US20210353036A1 - Resilient container holder - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to holders for containers. Specifically, the present invention is for a holder that fits snugly around a container and is made of a moldable, flexible, squeezable material in a predetermined shape.
- a holder for a container that provides the benefits of being able to engage a user's hands and also being a practical product capable of holding a container which may include lip gloss, antibacterial lotion or any other item one would choose to place in a container.
- the holder of the present invention fills a need in the market presently not addressed by the prior art.
- An advantage of the holder of the present invention is that it is directed to a holder for a container, said holder comprised of a perimeter, wherein said perimeter defines an interior space, and wherein said interior space is comprised of a container holding portion and an attachment housing portion, wherein said container holding portion includes a cavity conforming to the container, wherein said container is retained in the holder in a non-removable manner, and wherein said container includes a cap portion and said cap portion is not covered by the holder, and wherein said attachment housing portion is comprised of a means to attach the holder to an external object.
- the holder of the present invention includes an attachment means comprised of a retractable reel assembly and a retractor cord coupled to the retractable reel assembly, wherein said retractable reel assembly is situated within the attachment housing portion of the holder, and wherein the perimeter surrounding the attachment housing portion includes an aperture communicating with the exterior of the interior space, and wherein the retractor cord is threaded through the aperture while remaining connected to the retractor reel assembly, and wherein the reel assembly permits selective movement of the holder when one pulls on the retractor cord.
- a further advantage of the holder of the present invention is that the attachment means is comprised of an anchor including a securing ring, wherein the perimeter surrounding the attachment housing portion includes an aperture communicating with the exterior of the interior space which allows the securing ring to be visible on the exterior of the holder, and wherein the securing ring is capable of being fastened to a securing means.
- the securing means is a strap.
- the securing means is a retractable cord.
- the holder is comprised of a moldable material.
- Yet another advantage of the holder of the present invention is that the holder is comprised of a flexible material.
- a further advantage of the holder r of the present invention is that the holder is comprised of a squeezable material.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a first embodiment of the holder of the present invention
- FIG. 2 is a top view of a first embodiment of the holder of the present invention
- FIG. 3 is a bottom view of a first embodiment of the holder of the present invention.
- FIG. 4 is a cross-section view of a first embodiment of the holder of the present invention.
- FIG. 5 is yet another cross section view of a first embodiment of the holder of the present invention.
- FIG. 6 is a perspective view of an alternate embodiment of the holder of the present invention.
- FIG. 7 is a cross-section view of an alternate embodiment of the holder of the present invention.
- FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view of a second alternate embodiment of the holder of the present invention.
- FIG. 9 is a cross-section view of a second alternate embodiment of the holder of the present invention.
- FIG. 10 is exploded cross-section view of a second alternate embodiment of the holder of the present invention.
- FIGS. 1-5 a first preferred embodiment for a new holder for a container embodying the principles and concepts of the present invention and generally designated by the reference numeral 10 will be described.
- the holder 10 for a container 12 is fabricated from a moldable, flexible and squeezable material capable of being formed into any pre-determined shape.
- the holder 10 has a perimeter 14 that defines an interior space 16 , which is comprised of two portions, a container holding portion 18 and an attachment housing portion 20 .
- the perimeter 14 is divided into the container holding portion perimeter 14 A and the attachment housing portion perimeter 14 B.
- the container holding portion 18 includes a cavity 22 that is formed in a shape to conform to the shape of the container 12 it is to hold.
- the container 12 is comprised of a base wall 24 and a perimeter wall 26 .
- the base wall 24 and the perimeter wall 26 define an interior space 28 for receiving any substance that may be contained therein.
- the container 12 further includes a cap portion 32 that is pivotably coupled to the perimeter wall 26 opposite of the base wall 24 .
- the holder 10 is constructed of a suitable material that is capable of being molded to snugly and/or non-removably hold the container 12 so that the container 12 does not fall out of the holder 10 .
- the material utilized for the holder 10 is also squeezable by a user.
- the container 12 is retained in the holder 10 in such a fashion that the cap portion 30 is not covered by the holder 10 , thereby allowing a user to remove or replace the cap portion 30 on the container 26 without having to manipulate or remove the holder 10 from the container.
