USPTO serial 74637401
TAFA
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Mar 19, 1996
- Examiner
- FRAZIER, JEFFERY
- Law office
- PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION
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Owner
Concord, NH, US
Concord, NH, US
PRAXAIR S. T. TECHNOLOGY, INC.
Danbury, CT, US
Concord, NH, US
Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | [ polymeric powders and ceramic powders used in plasma, high velocity oxygen fuel (HVOF) and combustion thermal spray processes wherein the powders are melted down and applied as coatings to workpieces ] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | Oct 1, 1976 |
| 006 | metallic based wires for use in the twin or single wire arc thermal spray process; [ carbide metallic powders used in plasma, high velocity oxygen fuel (HVOF) and combustion thermal spray processes wherein the powders or metals are melted down and applied as coatings to workpieces ] | ACTIVE | Oct 1, 1976 |
| 007 | arc spray systems used in thermal spraying of coatings comprising (1) power supplies to provide electrical energy to the process, (2) controls to regulate power (amperage and voltage), gas flow and pressure, and operation (on/off and safety devices), (3) a supply of wire(s) to form the eventual coating, (4) a wire conveyance mechanism, (5) a hand held or machine mounted thermal spray device which creates by means of an arc struck between two wires or a wire and a stationary electrode the stream of material to be applied as the coating, and (6) hoses and cables to carry the utilities (electricity, compressed gases, and control signals) from the power supply and controls to the spray device, the system components sold as a unit; [ thermal spraying automation systems for the arc spray systems comprising an acoustical and dust containment enclosure, multiaxis robots, rotating part mounting devices, namely, turntables, lathes or conveyor belts and corresponding controls to move any part being sprayed relative to the thermal spray system and a dust collection system, namely, a bag house, scrubber, or dry cartridge collector, the system components sold as a unit; and structural and replacement parts for the aforementioned systems;] plasma spray systems used in thermal spraying of coatings comprising (1) power supplies to provide electrical energy to the process, (2) controls to regulate power (amperage and voltage), gas flow and pressure, and operation (on/off and safety devices), (3) a supply of powder(s) to form the eventual coating, (4) a powder conveyance device to deliver the powder from its storage area to the thermal spray device, (5) a hand held or machine mounted thermal spray device which creates a high temperature plasma by passing a gas between two electrodes to heat the stream of material to be applied as the coating, and (6) hoses and cables to carry the utilities (electricity, compressed gases, and control signals) from the power supply and controls to the spray device, the system components sold as a unit; thermal spraying automation systems for the plasma spray systems [ comprising an acoustical and dust containment enclosure, multiaxis robots, rotating part mounting devices, namely, turntables, lathes or conveyor belts and corresponding controls to move any part being sprayed relative to the thermal spray system and a dust collection system, namely, a bag house, scrubber, or dry cartridge collector, the system components sold as a unit; and structural and replacement parts for the aforementioned systems;] high velocity oxygen fuel (HVOF) systems used in thermal spraying of coatings comprising (1) a supply of fuel (liquid or gaseous), oxygen gas, and a heat transfer medium, namely, water of air, (2) controls to regulate fuel flow and pressure, oxygen flow and pressure, heat transfer medium flow, and operation (on/off and safety devices), (3) a supply of powder(s) to form the eventual coating, (4) a powder conveyance device to deliver the powder from its storage area to the thermal spray device, (5) a hand held or machine mounted thermal spray device which creates heat by means of combustion of the oxygen and fuel to heat the stream of material to be applied as the coating, and (6) hoses and cables to carry the utilities (fuel, gases, heat exchange medium, and control signals) from the utility storage areas and controls to the spray device, the system components sold as a unit; [ thermal spraying automation systems for the HVOF systems comprising an acoustical and dust containment enclosure, multiaxis robots, rotating part mounting devices, namely, turntables, lathes or conveyor belts and corresponding controls to move any part being sprayed to the thermal spray system and a dust collection system, namely, a bag house, scrubber, or dry cartridge collector, the system components sold as a unit; and structural and replacement parts for the aforementioned systems; water jet coating removal (stripping) system comprising a water proof acoustical enclosure, a high pressure water pump to provide a high energy coating removal fluid, a water jet nozzle assembly to direct the high pressure water flow, multiaxis robots, rotating part mounting devices, namely, turntables, lathes, or conveyor belts and corresponding controls to move any part being stripped relative to the water jet nozzle, a water disposer or recirculator, and an air handler to ventilate the enclosure, the system components sold as a unit; and structural and replacement parts for the aforementioned system ] | ACTIVE | Oct 1, 1976 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2026 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 4, 2026 | RNL3 | REGISTERED AND RENEWED (THIRD RENEWAL - 10 YRS) | The trademark registration was renewed for another 10-year term after acceptable maintenance filings. RNL1, RNL2, and RNL3 indicate which renewal cycle (first, second, or third 10-year term) was recorded. The registration remains active. |
