US20150192159A1 - Headboard bracket pad for a bed frame - Google Patents
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- the present disclosure relates to bedding accessories and, more particularly, relates to a bracket pad configured to be detachably secured over the attachment structure for a headboard on a bed frame.
- Beds come in a variety of sizes, such as single, queen, king, and generally include a bed frame, box spring and mattresses therefor. Regardless of the size, most frames include some structure in the form of a bracket, flange, tube or other mechanism for securing a headboard thereto. This headboard attachment structure, hereinafter referred to as the headboard bracket, is often an integral part of the bed frame such that it cannot be removed when a headboard is not employed.
- the headboard bracket extends away from a vertical surface of the box spring and mattress such that the bracket is exposed.
- movement of the bed during expected usage can cause the exposed bracket to bump into and damage an adjacent wall surface.
- a person may bump into the exposed bracket when moving about the bed frame resulting in a minor injury from the impact.
- Padding for frame rails are known to consist basically of familiar, expected and obvious structural configurations well-known. For example, rubber pads or foam tubes have been configured to provide padding for the frame rails or bed rails. Similar, padded coverings have been developed for bed rails or headboards. Known examples of these devices are illustrated and described in, for example, U.S. Pat. No. 5,044,025; U.S. Pat. No.
- the headboard bracket pad includes a padded body having a first panel and a second panel secured together with a flexible pad disposed therebetween.
- a pair of straps extends from a first edge of the padded body.
- Each strap has a first attachment mechanism.
- An anchor strip is secured to an outer surface of the first panel and has a second attachment mechanism formed on the strip such that the second attachment mechanism is operable to engage the first attachment mechanism for releasably securing the padded body over a headboard bracket.
- one or more magnets can be used that is/are secured to or within the padded body to permit magnetic coupling of the padded body to the metallic bed frame.
- the padded body is foldable along a longitudinal axis so as to form a first padded region and a second padded region generally perpendicular to the first padded portion.
- the padded body is also foldable along a transverse axis to form a third region generally parallel to and folded onto the first padded region and a fourth region generally parallel to and folded onto from the second padded region.
- the essential function of the headboard bracket pad is to protect humans, walls, painted surfaces and animals from harm and/or injury resulting from an impact with the headboard bracket.
- FIG. 1 is a front view showing a first embodiment of the headboard bracket pad described herein;
- FIG. 2 is a side view of the headboard bracket pad shown in FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 3 is a rear view of the headboard bracket pad shown in FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 4 is a side perspective view of the pad shown in FIG. 1 installed over the headboard bracket of a conventional bed frame;
- FIG. 5 is a front perspective view of the pad shown in FIG. 1 installed over the headboard bracket of a conventional bed frame;
- FIG. 6 is a rear perspective view of the pad shown in FIG. 1 installed over the headboard bracket of a conventional bed frame.
- first, second, third, etc. are used herein to describe various elements, components, regions, layers and/or sections, these elements, components, regions, layers and/or sections should not be limited by these terms. These terms may be only used to distinguish one element, component, region, layer or section from another region, layer or section. Terms such as “first,” “second,” and other numerical terms when used herein do not imply a sequence or order unless clearly indicated by the context. Thus, a first element, component, region, layer or section discussed below could be termed a second element, component, region, layer or section without departing from the teachings of the example embodiments.
- Spatially relative terms such as “inner,” “outer,” “beneath,” “below,” “lower,” “above,” “upper,” and the like, may be used herein for ease of description to describe one element or feature's relationship to another element(s) or feature(s) as illustrated in the figures. Spatially relative terms may be intended to encompass different orientations of the device in use or operation in addition to the orientation depicted in the figures. For example, if the device in the figures is turned over, elements described as “below” or “beneath” other elements or features would then be oriented “above” the other elements or features. Thus, the example term “below” can encompass both an orientation of above and below. The device may be otherwise oriented (rotated 90 degrees or at other orientations) and the spatially relative descriptors used herein interpreted accordingly.
- a headboard bracket pad 10 is shown to include a body portion having a front panel 12 and a back panel 14 stitched together along seams indicated at reference 16 .