- the attachment housing portion 20 of the holder 10 is used to accommodate a retractable reel assembly 32 .
- the attachment housing portion 20 is defined by a portion of the perimeter 14 B and the interior housing wall 34 .
- the interior housing wall 34 functions as the base wall for the cavity 22 as well.
- the reel assembly 32 of the holder 10 of the present invention includes a retractor cord 36 coupled to the reel assembly 32 .
- the reel assembly 32 permits selective movement of the holder 10 when one pulls on the retractor cord 36 .
- the retractor cord 36 when released after being pulled, retracts back into the reel assembly.
- the perimeter wall 14 B of the attachment housing portion 20 includes an aperture 38 which allows the retractor cord 36 to extend within the housing portion 20 and be connected to the reel assembly 32 .
- the reel assembly 32 is substantially disk shaped, although other shapes may also be employed.
- the holder 10 of the present invention may be formed in any predetermined shape, as shown in an alternate preferred embodiment illustrated in FIGS. 6 . and 7 .
- FIGS. 6 and 7 illustrate a holder 10 A in the shape of an animal character.
- the holder 10 A of the alternate preferred embodiment has a perimeter 14 ′ that defines an interior space 16 ′, which is comprised of two portions, a container holding portion 18 ′ and an attachment housing portion 20 ′.
- the perimeter 14 ′ is divided into the container holding portion perimeter 14 A′ and the attachment housing portion perimeter 14 B′.
- the container holding portion 18 ′ includes a cavity 22 ′ that is formed in a shape to conform to the shape of the container 12 ′ it is to hold.
- the container 12 ′ is comprised of a base wall 24 ′ and a perimeter wall 26 ′.
- the base wall 24 ′ and the perimeter wall 26 ′ define an interior space 28 ′ for receiving any substance that may be contained therein.
- the container 12 ′ further includes a cap portion 32 ′ that is removably coupled to the perimeter wall 26 ′ opposite of the base wall 24 ′.
- the holder 10 A is constructed of a suitable material that is capable of being molded into any pre-determined shape and to also snugly and/or non-removably hold the container 12 ′ so that the container 12 ′ does not fall out of the holder 10 A.
- the material utilized for the holder 10 is also squeezable by a user.
- the container 12 ′ is retained in the holder 10 in such a fashion that the cap portion 30 ′ is not covered by the holder 10 A, thereby allowing a user to remove or replace the cap portion 30 ′ on the container 26 ′ without having to manipulate or remove the holder 10 A from the container.
- the attachment housing portion 20 ′ of the holder 10 A is used to accommodate an anchor 32 ′ for a carabiner or other similar attachment.
- the attachment housing portion 20 ′ is defined by a portion of the perimeter 14 B and the interior housing wall 34 .
- the interior housing wall is thicker than in the first preferred embodiment.
- the interior housing wall 34 ′ functions as the base wall for the cavity 22 ′ and the other side functions to define the attachment housing portion 20 ′.
- the perimeter wall 14 B′ of the attachment housing portion 20 ′ includes an aperture 38 ′ which allows a portion of the anchor 32 ′ to extend outside the housing portion 20 ′ and be connected to the reel assembly 32 .
- the anchor 32 ′ of the holder 10 A is situated inside the attachment housing portion 20 ′, such that only the securing ring 40 ′ visible to the user.
- the securing ring 40 ′ may be used to attach a carabiner, a strap, a clip, a lanyard, a retractable cord or any other securing device the user chooses.
- FIGS. 8-10 illustrate a holder 10 B in the shape of an ice cream cone.
- the holder 10 B of the second alternate preferred embodiment has a perimeter 14 ′′ is comprised of two portions, a container holding portion 18 ′′ and an attachment housing portion 20 ′′.
- the perimeter 14 ′′ is divided into the container holding portion perimeter 14 A′′ and the attachment housing portion perimeter 14 B′′.
- the container holding portion 18 ′′ includes a cavity 22 ′ that is formed in a shape to conform to the shape of the container 12 ′′ it is to hold.
- the container 12 ′′ is comprised of a base wall 24 ′′ and a perimeter wall 26 ′′.
