JP2009189290A - Toothpaste for dogs and cats - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a toothbrush for dogs and cats enabling easy brushing of the teeth of a dog or a cat without assisting person, and capable of brushing the front and back faces of teeth without opening the corner of the mouth of the dog or cat and brushing the dental root while keeping the dog or cat from stress caused by the tooth brushing work. <P>SOLUTION: The toothbrush is composed of a brushing member and a supporting member for supporting and fixing the brushing member. The brushing member has a ring form, a mortar form or a cylindrical form, the supporting member has a nearly rod-like gripping part, and the gripping part is placed nearly coaxially with the dent part of the brushing member. At least the part near the opening of the dent part of the brushing member is preferably shrinkable. The brushing member may be formed of a shrinkable material or a spongy material. The inner wall of the dent part may have a brush placed perpendicular to the center axis of the dent part. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a toothpaste for brushing dog and cat teeth.

  Like humans, dogs and cats can have periodontal disease. Periodontal disease is a general term for gingivitis and periodontitis, and the process of gingivitis and periodontitis is as follows. First, saliva and food-eating habits accumulate in the teeth, causing bacteria to grow and become plaque. If this plaque is left as it is, it becomes calcified and becomes tartar. If calculus is left untreated, gingivitis occurs. As this inflammation progresses, it becomes periodontitis. If the symptoms worsen until periodontitis, the gums and tissues that support the teeth are destroyed, and pain is felt. In severe cases, the teeth fall out. Periodontitis is inflammation that extends to the alveolar bone, and if treatment is delayed, bacteria in the oral cavity may be carried throughout the body through the blood, causing infection. Painful periodontal disease can be eaten even if there is an appetite, or stress due to pain can adversely affect health. In addition, the jawbone thinned by inflammation is likely to cause fracture, and inflammation may spread to the nose and eyes. This periodontal disease is considered to be a disease that is likely to affect mature dogs and cats, but many dogs and cats are said to have some kind of dental illness by the time they reach the age of 3, and the dental care for dogs and cats is important. Has been. To prevent periodontal diseases and disease related to teeth, toothbrushing is considered to be most effective like humans.

  Conventionally, when brushing teeth on dogs and cats, human toothbrushes were often used. However, for dogs and cats, the brush portion is too large to be brushed, making it difficult to brush effectively. Had. However, due to the recent pet boom, many pet-related products have been released. Accordingly, dental care products for pets have been manufactured and sold, and inventions related to dental care for dogs and cats have also been proposed.

  Among the applications related to dental care for dogs and cats are JP-A-2005-151882 (Patent Document 1) and Utility Model Registration No. 332021 (Patent Document 2). Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2005-151882 describes an invention relating to a dog toothbrush in which a brush portion is provided at a distal end portion of a toothbrush body and a proximal end portion is a gripping portion. Utility Model Registration No. 3132021 devised a pet toothbrush that changes the curvature and shape of the toothbrush body according to the type of dog and the stage of dog growth, such as young dogs, small dogs, medium dogs, and large dogs. Is described.

In addition to the above, toothpaste and the like that form cotton or gauze in a finger sack shape, fit on a person's finger, and polish the teeth of dogs and cats are also manufactured and sold. Pet foods and supplements containing a large amount of dietary fiber and fiber are also manufactured and sold.
JP 2005-151882 A Utility Model Registration No. 3132021

  However, the inventions and devices described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2005-151882 and Utility Model Registration No. 3132021 both have a structure in which a brush portion is implanted at right angles on a stick-shaped body, and have been used conventionally. It has the same structure as a typical human toothbrush. Such a toothbrush needs to move the toothbrush up and down, left and right with the brush part in contact with the teeth, so the front teeth side of the dog and cat and the surface side of the teeth (lip side) are easy to brush, but the back teeth etc. Has the problem of being difficult to polish. In particular, the back side of the back teeth (inner oral cavity) tends to dislike dogs and cats because the toothbrush must be thrust into the oral cavity. In addition, dogs and cats may suddenly close their mouths or rampage while brushing their teeth, biting their hands, or biting their toothbrushes.