- the front and back panels 12 , 14 are part of a single piece of material folded along a bottom edge 16 b, then stitched together along the side and top seams 16 .
- a pad 18 is disposed within an interior region defined between front and back panels 12 , 14 .
- the front panel 12 and back panel 14 are fabricated from an uncolored contract or commercial grade vinyl upholstery material which can be readily sewn together.
- an uncolored material is preferred to prevent color transfer or marking of adjacent walls should the padded bed frame impact therewith.
- alternative materials including, but not limited to, cotton, man-made synthetics, leather, and the like.
- alternative colors and/or patterns can be used, including various designs, logos (e.g. team logos, etc.), indicia, decals, colors, and the like.
- the color and/or design can be configured to match that of the adjacent wall or structure.
- the pad 18 is an open-cell foam sheet.
- alternative pad materials are envisioned, including, but not limited to, closed-cell foam, natural materials, man-made materials, gels, or other materials typically used for impact management.
- the headboard bracket pad 10 remains sufficiently flexible and pliant to form and attached the headboard bracket pad 10 to a bed frame.
- a mounting system 44 is provided for coupling or otherwise attaching headboard bracket pad, specifically the body portion and pad 18 , to the bed frame.
- mounting system 44 can comprise a pair of flexible straps 20 extends from the upper edge of the headboard bracket pad 10 .
- the straps 20 extend into the interior region and are stitched into place along the top seam 16 .
- An attachment mechanism 22 shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 is formed on one side of the straps 20 .
- An anchor strip 24 is secured along a lower edge of the back panel 14 and has an attachment mechanism 26 which is complementary with the attachment mechanism 22 so that the straps may be releasably secured to the strip 24 .
- attachment mechanism 22 is a loop-type fastener which remains relatively flexible so that the straps 20 may be folded down over the headboard bracket pad 10 and attachment mechanism 26 is a hook-type fastener that cooperates with the loop-type fasteners of attachment mechanism 22 .
- the attachment mechanism 22 is a loop and hook type fasteners, such as Velcro® brand fasteners.
- attachment mechanisms 22 , 26 may be complementary closures or fasteners, such as snaps, hooks, buttons, or other selectively detachable features.
- straps 20 and anchor strip 24 can be replaced with one or more magnets 40 shown in phantom in FIG. 1 .
- mounting system 44 can comprise magnets 40 disposed within interior region and concealed from view. It should be understood that magnets 40 can be mounted on an exterior portion of body portion, such as back panel 14 . Magnets 40 may be sized and placed in any manner for convenient coupling to a metallic bed frame. In some embodiments, magnets 40 can be sized and placed internally to be retained in position by stitched seams 16 and/or stitched lines 28 , 30 , which will be discussed in greater detail herein. In this way, magnets 40 can serve to selectively couple headboard bracket pad 10 to metallic bed frames.
- headboard bracket pad 10 is longitudinally foldable along line 28 as shown in FIGS. 1 and 3 so as to define a first padded region 32 for covering a front portion of the headboard bracket and a second padded region 34 generally perpendicular (when folded during installation) to the first padded portion 32 for covering a side portion of the headboard bracket.
- the padded headboard bracket pad 10 is also transversely foldable along line 30 shown in FIGS. 1 and 3 to define a third region 36 generally parallel to and overlaying the first padded region 32 and a fourth region 38 generally parallel to and overlaying the second padded region 34 .
- the folded configuration of the headboard bracket pad 10 is illustrated in FIGS. 4-6 .
- attachment mechanisms 22 , 26 engage each other for releasably securing the headboard bracket pad 10 to the bed frame so that the headboard bracket is covered.
- the headboard bracket pad 10 may include stitching along the longitudinal line 28 to facilitate folding to form the first padded region 32 and second padded region 34 . Such stitching may be centrally located so that the first padded region 32 and second padded region 34 are the same width, or may be offset so that the first padded region 32 has a different width than the second padded region 34 .
- the headboard bracket pad 10 may include stitching along the transverse line 30 to facilitate folding to form the third region 36 and fourth region 38 .
- the transverse line 30 is offset toward the top of the headboard bracket pad 10 , nearer the flexible straps 20 or magnets 40 .
