U.S. patent application number 14/860120 was filed with the patent office on 2017-03-09 for firearm accessory mount.
The applicant listed for this patent is WHG Properties, LLC. Invention is credited to William H. Geissele, Neal McKillips.
Application Number | 20170067721 14/860120 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 58017331 |
Filed Date | 2017-03-09 |
United States Patent
Application |
20170067721 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
McKillips; Neal ; et
al. |
March 9, 2017 |
FIREARM ACCESSORY MOUNT
Abstract
A mount for attaching an accessory to a firearm that has a
mounting rail and a scope with an objective lens. The mount
includes a body with a passageway defined by a perimeter. The
passageway configured to receive the objective lens within the
perimeter while the scope is secured to the firearm. The mount also
includes a fastener block to releasably secure the body over a
location along the mounting rail. The fastener block is secured to
the mount body. The mount also includes an accessory mounting rail
supported by the body. The accessory mounting rail supports the
accessory.
Inventors: |
McKillips; Neal; (Drexel
Hill, PA) ; Geissele; William H.; (Lower Gwynedd,
PA) |
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Applicant: |
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WHG Properties, LLC |
North Wales |
PA |
US |
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Family ID: |
58017331 |
Appl. No.: |
14/860120 |
Filed: |
September 21, 2015 |
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Application
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Patent Number |
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29538431 |
Sep 3, 2015 |
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14860120 |
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Current U.S.
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1/1 |
Current CPC
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F41G 11/003
20130101 |
International
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F41G 11/00 20060101
F41G011/00 |
Claims
1. A mount for attaching an accessory to a firearm comprising a
mounting rail and a scope with an objective lens, the mount
comprising: a one-piece body comprising a passageway defined by a
perimeter, the passageway configured to receive the objective lens
of the scope through the perimeter while the scope is secured to
the firearm; a fastener block to releasably secure the body over a
location along the mounting rail, the fastener block secured to the
body, wherein the fastener block comprises a stabilizer and a
fastener, wherein the stabilizer is configured to stabilize the
fastener block to the mounting rail and the fastener is configured
to secure the fastener block to the mounting rail; and an accessory
mounting rail supported by the body, the accessory mounting rail
configured to support the accessory thereon.
2. The mount of claim 1, wherein the passageway perimeter is
asymmetrical.
3. The mount of claim 1, wherein the body comprises a rigid
construction.
4. The mount of claim 1, wherein the passageway extends between a
proximal end and a distal end of the body.
5. The mount of claim 1, wherein the body accessory mounting rail
comprises a Picatinny rail.
6. The mount of claim 1, wherein the fastener block is
asymmetrical.
7. (canceled)
8. The mount of claim 1, wherein the accessory mounting rail is
longitudinally aligned with the fastener block.
9. The mount of claim 1, wherein the body is asymmetrical.
10. A mount for supporting an accessory with respect to a rifle
comprising a Picatinny rail and a scope with an objective lens, the
mount comprising: a one-piece body comprising a port for receiving
the rifle objective lens while the scope is attached to the rifle
Picatinny rail; a clamp block to clamp to the rifle Picatinny rail,
the clamp block secured to the mount body; and an accessory
mounting rail supported by the body; the port being asymmetrical to
simultaneously receive the objective lens and allow the clamp block
to secure to the Picatinny rail.
11. The mount of claim 10, wherein the body is asymmetrical
comprising a gradual outer surface rising from the clamp block and
a steep outer surface rising from the clamp block, wherein the
steep outer surface rises from the clamp block at an angle that is
greater than the angle at which the gradual outer surface rises
from the clamp block, wherein both the steep outer surface and the
gradual outer surface form obtuse angles with the clamp block.
12. The mount of claim 10, wherein the clamp block comprises a
groove to receive the rifle Picatinny rail.
13. The mount of claim 10, wherein the clamp block comprises a
fastener to fasten the clamp block to the rifle Picatinny rail.
14. The mount of claim 10, wherein the port comprises a floor, a
gradual surface extending from a first edge of the floor, and a
steep surface extending from a second edge of the floor, wherein
the steep surface extends from the floor at an angle that is
greater than an angle at which the gradual surface extends from the
floor, wherein the steep surface and the gradual surface form
obtuse angles with the floor.
15. The mount of claim 10, wherein the mount comprises a
longitudinal axis and a latitudinal axis, the mount being
symmetrical above the latitudinal axis and asymmetrical below the
latitudinal axis.
16. A mount for attaching an accessory to a firearm comprising a
mounting rail and a scope with an objective lens, the mount
comprising: a rigid one-piece base comprising an internal
passageway extending between a proximal end and a distal end, the
internal passageway configured to receive the firearm objective
lens while the scope is secured to the firearm; a clamp block
rigidly extending from the one-piece rigid base; the clamp block
adapted to fit directly over the firearm mounting rail
simultaneously when the internal passageway receives the objective
lens, wherein the clamp block comprises a stabilizer and a
fastener, wherein the stabilizer is configured to stabilize the
clamp block to the mounting rail and the fastener is configured to
secure the clamp block to the mounting rail; and a mounting surface
rigidly supported by the one-piece rigid base, wherein the mounting
surface is configured to receive the accessory.
17. The mount of claim 16, wherein the one-piece rigid base
comprises a longitudinal axis and a latitudinal axis, the internal
passageway being asymmetrical below the latitudinal axis.
18. The mount of claim 17, wherein the one-piece rigid base is
asymmetrical below the latitudinal axis.
19. The mount of claim 16, wherein the one-piece rigid base
comprises a longitudinal axis and a latitudinal axis, the internal
passageway being symmetrical below the latitudinal axis.
20. (canceled)
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION(S)
[0001] This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. Design
Patent Application No. 29/538,431 filed Sep. 3, 2015, the
disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference in its
entirety.
BACKGROUND
[0002] Accessories, such as range finders, for rifles typically
attach to the scope tube or are a replacement for one of the scope
attachment rings. This method places unnecessary stress on the
scope tube; which is a fragile piece of equipment. Additionally, by
attaching to the scope rings it requires the rangefinder to be
cantilevered out over the objective lens. When the weapon is fired
this singly supported beam vibrates causing the laser locator to
move on the intended target. Accordingly, there is a need for a
means for attaching an accessory to a rifle to increase rigidity
and durability after firing, and to not require the rifle to be
disassembled in order to secure the accessory to the rifle.
SUMMARY
[0003] In general terms, this disclosure is directed to a mount for
securing accessories to a firearm. In one possible configuration
and by non-limiting example, the mount is secured to a mounting
rail of a rifle and functions to secure accessories above at a
location above the scope. Various aspects are described in this
disclosure, which include, but are not limited to, the following
aspects.
[0004] In an aspect, the present disclosure relates to a mount for
attaching an accessory to a firearm that includes a mounting rail
and a scope with an objective lens. The mount includes a body with
a passageway that is defined by a perimeter. The passageway is
configured to receive the objective lens of the scope through the
perimeter while the scope is secured to the firearm. The mount also
includes a fastener block to releasably secure the body over a
location along the mounting rail. The fastener block is secured to
the body. The mount also includes an accessory mounting rail
supported by the body. The accessory mounting rail is configured to
support the accessory thereon.
[0005] In another aspect, the present disclosure relates to a mount
for supporting an accessory with respect to a rifle that includes a
Picatinny rail and a scope with an objective lens. The mount
includes a body with a port for receiving the rifle objective lens
while the scope is attached to the rifle Picatinny rail. The mount
also includes a clamp block to clamp to the rifle Picatinny rail.
The clamp block is secured to the mount body. The mount also
includes an accessory mounting rail is supported by the body. The
port is asymmetrical to simultaneously receive the objective lens
and allow the clamp block to secure to the Picatinny rail.