  In addition, finger suck type toothpaste needs to put a person's hand in the mouth of a dog or cat. Large dogs can be handled by humans, but it is very difficult for small dogs and cats. In particular, the back of the teeth (inner oral cavity) has a problem that it is difficult to polish. In addition, pet foods and supplements that contain a lot of dietary fiber and fiber have the problem that the tips and middle of the teeth tend to be clean, but the food tends to remain on the roots (between gums). Yes. In addition, these pet foods and supplements are effective when used for a long period of time, and have a problem that costs are increased.

  In addition, the recent pet boom has a feature that there are very many cases where a single living person keeps a pet. Therefore, if you brush your teeth every day, you need to do it alone. However, brushing teeth on pets by one person has to open the mouth of a dog or cat with one hand or hold the body and operate a toothbrush with another hand, which is very difficult and cannot be brushed easily. Had.

  In addition, if dogs and cats dislike toothpaste, they may run away just by looking at the toothpaste, exhibit excessive refusal reactions, or become unwell due to stress. Therefore, it is important to brush your teeth so that you do not feel stress. However, tooth brushing is largely dependent on the skills and abilities of those who brush their teeth, and not everyone can feel stressed.

  From the above, even one person can easily brush the teeth of dogs and cats, can brush the front and back of the teeth without opening the mouth corners of the dogs and cats, can also brush the roots well, The development of a toothpaste for dogs and cats that does not make them feel stressed has been desired.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, a toothpaste for dogs and cats according to the present invention comprises a brushing member and a support member that supports and fixes the brushing member, and the brushing member is either a ring shape, a mortar shape, or a cylindrical shape. The support member has a substantially rod-shaped gripping portion, and the gripping portion is provided substantially coaxially with the concave portion of the polishing member.

  Further, the polishing member may be capable of contracting at least near the opening of the recess. Further, the polishing member may be made of a shrinkable material. The polishing member may be formed of a sponge material.

  Further, a brush may be provided on the inner wall of the recess, and the brush may be provided perpendicular to the central axis of the recess.

  Moreover, the polishing member edge part and the recessed part opening part edge part may be formed in curved shape.

  Further, the polishing member and the support member may be detachably connected and fixed. The polishing member is composed of a first polishing portion including a recess and a second polishing portion that supports and fixes the first polishing portion, and the first polishing portion and the second polishing portion are detachably connected and fixed. Also good.

  Further, the support member may have a motor and a rotation support portion that is axially rotated by the motor. The rotation support portion is provided with a polishing member, and the rotation shaft of the rotation support portion is preferably positioned substantially coaxially with the concave portion of the polishing member.

  The toothpaste for dogs and cats according to the present invention comprises a brushing member and a support member that supports and fixes the brushing member, and the brushing member has any one of a ring shape, a mortar shape, or a cylindrical shape, and the support member. Has a substantially rod-shaped gripping part, and the gripping part is provided substantially coaxially with the recess of the polishing member, so that the polishing member is simply inserted into the recess and the gripping part is rotated. You can rotate the shaft and brush your teeth easily. In addition, it is possible to brush the front and back surfaces and roots of teeth by simply inserting a brushing member between the lips without opening the mouth of the dog and cat, and rotating the shaft. But you can brush your teeth safely and quickly.

  Further, since the polishing member can contract at least in the vicinity of the opening of the concave portion, the inner wall of the concave portion and the teeth can be easily brought into contact with each other, and the eating cake, plaque, tartar and the like in the vicinity of the root can be effectively removed.

  In addition, since the polishing member is formed of a sponge-like material, even if the polishing member rotates with the inner wall of the recess in contact with the teeth, the enamel, gums, lip back, etc. on the tooth surface may be damaged. There is no.

  In addition, since the brush is provided on the inner wall of the recess and the brush is provided perpendicular to the central axis of the recess, it is possible to brush the teeth more effectively.

  Further, since the edge of the polishing member and the edge of the recess opening are curved, there is no risk of damaging the gums even if the polishing member is pivoted.

  In addition, since the polishing member and the support member are detachably connected and fixed, the polishing member can be appropriately changed according to the use and can be replaced with a clean polishing member, which has a very high versatility. be able to.