- headboard bracket pad 10 can be constructed in a left and right configuration to provide maximum fit and finish.
- the front panel 12 and the back panel 14 are formed by a single sheet of vinyl material which is 83 ⁇ 8 inches wide by 16 inches long which is folded in half.
- the foam pad 18 is 6 inches wide by 53 ⁇ 8 inches long and 1 ⁇ 2 inch thick. The thickness of the foam may vary in a range from about 1 ⁇ 4 inch thick up to about 1 inch thick, depending on the level of padding desired.
- the flexible straps 20 are preferably commercial grade loop fastening strips (e.g. soft Velcro® brand strips) having a length of about 7% inches and a width of about 1 inch.
- the anchor strap 24 is preferably a commercial grade hook fastener strip having a length of about 73 ⁇ 8 inches and a width of about 1 inch.
- the headboard pad 10 may be fabricated in the following manner. First, a vinyl sheet is folded in half and a line is marked on the back panel 14 about 1 ⁇ 2 inch up from and parallel to the bottom fold. Next, the vinyl sheet is unfolded, the anchor strap 24 is aligned on the line and stitched onto the back panel 14 . Next, the vinyl sheet is folded so that the backing surface faces outwardly and the sides of the front and back panels 12 , 14 are stitched to form a pouch with a pair of lateral hem.
- foam pad 18 is placed into the pouch and the flexible straps are located along the upper edge of the pouch about one inch from each lateral hem and/or the magnets 40 are placed into the pouch.
- the upper edges of the front and back panel 12 , 14 are turned inwardly into the pouch and stitched to enclose the foam pad 18 and magnets 40 within the pouch and/or secure the flexible straps 20 thereto. Longitudinal stitching and transverse stitching may be added to facilitate folding as described above.
- foam pad 18 can extend upward only to transverse line 30 to eliminate bulk (and minimize material required) in third region 36 and fourth region 38 . In such configuration, foam pad 18 only resides in first padded region 32 and second padded region 34 .
- foam pad 18 can extend upward beyond transverse line 30 such that foam pad 18 extended into third region 36 and fourth region 38 . In this way, if desired, foam pad 18 can be continuous and stitched via transverse line 30 or can be separate pieces being disposed in one or more regions 32 , 34 , 36 , 38 .
- any mattress and/or box spring should be removed from the bed frame.
- the pad 10 is place with the anchor strip 24 and/or back panel 14 facing the bed frame adjacent the headboard bracket.
- the top portion of the pad 10 is wrapped over the frame bracket and positioned against the headboard bracket in the inside of the bed frame so that the flexible straps 20 hang down on the inside of the bed frame and/or the magnets 40 engage the metallic bed frame.
- the box spring and/or mattress are moved back into position, then the flexible straps 20 are secured to the anchor strip 24 for releasably securing the pad 10 to the headboard bracket as best seen in FIGS. 4-6 .
- the top portion of the pad 10 is wrapped over the frame bracket and positioned against the headboard bracket such that magnets 40 engage either the exterior or interior side of the frame bracket.
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- This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/924,840, filed on Jan. 8, 2014. The entire disclosure of the above application is incorporated herein by reference.
- The present disclosure relates to bedding accessories and, more particularly, relates to a bracket pad configured to be detachably secured over the attachment structure for a headboard on a bed frame.
- This section provides background information related to the present disclosure which is not necessarily prior art. This section provides a general summary of the disclosure, and is not a comprehensive disclosure of its full scope or all of its features.
- Beds come in a variety of sizes, such as single, queen, king, and generally include a bed frame, box spring and mattresses therefor. Regardless of the size, most frames include some structure in the form of a bracket, flange, tube or other mechanism for securing a headboard thereto. This headboard attachment structure, hereinafter referred to as the headboard bracket, is often an integral part of the bed frame such that it cannot be removed when a headboard is not employed.
