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`US 20180199730A1
`( 19 ) United States
`( 12 ) Patent Application Publication ( 10 ) Pub . No . : US 2018 / 0199730 A1
`( 43 ) Pub . Date :
`Jul . 19 , 2018
`Lundh
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`( 54 ) BABY CARRIER
`( 71 ) Applicant : Joran Lundh , Hong Kong ( CN )
`( 72 )
`Inventor : Joran Lundh , Hong Kong ( CN )
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`15 / 741 , 991
`Jul . 15 , 2016
`PCT / EP2016 / 066889
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`( 21 ) Appl . No . :
`( 22 ) PCT Filed :
`( 86 ) PCT No . :
`$ 371 ( c ) ( 1 ) ,
`Jan . 4 , 2018
`( 2 ) Date :
`Foreign Application Priority Data
`( 30 )
`Jul . 17 , 2015 ( SE ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1551028 - 2
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`Publication Classification
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`( 51 ) Int . CI .
`A47D 13 / 02
`( 2006 . 01 )
`( 52 )
`U . S . CI .
`CPC . . . . . A47D 13 / 025 ( 2013 . 01 ) ; A45F 2003 / 045
`( 2013 . 01 )
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`ABSTRACT
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`A baby carrier is provided which has a front portion ( 101 ) ,
`a stomach portion , two shoulder straps ( 103a , 103b ) , each
`having a first and a second end portion , and a waist strap
`( 102 ) . The first end portion of each shoulder strap ( 103a ,
`103b ) is fixedly attached to the stomach portion and the
`second end portion is attached to the front portion ( 101 ) . The
`front portion ( 101 ) and stomach portion are attached to the
`waist strap ( 102 ) in such a way that the stomach portion and
`front portion are at least partly detachable from the waist
`strap ( 102 ) . This provides the baby carrier with support
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`BABY CARRIER
`TECHNICAL FIELD
`[ 0001 ] The present invention relates to a carrying harness ,
`primarily designed for carrying a small child , in either a
`forward or a backward position , against the carrier ' s chest
`and stomach .
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`BACKGROUND
`[ 0002 ] Humans have been carrying our children through
`all ages , on our backs or towards our chest . Previously , the
`child was often carried in a simple piece of cloth , but
`nowadays many parents choose to use a so called baby
`carrier in order to carry their child close to themselves , and
`at the same time have their hands free . Since many children
`like to be carried , they tend to sit in the carrier for long
`periods of time , meaning that the ergonomics for both child
`and carrier is important .
`10003 ]
`In EP2491825A2 a child carrier is described which
`comprises inserts by which the width of the seating area of
`the carrier can be modified when the child is placed in a
`backwards - facing position . The wider seating area is sup
`posed to promote a more ergonomic seating position for the
`child , but a drawback with this carrier is that the insert is a
`detachable part , which is easily lost . Further , this insert can
`only be used when the child is sitting in a rearward - facing
`position .
`[ 0004 ] WO2015 / 053696A1 describes a baby carrier with
`an adjustable seat height . This baby carrier is made for
`children being carried face - to - face with the carrier , and with
`the adjustable seat height it can be used also when the child
`has grown . A drawback with this carrier is that it does not
`allow the child to be carried in a forward position .
`[ 0005 ] WO2014 / 011102A1 discloses another type of baby
`carrier which is mentioned here as a further example of
`background art . A drawback with this baby carrier is that it
`is not possible to carry the child in a forward facing seating
`position .
`[ 0006 ] From the above it is understood that there is room
`for improvements .
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`SUMMARY
`[ 0007 ] An object of the present invention is to provide a
`new type of baby carrier which is improved over prior art
`and which eliminates or at least mitigates the drawbacks
`discussed above . More specifically , an object of the inven
`tion is to provide a baby carrier that provides the child with
`a comfortable and ergonomic seating position both when
`carried forwards as well as backwards . These objects are
`achieved by the technique set forth in the appended inde
`pendent claims with preferred embodiments defined in the
`dependent claims related thereto .
`[ 0008 ]
`In a first aspect , a baby carrier is provided , which
`has a front portion , a stomach portion , two shoulder straps ,
`each having a first and a second end portion , and a waist
`strap . The first end portion of each shoulder strap is fixedly
`attached to the stomach portion and the second end portion
`is attached to the front portion . The front portion and
`stomach portion are attached to the waist strap in such a way
`that the stomach portion and front portion are at least partly
`detachably attached to the waist strap . This baby carrier is
`advantageous in that the connection between the stomach
`portion and the waist strap is adjustable by being partly
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`detachable . It provides the carrier with flexibility and seating
`options which existing carriers do not have .