| Feb 4, 2026 | 89AG | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED | The USPTO accepted your combined Section 8 declaration and Section 9 renewal application. The registration is renewed for another 10-year term. The next combined maintenance filing will be due at the following 10-year anniversary. |
| Feb 3, 2026 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Oct 30, 2025 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 19, 2025 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 13, 2025 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 13, 2025 | ARAA | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED | This event means the applicant filed a response to a USPTO Office Action — typically arguments, amendments, or evidence addressing the examiner's objections. The USPTO will review the response and either allow the mark to proceed or issue another action. |
| Feb 13, 2025 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 13, 2025 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Feb 13, 2025 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 29, 2016 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 29, 2016 | RNL2 | REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS) | The trademark registration was renewed for another 10-year term after acceptable maintenance filings. RNL1, RNL2, and RNL3 indicate which renewal cycle (first, second, or third 10-year term) was recorded. The registration remains active. |
| Nov 29, 2016 | 89AG | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED | The USPTO accepted your combined Section 8 declaration and Section 9 renewal application. The registration is renewed for another 10-year term. The next combined maintenance filing will be due at the following 10-year anniversary. |
| Nov 28, 2016 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Sep 16, 2016 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 22, 2006 | RNL1 | REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS) | The trademark registration was renewed for another 10-year term after acceptable maintenance filings. RNL1, RNL2, and RNL3 indicate which renewal cycle (first, second, or third 10-year term) was recorded. The registration remains active. |
| Nov 22, 2006 | 89AG | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED | The USPTO accepted your combined Section 8 declaration and Section 9 renewal application. The registration is renewed for another 10-year term. The next combined maintenance filing will be due at the following 10-year anniversary. |
| Nov 16, 2006 | PLGL | ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL | — |
| Sep 19, 2006 | 89AF | REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED | — |
| Sep 19, 2006 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 19, 2006 | ARAA | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED | This event means the applicant filed a response to a USPTO Office Action — typically arguments, amendments, or evidence addressing the examiner's objections. The USPTO will review the response and either allow the mark to proceed or issue another action. |
| Sep 19, 2006 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 14, 2006 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| May 20, 2002 | C15P | REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Mar 20, 2002 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| Mar 20, 2002 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Mar 19, 1996 | R.PR | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER | Your trademark is registered on the Principal Register — the strongest form of federal trademark protection. You may use the ® symbol for the covered goods and services. Maintenance filings (Section 8 and renewals) are required to keep the registration alive. |
| Dec 26, 1995 | PUBO | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION | Your mark was published in the USPTO Official Gazette for a 30-day opposition window. During that period, third parties who believe they would be harmed can file an opposition. If no opposition is filed, prosecution usually continues toward registration or a Notice of Allowance. |
| Nov 24, 1995 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Oct 19, 1995 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Oct 13, 1995 | CNEA | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED | — |
| Oct 11, 1995 | ZZZX | PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN | — |
| Sep 20, 1995 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Sep 13, 1995 | CNEA | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED | — |
| Jul 19, 1995 | CNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED | A non-final Office Action means the USPTO examining attorney has raised at least one issue with your trademark application but has not made a final decision. You usually have three months to respond with arguments, amendments, or evidence. Missing the deadline can abandon the application. |
| Jul 7, 1995 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |