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It’s a pumpkin spice world right now, and we’re all just living it. Yes. It’s fall, which means your grocery store shelves are stocked with every conceivable fall-flavored product that can be found. Some are a hit and some a definite miss. We’ve put together a compendium of what you can expect to see on your next shopping trip. Fall-themed Alcohol Given ...

It’s easy in today’s world for children to become distracted from their studies. They are inundated daily by activities, friends, games and screens. So, it’s never too early to begin carving out structured study habits for your little ones. The best way for elementary school students to study is by beginning with a solid routine, sitting in an ideal study spa ...

With a gorgeous lagoon, amazing Amenity Village and special events, Balmoral residents don’t lack for things to do inside our community. But sometimes it’s fun to explore outside the entrance — especially in the fall. Where do they go? Fall festivals! Here’s a list of our favorites: Kingwood In a Pickle Festival 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat., Sept. 18 Free admiss ...

Young Balmoral residents attend schools in the Humble ISD, including Summer Creek High School. Not only is the school dedicated to personalized learning, but it also boasts an excellent athletic program, an award-winning band and the only yoga class offered within the school district. Summer Creek was designed with the “house” system in mind. The school was con ...

  The Robert Charles Lesser & Co (RCLCO) mid-year list of the 50 best-selling master-planned communities in the nation is out and Balmoral has made the cut again, placing at No. 12. Sales increased 12 percent this year with 458 homes purchased by buyers excited to enjoy our fun-filled lagoon lifestyle. Those numbers also garnered us the No. 1 best-selli ...

So, you’ve decided to buy a new home. Have you been pre-approved for your mortgage? Whether you a first-time buyer or a veteran homeowner, pre-approval is an important first step. Not only does it tell Realtors and builders that you are serious about purchasing a home, but it can also give you a leg up in today’s competitive market. Here’s what you need to kn ...

Are you up to speed on our newest amenity? No? According to the buzz, our residents can now use Bee Mobile to zip along the GreenBoLT trail to our fabulous Amenity Village and crystal-clear lagoon. We’ve partnered with Bee Mobile to provide electric scooters for rent. These bright yellow scooters couldn’t “bee” easier to use. Just download the Bee Mobile ap ...

Scoring high in luxury and low on maintenance, townhomes in Balmoral are an excellent choice for people looking to maximize relaxation without sacrificing must-have design features. Even better, you can rent if now isn’t the time to buy. If you choose to rent, WB Homes offers gorgeous townhomes in our Clearwater at Balmoral neighborhood. Here, you will find styl ...

Balmoral builders are special. Not only are they dedicated to building you the home of your dreams, but they also actively find ways to make a difference. One such is Empire Communities, which was recently named 2021 Volume Builder of the Year by the Greater Houston Builders Association. Each year, the GHBA recognizes six members with “Of the Year” awards for o ...

If there is one thing you can never have too much of in your home, it’s places to store things. Rather than purchasing the odd storage bin, consider adding built-in storage to your new home upgrade list. Investing at the design center is not only good for your family, it can increase the value of your home. There are many options for building in storage; here are ...

It is a common misconception that you don’t need a Realtor if you are purchasing a new construction home. In actuality, a Realtor is the first person you should call. Why? Many reasons, but primarily because a real estate professional will work with you to get you the home you want in a community you’ll love. Here are the main reasons you should consider using ...

Balmoral not only maintained its ranking as one of the top-selling master-planned communities in the nation, it increased sales by 80 percent and is now the No. 2 top-selling community in Texas. Esteemed real estate consulting firms John Burns Real Estate Consulting and Robert Charles Lesser & Co. (RCLCO) annually publish lists of the top-selling master-planned ...

Balcara at Balmoral, a luxury single-family home rental neighborhood, has opened in the Humble community. Pre-leasing for the 163-home property commenced Dec. 15 and initial occupancy is planned for March 1, 2021.  In addition to access to the Balmoral Amenity Village and Crystal Lagoons® amenity, residents will enjoy the private Balcara Neighborhood Lodge, which ...

Looking to add some color to your world and soothe your soul in the process? Why not choose one or more of the recently announced paint colors of the year? This year, Pantone and well-known paint companies have announced picks designed to add a bit of cheer, a bit of tranquility and a bit of rejuvenation to your home and your world. Without further ado, here are ne ...

