WO2007007102A2 - Extremites fantaisie pour boites metal - Google Patents

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WO2007007102A2
WO2007007102A2 PCT/GB2006/002583 GB2006002583W WO2007007102A2 WO 2007007102 A2 WO2007007102 A2 WO 2007007102A2 GB 2006002583 W GB2006002583 W GB 2006002583W WO 2007007102 A2 WO2007007102 A2 WO 2007007102A2
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B21—MECHANICAL METAL-WORKING WITHOUT ESSENTIALLY REMOVING MATERIAL; PUNCHING METAL
    • B21D—WORKING OR PROCESSING OF SHEET METAL OR METAL TUBES, RODS OR PROFILES WITHOUT ESSENTIALLY REMOVING MATERIAL; PUNCHING METAL
    • B21D51/00—Making hollow objects
    • B21D51/16—Making hollow objects characterised by the use of the objects
    • B21D51/38—Making inlet or outlet arrangements of cans, tins, baths, bottles, or other vessels; Making can ends; Making closures
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D17/00—Rigid or semi-rigid containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting or piercing, or by tearing of frangible members or portions
    • B65D17/28—Rigid or semi-rigid containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting or piercing, or by tearing of frangible members or portions at lines or points of weakness
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D17/00—Rigid or semi-rigid containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting or piercing, or by tearing of frangible members or portions
    • B65D17/28—Rigid or semi-rigid containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting or piercing, or by tearing of frangible members or portions at lines or points of weakness
    • B65D17/401—Rigid or semi-rigid containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting or piercing, or by tearing of frangible members or portions at lines or points of weakness characterised by having the line of weakness provided in an end wall
    • B65D17/4012—Rigid or semi-rigid containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting or piercing, or by tearing of frangible members or portions at lines or points of weakness characterised by having the line of weakness provided in an end wall for opening partially by means of a tearing tab
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D17/00—Rigid or semi-rigid containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting or piercing, or by tearing of frangible members or portions
    • B65D17/28—Rigid or semi-rigid containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting or piercing, or by tearing of frangible members or portions at lines or points of weakness
    • B65D17/401—Rigid or semi-rigid containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting or piercing, or by tearing of frangible members or portions at lines or points of weakness characterised by having the line of weakness provided in an end wall
    • B65D17/4012—Rigid or semi-rigid containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting or piercing, or by tearing of frangible members or portions at lines or points of weakness characterised by having the line of weakness provided in an end wall for opening partially by means of a tearing tab
    • B65D17/4014—Rigid or semi-rigid containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting or piercing, or by tearing of frangible members or portions at lines or points of weakness characterised by having the line of weakness provided in an end wall for opening partially by means of a tearing tab and provided with attached means for reclosing or resealing
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D2203/00—Decoration means, markings, information elements, contents indicators
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D2517/00—Containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting, piercing or tearing of wall portions, e.g. preserving cans or tins
    • B65D2517/0001—Details
    • B65D2517/001—Action for opening container
    • B65D2517/0014—Action for opening container pivot tab and push-down tear panel
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D2517/00—Containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting, piercing or tearing of wall portions, e.g. preserving cans or tins
    • B65D2517/0001—Details
    • B65D2517/0047—Provided with additional elements other than for closing the opening
    • B65D2517/0052—Prizes, tokens, badges or other information carrying devices
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D51/00—Closures not otherwise provided for
    • B65D51/24—Closures not otherwise provided for combined or co-operating with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes
    • B65D51/245—Closures not otherwise provided for combined or co-operating with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes provided with decoration, information or contents indicating devices, labels

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  • This invention relates generally to the subject of containers, for example cans for containing food and beverage products. More particularly, the invention relates to cans and can ends in which the can end contains fanciful printing over a substantial area extent of the center panel.
  • the printing may form- an image a character, such as for example a historical figure, sports figure, or cartoon character, or alternatively the printing may form an image of a sports scene with a ball positioned over the location of the pour opening.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a conventional prior art beverage can 10.