[0006] In still another aspect, the present disclosure relates to a
mount for attaching an accessory to a firearm that has a mounting
rail and a scope with an objective lens. The mount includes a rigid
base with an internal passageway that extends between a proximal
end and a distal end. The internal passageway is configured to
receive the firearm objective lens while the scope is secured to
the firearm. The mount also includes a clamp block that rigidly
extends from the rigid base. The clamp block is adapted to fit
directly over the firearm mounting rail simultaneously when the
internal passageway receives the objective lens. The mount also
includes a mounting surface that is rigidly supported by the rigid
base. The mounting surface is configured to receive the
accessory.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0007] FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of a firearm with a mounting
rail, a scope, accessory mount and an accessory according to a
first example embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0008] FIG. 2 shows a partial front perspective top view of the
firearm shown in FIG. 1.
[0009] FIG. 3 shows a partial rear perspective underneath view of
the firearm shown in FIG. 1.
[0010] FIG. 4 shows a partial right side view of the firearm shown
in FIG. 1.
[0011] FIG. 5 shows a partial left side view of the firearm shown
in FIG. 1.
[0012] FIG. 6 shows a partial rear view of the firearm shown in
FIG. 1.
[0013] FIG. 7 shows a partial front view of the firearm shown in
FIG. 1.
[0014] FIG. 8 shows a front perspective view of the firearm shown
in FIG. 1, showing the accessory mount being installed onto the
mounting rail and the scope.
[0015] FIG. 9 shows a front view of the firearm shown in FIG. 1,
showing the accessory mount being installed onto the mounting rail
and the scope.
[0016] FIG. 10 shows a schematic front view of the scope and the
mount shown in FIG. 1 and the mount shown without a fastener block,
showing the scope and mount in an install/removal position and in
an operating position.
[0017] FIG. 11 shows a schematic front view of the mounting rail
and the fastener block shown removed from the mount shown in FIG.
1, showing the mounting rail and the fastener block in an
install/removal position and in an operating position.
[0018] FIG. 12 shows an isolated upper right perspective view of
the accessory mount shown in FIG. 1, removed from the firearm.
[0019] FIG. 13 shows an isolated lower right perspective view of
the accessory mount shown in FIG. 1, removed from the firearm.
[0020] FIG. 14 shows an isolated lower left perspective view of the
accessory mount shown in FIG. 1, removed from the firearm.
[0021] FIG. 15 shows an isolated upper left perspective view of the
accessory mount shown in FIG. 1, removed from the firearm.
[0022] FIG. 16 shows a rear view of the accessory mount shown in
FIGS. 12 - 15.
[0023] FIG. 17 shows a front view of the accessory mount shown in
FIGS. 12 - 15.
[0024] FIG. 18 shows a rear view of an accessory mount according to
another example embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0025] FIG. 19 shows a front view of the accessory mount shown in
FIG. 18.
DESCRIPTION
[0026] Various embodiments will be described in detail with
reference to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals
represent like parts and assemblies throughout the several views.
Reference to various embodiments does not limit the scope of the
claims attached hereto. Additionally, any examples set forth in
this specification are not intended to be limiting and merely set
forth some of the many possible embodiments for the appended
claims.
[0027] As used herein, the word "front" or "forward" corresponds to
the direction a projectile (e.g., bullet) will travel, and the word
"rear," "rearward," or "back" is the opposite direction toward a
firearm butt (if present).
[0028] FIG. 1 is a perspective view depicting an example firearm
12, for example a rifle. FIG. 1 includes an accessory mount 10, a
firearm 12, a mounting rail 14, a scope 16, an objective lens 18
and a firearm accessory 20. The firearm 12 generally includes the
mounting rail 14 extending along a barrel. In some embodiments the
firearm 12 also includes the scope 16 that includes the objective
lens 18 facing in a forward direction. In this example, the firearm
12 also includes the accessory 20 secured by the accessory mount 10
positioned around the objective lens 18 and mounted to the mounting
rail 14.
[0029] The mounting rail 14 receives and secures firearm
accessories. For example, the mounting rail 14 can be a Picatinny
rail. Example accessories that can be secured to the mounting rail
14 can include range finders, lasers, flashlights, illuminators and
flare launchers. The mounting rail 14 is secured to the surface of
the barrel of the firearm 12. The mounting rail 14 extends from a
position beneath the scope 16 in a forward direction beyond the
front end of the scope objective lens 18.
