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Method For Producing A Flat Semi-Finished Product From Fiber Composite Material - EP2536546

The patent EP2536546 was granted to SGL Automotive Carbon Fibers on Oct 25, 2017. The application was filed on Feb 3, 2011 under application number EP11703826A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

EP2536546

SGL AUTOMOTIVE CARBON FIBERS

Application Number: EP11703826A
Filing Date: Feb 3, 2011
Status: Revoked; Jul 10, 2020
Publication Date: Oct 25, 2017
External Links: Slate, Register, Google Patents

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative	Opposition Status
SACHSISCHES TEXTILFORSCHUNGSINSTITUT EV STFI AN INSTITUT DER TECHNISCHEN UNIVERSITAT CHEMNITZ	Jul 16, 2018	STEINIGER	-

Patent Citations (23) New

Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.

Citation Phase	Publication Number
DESCRIPTION	DE10151761
DESCRIPTION	DE102008002846
DESCRIPTION	DE102009023641
DESCRIPTION	DE19739486
DESCRIPTION	DE19845863
DESCRIPTION	EP1696057
DESCRIPTION	WO9409972
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	EP0721835
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO2006105682
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO9409972
OPPOSITION	DE10151761
OPPOSITION	DE102005048603
OPPOSITION	DE102008002846
OPPOSITION	DE10345953
OPPOSITION	DE19739486
OPPOSITION	DE19845863
OPPOSITION	DE4337715
OPPOSITION	EP0721835
OPPOSITION	EP1595981
OPPOSITION	EP1696057
OPPOSITION	EP2036701
OPPOSITION	WO2006105682
OPPOSITION	WO9409972

Dossier Documents

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Jul 9, 2020
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
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Jul 9, 2020
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
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Jul 6, 2020
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
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Mar 26, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Mar 24, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Mar 13, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Mar 12, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Mar 12, 2020
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
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Mar 12, 2020
Decision revoking the European patent
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Mar 12, 2020
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
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Mar 12, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
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Mar 12, 2020
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
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Mar 12, 2020
Means of redress
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Mar 12, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Mar 12, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Mar 12, 2020
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
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Mar 12, 2020
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Feb 3, 2020
Information about the result of oral proceedings
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Jan 20, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jan 20, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jan 20, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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Jan 16, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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Dec 16, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Dec 9, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Dec 6, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Dec 3, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Dec 3, 2019
Amended claims with annotations
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Dec 3, 2019
Claims
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Dec 3, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Dec 3, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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Dec 3, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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Dec 3, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Dec 3, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Dec 3, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Dec 3, 2019
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Dec 3, 2019
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Dec 3, 2019
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Dec 3, 2019
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Dec 3, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Dec 3, 2019
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Dec 2, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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Nov 28, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
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Apr 11, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Apr 9, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Apr 8, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Apr 8, 2019
Advice of delivery
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Apr 4, 2019
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Apr 4, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Apr 4, 2019
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Jan 7, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Dec 20, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Dec 20, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
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Dec 14, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Dec 14, 2018
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
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Aug 6, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
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Aug 6, 2018
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
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Jul 20, 2018
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
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Jul 16, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 16, 2018
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
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Jul 16, 2018
International publication (Pamphlet)
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Jul 16, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Jul 16, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Jul 16, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Jul 16, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Jul 16, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Jul 16, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Jul 16, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Jul 16, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Jul 16, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Jul 16, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Jul 16, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Jul 16, 2018
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
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Jul 16, 2018
Notice of opposition
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Jul 16, 2018
Notice of opposition
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Jul 16, 2018
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
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Jul 16, 2018
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
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Jul 16, 2018
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
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Jul 16, 2018
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
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Jul 16, 2018
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
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Jul 16, 2018
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Jul 16, 2018
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
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Jul 16, 2018
Patent document cited during the examination procedure
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Jul 16, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Jul 16, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Jul 16, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Jul 16, 2018
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Jul 16, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Jul 16, 2018
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
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Nov 2, 2017
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
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Sep 28, 2017
Decision to grant a European patent
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Sep 12, 2017
English translation of the claims
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Sep 12, 2017
Filing of the translations of the claims
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Sep 12, 2017
French translation of claims
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May 22, 2017
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
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May 22, 2017
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
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May 22, 2017
Intention to grant (signatures)
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May 22, 2017
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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May 22, 2017
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
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Mar 15, 2017
Refund of fees
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Dec 12, 2016
Cover sheet for fax transmission
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Dec 12, 2016
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
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Sep 22, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
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Sep 16, 2016
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
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May 31, 2016
Annex to the communication
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May 31, 2016
Communication from the Examining Division
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Dec 16, 2015
Amended claims with annotations
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Dec 16, 2015
Claims
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Dec 16, 2015
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
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Oct 21, 2015
Grant of extension of time limit (examination procedure)
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Oct 15, 2015
Request for extension of time limit to communication from the Examining Division
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Jun 18, 2015
Advice of delivery
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Jun 17, 2015
Annex to the communication
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Jun 17, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
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Jun 10, 2015
Examination started
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Jun 28, 2013
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
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Jun 21, 2013
Priority search results
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Jun 21, 2013
Reply to invitation to file a copy of priority search results
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May 31, 2013
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
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Mar 15, 2013
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
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Mar 15, 2013
Amended claims with annotations
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Mar 15, 2013
Amendments received before examination
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Nov 28, 2012
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
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Oct 5, 2012
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
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Oct 1, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
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Oct 1, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
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Oct 1, 2012
Communication to designated inventor
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Sep 27, 2012
Brief communication to applicant/representative
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Sep 27, 2012
Communication for party to proceedings/third party
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Sep 5, 2012
(Electronic) Receipt
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Sep 5, 2012
Request for entry into the European phase
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Sep 4, 2012
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
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Aug 7, 2012
Notification of the recording of a change
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Aug 7, 2012
Notification of the recording of a change
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Jul 26, 2012
Notification of the recording of a change
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Jul 26, 2012
Notification of the recording of a change
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Jun 29, 2012
Information on entry into European phase
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May 3, 2012
Published international application - A4
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Sep 14, 2011
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
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Aug 25, 2011
Copy of the international search report
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Aug 25, 2011
Copy of the international search report
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Aug 25, 2011
Published international application - A1
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Jun 10, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
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Jun 10, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
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Jun 10, 2011
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
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Feb 5, 2011
Abstract
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Feb 5, 2011
Claims
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Feb 5, 2011
Description
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Feb 5, 2011
Drawings
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