  • the can 10 is formed from a one-piece drawn and ironed cup. The cup walls are stretched in a can body making ' station to form the side wall 12 of the can.
  • a neck 14 is formed on the upper portion of the can by a set of necking stations, such as described in the patent to Caleffi et al., U.S. No. 4,774,839 or Tung et al., U.S. No. 5,755,130.
  • the can is sent to a flanging station where a flange is formed around the upper peripheral edge of the can.
  • the flange is seamed to the peripheral edge of a can end 18 after the can is filled, in accordance with well-known techniques.
  • the can end 18 includes a generally flat center panel 19, integrally connected to a circumferential countersink which is surrounded by a peripheral flange or curl.
  • the center panel includes score lines which defines a panel, which when opened, allows the contents of the can to be removed.
  • the scored portion 20 cooperates with a manually. ma ⁇ ipulable tab 22 so as to enable the user to either remove, for example, most of the center panel, such as in a full panel easy open end that is used for cans containing cat food, snacks or other foods, or to remove or open the pour panel of a beverage can.
  • the score 20 defines a pour panel 21 which, after opening, remains attached to the center panel by a hinge (not shown).
  • the pour panel is opened by the tab 22.
  • Tab 22 is secured to the center panel 19 by a rivet 32.
  • the user inserts a finger underneath the tab 22 and lifts the tab up, causing the rivet 32 to pull up, which initiates the pop or initial fracture of the score line 20. Further lifting of the tab 22 further propagates the severing of the score to complete the opening of the can. At that point the user may pour the contents out of the can or drink from the can.
  • Patent 3,822,496 shows a can with a detachable display plate or button that is affixed to a pull-ring of a can. Additionally, beverage cans have been previously sold in the United States with alpha-numeric characters formed on the tab with ink-jet printing.
  • Published PCT application PCT/GBOO/00463, publication no. WO 00/47487 published August 17, 2000 discloses methods and apparatus for printing on tabs and various features for promotional containers and container ends.
  • Spanish Industrial Models 144347 and 144348 show several embodiments of an end design in which beer mugs, footballs, stars, and other objects are mold stamped onto a can end to form "eyes" of a face, wherein the nose and mouth are formed by the tab and score opening features on the can end, respectively.
  • Other references of interest directed to fanciful lids ⁇ include Sloot, U.S. Patent 6,659,833 and Dotson, US Design Patent 379,065 and Merino, US. Design Patent 284,563.
  • a can having a can body comprising a side wall and a base and defining an interior region for containing a product,
  • the can includes an end having a center panel.
  • a printing is applied over a substantial area extent of the center panel, the printing comprising an illustration of head and facial features of a character.
  • the character may include the face and head of a real person, or, alternatively, may depict a fictional character, historical figure, or a cartoon character.
  • the end may further comprise a scored portion in the ' center panel for defining an opening in the end and a manually manipulable tab secured to the end.
  • the tab and printing are positioned relative to each other such that forms the nose of the character.
  • the end includes a score portion defining a pour opening, and wherein the printing is applied to the end such that the pour opening is
  • This first aspect is directed to the combination of the can end and the can body.
  • the invention relates to the can end alone.
  • an end for a can body is provided wherein the end includes a center panel and a peripheral edge.
  • a printing is applied over a substantial area extent of the center panel, the printing illustrating head and facial features of a character.
  • the printing covers substantially the entire surface of the center panel of the end.
  • a method is provided for forming a can end.
  • the method comprises the steps of : a) forming a shell from a sheet of end material, the shell comprising a flat center panel and a peripheral edge; and b) applying a printing to the shell, wherein the printing is applied over a substantial area extent of the center panel, the printing comprising an illustration of head and facial features of a character.
  • the shell is sent to a shell conversion press for completion of the opening features in the shell.
  • the printing of the end can occur at the beginning of the end manufacturing process.
  • a method for forming a can end comprising the steps of: a) applying a printing to a sheet of end material, wherein the printing is applied over a substantial area extent of the sheet of end material in the area where a center panel of a can end is to be formed in the sheet of end material, the printing comprising an illustration of head and facial features of a character; b) introducing the sheet of end material into a press and operating on the sheet of end material in the press so as to form can end features in the sheet of end material, including the center panel; and c) blanking a can end from the sheet of end material.