- In these circumstances, the headboard bracket extends away from a vertical surface of the box spring and mattress such that the bracket is exposed. In some circumstances, movement of the bed during expected usage can cause the exposed bracket to bump into and damage an adjacent wall surface. In other circumstances, a person may bump into the exposed bracket when moving about the bed frame resulting in a minor injury from the impact. Padding for frame rails are known to consist basically of familiar, expected and obvious structural configurations well-known. For example, rubber pads or foam tubes have been configured to provide padding for the frame rails or bed rails. Similar, padded coverings have been developed for bed rails or headboards. Known examples of these devices are illustrated and described in, for example, U.S. Pat. No. 5,044,025; U.S. Pat. No. 5,557,817; U.S. Pat. No. 5,749,112; U.S. Pat. No. 6,076,212; U.S. Pat. No. 6,401,281; and U.S. Des. Pat. No. 299,393.
- While these devices fulfill their respective, particular objectives and requirements, the aforementioned patents do not disclose a headboard bracket pad which is specifically adapted for attachment only over a headboard bracket and readily adaptable for use with almost any frame configuration. The headboard bracket pad in accordance with the teachings provided herein substantially departs from the concepts and designs of the prior art, and in so doing provides an apparatus primarily developed for the purpose of protecting the adjacent wall surface and preventing injury from stubbing into headboard bracket.
- The headboard bracket pad includes a padded body having a first panel and a second panel secured together with a flexible pad disposed therebetween. In some embodiments, a pair of straps extends from a first edge of the padded body. Each strap has a first attachment mechanism. An anchor strip is secured to an outer surface of the first panel and has a second attachment mechanism formed on the strip such that the second attachment mechanism is operable to engage the first attachment mechanism for releasably securing the padded body over a headboard bracket. In some embodiments, one or more magnets can be used that is/are secured to or within the padded body to permit magnetic coupling of the padded body to the metallic bed frame.
- The padded body is foldable along a longitudinal axis so as to form a first padded region and a second padded region generally perpendicular to the first padded portion. The padded body is also foldable along a transverse axis to form a third region generally parallel to and folded onto the first padded region and a fourth region generally parallel to and folded onto from the second padded region.
- The essential function of the headboard bracket pad is to protect humans, walls, painted surfaces and animals from harm and/or injury resulting from an impact with the headboard bracket.
- Further areas of applicability will become apparent from the description provided herein. The description and specific examples in this summary are intended for purposes of illustration only and are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure.
- The drawings described herein are for illustrative purposes only of selected embodiments and not all possible implementations, and are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure.
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FIG. 1 is a front view showing a first embodiment of the headboard bracket pad described herein; -
FIG. 2 is a side view of the headboard bracket pad shown inFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 3 is a rear view of the headboard bracket pad shown inFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 4 is a side perspective view of the pad shown inFIG. 1 installed over the headboard bracket of a conventional bed frame; -
FIG. 5 is a front perspective view of the pad shown inFIG. 1 installed over the headboard bracket of a conventional bed frame; and -
FIG. 6 is a rear perspective view of the pad shown inFIG. 1 installed over the headboard bracket of a conventional bed frame. - Corresponding reference numerals indicate corresponding parts throughout the several views of the drawings.
- Example embodiments will now be described more fully with reference to the accompanying drawings. The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular example embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting. As used herein, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” may be intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. The terms “comprises,” “comprising,” “including,” and “having,” are inclusive and therefore specify the presence of stated features, elements, and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, elements, and/or components.
- Although the terms first, second, third, etc. are used herein to describe various elements, components, regions, layers and/or sections, these elements, components, regions, layers and/or sections should not be limited by these terms. These terms may be only used to distinguish one element, component, region, layer or section from another region, layer or section. Terms such as “first,” “second,” and other numerical terms when used herein do not imply a sequence or order unless clearly indicated by the context. Thus, a first element, component, region, layer or section discussed below could be termed a second element, component, region, layer or section without departing from the teachings of the example embodiments.
- Spatially relative terms, such as “inner,” “outer,” “beneath,” “below,” “lower,” “above,” “upper,” and the like, may be used herein for ease of description to describe one element or feature's relationship to another element(s) or feature(s) as illustrated in the figures. Spatially relative terms may be intended to encompass different orientations of the device in use or operation in addition to the orientation depicted in the figures. For example, if the device in the figures is turned over, elements described as “below” or “beneath” other elements or features would then be oriented “above” the other elements or features. Thus, the example term “below” can encompass both an orientation of above and below. The device may be otherwise oriented (rotated 90 degrees or at other orientations) and the spatially relative descriptors used herein interpreted accordingly.
