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Abstract
A doll body is configured to receive and secure a selected one of a plurality of interchangeable upper torso and head units. The upper torso and head units may be interchangeably used in attachment to doll body. Alternatively, a support base is provided which may also support a selected upper torso and head unit.
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- This invention relates generally to toy figures such as dolls and particularly to those dolls often described in the toy industry as “fashion dolls”.
- Toy figures such as dolls have proven to be an extremely pervasive and popular toy product for many years. Faced with this extensive and long-lasting popularity, practitioners in the toy arts have provided a virtually endless variety of toy figures such as dolls. Perhaps one of the most popular types of dolls which have been provided by practitioners in the toy arts that which is generally known as “fashion dolls”. Fashion dolls generally refer to dolls that are relatively small and easily handled by young children. Typically fashion dolls are formed for the most part of a relatively rigid plastic material and define articulated jointed figures. Part of the appeal of fashion dolls is found in the extensive use of interesting and entertaining wardrobes and hair styling activities. In further addition, fashion dolls are often utilized in combination with various lifestyle accessories.
- In attempting to enhance the play value of such dolls, practitioners in the art have continued to create additional features for enhancing the dolls play value. As a result, fashion dolls have been provided which utilize play patterns simulating virtually every fantasy and real life human activity known. Dolls have been provided which eat, walk, may-be-dressed, have hair which may be styled or faces which may be made-up using simulated cosmetics.
- Among these many types of play features, attempts have been made to provide dolls which involve hair styling, make-up and other appearance changing features. One type of appearance changing dolls provides interchangeable heads for the doll body. For example, U.S. Pat. No. 1,566,801 issued to Millard sets forth a DOLL which typifies early attempts at providing dolls with interchangeable heads and bodies. U.S. Pat. No. 2,756,540 issued to Cleaver sets forth a DOLL WITH REMOVABLE HEAD in which a doll body supports a neck portion and an upwardly extending hook. A cooperating head is received upon the neck and secured by the hook.
- U.S. Pat. No. 3,464,146 issued to McCmurdy sets forth a DOLL WITH ROTATABLE HEAD HAVING INTERCHANGEABLE FRONT AND BACK PARTS in which a doll supports a pair of faces on opposite sides of the head portion.
- U.S. Pat. No. 5,480,337 issued to Baker sets forth a COMBINATION DIVERSE DOLL AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITY PLAYSET METHOD in which a doll is assembled from a headless body. A head is chosen from several available heads and is securable to the doll. A hair wig is also provided which may be secured to the doll head.
- In another appearance change doll feature, practitioners have provided various hair styles and wigs which are interchangeable. For example, U.S. Pat. No. 3,903,640 issued to Dunn which sets forth CHANGEABLE HAIR DOLL together with U.S. Pat. No. 4,070,790 issued to Strongin et al. which sets forth a DOLL WITH RELEASABLY-ATTACHED HAIR PIECES show examples of doll having changeable hair pieces.
- French Patents 2,559,073 and 2,627,398 set forth examples of dolls having removable hair features.
- Still other doll feature interchangeable face portions. For example, U.S. Pat. No. 5,676,584 issued to Perryman sets forth a DOLL WITH INTERCHANGEABLE FACES in which a doll body supports a head portion. A series of head slip covers with each slip cover supporting a distinct facial expression are interchangeably slipped over the dolls head to interchange the doll faces.
- U.S. Pat. No. 5,897,420 issued to Lawrence et al. set forth an ANIMAL DOLL WITH DETACHABLE PARTS in which an animal figure body is provided with a plurality of hook and loop fabric attachments. The fabric attachments are used in combination with cooperating fabric attachment members to secure appendages and the head to the doll body.
- U.S. Pat. No. 5,090,910 issued to Narlo sets forth a MULTIPLE THREE DIMENSIONAL FACIAL DISPLAY SYSTEM which is constructed of a plurality of molded components chosen to resemble the features of a human head. Various alternatively shaped components are provided for each primary region of the facial display to obtain a variety of face shapes.
- U.S. Pat. No. 4,580,992 issued to McKay sets forth a TRANSFORMABLE TOY having a toy figures body supporting a neck upon which a head capable of transformation between distinct appearances is supported.