[0030] The depicted scope 16 can be any scope that is used in
conjunction with a firearm. The scope 16 can be secured to the
firearm 12 through a variety of methods understood by those of
ordinary skill in the art, for example by a fastener and/or
clamp.
[0031] The scope has an objective lens 18 positioned in the forward
direction and extending above the mounting rail 14. The objective
lens 18 can have a cylindrical shape with a defined diameter
providing a distance between the lower objective lens surface and
the mounting rail 14.
[0032] The accessory mount 10 fits around the objective lens 18 and
secures to the mounting rail 14 at a position underneath the
objective lens.
[0033] FIG. 2 is a partial perspective top view of the accessory
mount 10, the firearm 12, the mounting rail 14, the scope 16, the
objective lens 18 and the firearm accessory 20.
[0034] FIG. 3 is a partial perspective underneath view of the
accessory mount 10, the firearm 12, the mounting rail 14, the scope
16, the objective lens 18 and the firearm accessory 20.
[0035] FIG. 4 is a partial right side view of the accessory mount
10, the firearm 12, the mounting rail 14, the scope 16, the
objective lens 18 and the firearm accessory 20.
[0036] FIG. 5 is a partial left side view of the accessory mount
10, the firearm 12, the mounting rail 14, the scope 16, the
objective lens 18 and the firearm accessory 20.
[0037] FIG. 6 is a partial rear view of the accessory mount 10, the
firearm 12, the mounting rail 14, the scope 16, the objective lens
18, the firearm accessory 20 and a fastener block 24, which can
also be called a clamp block or a fastener bracket or a clamp
bracket. As described further below, the fastener block 24 is
secured to the accessory mount 10 and secures the accessory mount
to the mounting rail 14 on the firearm 12.
[0038] FIG. 7 is a partial rear view of the accessory mount 10, the
firearm 12, the mounting rail 14, the scope 16, the objective lens
18, the firearm accessory 20 and a fastener block 24.
[0039] FIG. 8 is a front perspective view of the accessory mount 10
being installed around the objective lens 18. FIG. 8 shows the
accessory mount 10, the firearm 12, the mounting rail 14, the scope
16, the objective lens 18, the firearm accessory 20 and the
fastener block 24. As described further below, during installation,
the accessory mount 10 is positioned slightly askew from the
mounting rail 14 and the objective lens 18 such that the objective
lens is not centered within the accessory mount and the fastener
block 24 is not aligned over the mounting rail.
[0040] FIG. 9 is a front view of the accessory mount 10 being
installed around the objective lens 18. FIG. 8 shows the accessory
mount 10, the firearm 12, the mounting rail 14, the scope 16, the
objective lens 18, the firearm accessory 20 and the fastener block
24.
[0041] As shown in FIGS. 8-9, the accessory mount 10 is installed
while the scope 16 is secured to the mounting rail 14. As a result,
a user does not need to remove the scope 16 in order to secure the
mount 10. The mount 10 is secured by setting the fastener block 24
over the mounting rail 14 and inserting the objective lens 18
through the passageway 26 in simultaneous motions. The mount 10 can
be directly set over a chosen position along the mounting rail 14.
The larger grip structure 36 of the fastener block 24 grips around
one side of the mounting rail 14 and the smaller grip 39 and
fastener 30 sets over the opposite side of the mounting rail.
[0042] FIG. 10 is a schematic front view of the accessory mount 10
and the objective lens 18 (FIG. 1) during installation around the
objective lens 18a and in operation around the objective lens 18b.
For purposes of explanation only, the accessory mount 10 is shown
without the fastener block 24 (see FIGS. 4-5 and 8-9). As depicted,
during installation, a height H1 and a width W1 define the distance
the accessory mount 10 is separated from the objective lens during
installation 18a and operation 18b. As depicted, during
installation the objective lens 18a has reduced height H1 and width
W1 distance separation from the accessory mount 10. During
operation, the objective lens 18b is positioned centrally within
the accessory mount 10 and has a greater height H1 and width W1
distance separation.
