U.S. patent application number 11/497672 was filed with the patent office on 2008-02-07 for pressurized fluid delivery system and method.
This patent application is currently assigned to Pressure Products, L.L.C.. Invention is credited to Toby Hazelbaker, Gabriel Garth Reichert, Lucas Carl Reichert.
Application Number | 20080029561 11/497672 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 39028168 |
Filed Date | 2008-02-07 |
United States Patent
Application |
20080029561 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Reichert; Lucas Carl ; et
al. |
February 7, 2008 |
Pressurized fluid delivery system and method
Abstract
A pressurizable fluid delivery system for a flexible fluid
reservoir includes a pressurizable sleeve disposable about the
flexible fluid reservoir. The pressurizable sleeve has a pressure
chamber that at least partially surrounds the flexible fluid
reservoir when the pressurizable sleeve is disposed about the
flexible reservoir. A pressure inducer is operably coupled to an
inlet of the pressure chamber to pressurize the pressure chamber.
The pressurized pressure chamber presses against the at least
partially surrounded flexible fluid reservoir to push fluid in the
flexible fluid reservoir toward the outlet. The fluid deliver
system also includes a valve operatively coupled to the outlet of
the flexible fluid reservoir to selectively release fluid from the
flexible fluid reservoir.
Inventors: |
Reichert; Lucas Carl;
(Pleasant Grove, UT) ; Reichert; Gabriel Garth;
(Lehi, UT) ; Hazelbaker; Toby; (Pleasant Grove,
UT) |
Correspondence
Address: |
THORPE NORTH & WESTERN, LLP.
8180 SOUTH 700 EAST, SUITE 350
SANDY
UT
84070
US
|
Assignee: |
Pressure Products, L.L.C.
|
Family ID: |
39028168 |
Appl. No.: |
11/497672 |
Filed: |
August 1, 2006 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
224/148.2 ;
220/703; 222/95 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A45F 3/20 20130101; A45F
2003/166 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
224/148.2 ;
222/95; 220/703 |
International
Class: |
A45F 3/16 20060101
A45F003/16; B65D 35/28 20060101 B65D035/28; A47G 19/22 20060101
A47G019/22 |
Claims
1. A fluid delivery system, comprising: a flexible bladder having a
inlet, and configured to contain liquid; an inflatable sleeve at
least partially surrounding the flexible bladder, and having an
inlet; a pump associated with the inlet of the inflatable sleeve,
and configured to inflate the inflatable sleeve; and a valve
operatively coupled to an outlet of the flexible bladder, and
operable to release the liquid contained in the flexible
bladder.
2. The system of claim 1, further including a stiffening insert
associated with the flexible bladder and the inflatable sleeve, and
configured to maintain an elongated shape of the inflatable sleeve
as fluid is released from the flexible bladder.
3. The system of claim 2, wherein the inflatable sleeve is
inflatable with a gas.
4. The system of claim 3, wherein the gas is selected from the
group consisting of air, compressed air, carbon-dioxide, compressed
carbon dioxide, helium, and mixtures thereof.
5. The system of claim 1, wherein the pump is a manually operated
pump to pump air into the pressure chamber.
6. The system of claim 1, wherein the pump includes a compressed
gas source configured to release compressed gas into the pressure
chamber to inflate the pressure chamber.
7. The system of claim 6, wherein the inflatable sleeve includes a
closed end and an open end to form a pocket configured to receive
the flexible bladder.
8. The system of claim 1, wherein the valve is a compression valve
configured to open under an applied compressive force.
9. The system of claim 8, wherein the valve includes a bite shroud
and the compressive force is applied by a user's teeth.
10. A pressurizable fluid delivery system for a flexible fluid
reservoir configured to hold and selectively dispense a fluid
through an outlet, comprising: a pressurizable sleeve disposable
about the flexible fluid reservoir, and having a pressure chamber
with an inlet for pressurizing the pressure chamber, the pressure
chamber at least partially surrounding the flexible fluid reservoir
when the pressurizable sleeve is disposed about the flexible
reservoir; a pressure inducer operably coupled to the inlet of the
pressure chamber, and operable to pressurize the pressure chamber
and push fluid in the flexible fluid reservoir toward the outlet;
and a valve operatively coupled to the outlet of the flexible fluid
reservoir, and operable to selectively release fluid from the
flexible fluid reservoir.