  • a can and can end are provided which includes fanciful printing on the end, but the printing does not form that of the head and facial features of a character.
  • the end has a center panel and score portion defining a pour opening and a printing is applied over a substantial area extent of the center panel, the printing comprising an illustration of a ball, the ball positioned in the location of the pour opening. When the pour opening is opened, the ball is no longer visible on the center panel. Examples of this design include a ball selected from the group of balls consisting of a soccer ball, a baseball, a golf ball, a football, a tennis ball and a basketball.
  • the printing on the center panel may comprise a printing of a sports scene that corresponds to the selected ball, such as a golf green and golf hole for a golf ball printed on the pour panel.
  • Figure 1 is an illustration showing the construction of a prior art, conventional beverage can.
  • Figure 2 is a plan view of the end of the can of Figure 1.
  • Figure 3 is a plan view of a first embodiment of a can end with printing over substantially the entire surface of the end forming an illustration of a character.
  • Figure 4 is a plan view of a second embodiment of an end with printing over substantially the entire surface of the end forming an illustration of a character.
  • Figure 5 a plan view of a third embodiment of an end with printing over substantially the entire surface of the end forming an illustration of a character.
  • Figure 6 a plan view of a fourth embodiment of an end with printing over substantially the entire surface of the end forming an illustration of a character.
  • Figure 7 A is a view of a fifth embodiment of an end with printing over substantially the entire surface of the end forming an illustration of a character, with the printing forming the mouth portion of the character located over the pour panel;
  • Figure 7B shows the embodiment of Figure 7A with the pour panel opened.
  • Figure 8A is a view of a sixth embodiment of an end with printing over substantially the entire surface of the end forming an illustration of a character, with the printing forming the mouth portion of the character located over the pour panel;
  • Figure 8B shows the embodiment of Figure 8 A with the pour panel opened.
  • Figure 9 A is an illustrated of a seventh embodiment with the printing forming a sports scene had having a soccer ball printed over the pour panel portion of the end;
  • Figure 9B shows the embodiment of Figure 9 A with the pour panel opened.
  • Figure 1OA an illustrated of an eighth embodiment with the printing forming a sports scene had having a golf ball printed over the pour panel portion of the end;
  • Figure 1OB shows the embodiment of Figure 1OA with the pour panel opened.
  • Figures 3-8 are plan views of several examples of an inventive end 18 for a can in which the end includes printing forming a head and facial features of a character.
  • Figures 9 and 10 shows embodiments of fanciful ends 18 which do not include characters.
  • the end 18 is adapted to be affixed to a can body, which may take a variety of forms.
  • the end 18 could be adapted to be seamed onto a one piece drawn and ironed can body.
  • Such can body can be used to contain food or other comestibles, or may contain beverages such as beer, carbonated beverages or juices.
  • the end 18 includes a center panel 19 and a peripheral curl area 40, the extreme periphery of which is seamed to a flange on the can body, as is conventional.
  • a printing 42 is applied over a substantial area extent of the center panel 19.
  • the printing may be in one ore more colors, lacquers, or other pigment.
  • the printing may take the form of blue .printing for the face of the character, white for the eyes, black for the eyebrows, contrasting color for background, etc.
  • the printing comprises an illustration of head and facial features 44, 46, respectively, of a character 50.
  • the character may, for example, comprise a real person or a historical figure.
  • the character may comprise a fictional character, or a cartoon character such as Thomas the Tank Engine ( Figure 3), a character from the film “Monsters, Inc.” ( Figures 4, 7 and 8), a character from the film “The Lion King” ( Figure 5), or Kermit the Frog ( Figure 6).
  • Other examples of cartoon characters could be Bugs Bunny, Tweety Bird, or any other cartoon character now known or later created.
  • the characters could be animal cartoons (e.g., Kermit the Frog) or could be monsters, fanciful characters like Thomas the Tank Engine, or other characters. (Obviously, permission from the copyright and/or trademark holder may be. needed where the character is copyrighted or trademarked).