The nation’s first restaurant alongside a Crystal Lagoons® amenity is now open in Balmoral. The Blue Lagoon Bar & Grill is at the community’s award-winning Amenity Village clubhouse, 15808 Crystal Terrace Drive. The restaurant boasts the only sunset in America with a backdrop of perfectly clear turquoise blue water and the white-sand beaches of the 2-acre ...

One of the advantages of making the move to Balmoral is the number of builders that make their home with us. Nineteen award-winning builders offer homes in our community. But with so many builders to choose from, how do you go about selecting one? Here are some tips for ensuring that you and your builder are a perfect match. Research, Research, Research Research ...

The nation’s first restaurant alongside a Crystal Lagoons® amenity is opening soon in Balmoral. The Blue Lagoon Bar & Grill will be inside the community’s Amenity Village clubhouse, 15808 Crystal Terrace Drive. The restaurant will boast the only sunset in America with a backdrop of perfectly clear turquoise blue water and the white-sand beaches of the 2-ac ...

You’ve just purchased your dream home in Balmoral and it’s time to visit the design center. Here you will pick out everything from flooring, cabinets and tiles, but what about your primary bathroom? How do you turn it from functional to spa-like? Never fear, we have some of the hottest trends for 2021: Freestanding Tubs As you toured the Balmoral model homes ...

HistoryMaker Homes has begun sales of their exquisite townhome collection in Balmoral and we have to say, low-maintenance living has never looked so good. Spacious and well designed, the four available floor plans feature island kitchens and bedrooms that are larger than what you usually find with some other builders’ townhomes. Parking isn’t an issue either, a ...

It’s another win for Balmoral’s Amenity Village — anchored by Texas’ first Crystal Lagoons® amenity — after winning Master-Planned Community Amenity of the Year in the recent Greater Houston Builders Association’s Houston’s Best PRISM Awards. Earlier this year, the Amenity Village took home a trophy for Best Community Amenity during the 2020 Texas As ...

What do you want in a community? Walkability, great neighbors, excellent schools and tons of activities? You can have all that and more when you choose a home in a master-planned community like Balmoral. Master-planned communities offer everything families need for a fabulous lifestyle. Here are some of the advantages. It’s Already Planned Out Master-planne ...

Balmoral’s Amenity Village — anchored by Texas’ first Crystal Lagoon® amenity — took home a trophy for Best Community Amenity during the 2020 Texas Association of Builder’s Texas Star Awards on July 23. The prestigious awards program recognizes leading builders, remodelers, architects, designers, sales professionals, marketing professionals and construct ...

Kitchens are still the heart of the home, but first-time Millennial buyers and downsizing Boomers are having an impact on how they look. While some trends are simply aesthetic, others have risen in response to outside forces such as the pandemic. What will kitchens look like in 2021? Interior designers, architects and builders all have some thoughts. The Return of ...

Three new model homes recently opened in Balmoral showcasing a diverse array of designs priced to fit any budget. Highland Homes, Empire Communities and Darling Homes each opened new model homes, giving home buyers a taste of the floor plans, options and upgrades available to them when they are ready to make the move to Balmoral. Highland Homes’ 11 floor plans ...

Despite the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, Balmoral sales increased an astonishing 143 percent over last year, propelling our community to No. 12 on the Robert Charles Lesser & Co (RCLCO) mid-year list of the 50 top-selling master-planned communities in the nation. The housing research firm’s mid-year calculations also placed us at No. 2 in Texas. ...

If your energy bill is higher than normal, you aren’t alone. According to data released by energy monitoring company Sense, the average home electrical usage increased 22 percent this April compared to 2019 due to the pandemic. Now that the Texas heat is on, you could be looking at even higher bills. Want to keep your cool? Follow these tips. Invest in a Smart ...

Once you’ve chosen a builder for your beautiful new home in Balmoral, it’s time to tailor it to fit your needs. One way to do this is by selecting structural options. Structural options are items that impact how your home is built. These items run the gamut from the addition of a bedroom or media room to balconies, built-in bookshelves and extended patios. A ...

