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Method For Producing A Camshaft Assembly - EP3142827

The patent EP3142827 was granted to Thyssenkrupp Presta Teccenter on Sep 4, 2019. The application was filed on May 11, 2015 under application number EP15722176A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

EP3142827

THYSSENKRUPP PRESTA TECCENTER

Application Number: EP15722176A
Filing Date: May 11, 2015
Status: Opposition Rejected; Feb 11, 2022
Publication Date: Sep 4, 2019
External Links: Slate, Register, Google Patents

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative	Opposition Status
MAHLE	May 29, 2020	BRP RENAUD & PARTNER MBB RECHTSANWALTE PATENTANWALTE STEUERBERATER	ADMISSIBLE

Patent Citations (32) New

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

Citation Phase	Publication Number
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	CN103406758
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	DE19710847
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	DE3301749
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	DE3717190
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	EP0856642
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	JPH08270409
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	JPH0989077
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US2007180694
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO03027446
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO2007012408
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	WO2012031770
OPPOSITION	CN103406758
OPPOSITION	DE102004057111
OPPOSITION	DE102006004726
OPPOSITION	DE102008026655
OPPOSITION	DE102008053723
OPPOSITION	DE102009037128
OPPOSITION	DE102011110118
OPPOSITION	DE19710847
OPPOSITION	DE3301749
OPPOSITION	DE3431361
OPPOSITION	DE3717190
OPPOSITION	DE4218624
OPPOSITION	DE68905065T
OPPOSITION	EP0856642
OPPOSITION	JPH08270409
OPPOSITION	JPH0989077
OPPOSITION	US2007180694
OPPOSITION	WO03027446
OPPOSITION	WO2007012408
OPPOSITION	WO2011069591
OPPOSITION	WO2012031770

Dossier Documents

The dossier documents provide a comprehensive record of the patent's prosecution history - including filings, correspondence, and decisions made by patent offices - and are crucial for understanding the patent's legal journey and any challenges it may have faced during examination.

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Feb 9, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
OPPO
Feb 9, 2022
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
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Feb 4, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
OPPO
Nov 11, 2021
Advice of delivery
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Nov 3, 2021
Advice of delivery
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Nov 2, 2021
Advice of delivery
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Oct 25, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Oct 25, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
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Oct 25, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
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Oct 25, 2021
Decision rejecting the opposition
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Oct 25, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
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Oct 25, 2021
Means of redress
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Oct 25, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Oct 25, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Oct 25, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
OPPO
Oct 25, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Oct 25, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Oct 25, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Oct 25, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
OPPO
Sep 24, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
OPPO
Aug 24, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Aug 24, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jul 20, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jul 5, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jun 29, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Jun 29, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jun 18, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Jun 18, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Jun 16, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jun 9, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
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Feb 19, 2021
Advice of delivery
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Feb 19, 2021
Cover sheet for fax transmission
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Feb 5, 2021
Advice of delivery
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Feb 3, 2021
Advice of delivery
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Feb 1, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Feb 1, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
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Feb 1, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Feb 1, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Feb 1, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Feb 1, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Oct 21, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Oct 16, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Oct 16, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
OPPO
Oct 16, 2020
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Jun 30, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jun 25, 2020
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
OPPO
Jun 24, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
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Jun 24, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
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Jun 24, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
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Jun 24, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Jun 17, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
OPPO
Jun 17, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
Jun 5, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
Jun 5, 2020
Request for documents
OPPO
May 29, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
May 29, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
OPPO
May 29, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
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May 29, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
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May 29, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
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May 29, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
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May 29, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
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May 29, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
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May 29, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
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May 29, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
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May 29, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
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May 29, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
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May 29, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
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May 29, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
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May 29, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
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May 29, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
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May 29, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
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May 29, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
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May 29, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
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May 29, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
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May 29, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 019
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May 29, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 020
OPPO
May 29, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 021
OPPO
May 29, 2020
International publication (Pamphlet)
OPPO
May 29, 2020
Notice of opposition
OPPO
May 29, 2020
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Sep 16, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
Aug 8, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
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Jul 23, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 23, 2019
English translation of the claims
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Jul 23, 2019
French translation of claims
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Jul 23, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Apr 5, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
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Apr 5, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
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Apr 5, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
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Apr 5, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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Apr 5, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
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Mar 25, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 25, 2019
Amended description with annotations
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Mar 25, 2019
Description
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Mar 25, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Mar 25, 2019
Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012
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Feb 14, 2019
Communication concerning corrected entries of the applicant
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Feb 6, 2019
Submission concerning change of applicant's name
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Jan 8, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
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Jan 8, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
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Jan 8, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
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Jan 8, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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Jan 8, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
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Nov 20, 2018
Examination started
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Mar 29, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
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Mar 22, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 22, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Mar 22, 2017
Letter concerning the inventor
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Mar 13, 2017
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
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Mar 7, 2017
Letter which had not been notified
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Feb 22, 2017
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
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Feb 14, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
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Feb 10, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
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Feb 10, 2017
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
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Feb 10, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
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Feb 10, 2017
Amendments received before examination
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Feb 10, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Feb 7, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
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Feb 7, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Feb 7, 2017
Letter concerning the inventor
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Jan 23, 2017
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
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Jan 16, 2017
Letter which had not been notified
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Dec 23, 2016
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
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Dec 21, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
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Dec 21, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
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Dec 21, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
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Dec 21, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
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Dec 21, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
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Dec 21, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
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Dec 21, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
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Dec 21, 2016
Communication to designated inventor
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Dec 6, 2016
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
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Nov 17, 2016
Notification of the recording of a change
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Nov 17, 2016
Notification of the recording of a change
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Nov 17, 2016
Notification of the recording of a change
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Nov 17, 2016
Notification of the recording of a change
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Nov 17, 2016
Notification of the recording of a change
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Nov 17, 2016
Notification of the recording of a change
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Nov 17, 2016
Notification of the recording of a change
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Nov 17, 2016
Notification of the recording of a change
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Nov 17, 2016
Notification of the recording of a change
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Nov 17, 2016
Notification of the recording of a change
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Nov 17, 2016
Notification of the recording of a change
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Nov 17, 2016
Notification of the recording of a change
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Nov 17, 2016
Notification of the recording of a change
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Nov 17, 2016
Notification of the recording of a change
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Nov 2, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 2, 2016
Priority search results
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Nov 2, 2016
Request for entry into the European phase
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Oct 5, 2016
Notification of the recording of a change
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Oct 5, 2016
Notification of the recording of a change
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Sep 23, 2016
Information on entry into European phase
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Dec 8, 2015
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
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Nov 19, 2015
Copy of the international search report
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Nov 19, 2015
Copy of the international search report
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Nov 19, 2015
Published international application - A1
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Jun 18, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
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Jun 18, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
PCTISA
Jun 18, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
PCTISA
May 11, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
PCTRO
May 11, 2015
Abstract
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May 11, 2015
Claims
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May 11, 2015
Description
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May 11, 2015
Drawings
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