11. The system of claim 10, further including a stiffening insert
associated with the flexible fluid reservoir and the pressurizable
sleeve, and configured to maintain an elongated shape of the
pressurizable sleeve as fluid is released from the flexible fluid
reservoir.
12. The system of claim 10, wherein the pressure chamber is
inflatable with a compressible gas.
13. The system of claim 10, wherein the pressure inducer includes a
pump configured to pump a compressible gas into the pressure
chamber to inflate the pressure chamber.
14. The system of claim 10, wherein the pressure inducer includes a
compressed gas cartridge configured to release compressed gas into
the pressure chamber to inflate the pressure chamber.
15. The system of claim 10, wherein the pressure chamber
substantially surrounds the flexible fluid reservoir.
16. The system of claim 10, wherein the pressurizable sleeve
includes a closed end and an open end to form a pocket configured
to receive the flexible fluid reservoir.
17. A fluid delivery system, comprising: a flexible bladder having
a inlet, and configured to contain liquid; a inflatable sleeve
substantially circumscribing the flexible bladder, and having an
inlet; a pump associated with the inlet of the inflatable sleeve,
and configured to inflate the inflatable sleeve; a valve
operatively coupled to an outlet of the flexible bladder, and
operable to release the liquid contained in the flexible bladder;
and a stiffening insert associated with the flexible bladder and
the inflatable sleeve, and configured to maintain an elongated
shape of the inflatable sleeve as fluid is released from the
flexible bladder.
18. A method for pressurizing a liquid in a flexible bladder,
comprising filling the flexible bladder with a liquid; placing the
flexible bladder inside an inflatable sleeve, the inflatable sleeve
substantially circumscribing the flexible bladder; pumping air into
the inflatable sleeve to inflate the sleeve and apply pressure to
the flexible bladder; and opening a valve coupled to the flexible
bladder to allow the liquid to flow out of the valve in response to
the pressure applied to the flexible bladder by the inflated
sleeve.
19. The method of claim 18, further comprising: directing the flow
of liquid from the valve into a users mouth.
20. The method of claim 28, further comprising: placing a
stiffening insert adjacent the flexible bladder and the inflatable
sleeve to provide support for the inflatable sleeve and flexible
bladder as liquid is released from the flexible bladder.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS AND CLAIM OF PRIORITY
[0001] Priority of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/026,225
filed on Jan. 3, 2005 and patent application Ser. No. 11/026,224
filed on Jan. 3, 2005 is claimed.
BACKGROUND
[0002] Bicyclists, hikers, runners, walkers and other athletes
often use hydration packs to maintain adequate hydration while
engaging in their sports. These hydration packs usually have a bag
like fluid reservoir, or bladder that is disposed in a pack that
can be carried by the user. A long flexible hose can connect to the
reservoir and may provide a mouthpiece for the user. The mouthpiece
can be carried in the user's mouth to allow the user to draw or
suck liquid from the reservoir as desired.
[0003] These types of hydration packs can be problematic because
they depend on hydrostatic head pressure and suction to move fluid
from the flexible container through the tube and mouthpiece.
Hydrostatic head pressure is the pressure resulting in the hose
from the weight of the liquid in the hydration pack. Often this
hydrostatic head pressure is inadequate to move a sufficient amount
of fluid to quench the user's thirst. Consequently, these types of
hydration packs may also require suction by the user through the
mouthpiece to provide adequate flow of fluid to the user. Providing
the amount of suction force is difficult, if not impossible, for
many users, especially when the user is engaged in a vigorous
activity such as cycling, running, or the like,
[0004] Another problem of these suction type hydration packs is
that the amount of fluid drawn from the reservoir is directly
proportional to the amount of sucking force applied. Consequently,
a considerable amount of force may be needed to draw a sufficient
amount of water to quench a user's thirst and meet the user's
hydration needs. This is especially problematic when the user is
short of breath because of participating in a strenuous
activity.