- the base wall 24 ′′ and the perimeter wall 26 ′′ define an interior space 28 ′′ for receiving any substance that may be contained therein.
- the container 12 ′′ further includes a cap portion 30 ′′ that is pivotably coupled to the perimeter wall 26 ′′ opposite of the base wall 24 ′′.
- the holder 10 B is constructed of a suitable material that is capable of being molded into any pre-determined shape and to also snugly and/or non-removably hold the container 12 ′′ so that the container 12 ′′ does not fall out of the holder 10 B.
- the material utilized for the holder 10 B is also squeezable by a user.
- the container 12 ′′ is retained in the holder 10 B in such a fashion that the cap portion 30 ′′ is not covered by the holder 10 B, thereby allowing a user to remove or replace the cap portion 30 ′′ on the container 26 ′ without having to manipulate or remove the holder 10 B from the container.
- the attachment housing portion 20 ′′ of the holder 10 B is used to accommodate a retractable reel assembly 32 ′′.
- the attachment housing portion 20 ′′ is defined by the perimeter 14 B′′ and the interior housing wall 34 ′′.
- the interior housing wall is thicker as in the alternate preferred embodiment.
- the interior housing wall 34 ′′ functions as the base wall for the cavity 22 ′′ and the other side functions to define the attachment housing portion 20 ′′.
- the reel assembly 32 ′ of the holder 10 B of the present invention includes a retractor cord 36 ′′ coupled to the reel assembly 32 ′′.
- the reel assembly 32 ′′ permits selective movement of the holder 10 B when one pulls on the retractor cord 36 ′′.
- the retractor cord 36 ′′ when released after being pulled, retracts back into the reel assembly.
- the perimeter wall 14 B′′ of the attachment housing portion 20 ′′ includes an aperture 38 ′′ which allows the retractor cord 36 ′′ to extend within the housing portion 20 ′′ and be connected to the reel assembly 32 ′′.
- the reel assembly 32 ′′ is substantially disk shaped, although other shapes may also be employed.
- Ideal materials to be utilized in manufacturing the holder of the present invention should be those that are moldable and/or flexible and/or squeezable. Materials which are soft and/or flexible and/or pliable and/or moldable and/or pleasurable to the feel and encourage a user to engage their hands to alleviate nervousness, anxiety, increase motor function and/or for pleasure are ideal for constructing the holder of the present invention.
- the material for constructing the holder of the present invention should be capable of maintaining its shape while being handled extensively, be able to be dyed to any desired color or shade and generally be receptive to molding processes.
Abstract
A holder for a container, the holder comprised of a perimeter, wherein said perimeter defines an interior space, and wherein the interior space is comprised of a container holding portion and an attachment housing portion, wherein the container holding portion includes a cavity conforming to the container, wherein the container is retained in the holder in a non-removable manner, and wherein the container includes a cap portion and the cap portion is not covered by the holder, and wherein the attachment housing portion is comprised of a means to attach the holder to an external object.
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- This application claims priority from U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/238,251 filed on Oct. 7, 2015.
- The present invention relates to holders for containers. Specifically, the present invention is for a holder that fits snugly around a container and is made of a moldable, flexible, squeezable material in a predetermined shape.
- There exist in the prior art holders for containers of a variety of shapes. However, these containers generally are made of a hard material. Such a material is subject to cracking or breaking if dropped by a user, thereby rendering the product inside the container of little use due to contamination and certainty of leakage of the product through the crack in the container and/or holder.
- In addition, there exist in the prior art animal characters and pleasing shapes made of soft, flexible, moldable material to engage the hands of the user, to alleviate nervousness, anxiety, increase motor function and provide a host of other benefits.
- However, there does not exist in the market a holder for a container that provides the benefits of being able to engage a user's hands and also being a practical product capable of holding a container which may include lip gloss, antibacterial lotion or any other item one would choose to place in a container. The holder of the present invention fills a need in the market presently not addressed by the prior art.