- Removable or attachable head features on dolls are further shown in U.S. Pat. No. 6,447,359 issued to Krump, U.S.Pat. No. 6,705,794 issued to Varner et al., U.S. Pat. No. 1,509,604 issued to Meyers and U.S. Pat. No. 4,038,775 issued to Sato.
- Activities such as make-up play and actual cosmetic practice often utilize an enlarged doll head supportable on a base structure. For example, U.S. Pat. No. 6,109,921 issued to Yau sets forth a MAKE-UP MANNEQUIN HEAD AND MAKE-UP MANNEQUIN KIT FOR USE THEREWITH in which a mannequin head is accompanied by a plurality of flexible soft skin companion masks having facial configurations thereon. The masks are interchangeably securable to the mannequin head.
- U.S. Pat. No. 5,971,763 issued to Yau sets forth a METHOD OF TEACHING, TRAINING AND PRACTICE COSMETOLOGY TECHNIQUES AND A MAKE-UP MANNEQUIIN KIT FOR USE THEREWITH sets forth a cosmetology mannequin similar to that set forth above in U.S. Pat. No. 6,109,921.
- U.S. Pat. No. 5,320,535 issued to Min sets forth a MANNEQUIN HEAD FOR USE IN MAKE-UP PRACTICE AND METHOD OF USE in which a single mannequin head supports a pair of oppositely facing facial portions.
- U.S. Pat. No. 4,221,060 issued to Moskowstz et al sets forth a CHILDRENS DENTAL INSTRUCTION KIT having a base supporting a neck and human-like doll head. The doll head defines features such as a mouth and exposed teeth which may be brushed to remove a simulated stain.
- U.S. Pat. No. 3,197,093 issued to Doran sets forth an DISPLAY HEAD having a base supporting a neck which in turn supports a human-like head. The display head further includes a removable face portion and a plurality of hair styled wigs for use therewith.
- U.S. Pat. No. 6,758,717 issued to Park et al.; U.S. Pat. No. 6,629,872 issued to Chung; U.S. Pat. No. 6,165,569 issued to Cohen; U.S. Pat. No. 6,086,447 issued to Tucker, U.S. Pat. No. 5,980,260 issued to Caputi; U.S. Pat. No. 5,596,503 issued to Flint; U.S. Pat. No. 5,417,606 and Published Patent Application US 2001/0046830 filed by Bellavia set forth various dolls and toy figures generally related to the present invention.
- While the foregoing prior art devices have to some extent improved the art and have in some instances enjoyed commercial success, there remains nonetheless a continuing need in the art for evermore improved, amusing, interesting and versatile dolls and toy figures.
- Accordingly, it is a general object of the present invention to provide an improved doll product. It is a more particular object of the present invention to provide an improved doll product which increases the play value of the doll by utilizing interchangeable elements in combination therewith.
- In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a doll playset comprising: a doll body having a torso; at least one interchangeable unit having a head, a neck and an upper torso; the upper torso being receivable upon the torso; and a releasable latch for releasably attaching the interchangeable unit upon the torso, the upper torso when attached to the torso forming the upper chest and back of the doll body.