[0005] Some hydration packs have pressurization systems to
pressurize the liquid in the reservoir to overcome the sucking
force problem. Most of these systems have a second flexible tube
coupled between the reservoir and a pressure source, such as a
pump. The user can actuate the pump in order to force air, or some
other compressible gas into the reservoir, thereby pressurizing the
reservoir with the pumped air. The pumped, pressurized air exerts
pressure on the liquid and forces the liquid out of the flexible
tube when the mouthpiece valve is activated by the user.
[0006] Unfortunately, these types of hydration packs work best when
the pack is in an upright position since the liquid has to remain
near the tube outlet in order to be pushed through the tube by the
pressurized air. Moreover, as liquid is consumed, more pressurized
air is required to maintain pressure on the liquid. Thus, many
pressurization cycles may be needed to maintain enough pressure in
the bladder to force the liquid through the tube. Additionally,
when the pack nears an empty point, the pressurized air is often
insufficient to force the remaining liquid out the tube.
SUMMARY
[0007] The present invention provides a pressurizable fluid
delivery system for a flexible fluid reservoir that can selectively
dispense a fluid through an outlet of the fluid reservoir. The
fluid delivery system can include a pressurizable sleeve disposable
about the flexible fluid reservoir. The pressurizable sleeve can
have a pressure chamber with an inlet for pressurizing the pressure
chamber, and the pressure chamber can at least partially surround
the flexible fluid reservoir when the pressurizable sleeve is
disposed about the flexible reservoir. The fluid delivery system
can also include a pressure inducer that can be operably coupled to
the inlet of the pressure chamber to pressurize the pressure
chamber. The pressure chamber can be configured to press against
the at least partially surrounded flexible fluid reservoir to push
fluid in the flexible fluid reservoir toward the outlet. The fluid
deliver system can also include a valve operatively coupled to the
outlet of the flexible fluid reservoir. The valve can be operated
to selectively release fluid from the flexible fluid reservoir.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0008] Additional features and advantages of the invention will be
apparent from the detailed description which follows, taken in
conjunction with the accompanying drawings, which together
illustrate, by way of example, features of the invention; and,
wherein:
[0009] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a pressurizable fluid
delivery system in accordance with an embodiment of the present
invention;
[0010] FIG. 2. is an exploded, perspective view of the
pressurizable fluid delivery system of FIG. 1;
[0011] FIG. 3 is a cross section of the pressurizable fluid
delivery system of FIG. 1, shown with a pressure chamber at least
partially surrounding a flexible fluid reservoir;
[0012] FIG. 4 is a cross section of the pressurizable fluid
delivery system of FIG. 1, shown with a pressure chamber
substantially surrounding a flexible fluid reservoir;
[0013] FIG. 5 is a cross section of the pressurizable fluid
delivery system of FIG. 1, shown with a pressure chamber
surrounding a flexible fluid reservoir;
[0014] FIG. 6 is a cut-away view of a pressure sleeve of the
pressurizable fluid delivery system of FIG. 1;
[0015] FIGS. 7a-7d illustrate a method for pressurizing and
dispensing liquid from a pressurizable fluid delivery system in
accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;
[0016] FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a pressurizable fluid
delivery system in accordance with another embodiment of the
present invention; and
[0017] FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a pressurizable fluid
delivery system in accordance with another embodiment of the
present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EXAMPLARY EMBODIMENT(S)
[0018] Reference will now be made to the exemplary embodiments
illustrated in the drawings, and specific language will be used
herein to describe the same. It will nevertheless be understood
that no limitation of the scope of the invention is thereby
intended. Alterations and further modifications of the inventive
features illustrated herein, and additional applications of the
principles of the inventions as illustrated herein, which would
occur to one skilled in the relevant art and having possession of
this disclosure, are to be considered within the scope of the
invention. The following detailed description and exemplary
embodiments of the invention will be best understood by reference
to the accompanying drawings, wherein the elements and features of
the invention are designated by numerals throughout.
[0019] The present invention is generally directed to a
pressurizable fluid delivery system for delivering pressurized
fluids to a user. For example, pressurized fluid can be useful in
hydrating a person engaging in a strenuous activity, such as
cycling, running, hiking or the like. Accordingly, the
pressurizable fluid delivery system can include a flexible fluid
reservoir such as a bladder that can be filled with a liquid such
as water, electrolyte replacement fluids, energy drinks, or the
like. Pressurized fluid can also be useful in cleaning equipment or
gear.