`[ 0009 ]
`In one embodiment , a middle portion along both
`the front portion and stomach portion is fixedly attached to
`the waist strap , and two side portions , along both the front
`portion and stomach portion , one on each side of the middle
`portion , are detachably attached to the waist strap . This is
`advantageous since it provides the baby carrier with flex
`ibility since the width of the seating area , and the angle of
`the side portions can be modified .
`[ 0010 ]
`In one embodiment , the side portions are attached
`to the waist strap by zippers which are openable by one of
`a one step maneuver by means of a common drawstring or
`two separate zipper pullers . When carrying a child there is
`a lot to keep track on ; holding the child , adjusting his
`position in the carrier , comforting him etc . , it is thus very
`favourable to be able to maneuver the zippers by one hand
`only . It is also favourable to operate the zippers by means of
`separate zipper pullers , since it is a cheap and robust design .
`[ 0011 ] The side portions may be connected to the waist
`strap by one of the following fastening means : zippers ,
`buttons , Velcro , press studs or hooks . These fastening means
`provides the side portions with a secure , but easy maneu
`verable connection .
`[ 0012 ]
`In on embodiment , the intersection in which the
`front portion and stomach portion are connected to the waist
`strap comprises a zipper which is openable from two direc
`tions . This is advantageous in the production of the baby
`carrier , since it is easy to attach one single zipper . It is thus
`more cost efficient , both according to the work spent attach
`ing it and also in that one zipper , although longer , is cheaper
`than two shorter zippers .
`[ 0013 ]
`In another embodiment , the zipper comprises two
`stops such that the opening is limited to along two side
`portions of both the front portion and stomach portion .
`[ 0014 ] Preferably , the baby carrier has a bottom portion
`fixedly attached to the front portion and detachably attached
`to the stomach portion , such that it is movable between at
`least two positions . A first position of the bottom portion is
`a low position in which said bottom portion follows the
`outline of a lower part of the front portion and a lower part
`of the stomach portion . A second position of the bottom
`portion is a high position in which a distance is provided
`between the bottom portion and the front portion and
`stomach portion . The adjustable bottom portion provides the
`carrier with the flexibility to carry both older ( larger ) or
`younger ( smaller ) children , without compromising with
`their comfort .
`[ 0015 ]
`In one embodiment , the carrier has two interstitial
`straps , which each has a first end section and a second end
`section . The first end sections are stitched to the front portion
`and the second end sections are detachably connected to the
`shoulder straps . This strap is beneficial for the stability of the
`baby carrier .
`[ 0016 ]
`In a second aspect , a method for adjusting a baby
`carrier from a backward seating position into a forward
`seating position is provided . In the method , zipper / - s is / are
`opened , such that two side portions of the front portion and
`stomach portion are disengaged from the waist strap , pro
`viding the baby carrier with support means for a child ' s legs
`when sitting in a forward position . Since it is recommended
`by pediatrics that carried children sit in the so - called frog
`position , in which their upper legs are substantially parallel
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`level as their hips , it is advantageous for a baby carrier to
`provide this seating option .
`[ 0017 ] .
`In one embodiment , the zipper / - s is / are operated by
`means of a common drawstring . This is advantageous in that
`the carrier may be transformed from a backwards seating
`position into a forward seating position in one operation .
`This is valuable for parents who often need to carry many
`things in their hands .
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`In another embodiment , the zipper / - s is / are oper
`ated by means of two separate zipper pullers . This is
`advantageous in that the opening / closing is uncomplicated
`and cheap , as well as a robust structure .
`BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
`[ 0019 ] Embodiments of the invention will be described in
`the following ; references being made to the appended dia
`grammatical drawings which illustrate non - limiting
`examples of how the inventive concept can be reduced into
`practice .
`[ 0020 ] FIG . 1 is a front view of a baby carrier in accor
`dance with an embodiment of the invention shown in a
`backwards seating position ;
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`FIG . 2 is a back view of the baby carrier in
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`FIG . 3 is a front view of the baby carrier in the
`backwards seating position with a folded front portion ;
`[ 0023 ] FIG . 4 is an isometric view of the baby carrier in
`use in the backwards seating position ;
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`FIG . 5 is an isometric view of a bottom portion of
`the baby carrier in a low position ;
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`FIG . 6 is an isometric view of the bottom portion
`of the baby carrier in a high position ;
`[ 0026 ] FIG . 7 is a front view of the baby carrier in a
`forwards seating position ;
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`FIG . 8 is an isometric view of the baby carrier in
`use in the forwards seating position ;
`[ 0028 ] FIG . 9 is an isometric view of the baby carrier in
`use in the forwards seating position ;
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`FIG . 10 is a front view of the baby carrier with an
`unfolded cap ; and
`[ 0030 ] FIG . 11 is an isometric view of the baby carrier in
`use with the unfolded cap .