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FIGS. 1-3 , aheadboard bracket pad 10 is shown to include a body portion having afront panel 12 and aback panel 14 stitched together along seams indicated atreference 16. In some embodiments, the front andback panels bottom edge 16 b, then stitched together along the side andtop seams 16. Apad 18 is disposed within an interior region defined between front andback panels - In some embodiments preferred, the
front panel 12 and backpanel 14 are fabricated from an uncolored contract or commercial grade vinyl upholstery material which can be readily sewn together. In some embodiments, an uncolored material is preferred to prevent color transfer or marking of adjacent walls should the padded bed frame impact therewith. However, it should be understood that alternative materials may be used, including, but not limited to, cotton, man-made synthetics, leather, and the like. It should also be understood that alternative colors and/or patterns can be used, including various designs, logos (e.g. team logos, etc.), indicia, decals, colors, and the like. In some embodiments, the color and/or design can be configured to match that of the adjacent wall or structure. - In some embodiments, the
pad 18 is an open-cell foam sheet. However, alternative pad materials are envisioned, including, but not limited to, closed-cell foam, natural materials, man-made materials, gels, or other materials typically used for impact management. In this configuration, theheadboard bracket pad 10 remains sufficiently flexible and pliant to form and attached theheadboard bracket pad 10 to a bed frame. - In some embodiments, as illustrated in
FIGS. 1-3 , a mountingsystem 44 is provided for coupling or otherwise attaching headboard bracket pad, specifically the body portion andpad 18, to the bed frame. In some embodiments, mountingsystem 44 can comprise a pair offlexible straps 20 extends from the upper edge of theheadboard bracket pad 10. As illustrated, in some embodiments, thestraps 20 extend into the interior region and are stitched into place along thetop seam 16. Anattachment mechanism 22 shown inFIGS. 2 and 3 is formed on one side of thestraps 20. Ananchor strip 24 is secured along a lower edge of theback panel 14 and has anattachment mechanism 26 which is complementary with theattachment mechanism 22 so that the straps may be releasably secured to thestrip 24. In some embodiments,attachment mechanism 22 is a loop-type fastener which remains relatively flexible so that thestraps 20 may be folded down over theheadboard bracket pad 10 andattachment mechanism 26 is a hook-type fastener that cooperates with the loop-type fasteners ofattachment mechanism 22. In some embodiments, theattachment mechanism 22 is a loop and hook type fasteners, such as Velcro® brand fasteners. However, in some embodiments,attachment mechanisms - In some embodiments, straps 20 and
anchor strip 24 can be replaced with one ormore magnets 40 shown in phantom inFIG. 1 . In some embodiments, mountingsystem 44 can comprisemagnets 40 disposed within interior region and concealed from view. It should be understood thatmagnets 40 can be mounted on an exterior portion of body portion, such asback panel 14.Magnets 40 may be sized and placed in any manner for convenient coupling to a metallic bed frame. In some embodiments,magnets 40 can be sized and placed internally to be retained in position by stitchedseams 16 and/or stitchedlines magnets 40 can serve to selectively coupleheadboard bracket pad 10 to metallic bed frames. - In some embodiments,
headboard bracket pad 10 is longitudinally foldable alongline 28 as shown inFIGS. 1 and 3 so as to define a firstpadded region 32 for covering a front portion of the headboard bracket and a secondpadded region 34 generally perpendicular (when folded during installation) to the first paddedportion 32 for covering a side portion of the headboard bracket. The paddedheadboard bracket pad 10 is also transversely foldable alongline 30 shown inFIGS. 1 and 3 to define athird region 36 generally parallel to and overlaying the firstpadded region 32 and afourth region 38 generally parallel to and overlaying the secondpadded region 34. The folded configuration of theheadboard bracket pad 10 is illustrated inFIGS. 4-6 . Once so folded, theflexible straps 20 ormagnets 40 are wrapped over the bed frame and or headboard bracket to contact theanchor strip 24 or magnetically engage the bed frame. In some embodiments,attachment mechanisms headboard bracket pad 10 to the bed frame so that the headboard bracket is covered. - The