[0020] A pressurizable or inflatable sleeve can be disposed about
the flexible bladder and can at least partially encompass or
surround the flexible bladder. The pressurizable sleeve can have a
chamber that can be pressurized. The pressurized chamber can press
against the flexible bladder when the sleeve is disposed about the
bladder. The force of the chamber pressing against the flexible
bladder can push the fluid in the bladder toward an outlet in the
flexible bladder. A valve can be operatively coupled to the bladder
and can be opened to release fluid from the bladder. The force of
the chamber pressing against the bladder can produce a pressurized
liquid stream from the opened valve.
[0021] Advantageously, the pressurizable water delivery system of
the present invention reduces the need for repressurizing the
flexible bladder since the pressure from the pressurizable sleeve
can provide an applied force against the flexible bladder even as
the bladder is emptied. Additionally, the force applied by the
pressurizable sleeve against the flexible bladder can result in a
more even pressure on the flexible bladder which results in a more
evenly pressurized liquid stream from the opened valve.
[0022] As illustrated in FIG. 1, a pressurizable fluid delivery
system, indicated generally at 10, in accordance with an embodiment
of the present invention is shown for use in providing a portable,
pressurized stream of liquid from a flexible fluid reservoir 20.
The flexible fluid reservoir 20 can be filled with a desired
liquid, such as water, an electrolyte replacement drink, or the
like. In this way, the pressurizable fluid delivery system 10 can
be used as a personal hydration device that can be placed in a pack
such as a back pack or fanny pack.
[0023] The flexible fluid reservoir 20 can also be at least
partially surrounded or circumscribed by a removable pressurizable
sleeve 40, and a pressure inducer 60, such as a pump, can be
operably coupled to the pressurizable sleeve to supply pressure to
the sleeve. The pressurizable fluid delivery system 10 can also
include a valve 80 that can be operatively coupled to the flexible
fluid reservoir 20 to selectively release fluid from the
reservoir.
[0024] The flexible fluid reservoir 20 can be a bag or bladder type
reservoir made from a flexible plastic material suitable for
containing liquids fit for human consumption. The flexible bladder
20 can be sized and shaped to fit comfortably within a pack, such
as a back pack, fanny pack, or the like. The flexible fluid
reservoir 20 can have an inlet 22 and an outlet 26. The inlet 22
can be sized and shaped to allow the flexible fluid reservoir 20 to
be filled with the desired liquid and also with a cooling material,
such as ice. A lid 28 can close and seal the inlet 22 to restrict
leakage of the liquid.
[0025] The outlet 26 can be a hole positioned at an opposite end
(or another location) of the flexible fluid reservoir 20 from the
inlet 22. A flexible tube 30 can be coupled to the outlet 26 and
can carry liquid from the reservoir 20 to a desired release
location, such as a user's mouth. The valve 80 can close the end of
the tube 30 to restrict fluid from leaking from the tube.
[0026] Referring to FIGS. 3-5, a cross section of the pressurizable
sleeve 40 surrounding the flexible fluid reservoir 20 is shown. The
pressurizable sleeve 40 can be disposable about the flexible fluid
reservoir 20, and can include a chamber, indicated generally at 44,
that can be pressurized. The pressurizable sleeve 40 can be made of
a flexible plastic material similar to the material of the flexible
fluid reservoir 20.
[0027] The chamber 44 can include a pressure chamber 42 (FIG. 6)
that can at least partially surround or circumscribe the flexible
fluid reservoir 20 when the pressurizable sleeve 40 is disposed
about the flexible reservoir. For example, as shown in FIG. 3, the
pressurizable sleeve 40 can completely circumscribe the flexible
fluid reservoir 20, and the pressure chamber 42a can partially
surround or enclose the flexible fluid reservoir. Additionally, the
pressure chamber 42b can substantially surround or enclose the
flexible fluid reservoir 20, as shown in FIG. 4. Furthermore, the
pressure chamber 42c can completely circumscribe the flexible fluid
reservoir 20, as shown in FIG. 5.
[0028] The pressurizable sleeve 40 can be open on a first end 50
and closed on a second end 52 to form a pocket 56, as shown in
FIGS. 1-2 and 6. The pocket 56 can be sized and shaped to receive
at least a portion of the flexible fluid reservoir 20.