- The features of the present invention, which are believed to be novel, are set forth with particularity in the appended claims. The invention, together with further objects and advantages thereof, may best be understood by reference to the following description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in the several figures of which like reference numerals identify like elements and in which:
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FIG. 1 sets forth a rear perspective view of a doll constructed in accordance with the present invention having a head and upper torso unit assembled thereto; -
FIG. 2 sets forth a rear perspective view of the present invention doll ofFIG. 1 showing the assembly of the head and upper torso unit to the body thereof; -
FIG. 3A sets forth a perspective view of a head and upper torso unit assembled to a support base; -
FIG. 3B sets forth a perspective view of an alternate head and upper torso unit; -
FIG. 4 sets forth a perspective assembly view of the head and upper torso unit and support base ofFIG. 3A ; -
FIG. 5 sets forth a perspective assembly view of a doll and a head and torso unit constructed in accordance with the present invention; -
FIG. 6 sets forth a partially sectioned rear view of a doll and a head and upper torso unit constructed in accordance with the present invention; -
FIG. 7 sets forth a partially sectioned rear view of a doll and a head and upper torso unit assembled together; -
FIG. 8 sets forth a partially sectioned side view of the present invention doll and a head and upper torso unit being assembled thereto. -
FIG. 1 sets forth a rear perspective view of a doll having a head and upper torso unit assembled thereto. The present invention doll shown inFIG. 1 is generally referenced bynumeral 10. By way of overview, the head and upper torso unit assembled todoll 10 completes the doll figure. And by way of further overview, the head and upper torso are removable as a single unit in the manner shown inFIG. 2 to allow interchangeable head and upper torso units to be applied to the doll body. - More specifically,
doll 10 includes adoll body 11 fabricated of a plastic material or the like and generally replicating the form of a human female. Accordingly,doll body 11 includes a pair ofarms torso 12 at a pair ofshoulderjoints torso 12 further defines anaperture 17 within which abutton 18 is movably supported. In further accordance with the present invention,doll 10 includes ahead 21 supporting a quantity ofdoll hair 22.Head 21 is supported upon aneck 41 which in turn extends upwardly from anupper torso unit 20.Upper torso unit 20 defines a multiplycurved edge 40 extending about the lower periphery ofupper torso unit 20.Torso 12 defines a recessedportion 35 which is bounded by anedge 36.Edge 36 conforms generally to edge 40 oftorso 12 such that in the assembled position of the present invention doll, a seam line is formed betweenedges - In the view of
doll 10 shown inFIG. 1 ,doll 10 is wearing ablouse 30 upontorso 12.Blouse 30 is joined along its rear seam by a pair of cooperating hook-and-loop fabric closures FIG. 1 ,closures button 18. In accordance with an important aspect of the present invention, the user is able to remove the combined unit formed byhead 21,neck 41 andupper torso 20 by simply pressingbutton 18 inwardly withinaperture 17. A latch mechanism set forth below inFIGS. 6, 7 and 8 is released asbutton 18 is pressed inwardly allowing the removal ofhead 21,neck 41 andupper torso 20 fromtorso 12. In this manner, a different interchangeable head and upper torso unit may be installed upontorso 12 to alter the appearance ofdoll 10. -
FIG. 2 sets forth a rear perspective view of the present invention doll illustrating the separation and removal of the head and upper torso unit formed byupper torso 20,neck 41 andhead 21. - More specifically,
doll 10 includes adoll body 11 fabricated of a plastic material or the like and generally replicating the form of a human female. Accordingly,doll body 11 includes a pair ofarms torso 12 at a pair ofshoulder joints torso 12 further defines anaperture 17 within which abutton 18 is movably supported. In further accordance with the present invention,doll 10 includes ahead 21 supporting a quantity ofdoll hair 22.Head 21 is supported upon aneck 41 which in turn extends upwardly from anupper torso unit 20.Upper torso unit 20 defines a multiplycurved edge 40 extending about the lower periphery ofupper torso unit 20.Torso 12 defines a recessedportion 35 which is bounded by anedge 36.Edge 36 conforms generally to edge 40 oftorso 12 such that in the assembled position of the present invention doll, a seam line is formed betweenedges - In the position shown in