  • the printing includes other features of the head and face, including cheeks, chin, head, ear and/or other body features.
  • the printing includes shaded features illustrating the cheek 52, chin 54 and lips 56, as well as the eyes 58 and eyebrows 59 of the character 50.
  • multiple colors may be used: a dark blue for inside wall 60 of the peripheral curl, light blue for face area 52, 54, 56, etc., white for the whites of the eyes 58, and black for the eyebrows 59.
  • the printing of the character preferably covers substantially the entire surface of the center panel 19 of the can end 18.
  • the printing may form an illustration of the body, head and face of the character.
  • the tab 22 forms the nose of the cartoon character.
  • the tab may also be printed.
  • the tab 22 in Figure 3 is printed with a blue ink that matches the blue ink forming the face 46 of the cartoon character.
  • the tab 22 in Figure 5 is printed in a golden brown color that matches the color of the face and head of the lion character.
  • the printing on the tab may include printing in a contrasting or other color also.
  • the can end further comprises a scored portion in the center panel for defining an opening in the end.
  • the score is present in the ends of Figures 3-6 but is not shown in black lines in order to more clearly illustrate the characters printed on the center panel 19.
  • the center panel can include areas in which the at least one color printed on the center panel has been removed (e.g., with a laser) to reveal the base color of the material forming the center panel, e.g., silver for an aluminum end.
  • the can having the fanciful ends of this invention can contain any product, examples of which are cans containing a human or animal food product.
  • the can may comprise a metal (aluminum) beverage can and the can end is a conventional beverage can end as shown in Figures 3-6.
  • the tab 22 is secured to the end 18 by a rivet 32 or other suitable structure that allows the tab 22 to remain fixed to the end 18 when the tab is manipulated by the user to open the can.
  • the printing 42 forms the head and facial features of a fanciful monster character.
  • the printing is applied to the end such at the printing of the mouth of the character is generally in the location of the pour panel 21 defined by a score portion 20. (Exact registry between the mouth of the character and the pour panel 21 is not required).
  • the user lift up the tab 22, and in the process the score portion 20 is broken to open the pour panel and deflect it downwards into the interior of the can, as shown in Figure 7B. From the perspective of the viewer, the eyes 58 of the character are revealed within the finger hole in the distal portion of the tab 22 as shown in Figure 7B.
  • the opening 70 of the end defined by the broken score portion appears as an open mouth of the character 50, adding to the fanciful nature of the end design.
  • Figures 8A and 8B show a similar embodiment with the printing of the mouth contained within the perimeter of the score 20 defining the pour panel 21.
  • Figure 8B When the end is opened ( Figure 8B) the opening 70 appears as an open mouth of the character 50.
  • Figures 9 and 10 illustrate ends that use printing that is oriented in a particular manner relative to opening features in the end to thereby achieve a fanciful result.
  • the printing 42 features a sports scene (white soccer ball net on a blue background simulating the sky) and a soccer ball 80.
  • the soccer ball is printed on the end within the perimeter of the score line 20 defining the pour panel 21.
  • the user lifts up the tab 22 and the nose of the tab breaks the score line 20 and this action deflects the pour panel 21 downwardly into the interior of the container 10.
  • the resulting opening 70 is shown in Figure 9B.
  • the ball of Figure 9A is no longer visible on the center panel 19 of the end.
  • Figure 1 OA is an illustration of yet another embodiment, with the printing 42 being a sports scene in the form of a golf scene in color (e.g., golf green, red pin flag, white golf ball 80 swirling into grey cup 82).
  • the printing is such that the golf ball 80 and golf cup 82 are both contained within the perimeter of the score line 20 defining the pour panel 21.
  • the tab 22 fractures the score line 20 and the pour panel is bent inwardly into the container.
  • Figure 1OB shows the opening 70 of the container.
  • the golf ball is no longer visible on the center panel 19.
  • the opening of the container thus simulates the dropping of the golf ball 80 of Figure 1OA into the cup 82, Accordingly, an end has been described in which a fanciful action is presented in the combination of the printing 42 on the end and opening features in the end (tab 22 and pour panel 21).