headboard bracket pad 10 may include stitching along thelongitudinal line 28 to facilitate folding to form the firstpadded region 32 and secondpadded region 34. Such stitching may be centrally located so that the firstpadded region 32 and secondpadded region 34 are the same width, or may be offset so that the firstpadded region 32 has a different width than the secondpadded region 34. Likewise, theheadboard bracket pad 10 may include stitching along thetransverse line 30 to facilitate folding to form thethird region 36 andfourth region 38. As presently preferred, thetransverse line 30 is offset toward the top of theheadboard bracket pad 10, nearer theflexible straps 20 ormagnets 40. In some embodiments,headboard bracket pad 10 can be constructed in a left and right configuration to provide maximum fit and finish. - In some embodiments and without limitation to alternative sizes, the
front panel 12 and theback panel 14 are formed by a single sheet of vinyl material which is 8⅜ inches wide by 16 inches long which is folded in half. Thefoam pad 18 is 6 inches wide by 5⅜ inches long and ½ inch thick. The thickness of the foam may vary in a range from about ¼ inch thick up to about 1 inch thick, depending on the level of padding desired. The flexible straps 20 are preferably commercial grade loop fastening strips (e.g. soft Velcro® brand strips) having a length of about 7% inches and a width of about 1 inch. Theanchor strap 24 is preferably a commercial grade hook fastener strip having a length of about 7⅜ inches and a width of about 1 inch. - The
headboard pad 10 may be fabricated in the following manner. First, a vinyl sheet is folded in half and a line is marked on theback panel 14 about ½ inch up from and parallel to the bottom fold. Next, the vinyl sheet is unfolded, theanchor strap 24 is aligned on the line and stitched onto theback panel 14. Next, the vinyl sheet is folded so that the backing surface faces outwardly and the sides of the front andback panels - Next, the
foam pad 18 is placed into the pouch and the flexible straps are located along the upper edge of the pouch about one inch from each lateral hem and/or themagnets 40 are placed into the pouch. The upper edges of the front andback panel foam pad 18 andmagnets 40 within the pouch and/or secure theflexible straps 20 thereto. Longitudinal stitching and transverse stitching may be added to facilitate folding as described above. In some embodiments,foam pad 18 can extend upward only totransverse line 30 to eliminate bulk (and minimize material required) inthird region 36 andfourth region 38. In such configuration,foam pad 18 only resides in firstpadded region 32 and secondpadded region 34. In some embodiments,foam pad 18 can extend upward beyondtransverse line 30 such thatfoam pad 18 extended intothird region 36 andfourth region 38. In this way, if desired,foam pad 18 can be continuous and stitched viatransverse line 30 or can be separate pieces being disposed in one ormore regions - Prior to installing the
headboard bracket pad 10, any mattress and/or box spring should be removed from the bed frame. Thepad 10 is place with theanchor strip 24 and/orback panel 14 facing the bed frame adjacent the headboard bracket. In some embodiments, the top portion of thepad 10 is wrapped over the frame bracket and positioned against the headboard bracket in the inside of the bed frame so that theflexible straps 20 hang down on the inside of the bed frame and/or themagnets 40 engage the metallic bed frame. The box spring and/or mattress are moved back into position, then theflexible straps 20 are secured to theanchor strip 24 for releasably securing thepad 10 to the headboard bracket as best seen inFIGS. 4-6 . In some embodiments, the top portion of thepad 10 is wrapped over the frame bracket and positioned against the headboard bracket such thatmagnets 40 engage either the exterior or interior side of the frame bracket. - The foregoing description of the embodiments has been provided for purposes of illustration and description. It is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the disclosure. Individual elements or features of a particular embodiment are generally not limited to that particular embodiment, but, where applicable, are interchangeable and can be used in a selected embodiment, even if not specifically shown or described. The same may also be varied in many ways. Such variations are not to be regarded as a departure from the disclosure, and all such modifications are intended to be included within the scope of the disclosure.
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