  In addition, the polishing member consists of a first polishing part and a second polishing part provided with a recess, and the first polishing part and the second polishing part are detachably connected and fixed. The first brushing member and the first brushing member can be removed for cleaning, and a very sanitary toothpaste can be provided.

  A dog and cat toothpaste 2 according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG.1 and FIG.2 is explanatory drawing which showed one Embodiment of the toothpaste 2 for dogs and cats which concerns on this invention. In addition, these figures are only for demonstrating this invention, and do not limit this invention at all.

  A dog and cat toothpaste 2 according to the present invention includes a brushing member 4 and a support member 10 that supports and fixes the brushing member 4.

  The polishing member 4 according to the present invention has a ring shape, a mortar shape, or a cylindrical shape. Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the hole or the recessed portion of the polishing member 4 is defined as a recess 6. The material of the polishing member 4 is preferably made of a material that has such a smoothness that does not damage the enamel on the surface of the tooth 14 and that has a friction that can remove deposits, plaque, and the like on the tooth 14. Moreover, you may use the material which has contractility. As specific examples, sponge, urethane, and the like are preferable, and various rubbers, resins, and the like can be used. A detailed description of the recess 6 will be described later. The toothbrushing tool 2 according to the present invention is for brushing the teeth 14 by inserting the teeth 14 into the recesses 6 of the brushing member 4. As a method for brushing the teeth 14, the inner wall surface of the brushing member 4 is brought into contact with the teeth 14. There are two methods: a method of brushing the teeth 14 and a method of brushing the teeth 14 by providing the auxiliary member 8 for brushing the teeth 14 on the inner wall surface of the polishing member 4.

  3-6 is sectional drawing which showed the toothbrushing tool 2 at the time of making the tooth | gear 14 brush by making the tooth | gear 14 contact the inner wall of the recessed part 6. FIG. 3A shows the toothpaste 2 in which the polishing member 4 has a mortar shape, FIG. 3B shows the brushing member 4 in a cylindrical shape, and FIG. 4C shows the brushing member 4 in a ring shape. Further, as shown in FIG. 13, the large dog has a thick dog tooth near the root. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 4 (d), a cut portion may be provided on the side surface of the polishing member 4. In the drawing, only one notch is shown, but the shape and position of the notch may be set as appropriate. Further, as shown in FIG. 5E, a step may be provided on the inner wall surface of the recess 6. As shown in FIG. 13, the canine teeth of the large dog are thicker in the vicinity of the root than the other portions. Therefore, a step is provided on the inner wall surface of the recess 6 so that the recess 6 is in close contact with the canine teeth of the large dog. Further, when a shrink material is used for the polishing member 4, the entire polishing member 4 may be formed of the shrink material, and as shown in FIG. 5 (f), the portion near the opening of the recess 6 is made of the shrink material. It may be formed. FIG. 12 and FIG. 13 are views showing the state of the dog's teeth. In the vicinity of the root of the portion A in FIG. Therefore, by forming the vicinity of the opening of the recess 6 with a shrinkable material, the vicinity of the tooth root and the inner wall of the recess 6 are made closer, and the vicinity of the tooth root is effectively polished. At this time, except for the vicinity of the opening of the recess 6, a material other than the shrink material may be used. Further, as shown in FIG. 6G, only the recess 6 may be formed of a shrink material. At this time, the part formed of the shrinkable material and the part formed of another material may be integrated, or may be detachably connected.