[0029] Referring to FIG. 6, the pressure chamber 42 can have an
inlet 49 that can be coupled to the pressure inducer 60 to supply
pressure to the pressure chamber 42. A flexible tube 46 can be
fluidly coupled between the pressure inducer 60 and the pressure
chamber. It will be appreciated that the flexible tube 46 can be
coupled adjacent the open first end 50 of the pressurizable sleeve
40, or the closed second end 52 of the pressurizable sleeve 40. The
flexible tube 46 can transmit a pressure supply from the pressure
inducer 60 to the pressure chamber 42.
[0030] The pressure inducer 60 can be a source of compressible gas,
such as a hand or electric air pump, an air compressor, a blow
tube, a carbon-dioxide gas cartridge, a helium tank, or mixtures
and combinations of these sources. For example, the pressure
inducer 60 can be a manual pump including a compressible bulb 62. A
relief valve 66 can be coupled in line between the tube 46 and the
compressible bulb 62 to allow release of the pressure in the
chamber 20. In use, the compressible bulb 62 can be compressed by
the user to pump air through the flexible tube 46, indicated by
arrow 48, and into the pressure chamber, as illustrated by arrows
shown generally at 58. The air can inflate and pressurize the
pressure chamber 42. It will be appreciated that other types of
hand pumps, such as bicycle pumps, or piston pumps can also be
used, as well as common electrical pumps known in the art.
[0031] It will be appreciated that, when pressurized, the pressure
chamber 42 can expand to have a larger volume with respect to the
pressure chamber 42 in an unpressurized state. Consequently, when
the pressurizable sleeve 40 is disposed on the flexible fluid
reservoir 20, and the chamber 42 is pressurized, the expanded,
pressurized chamber 42 can press against the flexible fluid
reservoir 20 and push the liquid in the flexible fluid reservoir
toward the outlet 26. In this way, the force of the pressure in the
inflated or pressurized chamber 20 can be transferred to the liquid
inside the flexible fluid reservoir 20. Advantageously, higher
pressure supplied to the pressure chamber 42 results in higher
pressure in the liquid in the flexible fluid reservoir 20, and a
more forceful release of liquid from the flexible fluid reservoir
20 when the valve 80 is opened.
[0032] Returning to FIGS. 1-2, the valve 80 can be positioned at an
end of the flexible tube 30 so as to be positionable by the user of
the pressurizable fluid delivery system 10 in an easily accessible
position. The valve 80 can be a standard gate type valve, such as a
ball valve, a compression valve, a T valve, or the like. For
example, as shown in FIGS. 1-2, the valve 80 can be a compression
valve that can be closed in an uncompressed configuration and open
in a compressed configuration. The compression valve 80 can include
a bite shroud 82 that can be placed between the teeth of the user
so that the user can bite on the bite shroud to compress and open
the compression valve 80. In this way, the compression valve 80 can
be a bite valve or mouth valve that can allow hands free operation.
Additionally, the shroud 82 can be compressed between the thumb and
fingers of the user to open the compression valve 80, as shown in
FIG. 7c. In this way, the user can selectively open the valve 80 to
release liquid from the flexible fluid reservoir 20.
[0033] Advantageously, as shown in FIG. 7d, the force of the
pressure from the chamber 20 can push the liquid in the flexible
fluid reservoir 20 through the flexible tube 30 and out the valve
80 with sufficient force so as to create a projecting stream of
liquid 86 that can project into the mouth of the user without
having the valve 80 directly in the mouth of the user.
[0034] Additionally, it is a particular advantage of the present
invention that the liquid can be forced by pressure from the tube
as a pressurized, projected stream. Such a pressurized stream can
be useful in many applications. For example, the projecting stream
of liquid 86 can be used to wash and clean dirt and debris from
shoes, bicycles, or other equipment employed by the user. The
projecting stream of liquid 86 can also be used to create a mist of
liquid that can be sprayed onto the user to cool and refresh the
user, or a pet, or a partner that is engaged in strenuous activity.