What’s better than a Westin home? A move-in ready Westin home boasting all the upgrades. The four-bedroom home at 12218 Skene Bend Drive includes upgrades inside and out including the gorgeous brick-and-stone elevation with a mahogany wood and glass front door, upgraded French glass panel doors open to the study and a freestanding tub gracing the master bath. You ev ...

Teaching your kids math concepts can be anxiety-producing. After all, when was the last time you used algebra? Never fear, we’re here to help with a list of math resources you and your kids will love. K-8 Free Bedtime Math - A website featuring math activities, videos and an app with math-related games for kids aged 2 and up. Math Games - More than 21 ma ...

While spring cleaning might not be a highly anticipated event, you have to admit that there is nothing better than the knowledge that your home is squeaky clean. Or is it? To really clean your home, we’ve put together a list of things that you probably don’t think about cleaning but should. How many are already on your to-do list? Large Appliances Just becau ...

With the kids home from school for the foreseeable future, keeping them busy while you adjust to working and schooling at home is a necessity — multi-tasking a must. Your best bet? Going “stir crazy” in the kitchen teaching your kids to cook while simultaneously getting dinner on the table. Cooking is a great family activity that also teaches kids math and sc ...

Anglia Homes embraces buyers’ wants and needs. Wants that might include a game room the entire family can enjoy or the need for a flex room that can be turned into the ultimate nursery — all of it priced to fit your budget. Boasting a management team with more than 100 years combined experience, the Houston-based builder strives to provide homebuyers with the b ...

Homeownership on a smaller scale doesn’t mean sacrificing the features you want most because if you purchase a Lennar home in Balmoral, Everything's Included®. Lennar builds the charming new Bungalow Collection in Balmoral. Priced from the $240,000s, the homes include welcoming front porches, gourmet kitchens, beautiful master suites and generous storage space. ...

Looking for some beach-themed fun in the sun in Houston? Well, it’s pretty much always sunny but it’s not always beachy — except here in Balmoral where you and the family are invited to dive into our Sun’s Out, Fun’s Out Beach Party from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 7. This don’t-miss party will take place on the shores of our spectacular crystal c ...

Balmoral again ranked among the top 50 top-selling master-planned communities in the nation, fueled by a 40 percent increase in home sales. Our community nabbed the No. 26 spot on the esteemed real estate consulting firm Robert Charles Lesser & Co (RCLCO) list that ranks communities by total sales for the previous year. Last year we ranked at No. 42 — a 16-sp ...

When it comes to building your new home in Balmoral, you need a partner — a builder you can trust to do the right thing every time. You need Highland Homes. Doing the right thing is our featured builder’s philosophy. A philosophy that has earned Highland a People’s Choice Builder of the Year award eight years in a row. How is that possible? It starts with ...

A new home in Balmoral means new holiday traditions! Get started at our annual Winter Wonderland festival, noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, where you’ll enjoy games, inflatables, a seasonal movie, an ugly sweater contest in more. Then check out these spirited holiday events. Holiday in the Gardens Mercer Botanic Gardens 22306 Aldine Westfield Road Humble, T ...

‘Tis the season and while thoughts of sugar plums may be dancing in your head, so too are plans for the holiday feast. We can’t think of a better place to prepare it than 11902 Ballshire Pine. The stunning kitchen in this four-bedroom home has it all. Black Silestone countertops provide plenty of space to prep and complement the unique black-and-white tile backspl ...

Elementary School No. 29 has a name — and it’s a good one. On Nov. 12, Humble ISD trustees announced that the new campus would be known as Centennial Elementary School in honor of the district's 100th anniversary. The school will be located in the Atascocita area in the nearby Lakewood Pines neighborhood.  Portions of Balmoral will be zoned to Centennial, whic ...

Balmoral was a big winner in the recent 2019 Greater Houston Builders Association’s Houston’s Best PRISM Awards taking home five trophies. Our gorgeous Amenity Village and Crystal Clear Lagoon was named Recreation Center of the Year. It’s easy to see why. Our signature amenity is more a vacation than recreation complex. Blue water, sandy beaches and palm tree ...