  Further, the polishing member 4 may be provided with an auxiliary member 8 for polishing the teeth 14 on the inner wall of the recess 6. 7-9 is sectional drawing which showed the toothpaste 2 at the time of providing the auxiliary member 8 in the recessed wall 6 inner wall. 7A shows the toothpaste 2 in which the brushing member 4 has a mortar shape, FIG. 7B shows the brushing member 4 in a cylindrical shape, and FIG. 8C shows the brushing member 4 in a ring shape. In addition, although the brush is provided as the auxiliary member 8 in the figure, you may use gauze, cotton, etc. besides this. Further, as shown in FIG. 8D, the auxiliary member 8 may be provided on the outer periphery of the polishing member 4. When the brush is provided, it is preferable that the brush is provided perpendicular to the central axis of the recess 6 as shown in the figure. In FIG. 7A, a substantially conical gap is provided between the brushes, but it is not always necessary to provide a gap. In FIG. 7B, a substantially conical gap is provided between the brushes, but the shape of the gap may be set as appropriate. The brush is preferably animal hair such as pig hair, but may be one used for human toothbrushes or one specially manufactured for dogs and cats, and may be set appropriately. Further, when the auxiliary member 8 is provided in the recess 6, the polishing member 4 may be formed of a material having shrinkage performance. In FIG. 4, the auxiliary member 8 such as a brush is provided on the entire inner wall surface of the recess 6. However, as shown in FIG. 9D, the auxiliary member 8 may be provided only in the vicinity of the opening of the recess 6. good. Further, as shown in FIG. 9E, the portion where the auxiliary member 8 is provided and other portions may be formed of different materials. At this time, the site | part in which the auxiliary member 8 was provided, and the other site | part may be connected so that attachment or detachment is possible.

  In FIG. 1, the opening of the recess 6 is provided in a circular shape, but it may be any shape such as a circle, an ellipse, or a square as long as the teeth 14 can be inserted into the recess 6. Moreover, although the dent and the hole are the recesses 6, they may be slits. About the shape of the recessed part 6, although depending on the material of the polishing member 4, etc., as shown to Fig.3 (a), a substantially cone shape or a substantially trapezoid shape is good. Moreover, as shown in FIG.3 (b), a cylindrical shape may be sufficient. However, as shown in FIG. 12 and FIG. 13, the canine tooth has a sharp tip, so if the recess 6 is cylindrical, the tip of the tooth 14 may not contact the inner wall surface of the recess 6. Therefore, when the recess 6 is cylindrical, it is preferable that the inner wall of the recess 6 contracts. Moreover, although the inner wall of the recessed part 6 in FIG. 3 is shown smoothly, you may provide an unevenness | corrugation, a groove | channel, etc. in the inner wall of the recessed part 6. FIG.

  The dimensions of the recess 6 may be set as appropriate in consideration of the type and size of the dog and cat, the material of the brushing member 4, and the like. However, it is very important to use one toothpaste 2 for all dogs and cats. Therefore, it is preferable to use a toothpaste 2 having different dimensions of the recess 6 according to the type and size of the dog and cat. For example, a small dog (about 2 kg in weight) has a canine length of 5 to 10 mm and a root circumference of 10 to 20 mm. A medium-sized dog (with a body weight of about 10 kg) has a canine length of 10 to 20 mm and a root circumference of 20 to 40 mm. A large dog (with a body weight of about 25 kg) has a canine length of 20 to 30 mm and a root circumference of 30 to 50 mm. Therefore, for small dogs, the depth of the recess 6 is about 15 mm, and the periphery of the recess 6 is about 3 mm to 7 mm. For medium-sized dogs, the depth of the recess 6 is about 25 mm, and the periphery of the recess 6 is about 15 mm to 30 mm. For large dogs, if the toothpaste 2 having a depth of the recess 6 of about 40 mm and a periphery of the opening of the recess 6 of 25 mm or more is prepared, any kind and size of dog can be handled. it can. In the above example, the pattern is classified into three patterns according to the size of the dog, but may be further subdivided or may be classified into dog types. In the case of a cat, it is preferable to use a toothpaste 2 in which the size of the recess 6 is appropriately changed according to the type and size as described above.

  Further, the edge of the polishing member 4 and the edge of the opening of the recess 6 may be formed in a curved shape. Since the tooth | gear 14 is inserted in the polishing member 4 recessed part 6 of this invention, the polishing member 4 edge and the recessed part 6 opening edge part are easy to contact the gum 16. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 11, after inserting the tooth 14 into the recess 4 of the polishing member 4, the edge of the polishing member 4 and the edge of the opening of the recess 6 are polished to rotate the grip 12 and brush the teeth 14. If it is sharp, the gums may be damaged. Therefore, the edge of the polishing member 4 and the edge of the opening of the recess 6 are formed in a curved shape to reduce the uncomfortable feeling and irritation caused by the contact, and to eliminate damage. Moreover, you may form the unevenness | corrugation, a waveform, etc. which massage the gum 16 in the vicinity of the polishing member 4 edge part or the recessed part 6 opening edge part. Further, the surface of the polishing member 4 may be processed smoothly so that the gum 16, the tongue, the back side of the lips, etc. are not damaged even if they contact the rotating toothpaste 2.