FIG. 2 , the user has just released the latch mechanism withindoll 10 which restrains post 42 ofupper torso unit 20. This release is actuated by pressingbutton 18 inwardly in the manner indicated byarrow 25. Asbutton 18 is pressed inwardly and the internal latch (seen inFIGS. 6, 7 and 8) is released,torso 20 together withneck 41 andhead 21 is released aspost 42 is forced upwardly throughaperture 37 in the direction indicated by arrow 26. In this manner, the combined unit formed byupper torso 20,neck 41 andhead 21 may be exchanged for an alternative unit such as the unit shown inFIG. 3B . By way of further alternative, the upper torso and head unit once removed fromdoll body 11 may be secured to a support base in the manner shown inFIGS. 3A and 4 . -
FIG. 3A sets forth a perspective view of a head and upper torso unit secured to a support base 50. As described above, the present invention doll includes ahead 21 supporting a quantity ofdoll hair 22.Head 21 defines adoll face 45 and is supported by aneck 41.Neck 41 is joined to and extends upwardly from anupper torso 20. As is also described above,upper torso 20 defines anirregular edge 40 encircling the lower portion ofupper torso 20. It will be recalled thatedge 40 generally conforms to edge 36 of torso 12 (seen inFIG. 2 ). Correspondingly, base 50 includes an upwardly extendingsupport portion 51 which is configured to generally replicate the upper portion oftorso 12 and thus defines anirregular edge 53 which conforms to edge 40. In addition, and as is better seen inFIG. 4 ,support portion 51 of base 50 defines a recessed portion 52 which in turn defines anaperture 54. - Returning to
FIG. 3A , base 50 is shown supportingupper torso 20 uponsupport portion 51 in a secure support which facilitates either storage of the upper torso and head unit of the present invention doll or alternatively functions as a convenient support in which base 50 allows the child user to place the upper torso and head unit upon base 50 and employ various hair play and make-up play patterns of activity. In the preferred fabrication of the present invention, base 50 receivesupper torso 20 in a simple resting engagement and therefore head 21 andupper torso 20 are removed from base 50 by simply drawinghead 21 upwardly in the manner shown inFIG. 4 . -
FIG. 4 shows the upper torso and head unit of the present invention doll having been withdrawn from its rest position shown inFIG. 3A . As mentioned above,head 21 supports a quantity ofdoll hair 22 and defines aface 45. As is also mentioned above,neck 41 extends upwardly fromupper torso 20 and supportshead 21.Upper torso 20 defines anirregular edge 40 and a downwardly extendingpost 42.Post 42 defines anotch 43 which, as is better seen inFIGS. 6, 7 and 8 is utilized in securely latchingupper torso 20 to a doll body. - Base 50 provides a support platform from which a
support portion 51 extends upwardly.Support portion 51 defines anirregular edge 53 which generally conforms to edge 40 ofupper torso 20.Support portion 51 further defines a recessed portion 52 which receivesupper torso 20 and anaperture 54 which receives post 42 ofupper torso 20. -
FIG. 3B sets forth a perspective view of an alternative head and upper torso unit for use in combination with the present invention doll. By way of overview, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the head and upper torso unit shown inFIG. 3B is configured to replace or be interchangeable with the head and upper torso unit shown inFIGS. 3A and 4 . Accordingly, ahead 60 supports a quantity ofdoll hair 62 and defines aface 63. An upper torso portion 64 includes an upwardly extending neck 61 which supportshead 60. Upper torso portion 64 defines a lower edge 65 which is generally the same asedge 40 ofupper torso 20 shown inFIG. 4 . In further similarity, upper torso 64 includes a downwardly extending post 66 having anotch 67 formed therein. Thus, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art by comparison ofFIGS. 3B and 4 that the head and torso unit shown inFIG. 3B is interchangeable with the head and upper torso unit shown inFIG. 4 . Thus, either of the head and upper torso unit set forth inFIGS. 3B and 4 may be utilized in combination with base 50 or alternatively, may be joined totorso 12 ofdoll 10 in the manner shown inFIGS. 1 and 2 . In accordance with the anticipated use of the present invention doll, the child user is able to place a selected head and upper torso unit upon a doll for the desired play and is able to place a desired head and upper torso unit upon base 50 for use in make-up and hair play pattern activities. -
FIG. 5 sets forth a front perspective view of the assembly ofupper torso 20 andhead 21 todoll body 11. As described above,doll 10 includes adoll body 11 having atorso portion 12 which supports ablouse 30. As is also described above,doll body 11 includesarms torso 12 atshoulders portion 35 having anedge 36 is formed upon the upper surface oftorso 12 and includes anaperture 37. Recessedportion 35 andaperture 37 are configured to receiveupper torso 20 and post 42 respectively of the head and upper torso unit shown being assembled thereto.Head 21 supports a quantity ofdoll hair 22 and aface 45. Aneck 41 extends upwardly fromupper torso 20 and supportshead 21.Upper torso 20 includes a downwardly extendingpost 42 having anotch 43 formed therein. -