Living the Balmoral lagoon lifestyle starts with your purchase of a beautiful Balmoral home so why not dive in and visit us during The Great Lagoon Life Home tour, Oct. 19 to Nov. 3. The tour offers visitors opportunities to see 18 featured model homes — four of them brand new — dressed up in the latest home décor fashions.  Builders Anglia Homes, Ashton Wood ...

Grab your towel and floaties because summer’s not over yet. We’re hosting a Last Splash Beach Party and everyone is invited to dive in from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19. Our beach bash will take place on the shores of our beautiful crystal clear lagoon, 15808 Crystal Terrace Drive, with activities everyone in the family can enjoy. We’ve got a lot pl ...

Grab your towel and floaties because summer’s not over yet. We’re hosting a Last Splash Beach Party and everyone is invited to dive in from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19. Our beach bash will take place on the shores of our beautiful crystal clear lagoon, 15808 Crystal Terrace Drive, with activities everyone in the family can enjoy. We’ve got a lot pl ...

Switch up your yoga routine and have fun with classes designed specifically for the water on our beautiful Balmoral lagoon, 15808 Crystal Terrace Drive, Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 14 and 15. Our friends at Chaka SUP Yogawill be teaching the basics of Power Vinyasa on a paddle board during four classes that are open to the public. The cost is $40 per class and the ...

What are you doing this Labor Day weekend? How about kicking it off with s splash in the Balmoral crystal clear lagoon Saturday, Aug. 31? Bring a picnic lunch (one 5-quart cooler per family), towels, swimsuits and your family to 15808 Crystal Terrace Drive for our all-day Splash Bash from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. That’s right, we’re opening our tropical paradise t ...

Ohana means family in Hawaiian and you are invited to bring yours to our beautiful crystal clear lagoon, 15808 Crystal Terrace Drive, for a day of tropical fun, noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10. It’s a trip to the islands without the plane fare, hassle of travel and a hotel room. Right here in Houston you can experience everything that makes Hawaii great. Tr ...

Pack your tote bag and grab your flip flops because we’re offering two “sun-tastic” ways to get your feet wet in our gorgeous Crystal Lagoons® man-made lagoon. From now through Sept. 2 we are offering two ways to experience white sand and cool turquoise water before you make the move to Balmoral.  Dip your toes into the lagoon before you purchase yo ...

Is it Wednesday yet? We’re looking forward to our next Sip and See networking event, held one Wednesday a month at our beautiful Balmoral lagoon, 15808 Crystal Terrace Drive. We’re serving up complementary cocktails and food to get you through the middle of the week while you mix and mingle with key business professionals.  As a bonus, KO ...

Kitchens are the heart of the home but the master suite is your own private oasis — or at least it can be when you purchase 12034 Allington Cove Lanein Balmoral from Westin Homes. Crowned by a spectacular coffered ceiling, the master bedroom is spacious with a seating area that allows you to set up comfy chairs by the bay windows. The stunning master bath is a ...

Nothing says home like a cozy front porch but with 12326 Upper Mar Drive by Empire Communities, the porch is just the beginning. The three-bedroom home also sports an extended covered patio and a spacious backyard that easily meets all of your outdoor entertaining needs. Don’t worry about canceling the party if the heat is in triple digits because you can move eve ...

Sales are booming in Balmoral and — according to a recent article in Builder magazine — it’s due in large part to our signature amenity: Texas’s first Crystal Lagoon. In January, John Burns Real Estate Consulting gave a shout out to Balmoral on its annual list of the top 50 master-planned community for “Most Increased Sales” owing to a 345 percent jump ...

Kick off your Memorial Day weekend by supporting the service men and women who keep our country safe at our Red, White & Blue Showcase, noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 25, at the Balmoral Crystal Clear Lagoon & Beach Club, 15808 Crystal Terrace Drive.   During the event, we’ll be hosting Boots For Troopspackage parties. There will be two ...

It’s that time again. Time to gather with colleagues and dive into the local business buzz at the Balmoral Sip and Seefrom 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, May 15. Bring your business buddies out for complementary cocktails and food by our Crystal Clear Lagoon, 15808 Crystal Terrace Drive, to network with other professionals. Don’t forget your business cards.  ...