  Next, the support member 10 according to the present invention refers to a member that supports and fixes the polishing member 4. The shape of the support member 10 and the method for supporting and fixing the polishing member 4 are related to the gripping portion 12 described later, but may be set as appropriate. The support member 10 shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B is provided with a saucer-like fixing portion at the tip of the gripping portion 12 and is connected and fixed to the polishing member 4, but FIG. As shown, the fixing portion may be a model and the polishing member 4 side portion may also be supported and fixed. Moreover, when the polishing member 4 is substantially ring-shaped, it is preferable to provide a space connected to the recess 6 between the polishing member 4 and the grip portion 12 as shown in FIG. Thereby, when the tooth | gear 14 is penetrated to the recessed part 6, the polishing member 4 can reach | attain the tooth root vicinity. Further, it is better to form the corners of the support member 10 in a curved shape or to process the surface smoothly.

  Further, the support member 10 has a substantially rod-shaped grip portion 12. The grip portion 12 is provided substantially coaxially with the recess 6 of the polishing member 4. Thus, as shown in FIG. 11, after inserting the teeth 14 into the recess 6 of the polishing member 4 and then rotating the grip 12, the polishing member 4 rotates and contacts the inner wall of the recess 6. The teeth 14 can be brushed. The grip portion 12 may be provided substantially at right angles to the polishing member 4, but since the movable range of the grip portion 12 after the teeth 14 are inserted into the recess 6 is narrow and there is a risk of unpolished, the grip portion 12 is It is better to provide it substantially coaxially with the recess 6. The shape of the grip portion 12 may be any shape as long as the shaft can be easily rotated and handled. In addition, as the material of the grip portion 12, a material having an appropriate strength is good, and a resin generally used in a human toothbrush is preferable, but a metal or the like can also be used and may be set as appropriate. Moreover, you may provide the holding | grip part 12 with processes and members, such as a slip stopper and a grip.

  The polishing member 4 and the support member 10 may be detachably connected and fixed. As the connecting and fixing method, a connecting and fixing method in which the polishing member 4 and the supporting member 10 can be easily attached, is difficult to be detached after the attachment, and the connection is not removed even when the gripping portion 12 is rotated as an axis, is preferable. For example, the polishing member 4 and the support member 10 may be provided with a fitting portion or an engaging portion, or the support member 10 may be provided with a protrusion and the polishing member 4 may be inserted and fixed. Further, if a plurality of polishing members 4 having different sizes of the recesses 6 and the shape of the polishing member 4 are manufactured and all the connecting and fixing structures of the polishing member 4 and the support fixing portion are unified, the polishing member 4 is appropriately selected according to the use. It becomes possible to change.

  Moreover, the structure which consists of the 1st polishing part 4a and the 2nd polishing part 4b which supports and fixes the 1st polishing part 4a may be sufficient as the polishing member 4. FIG. FIG. 10 is a view showing the polishing member 4 including the first polishing portion 4a and the second polishing portion 4b. As illustrated, the first polishing portion 4a is provided with a recess. Moreover, although this 1st polishing part 4a and the 2nd polishing part 4b may be fixed, they may be connected and fixed so that attachment or detachment is possible. If the first polishing part 4a is removable, the first polishing part 4a can be removed and cleaned when the inside of the recess is dirty, or the first polishing part 4a can be replaced, preventing the propagation of germs, etc. Can do. As a method for connecting the first polished portion 4a and the second polished portion 4b, it is preferable to provide connecting means as shown in the figure. In the drawing, the first polished portion a is provided with a convex portion, and the second polished portion 4b is provided with a concave portion. The toothbrushing tool 2 according to the present invention brushes the teeth by inserting the teeth into the recess 6 and then rotating the shaft so that the first brushing portion 4a does not move and rotate within the second brushing portion 4b due to the shaft rotation. It is necessary to. Moreover, although the connection part is provided in two places in the figure, what is necessary is just to set the number of installation, an installation location, etc. suitably. The materials for the first polishing portion 4a and the second polishing portion 4b may be the same as those described for the polishing member 4 described above. Moreover, the 1st polishing part 4a and the 2nd polishing part 4b do not need to be the same material, and may be formed with a different material. Further, if a material having a high friction coefficient such as rubber is used for the first polishing portion 4a, there is no possibility that the first polishing portion 4a rotates. Moreover, although not shown in figure, you may provide the above-mentioned auxiliary member 8 in the 1st polishing part 4a.