FIG. 6 sets forth a partially sectioned rear view ofdoll 10 showing the upper torso and head unit separated therefrom. With temporary reference toFIG. 7 , it will be noted thatFIG. 7 shows the same section view with the difference being found in the assembly ofupper torso 20 andhead 21 todoll body 11. - More specifically,
head 21 is supported uponupper torso 20 by aneck 41.Upper torso 20 includes a downwardly extendingboss 46 supporting a further downwardly extendingpost 42.Upper torso 20 further defines anirregular bottom edge 40 extending about the lower periphery ofupper torso 20.Doll 10 further includes adoll body 11 defining atorso 12 which in turn defines a recessedportion 35 on the upper portion thereof.Torso 12 further supports a pair ofarms shoulders Torso 12 further defines anaperture 37 extending downwardly into abore 70. Aspring 77 is captivated withinbore 70 by a pair ofretainers Retainers respective apertures aperture 37 of recessedportion 35. Anaperture 75 is formed at the bottom ofbore 70 and is generally concentric withaperture 37. - A latch mechanism is provided by a
slideable latch member 80 which is coupled to abutton 18.Latch 80 is slideably movable in a front-to-back motion better seen inFIG. 8 . However, suffice it to note here that latch 80 together withbutton 18 is slidable within the interior oftorso 12 in a front-to-back movement upon aguide 82 formed within the interior oftorso 12.Latch 80 further defines atab 81 which, as is better seen inFIG. 8 , is configured to engagenotch 43 ofpost 42 to secureupper torso 20 upon recessedportion 35. Suffice it to note here thatupper torso 20 supportingneck 41 andhead 21 is attachable todoll body 11 by simply forcing the upper torso unit downwardly such thatpost 42 andboss 46 extend throughaperture 37. With continued downward movement, post 42 passes throughapertures retainers upper torso 20,boss 46 passes downwardly throughaperture 37 and abuts the upper surface ofretainer 71. Thereafter, continued downward force overcomes the force ofspring 77 and forcesretainer 71 downwardly astab 81 oflatch 80 engages notch 43 (seen inFIG. 8 ). Oncetab 81 has engagednotch 43. The attachment ofupper torso 20 upon recessedportion 35 is complete and secure. -
FIG. 7 sets forth a partially sectioned rear view ofdoll 10 showingupper torso 20 supportingneck 41 andhead 21 in secure attachment todoll body 11. - More specifically,
head 21 is supported uponupper torso 20 by aneck 41.Upper torso 20 includes a downwardly extendingboss 46 supporting a further downwardly extendingpost 42.Upper torso 20 further defines anirregular bottom edge 40 extending about the lower periphery ofupper torso 20.Doll 10 further includes adoll body 11 defining atorso 12 which in turn defines a recessedportion 35 on the upper portion thereof.Torso 12 further supports a pair ofarms shoulders Torso 12 further defines anaperture 37 extending downwardly into abore 70. Aspring 77 is captivated withinbore 70 by a pair ofretainers Retainers respective apertures aperture 37 of recessedportion 35. Anaperture 75 is formed at the bottom ofbore 70 and is generally concentric withaperture 37. - As will be apparent by comparing
FIGS. 6 and 7 , the extension ofposts 42 downwardly throughaperture 37 andapertures retainers post 42 to bringnotch 43 into alignment withtab 81 oflatch 80. In this latch position, the extension oftab 81 oflatch 80 intonotch 43 resists the compression force present inspring 77. So long aslatch 80 remains engagedupper torso portion 20 remains secured withinrecess portion 35 oftorso 12. - At this point the user is able to indulge in typical doll play utilizing the selected head and upper torso unit. Once the child user desires to exchange the upper torso and head unit for a different unit, the user simply presses
button 18 which, as is better described below inFIG. 8 , releases the engagement oftab 81 withinnotch 43 ofpost 42. With this latch release, the force ofspring 77 drivesboss 46 upwardly carryingpost 42 as well asupper torso 20 out of the engagement position and allowing the upper torso and head unit to be withdrawn in the manner seen inFIG. 6 . -
FIG. 8 sets forth a partially section side view of the present invention doll. As described above,doll 10 includes an upper torso and head unit formed byupper torso 20,neck 41 andhead 21. As is also described above,head 21 defines aface 45.Upper torso 20 further defines alower edge 40 and a downwardly extendingboss 46.Boss 46 in turn supports a downwardly extendingpost 42 having anotch 43 formed therein. -
