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Method And Device For Controlling An Electromagnetic Drive Of A Switching Device - EP3375004

The patent EP3375004 was granted to Eaton Intelligent Power on Sep 28, 2022. The application was originally filed on Nov 7, 2016 under application number EP16794980A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

EP3375004

EATON INTELLIGENT POWER

Application Number: EP16794980A
Filing Date: Nov 7, 2016
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Aug 26, 2022
Grant Date: Sep 28, 2022
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Patent Citations (7) New

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Citation Phase	Publication Number	Publication Link
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US4812945
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	US5754386
OPPOSITION	DE19526038
OPPOSITION	EP2830081
OPPOSITION	EP2894745
OPPOSITION	US5754386
OPPOSITION	WO2009121667

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Sep 1, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
OPPO
Sep 1, 2022
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
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Aug 26, 2022
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
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Aug 22, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Aug 22, 2022
English translation of the claims
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Aug 22, 2022
Filing of the translation of the amended claims
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Aug 22, 2022
French translation of claims
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Aug 22, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jun 7, 2022
Communication of bibliographic data
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Jun 7, 2022
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
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Jun 7, 2022
Communication with request to file translations
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Jun 1, 2022
Refund of fees
Appeal
May 31, 2022
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Appeal
May 31, 2022
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Appeal
May 25, 2022
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
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Apr 26, 2022
Composition of the board (T)
Appeal
Apr 19, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 19, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Apr 19, 2022
Withdrawal of an appeal
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Mar 23, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
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Mar 23, 2022
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
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Mar 17, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
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Mar 17, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Mar 17, 2022
Notice of appeal
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Jan 14, 2022
Advice of delivery
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Jan 11, 2022
Advice of delivery
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Jan 7, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Jan 7, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
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Jan 7, 2022
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
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Jan 7, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
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Jan 7, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
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Jan 7, 2022
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
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Jan 7, 2022
Means of redress
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Jan 7, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Jan 7, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Jan 7, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
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Jan 7, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Jan 7, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
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Jan 7, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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Jan 7, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
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Jan 7, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Jan 7, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
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Nov 17, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Nov 11, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
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Nov 10, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 10, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
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Nov 10, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
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Nov 10, 2021
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
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Nov 10, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Nov 10, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Sep 20, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Sep 10, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Sep 10, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Sep 10, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
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Sep 10, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Aug 20, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Aug 17, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Aug 17, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
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Aug 17, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
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Aug 17, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Aug 17, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Jul 30, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
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Jul 27, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 27, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Jul 27, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
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Jul 27, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
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Jun 16, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Jun 16, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
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Nov 25, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Nov 21, 2020
Advice of delivery
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Nov 17, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
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Nov 17, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
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Nov 17, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
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Nov 17, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
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Nov 17, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Nov 17, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
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Oct 28, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Oct 28, 2020
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
OPPO
Oct 28, 2020
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
OPPO
Oct 23, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Oct 22, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Oct 22, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Oct 22, 2020
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
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Oct 20, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
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Oct 20, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Oct 20, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Oct 20, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Oct 20, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Oct 20, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Oct 20, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Oct 20, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Oct 20, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Oct 20, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Oct 20, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
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Oct 20, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
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Oct 20, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
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Oct 20, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
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Oct 20, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
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Oct 20, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
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Oct 20, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
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Oct 20, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
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Oct 20, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 08
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Oct 20, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 09
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Oct 20, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 10
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Oct 20, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
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Oct 20, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
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Oct 20, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Oct 20, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
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Jun 16, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
OPPO
Jun 16, 2020
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
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Jun 2, 2020
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
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May 26, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
May 26, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
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May 26, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
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May 26, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
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May 26, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
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May 26, 2020
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
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May 26, 2020
Notice of opposition
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May 26, 2020
Notice of opposition
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May 26, 2020
Published international application - A1
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Sep 9, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
Aug 1, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Jul 17, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Jul 17, 2019
English translation of the claims
Search/Exam
Jul 17, 2019
French translation of claims
Search/Exam
Jul 17, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Apr 3, 2019
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
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Apr 3, 2019
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
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Apr 3, 2019
Intention to grant (signatures)
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Apr 3, 2019
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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Apr 3, 2019
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
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Feb 15, 2019
Examination started
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Feb 14, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
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Feb 14, 2019
Priority search results
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Feb 14, 2019
Reply to invitation to file a copy of priority search results
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Feb 5, 2019
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
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Aug 22, 2018
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
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Jun 19, 2018
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
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Jun 15, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
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Jun 15, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
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Jun 15, 2018
Communication to designated inventor
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May 28, 2018
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
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Apr 17, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
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Apr 17, 2018
Request for entry into the European phase
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Apr 11, 2018
Notification of the recording of a change
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Apr 11, 2018
Notification of the recording of a change
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Mar 23, 2018
Information on entry into European phase
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Jun 7, 2017
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
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May 18, 2017
Copy of the international search report
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May 18, 2017
Copy of the international search report
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May 18, 2017
Published international application - A1
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Feb 9, 2017
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
PCTISA
Feb 9, 2017
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
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Feb 9, 2017
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
PCTISA
Nov 25, 2016
Notification of the international application number and of the international filing date
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Nov 7, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 7, 2016
Abstract
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Nov 7, 2016
Claims
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Nov 7, 2016
Description
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Nov 7, 2016
Document concerning fees and payments
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Nov 7, 2016
Drawings
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Nov 7, 2016
Electronic request for grant of an International application
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Nov 7, 2016
Notification of the international application number and of the international filing date
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