Finding a home everyone in the family can love is as close as 12307 Oakleaf Bend Drivein Balmoral. Built by Gray Point Homes, the home offers five bedrooms — enough for everyone to have their own room. There’s a separate dining room for boisterous family meals and a large family room to relax in. The game room is a perfect place for kids to play while Mom an ...

“Wine’d down” Wednesday will never be the same when you make the move to 12019 Allington Cove Laneby Westin Homes. Everything about this home is sophisticated but by far our favorite spot is the stunning kitchen with its corner butler’s pantry. Unlike most homes, where the pantry is out of sight, the beautifully crafted wine racks, cabinets and counterto ...

Latin music lovers are invited to get their Salsa, Merengue and Rhumba on as the sun sets over the Balmoral lagoon 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23. Grab your friends and head to the beach, 15808 Crystal Terrace Drive, Humble, TX 77346, where DJ Alejandro Bouza will be spinning Latin hits while you enjoy a menu of South American classics from Houston's finest South Ame ...

When it comes to networking with business professionals, ditch the meet-and-greet and head for the beach at Balmoral, Wednesday, Feb. 20, from 5-8 p.m. We’re hosting a Sip and See networking event the likes of which you’ve never seen. Come out to the Balmoral lagoon, 15808 Crystal Terrace Drive, Humble, TX 77346, to sip complimentary cocktails provided by Ba ...

As a community, Balmoral isn’t even two years old, but already we’ve been ranked among the best of the best on two esteemed lists of the top-selling master-planned communities in the nation.  The lists by real estate consulting firms Robert Charles Lesser & Co (RCLCO) and John Burns Real Estate Consulting rank the top 50 master-planned communities by ...

Whether it is decorating sugar cookies or making gingerbread houses, baking is as timeless as the holidays. So, dust off those aprons and get those sprinkles shaking because it’s time for some fun! From our family to yours, the first treat on our list has become our all-time favorite family tradition. Biscochitosare shortbread-esque cookies flavored with ci ...

Balmoral’s excellent Northeast Beltway location allows residents to enjoy the natural beauty of the area while still having access to key destinations in and around Houston. The greater Houston area is home to dozens and dozens of fun events and activities for the holidays and with winter break coming up, now’s your chance to see them all! (Or at least a few.) ...

If you’ve ever dreamed of waking up in one of our gorgeous model homes, have we got a surprise for you. Colina Homes is selling their decked-out, five-bedroom model at 11915 Talman Run. Packed with carefully chosen options and upgrades, everything in this home is nothing short of stunning. Whip up a gourmet meal in the beautiful kitchen or relax in your jetted t ...

December is “brrringing” a sleighful of holiday activities to the Balmoral Clubhouse, 15808 Crystal Terrace Drive, 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15 Santa will be on hand to greet children and hear their fondest wishes for presents under the tree. There will be a giant snow globe and bounce house, and you can take holiday photos with a stuffed reindeer. Hot cocoa will b ...

While we still have nearly a whole month before Christmas, we all know that preparations for the big day have to start early. How many of us put up the Christmas tree the day after Thanksgiving? How many of us put up the lights that following weekend? And who else has decorating done by the first week of December? For a lot of us, Christmas starts early, but for some ...

Family traditions are what we remember most about the holidays, and it’s never too late to start a new tradition. Start making holiday memories by adding place settings to your holiday routine. Gather the family and get creative — or even crafty — with these fun and simple table settings that can really add a touch of elegance to your next big holiday meal. Give ...

As our gorgeous crystal lagoon amenity nears completion, Westin Homes would like to introduce you to something equally stunning — the master bath at 12122 Allington Cove Lane. Don’t get us wrong, the rest of the home is gorgeous too, but we are in love with this bath! The jetted tub is perfect for soothing aching muscles. Built for two, the bath also featur ...

Balmoral’s crystal clear lagoon is making waves not only in Texas (we are going to have the first lagoon in the state!) but also across the nation. Builder magazine, a national publication covering the residential real estate industry, has been watching the entry of Crystal Lagoons amenities into master-planned communities. It has been tracking the progress of th ...

(Houston, Texas – June 20, 2018)              Many of Houston’s top real estate executives, homebuilders, local officials and others were among the first wave of people to add water to Texas’ first crystal clear lagoon, now in its final stage of construction in Balmoral. A Fill the Lagoon party hosted by Balmoral developer Land Tejas Developme ...