Doll body 11 includes atorso 12 having a recessedportion 35 and anedge 36. As mentioned above,edge 36 conforms generally to edge 40 ofupper torso 20. Recessedportion 35 further defines anaperture 37 and a downwardly extendingbore 70.Bore 70 receives a pair ofretainers respective apertures spring 77 is captivated betweenretainers -
Torso 12 further defines anaperture 17 and aguide member 82 together with arearwardly extending bore 86.Bore 86 receives aspring 87. Abutton 18 is received withinaperture 17 and is secured to a forwardly extendingpost 85.Post 85 extends intobore 86 and abutsspring 87.Post 85 is further joined to alatch 80 having alatch tab 81 formed on the upper end thereof.Latch 80 is slidably received uponguide 82.Spring 87 provides a force againstpost 85 urgingbutton 18 outwardly fromaperture 17. The extended position ofbutton 18 and post 85 is defined by the abutment oflatch 80 against the interior edge of the portion oftorso 12 within whichaperture 17 is formed. - The attachment of
upper torso 20 todoll body 11 is accomplished by positioningpost 42 withinaperture 37 as shown and thereafter forcingpost 42 downwardly as indicated byarrow 84. Aspost 42 is forced downwardly, bore 46contacts retainer 71. Thereafter, continued downward force uponupper torso 20 overcomes the force ofspring 77 compressing the spring and allowing further downward movement ofpost 42 and bore 46. This downward movement continues untilnotch 43 is brought into alignment withtab 81 oflatch 80. Thereafter, the force ofspring 87 positions latch 80 such thattab 81 is received withinnotch 43 ofpost 42. Oncetab 81 extends into and engagesnotch 43, the force ofspring 77 is resisted by the resulting latch andupper torso 20 is secured to recessedportion 35 oftorso 12. At this point,upper torso 20 andneck 41 together withhead 21 are secured todoll body 11. The child user may then indulge in typical play patterns with the doll. - When the user desires to remove the upper torso and head unit from
doll body 11, the user simply pressesbutton 18 inwardly overcoming the force ofspring 87 and movinglatch 80 in the direction indicated byarrow 83. Aslatch 80 moves in the direction indicated byarrow 83,tab 81 is removed fromnotch 43 and the latch is released. Once the latch has been released, the force ofspring 77 drives bore 46 together withpost 42 upwardly and separation betweenupper torso 20 and recessedportion 35 takes place. The user may then install a different head upper torso unit or utilize the head and upper torso unit in combination with base 50 in the manner shown inFIGS. 3 and 4 above. - What has been shown is a doll having a head and upper torso unit which is interchangeable upon a doll body and a styling base. As a result, a variety of play patterns may be indulged in using a plurality of head and upper torso units upon one or more doll bodies and one or more support bases.
- While particular embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, it will be obvious to those skilled in the art that changes and modifications may be made without departing from the invention in its broader aspects. Therefore, the aim in the appended claims is to cover all such changes and modifications as fall within the true spirit and scope of the invention.
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1. A doll playset comprising:
a doll body having a torso;
at least one interchangeable unit having a head, a neck and an upper torso; said upper torso being receivable upon said torso; and
a releasable latch for releasably attaching said interchangeable unit upon said torso,
said upper torso when attached to said torso forming the upper chest and back of said doll body.
2. The doll playset set forth in claim 1 wherein said torso defines a recessed portion and wherein said upper torso fits into said recessed portion.
3. The doll playset set forth in claim 2 wherein said releasable latch includes a post having a notch therein extending downwardly from said upper torso and an aperture formed in said recessed portion of said torso for receiving said post.
4. The doll playset set forth in claim 3 wherein said releasable latch includes a sliding latch plate having a tab for engaging said notch.
5. The doll playset set forth in claim 4 further including a base having a support defining a recessed portion constructed to receive said upper torso.
6. The doll playset comprising:
a doll body having a torso;
a plurality of interchangeable units each having an upper torso, receivable on said torso, a neck and a head supported thereon, each of said interchangeable units being constructed to be secured to said torso; and
a base having a support portion defining a recessed portion for receiving an upper torso of a selected interchangeable unit to support said selected interchangeable unit.
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