- An advantage of the holder of the present invention is that it is directed to a holder for a container, said holder comprised of a perimeter, wherein said perimeter defines an interior space, and wherein said interior space is comprised of a container holding portion and an attachment housing portion, wherein said container holding portion includes a cavity conforming to the container, wherein said container is retained in the holder in a non-removable manner, and wherein said container includes a cap portion and said cap portion is not covered by the holder, and wherein said attachment housing portion is comprised of a means to attach the holder to an external object.
- Another advantage of the present invention is that the holder of the present invention includes an attachment means comprised of a retractable reel assembly and a retractor cord coupled to the retractable reel assembly, wherein said retractable reel assembly is situated within the attachment housing portion of the holder, and wherein the perimeter surrounding the attachment housing portion includes an aperture communicating with the exterior of the interior space, and wherein the retractor cord is threaded through the aperture while remaining connected to the retractor reel assembly, and wherein the reel assembly permits selective movement of the holder when one pulls on the retractor cord.
- A further advantage of the holder of the present invention is that the attachment means is comprised of an anchor including a securing ring, wherein the perimeter surrounding the attachment housing portion includes an aperture communicating with the exterior of the interior space which allows the securing ring to be visible on the exterior of the holder, and wherein the securing ring is capable of being fastened to a securing means.
- Yet another advantage of the holder of the present invention is that the securing means is a strap.
- A further advantage of the present inventions that the securing means is a retractable cord.
- Another advantage of the present invention is that the holder is comprised of a moldable material.
- Yet another advantage of the holder of the present invention is that the holder is comprised of a flexible material.
- A further advantage of the holder r of the present invention is that the holder is comprised of a squeezable material.
- The invention will be better understood and objects of the invention will become apparent when consideration is given to the following detailed description thereof. Such description makes reference to the annexed drawings wherein:
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a first embodiment of the holder of the present invention; -
FIG. 2 is a top view of a first embodiment of the holder of the present invention; -
FIG. 3 is a bottom view of a first embodiment of the holder of the present invention; -
FIG. 4 is a cross-section view of a first embodiment of the holder of the present invention; -
FIG. 5 is yet another cross section view of a first embodiment of the holder of the present invention; -
FIG. 6 is a perspective view of an alternate embodiment of the holder of the present invention; -
FIG. 7 is a cross-section view of an alternate embodiment of the holder of the present invention; -
FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view of a second alternate embodiment of the holder of the present invention; -
FIG. 9 is a cross-section view of a second alternate embodiment of the holder of the present invention; and -
FIG. 10 is exploded cross-section view of a second alternate embodiment of the holder of the present invention. - With reference now to
FIGS. 1-5 , a first preferred embodiment for a new holder for a container embodying the principles and concepts of the present invention and generally designated by thereference numeral 10 will be described. - As illustrated in
FIG. 1 , theholder 10 for acontainer 12 is fabricated from a moldable, flexible and squeezable material capable of being formed into any pre-determined shape. With reference toFIGS. 4 and 5 , theholder 10 has aperimeter 14 that defines aninterior space 16, which is comprised of two portions, acontainer holding portion 18 and anattachment housing portion 20. Theperimeter 14 is divided into the containerholding portion perimeter 14A and the attachmenthousing portion perimeter 14B. Thecontainer holding portion 18 includes acavity 22 that is formed in a shape to conform to the shape of thecontainer 12 it is to hold. Thecontainer 12 is comprised of abase wall 24 and aperimeter wall 26. Thebase wall 24 and theperimeter wall 26 define aninterior space 28 for receiving any substance that may be contained therein. Thecontainer 12 further includes acap portion 32 that is pivotably coupled to theperimeter wall 26 opposite of thebase wall 24. Theholder 10 is constructed of a suitable material that is capable of being molded to snugly and/or non-removably hold thecontainer 12 so that thecontainer 12 does not fall out of theholder 10. The material utilized for theholder 10 is also squeezable by a user. In addition thecontainer 12 is retained in theholder 10 in such a fashion that thecap portion 30 is not covered by theholder 10, thereby allowing a user to remove or replace thecap portion 30 on thecontainer 26 without having to manipulate or remove theholder 10 from the container. - The