All eyes will be on the Royal Wedding this weekend, and what could be more inspiring to find your own Royal Paradise with a new home in Balmoral? In case you didn’t know, the master-planned community of Balmoral is named after the Royal Family’s summer retreat in Scotland. While open for tourism between March and July, the estate is closed to the public startin ...

Author: Stephanie Whitfield    Published: 6:16 PM CDT April 16, 2018 HUMBLE, Texas - The first Crystal Clear Lagoon in Texas is  currently  under construction in the Houston area. It’ll be the marquee  amenity of the new Balmoral master-planned community in Humble.  “Instead of a dirt bottom or rock bottom, it has a white liner so the water is crystal ...

Featured on the Houston Business Journal website • By Fauzeya Rahman • Posted April 9, 2018, 8:11am CDT      In Balmoral, a master-planned community named after a castle in Scotland, residents will soon have access to a 2-acre manmade lagoon with clear blue water and white sand beaches that will look more akin to a tropical destination rather than a subd ...

Featured on the chron.com • By Kaila Contreras, kaila.contreras@chron.com • Updated 7:48 am, Monday, April 9, 2018 Construction is on schedule at the first Crystal Lagoon in the Greater Houston area. It will be located at Balmoral, a Land Tejas Community near the Summerwood and Fall Creek areas when it is completed this summer. The Crystal Lagoon will be right i ...

Every year, the Houston Business Journal announces its list of projects it considers game changers in the field of residential real estate. This year, Land Tejas’ Balmoral community was included on that revered list. The groundbreaking of a crystal clear lagoon in Balmoral was named one of eight finalists in the publication’s “2017 Deals of the Year: Resi ...

Santa and snow are taking over Balmoral on Saturday, Dec. 9, and it’s going to be brrrr-illiant! The jolly old elf himself will be on hand from 10 a.m.-noon with 30,000 pounds of snow, an ice sculpting team, hot cocoa and more. Bundle up the family and join us at ­­11930 Talman Run Dr. for some snow action and a holiday event with all the trimmings. In addition ...

Thank you for joining us to celebrate the momentous groundbreaking of Houston’s 1st Crystal Lagoon Groundbreaking. VIPs, representatives of Land Tejas and Crystal Lagoons, Houston’s top homebuilders and many community leaders gathered in Balmoral on Oct 5. to kick off what will become Houston’s premier amenity. Everyone enjoyed a dynamic presentation, followed b ...

Dive into castle building at Balmoral during a grand opening celebration highlighted by master sand sculptors and 10 tons of sand, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Saturday, Nov. 4, at 11930 Talman Run Dr. in Humble. Master sand sculptor Christy Atkinson of South Padre Island and other sculptors will carve an 8-foot sandcastle. She will begin building the day before the festivi ...

VIPs will get the first look at Houston’s most unique master-planned community, as well as opportunities to pick their homesites. The first five buyers on Saturday, October 21 will receive a free eNINJA Bike during our pre-grand opening event.* Representatives from D.R. Horton, Gray Point Homes by Gehan Homes, Colina Homes, Westin Homes and HistoryMaker Homes wi ...

Crystal Lagoons®, the company behind Balmoral’s signature amenity — Houston’s first crystal-clear lagoon — has just received a ringing endorsement from the most decorated Olympic athlete of all time, Michael Phelps. The swimmer recently signed on to become the company’s ambassador with the goal of bringing swimming and water sports activities to communit ...

You’ve heard that the new crystal-clear lagoon at Balmoral will be breathtakingly beautiful, but did you know it will be eco-friendly as well? It’s true, and Crystal Lagoons® (the company behind our exciting amenity) has the awards to prove it. Recently, the company received green awards for sustainability and low water consumption in Great Britain and the Uni ...

Land Tejas will begin construction on the Houston area’s first Crystal Lagoon later this year as the centerpiece in one of its newest developments, Balmoral. Found in resorts and upscale residential projects throughout the world, Crystal Lagoons are environmentally friendly, clear bodies of water that use minimal chemicals and technology to maintain. The patented ...