[0043] FIG. 11 is a schematic front view of the fastener block 24
(FIG. 1) during installation 24a around the mounting rail 14 and in
operation 24b around the mounting rail. For purposes of explanation
only, the fastener block 24 is shown removed from the accessory
mount 10 (see FIGS. 4-5 and 8-9). As depicted, during installation,
a height H1 and a width W1 define the distance the fastener block
24a, 24b is separated from the mounting rail during installation
and operation. As depicted, during installation the mounting rail
14 has greater height H1 and width W1 distance separation from the
fastener block 24a. During operation, the mounting rail 14 has a
reduced height H1 and width W1 distance separation from the
fastener block 24b because, as described further below, during
operation the fastener block is engaged to and grips the mounting
rail. As depicted the fastener block 24a, 24b includes a mounting
bar 77a, 77b on the underside top surface between the large grip
and the small grip. The mounting bar 77a, 77b has a pattern that
engages with the pattern on the mounting rail 14 on the firearm 12.
The height or depth of the mounting bar 77a, 77b defines the height
H1 that the fastener block 24a must be raised above the mounting
rail 14 during installation before being secured to the fastener
block for operation. It is understood that the distances H1 and W1
described in FIGS. 10 and 11 are the same because the fastener
block 24 is integral to the accessory mount 10.
[0044] FIG. 12 shows a top left front perspective view of the
accessory mount 10 isolated from the firearm 12 (see FIG. 1). As
depicted, the accessory mount 10 includes a body 22, an accessory
mounting rail 28, the fastener block 24, a passageway or port 26, a
fastener 30, a large grip structure 36 and a small grip structure
39. The body 22 can have a rigid and monolithic construction. The
open passageway 26 is defined by a perimeter outlined within the
body 22. The passageway 26 is adapted to receive the objective lens
18 (not shown) within the perimeter while the scope 16 (FIG. 1) is
secured to the firearm 12 (not shown). The passageway 26 extends
between a proximal end and a distal end of the body 22. As
depicted, the body 22 can have pockets depressed from the outer
surface in order to maintain rigidity of the body construction
while also reducing the required material. These pockets can have
various possible shapes and sizes. In this example, the pockets
have triangular shapes and are arranged in a pattern, which
provides a unique ornamental appearance.
[0045] The fastener block 24 is secured to the body 22, for example
through unitary monolithic construction. The fastener block 24
includes a stabilizer and a fastener 30. The stabilizer stabilizes
the fastener block 24 to the mounting rail 14 (FIG. 1) and the
fastener 30 secures the fastener block to the mounting rail. The
stabilizer can be a groove or channel that fits around and over a
position along the mounting rail 14 (FIG. 1). The fastener block 24
is asymmetrical such that the stabilizer has a grip structure 36
along one side that is larger than a grip structure 39 that is
smaller on the opposite side. The fastener 30 is positioned on the
side with the smaller grip structure 39. The fastener 30 can
include a threaded screw or pair of threaded screws that can be
twisted to tighten the fastener block 24 against the mounting rail
14 (FIG. 1). The fastener 30 extends across the stabilizer so that
when tightened, the fastener pulls the large grip structure 36
toward the small grip structure 39 and clamps the stabilizer onto
the mounting rail 14 (FIG. 1). In use, the accessory mount 10 can
be secured to the mounting rail 14 (FIG. 1) such that the fastener
30 is positioned along the right or left side of the firearm 12
(FIG. 1). In some embodiments the fastener block 24 is a clamp
block.
[0046] Alternatively, the fastener block 24 can secure to the
mounting rail 14 through other methods and fasteners for securing
that are understood by those having ordinary skill in the art, for
example a quick detatch lever.
[0047] The accessory mounting rail 28 is supported by the body 22,
for example through unitary monolithic construction. The mounting
rail 28 is positioned on the top side of the body 22, at the
opposite side of the passageway 26 from the fastener block 24. The
accessory mounting rail 28 is adapted to support and secure the
accessory 20. The mounting rail 28 can be a Picatinny rail.