  • the can ends shown in Figure 3-10 can be formed in a method comprising the steps of first forming a shell from a sheet of end material, the shell comprising a flat center panel and a peripheral edge.
  • This shell process can be performed in a convention shell press known in the art.
  • a "shell”, as is known in the art, is a blank end which has a center panel and some peripheral pre-curl, but typically no other opening features, e.g., tab or score line.
  • shells are blanked from a sheet of end material in one press and subsequently fed to a shell conversion press for completion of the opening features. See the patent of Turner et al, U.S. Patent 6,533,518, for a more detailed explanation.
  • the shells are fed to a station where a printing is applied to the shell.
  • the printing can be in one or more colors as described previously.
  • the printing is preferably applied over a substantial area extent of the center panel.
  • the printing is an illustration of head and facial features of a character, as shown in Figures 3-8 or other fanciful printing, examples shown in Figures 9 and 10.
  • the shell is sent to a shell conversion press (a known machine) for completion of the opening features in the shell, e.g., forming score opening features and attachment of the tab 22.
  • the end 18 can be engraved with a registration or timing mark, which is used for orientation purposes. This mark is used to align the end with printing apparatus in the printing station such that the printing is applied to the end in a particular orientation with respect to the end. Subsequently, the timing mark is used again to orient the end with respect to an apparatus in the shell press that attaches the tab 22 onto the end 18.
  • the use of timing marks for orientation of the end may be similar to the technique disclosed in
  • a method for forming a can end comprising the steps of: a) forming a shell from a sheet of end material, the shell comprising a flat center panel and a peripheral edge; and b) applying a printing to the shell, wherein the printing is applied over a substantial area extent of the center panel 19.
  • the printing may comprises an illustration of head and facial features of a cartoon character 50 ( Figures 3-8) or a ball and sports scene as shown in Figures 9 and 10.
  • the shell is then fed to a conversion press where the opening features are formed in the shell and the tab attached to the shell.
  • the tab 22 is attached to the shell such that the printing on the shell is aligned with the tab in a predetermined manner such that the tab forms a part of the character. For example, as shown in Figures 3-6, the tab forms the "nose" of the character.
  • the end may be made using a process in which the printing is first applied to the sheet of end material, the shell (including center panel) are formed, and then the shell is blanked and sent to a conversion press to complete the opening features.
  • the end can be formed in a process comprising the steps of: a) applying a printing to a sheet of end material, wherein the printing is applied over a substantial area extent of the sheet of end material in the area where a center panel of a can end is to be formed in the sheet of end material.
  • the printing may comprise an illustration of head and facial features of a character or a ball and sports scene.
  • a press suitable for steps (b) and (c) is described in the above referenced Turner et al.,
  • step (a) can be performed using any known press for applying printing to a sheet of material (e.g., aluminum).
  • a sheet of material e.g., aluminum.
  • the advantage of this latter technique is that the registration of the printing relative to the tab is easy to maintain, since the tab is attached to the end while the end is still contained in the sheet of end material, i.e., before blanking the end from the sheet.

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La présente invention concerne une boîte métal dont le corps est constitué d'une paroi latérale et d'une base définissant une zone intérieure destinée à contenir un produit. La boîte comporte une extrémité pourvue d'un panneau central. Une impression est appliquée sur une partie importante de la surface du panneau central. Dans un mode de réalisation, l'impression est une représentation de la tête et du visage d'un personnage. Dans des modes de réalisation préférés, l'extrémité comporte également dans le panneau central une partie pointillée définissant une ouverture et une languette manipulable à la main fixée à l'extrémité. La languette forme le nez du personnage. Le motif représente le visage et la tête d'une personne réelle, ou, selon un autre mode de réalisation, d'un personnage de fiction ou d'un personnage de bande dessinée. L'invention concerne d'autres modes de réalisation dans lesquels le motif représente une scène de sport avec une balle de football ou de golf notamment imprimée dans la partie pointillée repérant l'opercule.
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