  Further, the above-described toothbrushing tool 2 has a structure in which the gripping portion 12 is axially rotated to brush the teeth, but a structure in which the brushing member 4 is rotated by a motor or the like may be used. For example, if the motor is built in the support member 10, a rotation support portion that rotates the shaft by the motor is provided, and a polishing member is provided in the rotation support portion, the polishing member 14 can be rotated by the motor. At this time, the rotation shaft of the rotation support portion is preferably positioned substantially coaxially with the recess of the polishing member. Further, it is further preferable that the rotation speed can be arbitrarily changed. As the motor drive source, a dry battery is preferably used, but a rechargeable battery may be used and may be set as appropriate. In addition, since the hearing ability of dogs and cats is much better than that of humans, it is better to have a quiet structure so that motor sounds do not leak.

  The above is the description of the toothpaste 2 for dogs and cats according to the present invention, but various conditions and settings can be changed without departing from the object of the present invention.

It is explanatory drawing which shows one Embodiment of the toothpaste which concerns on this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows one Embodiment of the toothpaste which concerns on this invention. It is sectional drawing which shows the Example of the toothpaste based on this invention. It is sectional drawing which shows the Example of the toothpaste based on this invention. It is sectional drawing which shows the Example of the toothpaste based on this invention. It is sectional drawing which shows the Example of the toothpaste based on this invention. It is sectional drawing which shows the Example of the toothpaste based on this invention. It is sectional drawing which shows the Example of the toothpaste based on this invention. It is sectional drawing which shows the Example of the toothpaste based on this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows one Embodiment of the toothpaste which concerns on this invention. It is explanatory drawing which showed the use condition of the toothpaste which concerns on this invention. It is the figure which showed the inside of a small dog or a medium-sized dog. It is the figure which showed the inside of a large dog.

Explanation of symbols

2 toothpaste 4 brushing member 4a first brushing part 4b second brushing part 6 recess 8 auxiliary member 10 support member 12 gripping part 14 tooth 16 gum

Claims (10)

  It comprises a brushing member for brushing dog and cat teeth, and a support member for supporting and fixing the brushing member, and the polishing member has any one of a ring shape, a mortar shape, and a cylindrical shape, and the support member includes: A dog and cat toothpaste comprising a substantially rod-shaped gripping portion, the gripping portion being provided substantially coaxially with a recess of the brushing member.   The toothpaste for dogs and cats according to claim 1, wherein the brushing member is capable of contracting at least the vicinity of the opening of the recess.   The toothpaste for dogs and cats according to claim 1, wherein the brushing member is made of a shrinkable material.   The toothpaste for dogs and cats according to claim 1, wherein the brushing member is made of a sponge-like material.   The toothpaste for dogs and cats according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the recess is substantially conical or trapezoidal.   The toothpaste for dogs and cats according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein a brush is provided on the inner wall of the recess, and the brush is provided perpendicular to the central axis of the recess.   The toothpaste for dogs and cats according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the edge of the brushing member and the edge of the recess opening are curved.   The toothpaste for dogs and cats according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the brushing member and the support member are detachably connected and fixed.   The support member includes a motor and a rotation support portion that is axially rotated by the motor. The rotation support portion is provided with the polishing member, and the rotation shaft of the rotation support portion includes a recess portion of the polishing member. The toothpaste for dogs and cats according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the toothpaste is located substantially coaxially.   The polishing member includes a first polishing portion including the concave portion and a second polishing portion that supports and fixes the first polishing portion, and the first polishing portion and the second polishing portion are detachably connected and fixed. The toothpaste for dogs and cats according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

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