Alternatively, the mounting rail 28 can receive the accessory 20
through other methods understood by those having ordinary skill in
the art, for example fasteners such as screws, clamps, quick
detatch levers, guide insert channels and snaps.
[0048] FIG. 13 shows an underneath right front perspective view of
the accessory mount 10 isolated from the firearm 12 (see FIG. 1).
FIG. 13 depicts the accessory mount 10, the a body 22, the
accessory mounting rail 28, the fastener block 24, the passageway
or port 26, the fastener 30, the large grip structure 36 and the
small grip structure 39. The fastener block 24 also depicts the
mounting bar 77 described in FIG. 11.
[0049] FIG. 14 shows an underneath left front perspective view of
the accessory mount 10 isolated from the firearm 12 (see FIG. 1).
FIG. 13 depicts the accessory mount 10, the a body 22, the
accessory mounting rail 28, the fastener block 24, the passageway
or port 26, the fastener 30, the large grip structure 36 and the
small grip structure 39. The fastener block 24 also depicts the
mounting bar 77 described in FIG. 11.
[0050] FIG. 15 shows top right perspective view of the accessory
mount 10 isolated from the firearm 12 (see FIG. 1). FIG. 13 depicts
the accessory mount 10, the a body 22, the accessory mounting rail
28, the fastener block 24, the passageway or port 26, the fastener
30, the large grip structure 36 and the small grip structure
39.
[0051] FIG. 16 shows a rear view of the mount 10 isolated and
removed from the firearm 12 (FIG. 1). FIG. 1 depicts the accessory
mount 10, the accessory mounting rail 28, the passageway 26, the
fastener block 24, the fastener 30, the large grip structure 36 and
the small grip structure 39. The accessory mount 10 is defined by a
longitudinal axis Y extending from the mounting rail 28 to the
fastener block 24, and a latitudinal axis X extending perpendicular
to the longitudinal axis at a midpoint between the mounting rail 14
and the fastener block 24. As depicted, the mount 10 and the
passageway 26 can be symmetrical above the latitudinal axis X and
asymmetrical below the latitudinal axis.
[0052] FIG. 17 shows a front view of the mount 10 isolated and
removed from the firearm 12 (FIG. 1). FIG. 1 depicts the accessory
mount 10, the accessory mounting rail 28, the passageway 26, the
fastener block 24, the fastener 30, the large grip structure 36 and
the small grip structure 39.
[0053] FIG. 18 shows a rear view of an alternative accessory mount
40 isolated and removed from the firearm 12 (FIG. 1). Similarly to
the accessory mount 10 in FIGS. 16 - 17, this example accessory
mount 40 has a passageway 42 that is defined by a longitudinal axis
Y extending from a mounting rail to a fastener block, and a
latitudinal axis X extending perpendicular to the longitudinal axis
at a midpoint between the mounting rail and the fastener block.
Generally, the passageway (or port) 42 is symmetrical along the
longitudinal axis Y.
[0054] FIG. 18 shows a front view of the alternative mount 40
isolated and removed from the firearm 12 (FIG. 1). FIG. 18 shows
the accessory mount 40 and the passageway 42.
[0055] Although specific embodiments of the disclosure have been
described, numerous other modifications and alternative embodiments
are within the scope of the disclosure. For example, any of the
functionality described with respect to a particular device or
component may be performed by another device or component. Further,
while specific device characteristics have been described,
embodiments of the disclosure may relate to numerous other device
characteristics. Further, although embodiments have been described
in language specific to structural features and/or methodological
acts, it is to be understood that the disclosure is not necessarily
limited to the specific features or acts described. Rather, the
specific features and acts are disclosed as illustrative forms of
implementing the embodiments. Conditional language, such as, among
others, "can," "could," "might," or "may," unless specifically
stated otherwise, or otherwise understood within the context as
used, is generally intended to convey that certain embodiments
could include, while other embodiments may not include, certain
features, elements, and/or steps. Thus, such conditional language
is not generally intended to imply that features, elements, and/or
steps are in any way required for one or more embodiments.
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