attachment housing portion 20 of theholder 10 is used to accommodate aretractable reel assembly 32. Theattachment housing portion 20 is defined by a portion of theperimeter 14B and theinterior housing wall 34. Theinterior housing wall 34 functions as the base wall for thecavity 22 as well. Thereel assembly 32 of theholder 10 of the present invention includes aretractor cord 36 coupled to thereel assembly 32. Thereel assembly 32 permits selective movement of theholder 10 when one pulls on theretractor cord 36. Theretractor cord 36, when released after being pulled, retracts back into the reel assembly. - The
perimeter wall 14B of theattachment housing portion 20 includes anaperture 38 which allows theretractor cord 36 to extend within thehousing portion 20 and be connected to thereel assembly 32. In this preferred embodiment, thereel assembly 32 is substantially disk shaped, although other shapes may also be employed. - The
holder 10 of the present invention may be formed in any predetermined shape, as shown in an alternate preferred embodiment illustrated inFIGS. 6 . and 7. -
FIGS. 6 and 7 illustrate aholder 10A in the shape of an animal character. As in the first preferred embodiment, theholder 10A of the alternate preferred embodiment, has aperimeter 14′ that defines aninterior space 16′, which is comprised of two portions, acontainer holding portion 18′ and anattachment housing portion 20′. Theperimeter 14′ is divided into the containerholding portion perimeter 14A′ and the attachmenthousing portion perimeter 14B′. Thecontainer holding portion 18′ includes acavity 22′ that is formed in a shape to conform to the shape of thecontainer 12′ it is to hold. Thecontainer 12′ is comprised of abase wall 24′ and aperimeter wall 26′. Thebase wall 24′ and theperimeter wall 26′ define aninterior space 28′ for receiving any substance that may be contained therein. Thecontainer 12′ further includes acap portion 32′ that is removably coupled to theperimeter wall 26′ opposite of thebase wall 24′. Theholder 10A is constructed of a suitable material that is capable of being molded into any pre-determined shape and to also snugly and/or non-removably hold thecontainer 12′ so that thecontainer 12′ does not fall out of theholder 10A. The material utilized for theholder 10 is also squeezable by a user. In addition thecontainer 12′ is retained in theholder 10 in such a fashion that thecap portion 30′ is not covered by theholder 10A, thereby allowing a user to remove or replace thecap portion 30′ on thecontainer 26′ without having to manipulate or remove theholder 10A from the container. - The
attachment housing portion 20′ of theholder 10A is used to accommodate ananchor 32′ for a carabiner or other similar attachment. Theattachment housing portion 20′ is defined by a portion of theperimeter 14B and theinterior housing wall 34. In this embodiment, the interior housing wall is thicker than in the first preferred embodiment. However, similarly, theinterior housing wall 34′ functions as the base wall for thecavity 22′ and the other side functions to define theattachment housing portion 20′. Theperimeter wall 14B′ of theattachment housing portion 20′ includes anaperture 38′ which allows a portion of theanchor 32′ to extend outside thehousing portion 20′ and be connected to thereel assembly 32. Specifically, theanchor 32′ of theholder 10A is situated inside theattachment housing portion 20′, such that only the securingring 40′ visible to the user. The securingring 40′ may be used to attach a carabiner, a strap, a clip, a lanyard, a retractable cord or any other securing device the user chooses. -
FIGS. 8-10 illustrate aholder 10B in the shape of an ice cream cone. Theholder 10B of the second alternate preferred embodiment, has aperimeter 14″ is comprised of two portions, acontainer holding portion 18″ and anattachment housing portion 20″. Theperimeter 14″ is divided into the container holdingportion perimeter 14A″ and the attachmenthousing portion perimeter 14B″. Thecontainer holding portion 18″ includes acavity 22′ that is formed in a shape to conform to the shape of thecontainer 12″ it is to hold. Thecontainer 12″ is comprised of abase wall 24″ and aperimeter wall 26″. Thebase wall 24″ and theperimeter wall 26″ define aninterior space 28″ for receiving any substance that may be contained therein. Thecontainer 12″ further includes acap portion 30″ that is pivotably coupled to theperimeter wall 26″ opposite of thebase wall 24″. Theholder 10B is constructed of a suitable material that is capable of being molded into any pre-determined shape and to also snugly and/or non-removably hold thecontainer 12″ so that thecontainer 12″ does not fall out of theholder 10B. The material utilized for theholder 10B is also squeezable by a user. In addition thecontainer 12″ is retained in theholder 10B in such a fashion that thecap portion 30″ is not covered by theholder 10B, thereby allowing a user to remove or replace thecap portion 30″ on thecontainer 26′ without having to manipulate or remove theholder 10B from the container. - The