`DETAILED DESCRIPTION
`[ 0031 ] Hereinafter , certain embodiments will be described
`more fully with reference to the accompanying drawings .
`The invention may , however , be embodied in many different
`forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodi
`ments set forth herein ;
`[ 0032 ] rather , these embodiments are provided by way of
`example so that this disclosure will be thorough and com
`plete , and will fully convey the scope of the invention , such
`as it is defined in the appended claims , to those skilled in the
`art .
`In FIGS . 1 - 4 a baby carrier 100 is shown in a
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`position for a child to sit backwards , that is face - to - face with
`the carrying person . The carrier 100 has a front portion 101 ,
`a stomach portion 118 , a waist strap 102 and two shoulder
`straps 103a , 103b . It also has a bottom portion 109 which
`will be explained in more detail in connection with FIGS .
`5 - 6 . A first end 129a , 129b of each shoulder strap 103a , 103b
`is attached to an upper part of the stomach portion 118 , and
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`a second end portion 130a , 130b is releasably attached to a
`middle part of the front portion 101 by buckles 106a , 106b .
`The front portion is further connected to the shoulder straps
`103a , 103b by means of interstitial straps 126a , 126b . Each
`interstitial strap has a first end section 127a , 127b and a
`second end section 128a , 128b . The first end sections 127a ,
`127b are stitched to the front portion 101 and the second end
`sections are detachably attached to the shoulder straps 103a ,
`103b by buckles 105a , 105b . The two shoulder straps 103a ,
`103b are interconnected by an intermediate strap 107 which
`can be released by a buckle 110 .
`[ 0034 ] The waist strap 102 is openable in two locations by
`buckles 104a , 104b . As an option , the waist strap 102 is only
`openable in one location . A front part of the waist strap 102
`is attached to a lower part of the front portion 101 as well as
`to a lower part of the stomach portion 118 along an interface
`A , B . A middle portion A of the interface between the front
`portion 101 , stomach portion 118 and the waist strap 102 is
`sewn or stitched , it is thus not releasable . Two end portions
`B of the interface are however provided with zippers 111a ,
`111b , the function of which will be described later . The
`zippers 111a , 111b are arranged inside a fold of fabric when
`in a closed state , and behind a rim 125 of fabric in an undone
`state such that they do not irritate or harm neither the
`carrying person nor the child . The sliders ( not shown ) of the
`zippers 111a , 111b are in one embodiment both connected to
`an individual drawstring 112a , 112b each , as well as to a
`common drawstrings 113 . The common drawstring 113
`extends from the slider of each zipper 111a , 111b and within
`the fabric of the front portion 101 until it protrudes via an
`opening 114 at the center of the waistband 102 . In another
`embodiment ( not shown ) , the zippers are operated by means
`of the individual sliders , or pullers , only .
`[ 0035 ]
`All embodiments of the baby carrier described
`herein have a stitched portion A and two detachable portions
`B , but it would also be possible that the interface A , B is
`provided by two zippers which meet in the middle . In this
`additional embodiment the front portion 101 and stomach
`portion 118 are completely detachable from the waist strap
`102 . This could be beneficial for example when donning the
`carrier 100 .
`[ 00361 The zippers 111a , 111b are in one embodiment
`attached to the waist strap 102 and the front portion 101 , in
`another embodiment they are attached to the waist strap 102
`and the stomach portion 118 , and as a further option , it may
`be attached to the stitching between the front portion 101
`and stomach portion 118 .
`[ 0037 ]
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`ach portions comprise one integral piece ( not shown ) and the
`zippers 111a , 111b are attached to the waist strap 102 and to
`this integral piece . In yet another embodiment , an interme
`diate portion ( not shown ) is stitched to the waist strap 102 .
`The zippers 111a , 111b connect in
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`intermediate portion to the front - / stomach portions . It may
`also be the other way around , i . e . the intermediate portion is
`stitched to the front - / stomach portions and the zippers
`connect the intermediate portion to the waist strap . The
`purpose of the zippers 111a , 111b is to disconnect at least a
`part of both the front portion and the stomach portion from
`the waist strap . The stomach portion 118 and the front
`portion 101 are thus at least partly disengageable from the
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`[ 0038 ] Further , the baby carrier 100 has a pocket 108 in
`the front portion 101 , which is closed with a zipper . This will
`be described in more detail in connection with FIGS . 10 and
`11 .