The projecting stream of liquid can also be used to fill another
container or bowl. Additionally, the projected pressurized stream
of liquid can be used to put out a fire, thereby allowing the
present invention to be used as a light weight fire
extinguisher.
[0035] Referring to FIGS. 2 and 8, the pressurizable fluid delivery
system 10 can also include a stiffening insert 90 associated with
the flexible fluid reservoir 20 and the pressurizable sleeve 40.
The stiffening insert can be disposed adjacent the flexible fluid
reservoir 20 and the pressurizable sleeve 40. For example, the
stiffening insert 90 can be disposed between the the flexible fluid
reservoir 20 and the pressurizable sleeve 40 as shown in FIG. 2. As
another example, the stiffening insert 90 can be disposed adjacent
to the pressurizable sleeve 40 as shown in FIG. 8. The stiffening
insert 90 can be disposed in a pocket 91 coupled to the
pressurizable sleeve.
[0036] The stiffening insert 90 can also be sized and shaped to
maintain an elongated shape of the pressurizable sleeve 40 as fluid
is released from the flexible fluid reservoir 20. The stiffening
insert 90 can be made of a stiff plastic material that can provide
stiffness without adding significant weight to the pressurizable
fluid delivery system 10. *Advantageously, the stiffening insert 90
can provide support to the user carrying the pressurizable fluid
delivery system 10 in a pack. For example, the stiffening insert 90
can be bendable and can conform to the approximate shape of the
user's back in the case the pressurizable fluid delivery system 10
is contained in a backpack 92, as shown in FIGS. 7c-7d.
Additionally, the stiffening insert 90 can provide application of
additional pressure to the flexible fluid reservoir 20, thereby
increasing the likelihood of releasing substantially all of the
liquid from the reservoir if desired.
[0037] As illustrated in FIG. 9, a pressurizable fluid deliver
system, indicated generally at 200, in accordance with another
embodiment of the present invention is shown for use in providing a
portable, pressurized stream of liquid from a flexible fluid
reservoir 20. The pressurizable fluid delivery system 200 is
similar in many respects to the pressurizable fluid delivery system
10 described above and shown in FIGS. 1-7d. Additionally the
pressurizable fluid delivery system 200 can have a pressurizable
sleeve 240 that has an open first end 250 and an open second end
252 to form a tube 256. The flexible fluid reservoir 20 can fit
within the tube 256 and the tube can circumscribe the reservoir.
Additionally, the pressure inducer can be a compressed gas
cartridge 282 that can have a valve 284. The valve 284 can be
opened by the user to release a compressed gas, such as
carbon-dioxide into a pressure chamber (not shown) that can at
least partially surround the flexible fluid reservoir 20.
[0038] The present invention also provides for a method for
pressurizing a liquid in a flexible fluid reservoir 20 such as a
bladder, as illustrated in FIGS. 7a-7d. The method can include
filling the flexible bladder 20 with a liquid, as shown by arrow 72
in FIG. 7a. The flexible bladder 20 can be placed inside an
inflatable sleeve 40 that can substantially circumscribe the
flexible bladder 20, as shown in FIG. 7b. Air can be pumped into
the inflatable sleeve with a compressible bulb hand pump 62, as
shown in FIG. 7c, in order to inflate the pressurizable sleeve 40
and apply pressure to the flexible bladder 20. A valve 80 coupled
to the flexible bladder can be opened to allow the liquid to flow
from the flexible bladder 20 and out of the valve 80 in response to
the pressure applied to the flexible bladder 20 by the inflated
sleeve 40, as shown in FIG. 7d.
[0039] The method for pressurizing a liquid in a flexible fluid
reservoir can also include placing a support board 90 adjacent the
flexible bladder 20 and the inflatable sleeve 40 to provide support
for the inflatable sleeve and flexible bladder as liquid is
released from the flexible bladder. Additionally, the flow of
liquid from the valve 80 can be directed into a user's mouth from a
desired distance away from the user's mouth, as shown in FIG.
7d.
[0040] While the forgoing examples are illustrative of the
principles of the present invention in one or more particular
applications, it will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the
art that numerous modifications in form, usage and details of
implementation can be made without the exercise of inventive
faculty, and without departing from the principles and concepts of
the invention. Accordingly, it is not intended that the invention
be limited, except as by the claims set forth below.
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