attachment housing portion 20″ of theholder 10B is used to accommodate aretractable reel assembly 32″. Theattachment housing portion 20″ is defined by theperimeter 14B″ and theinterior housing wall 34″. In this embodiment, the interior housing wall is thicker as in the alternate preferred embodiment. However, similarly, theinterior housing wall 34″ functions as the base wall for thecavity 22″ and the other side functions to define theattachment housing portion 20″. Thereel assembly 32′ of theholder 10B of the present invention includes aretractor cord 36″ coupled to thereel assembly 32″. Thereel assembly 32″ permits selective movement of theholder 10B when one pulls on theretractor cord 36″. Theretractor cord 36″, when released after being pulled, retracts back into the reel assembly. - The
perimeter wall 14B″ of theattachment housing portion 20″ includes anaperture 38″ which allows theretractor cord 36″ to extend within thehousing portion 20″ and be connected to thereel assembly 32″. In this embodiment, thereel assembly 32″ is substantially disk shaped, although other shapes may also be employed. - Ideal materials to be utilized in manufacturing the holder of the present invention should be those that are moldable and/or flexible and/or squeezable. Materials which are soft and/or flexible and/or pliable and/or moldable and/or pleasurable to the feel and encourage a user to engage their hands to alleviate nervousness, anxiety, increase motor function and/or for pleasure are ideal for constructing the holder of the present invention. The material for constructing the holder of the present invention should be capable of maintaining its shape while being handled extensively, be able to be dyed to any desired color or shade and generally be receptive to molding processes.
- With respect to the above description then, it is to be realized that the optimum dimensional relationships for the parts of the invention, to include variations in size, materials, shape, form, function and manner of operation, assembly and use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in the art in light of the foregoing disclosure, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in the drawings and described in the specification are intended to be encompassed by the present invention.
- Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the invention. Further, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the invention to the exact construction and operation shown and described, and accordingly, all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the invention.
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1. A holder for a container, said holder comprised of a perimeter, wherein said perimeter defines an interior space, and wherein said interior space is comprised of a container holding portion and an attachment housing portion, wherein said container holding portion includes a cavity conforming to the container, wherein said container is retained in the holder in a non-removable manner, and wherein said container includes a cap portion and said cap portion is not covered by the holder, and wherein said attachment housing portion is comprised of a means to attach the holder to an external object.
2. The holder of claim 1 , said attachment means is comprised of a retractable reel assembly and a retractor cord coupled to the retractable reel assembly, wherein said retractable reel assembly is situated within the attachment housing portion of the holder, and wherein the perimeter surrounding the attachment housing portion includes an aperture communicating with the exterior of the interior space, and wherein the retractor cord is threaded through the aperture while remaining connected to the retractor reel assembly, and wherein the reel assembly permits selective movement of the holder when one pulls on the retractor cord.
3. The holder of claim 1 , wherein said attachment means is comprised of an anchor including a securing ring, wherein the perimeter surrounding the attachment housing portion includes an aperture communicating with the exterior of the interior space which allows the securing ring to be visible on the exterior of the holder, and wherein the securing ring is capable of being fastened to a securing means, wherein said securing means is a strap.
4. The holder of claim 1 , wherein said attachment means is comprised of an anchor including a securing ring, wherein the perimeter surrounding the attachment housing portion includes an aperture communicating with the exterior of the interior space which allows the securing ring to be visible on the exterior of the holder, and wherein the securing ring is capable of being fastened to a securing means, the holder of claim 3 , wherein said securing means is a retractable cord.
5. The holder of claim 1 , said holder being comprised of a moldable material.
6. The holder of claim 1 , said holder being comprised of a flexible material.
7. The holder of claim 1 , said holder being comprised of a squeezable material.
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