`[ 0039 ] An upper part 121 of the front portion 101 is
`foldable into at least two positions . In a first position , as
`shown e . g . in FIG . 1 , the upper part 121 is raised and
`provides support for the child ' s head . In FIG . 3 the upper
`part 121 is partly lowered , such that the child ' s head
`becomes more free . This position of the upper part 121 could
`be suitable for older children who do not like to feel
`enclosed by the carrier . A third position of the upper part 121
`is shown in FIG . 7 , in which it is completely folded down ,
`allowing a child placed in a forward facing position to have
`the face free .
`[ 0040 ]
`In use , which for instance can be seen in FIG . 4 , the
`waist strap 102 enfolds the waist , or hips , of a carrying
`person . The shoulder straps 103a , 103b extend from the
`shoulders of the carrier , around his back , and reach the front
`portion 101 at a level of his chest , where they are releasably
`attached to the front portion 101 by the buckles 106a , 106b .
`The child is placed between the front portion 101 and the
`stomach portion 118 , with its legs extending through open
`ings 122a , 122b formed between the front portion 101 and
`the stomach portion 118 , such that they enfold the carrier ' s
`waist , substantially parallel with the waist strap 102 . The
`child ' s head is supported by the upper part 121 of the front
`portion 101 .
`[ 0041 ] Now referring to FIGS . 5 and 6 where the bottom
`portion 109 is shown . A first part 115 of the bottom portion
`109 is sewn to the front portion 101 by a stitching 117 . An
`opposite corresponding part 116 of the bottom portion 109
`is detachably attached to the stomach portion 118 by a
`hook - and - eye - connection . As alternatives , the attachment
`could instead comprise buttons , a zipper , Velcro fastener ,
`snap fasteners , press studs or any other suitable fastening
`means . It could also be possible to let the second part 116 of
`the bottom portion 109 be attached to the stomach portion
`118 by stitching and the first part 115 be releasably attached
`to the front portion 101 .
`[ 0042 ] By the releasable second part 116 , the height of the
`bottom portion 109 can be changed between two positions .
`With the hooks of the second part 116 attached in
`a first
`mode , a first , lower position is provided , as shown in FIG .
`5 , in which the bottom portion 109 follows the outline of a
`lower part of the front portion 101 and a lower part of the
`stomach portion 118 . In a second , higher position , as shown
`in FIG . 6 , the hooks of the second part 116 are attached in
`another mode , providing a distance D between the bottom
`portion 109 and the interface A , B between the front portion
`101 and the stomach portion 118 . This provides for adaption
`of the carrier 100 to suit both smaller children , using the
`higher position , as well as larger children , using the lower
`seat position .
`[ 0043 ]
`In FIGS . 7 - 9 , the baby carrier 100 is adjusted into
`a position where the child sits in a forward direction , i . e .
`faces the same direction as the carrying person . In order to
`adjust the baby carrier 100 from the backwards seating
`position into this forward seating position the drawstring 113
`is pulled . This brings the zippers 111a , 111b to open , and the
`two side portions B to disengage from the waist strap 102 .
`The disengaged stomach portion 118 and front portion 101
`form together support means 119a , 119b for the carried
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`child ' s legs . The child is thus sitting in the so called
`f rog - position also when facing forward .
`10044 ] As is best seen in FIGS . 8 - 9 ( encircled ) , the two
`detachable end parts B of the front portion 101 and stomach
`portion 118 are disengaged , i . e . the zippers are undone . The
`disengaged end parts B are folded outwards and the legs of
`the carried child rest in the support means 119a , 119b
`formed by the front portion 101 and the stomach portion
`118 . In this position of the baby carrier 100 , the child is
`placed between the front portion 101 and the stomach
`portion 118 , but such that it faces the same direction as the
`carrying person . The child ' s legs extend through the open
`ings 122a , 122b but are now directed forward and down
`ward . Support for the child ' s legs is provided by the disen
`gaged parts B , meaning that the child is sitting in the
`so - called frog position also when facing forward . The upper
`part 121 of the front portion 101 is folded downwards , such
`that the child ' s face is free and he / she can look ahead .
`[ 0045 ] Referring to FIGS . 10 and 11 , the baby carrier 100
`is shown with the pocket 108 opened . This pocket 108 has
`a foldable cap 120 , here shown in its unfolded state . The cap
`120 extends from the pocket 108 on the outside of the front
`portion 101 and towards the carrying person . It has straps
`123a , 123b which are releasably attached to the shoulder
`straps 103a , 103b by e . g . press studs 124a , 124b , or any
`other suitable fastening means . The cap 120 covers the
`baby ' s head in order to protect it from e . g . rain or sunshine .
