundle 7 is uniform, but the length of the bristles in the bristle bundle 7 may be randomly varied to some extent. .
With respect to the thin plate-like applicator 1 having a thickness of about 5 mm as a whole, the base portion of the brush portion 3, to which a large number of brush bristle bundles 7 are implanted, is relatively A thickness of about 7 to 8 mm, which is generally thick, may be used.

The slicing stick 4 protrudes with a length of approximately 20 mm from a portion of the comb portion 2 which is several mm away from the tip of the comb tooth 6 in a direction at an angle of about 20° with respect to the direction in which the comb tooth 6 protrudes. . As a result, the top end of the slicing rod 4 is located slightly (approximately 1.5 cm) away from the most distal comb teeth 6 of the comb portion 2, and is located at a height in the protruding direction of the comb teeth 6. Approximately 1 mm lower than tooth 6.

The length of the handle portion 5 extending from the rear end portion of the comb portion 2 along the longitudinal direction of the comb portion is about 10 cm. Considering the certainty of re-grip, as shown in the figure, it has a planar shape in which a wide portion and a narrow portion are repeated in a wavy shape.

Next, the state of self-use of the applicator 1 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 shows an outline of the usage state and does not show the details of the specific description below.

The user holds the handle portion 5 of the applicator 1 with one hand, which is the dominant hand, for example, and slices the hair. At that time, the applicator 1 is gripped in such a manner that the comb portion 2 with the slicing stick 4 protruding is easily opposed to the user's own head. Then, while the top end of the slicing rod 4 is in contact with the scalp of the part of the head to be sliced, the top end is moved along the parting to be blocked (parting movement) to slice the hair at the parting. Exposed from the root part.

In addition, since the top end of the slicing stick 4 is about 1 mm lower than the most advanced comb tooth 6 in the height in the protruding direction of the comb teeth 6, the top end of the slicing stick 4 is brought into contact with the scalp during the above-described slicing. For example, the applicator 1 with the slice rod 4 at the tip is brought into contact with the contact surface of the head at an angle of about 2 to 25°, more preferably about 2 to 20°, in a slightly upright position. can be made If this angle is excessively large, such as 30°, it becomes difficult to secure the parting of the hair by the comb teeth 6 of the comb portion 2, which will be described below.

Further, when the slice stick 4 is moved to the parting part, as long as the applicator 1 is slightly upright with respect to the head at the above angle, the flat surface of the applicator 1, which is thin as a whole, faces the scalp surface. It doesn't matter if you're standing upright or lying diagonally.

During the parting movement in such slicing, immediately after the top end of the slicing stick 4 has passed, the comb teeth 6 of the comb portion 2 move slightly away from the top end of the slicing stick 4 (approximately 1.5 cm). Even if the user has short hair, the comb teeth of the comb continue to hold the parting of the hair as long as the hair is not shorter than 1.5 cm in theory. Therefore, there is no problem that the hair is released from the restraint of the slicing stick after passing through the slicing stick and the parting of the blocking is broken. Since the comb teeth 6 of the comb portion 2 are slightly separated from the top end of the slicing rod 4, the comb teeth 6 of the comb portion 2 do not interfere with the slicing operation itself by the slicing rod 4.

In particular, the curved line α connecting the top ends of the comb teeth 6 has a concave circular arc shape, and the bottom point A thereof is located about 10 mm closer to the tip side than the central portion in the longitudinal direction of the comb portion 2. The effect of is more likely to be ensured.

After slicing by the above operation, the hair at the blocking part is held by hand or fixed with a clip, and then the hair cosmetic is placed on the brush part 3 of the applicator 1 and applied to the hair at the blocking part. Apply. Next, using the comb portion 2 of the applicator 1, the hair cosmetic applied to the parting surface of the hair is combed into the hair. At this time, since the top end of the slicing rod 4 is about 1 mm lower than the comb teeth 6 in the protruding direction of the comb teeth 6, the combing operation by the comb portion 2 is not hindered.

According to the present invention, there is provided a hair cosmetic applicator that facilitates good self-slicing even for users with short hair or users with long hair who are inexperienced in slicing.

Claims (4)

A comb section having a plurality of protruding comb teeth, and a slicing stick protruding from the tip of the comb section for slicing,
The slicing bar is linear and is positioned at an intermediate angle between the longitudinal direction of the comb portion and a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction, and is 15° to 30° with respect to the protruding direction of the comb teeth. A hair cosmetic applicator characterized by protruding in an open direction . 2. The hair cosmetic applicator according to claim 1, wherein the height of said slicing stick in the direction in which said comb teeth protrude is equal to or less than that of said comb teeth. A line connecting the apexes of the plurality of comb teeth in the comb portion constitutes a concave arc-shaped curved line, and the bottom portion of the concave arc-shaped curved line is located closer to the tip than the central portion of the comb portion. 3. The hair cosmetic applicator according to claim 1, wherein the hair cosmetic applicator comprises: The hair cosmetic applicator according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising the following members (3) and/or (4).
(3) A handle extending from the rear end of the comb.
(4) A brush portion provided on the back side with respect to the protruding direction of the comb teeth in the comb portion.

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