`The pocket 108 includes in one embodiment only the cap
`120 , but in another embodiment it also has space for one or
`a few other small articles , such as a pacifier or a napkin .
`[ 0046 ] The zippers 111a , 111b may in another embodi
`ment , as shown in FIGS . 12 - 13 , be replaced by one zipper
`131 , extending over the entire intersection between the front
`portion 101 , stomach portion 118 and waist strap 102 . The
`zipper 131 is in this case openable from both directions .
`Further , it comprises two stops 132 , located such that only
`parts of the zipper 131 can be opened . The stops 132 are
`located where the portions B meet the portion A . Thus , the
`single zipper 131 has the same effect and functionality as the
`two separate zippers 111a , 11b . It is favourable in the
`production of the baby carrier 100 to use one single zipper
`131 since it is easy to add .
`[ 0047 ]
`In one embodiment , the height of the stomach
`portion 118 is approximately 20 cm . In other embodiments ,
`it could instead be approximately 10 cm .
`[ 0048 ]
`In an aspect , there is provided a baby carrier by
`which the baby can be carried in two main positions — the
`first position with the baby ' s chest towards the carrying
`person and a second position with the baby ' s back towards
`the carrying person . This switch between two main positions
`being accomplished by means of the carrier being provided
`with an at least partially detachable interface between the
`front portion , stomach portion and the waist strap .
`( 0049 )
`It should be appreciated that the inventive concept
`is not limited to the embodiments here , and many modifi
`cations are feasible within the scope of the invention set
`forth in the appended claims .
`1 . A baby carrier comprising a front portion , a stomach
`portion , two shoulder straps , each comprising a first and a
`second end portion , and a waist strap , wherein the first end
`portion of each shoulder strap is fixedly attached to the
`stomach portion and the second end portion is attached to the
`front portion , and wherein the front portion and stomach
`portion are attached to the waist strap , and wherein the
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`stomach portion and front portion are at least partly detach
`ably attached to the waist strap .
`2 . The baby carrier according to claim 1 , wherein a middle
`portion along both the front portion and stomach portion is
`fixedly attached to the waist strap , and wherein two side
`portions along both the front portion and stomach portion ,
`one on each side of the middle portion , are detachably
`attached to the waist strap .
`3 . The baby carrier according to claim 2 , wherein the side
`portions are connected to the waist strap by one of the
`following fastening means : zippers , buttons , Velcro , press
`studs or hooks .
`4 . The baby carrier according to claim 1 , wherein the
`intersection in which the front portion and stomach portion
`are connected to the waist strap comprises a zipper which is
`openable from two directions .
`5 . The baby carrier according to claim 4 , wherein the
`zipper comprises two stops such that the opening extends
`along two side portions of both the front portion and
`stomach portion .
`6 . The baby carrier according to claim 2 , wherein the side
`portions are attached to the waist strap by zipper ( s ) which
`is / are openable by one of a one - step maneuver by means of
`a common drawstring or two separate zipper pullers .
`7 . The baby carrier according to claim 1 , further com
`prising a bottom portion fixedly attached to the front portion
`and detachably attached to the stomach portion , such that it
`is movable between at least two positions .
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`8 . The baby carrier according to claim 7 , wherein a first
`position of the bottom portion is a low position in which said
`bottom portion follows the outline of a lower part of the
`front portion and a lower part of the stomach portion , and
`wherein a second position of the bottom portion is a high
`position in which a distance is provided between the bottom
`portion and said front portion and stomach portion .
`9 . The baby carrier according to claim 1 , further com
`prising two interstitial straps , each comprising a first end
`section and a second end section , wherein the first end
`sections are stitched to the front portion and the second end
`sections are detachably connected to the shoulder straps .
`10 . A method for adjusting a baby carrier according to
`claim
`1 from a backward seating position into a forward
`seating position , in which method zipper ( s ) is / are opened
`such that two side portions of the front portion and stomach
`portion are disengaged from the waist strap , providing the
`baby carrier with support means for a child ' s legs when
`sitting in a forward position .
`11 . The method for adjusting a baby carrier according to
`claim 10 , wherein the zipper ( s ) is / are operated by means of
`a common drawstring .
`12 . The method for adjusting a baby carrier according to
`claim 10 , wherein the zipper ( s ) is / are operated by means of
`two separate zipper pullers .
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