USPTO serial 86771626
SPEX
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Nov 8, 2016
- Examiner
- ALVAREZ, COURTNEY
- Law office
- TMEG LAW OFFICE 108
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Owner
Metuchen, NJ, US
METUCHEN, NJ, US
Metuchen, NJ, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Amy McFarland
Amy McFarland ArentFox Schiff LLP1717 K Street, NWWashington, DC 20006UNITED STATESGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Chemical preparations for general industrial purposes and scientific purposes, namely, research, environmental and laboratory use; Kits for general industrial, research, environmental and laboratory use, comprised of chemical preparations for scientific and industrial purposes; Chemicals for use in industry and science, namely, certified reference materials for general industrial, research, environmental and laboratory use in testing, analysis, and quality control; Chemicals for use in industry and science, namely, chemical standard solutions for general industrial, research, environmental and laboratory use which are certified, pre-packaged quantities, purities and qualities of chemicals for use in calibrating industrial and laboratory equipment to required industrial and/or laboratory procedural standards; Chemical additives for use in spectroscopic analysis for scientific use; Diagnostic chemical preparations and reagents for scientific use for determining the accuracy of laboratory tests; Inorganic and organic chemicals and reagents for use in industry and science, namely, for use in the manufacture of certified reference materials and/or inorganic calibration standards for use in federal, local and state municipalities and government, environmental, research, academic, industrial, biotechnical and manufacturing industries; Standards in the nature of chemical solutions for use in general industry and the laboratory industry, namely, calibration solutions and solids used in analytical chemistry; Chemical solutions, namely, inorganic and organic chemical solutions namely, calibration solutions and solids used in analytical chemistry for detection and measurement through spectroscopic and chromatographic analysis for laboratory use; Chemical reagents for non-medical purposes, namely, chemical standards for Atomic Adsorption (AA), Inductively Coupled Plasma spectroscopy (ICP), Direct Coupled plasma spectroscopy (DCP), Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass spectroscopy (ICPMS), Liquid Chromatography-Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass spectroscopy (LCICPMS), Gas Chromatography (GC), Gas Chromatography-Mass spectroscopy, (GCMS), Liquid Chromatography (LC), Liquid Chromatography-Mass spectroscopy (LCMS), X-ray fluorescence (XRF), X-ray Diffraction (XRD) | ACTIVE | — |
| 005 | Odor absorbing preparations, namely, neutralizers for laboratory use | ACTIVE | Jun 19, 2007 |
| 009 | Sample containers for laboratory sample preparation; Laboratory equipment, namely, pipette washers and dryers; Scientific instruments, namely, presses, extractors, mills, mixers and grinders, and combinations thereof used for solid sample size reduction, sample homogenization, cell DNA lysing and extraction, sample mixing, sample preparation for XRF analysis, sample preparation for pesticide analysis, mechano-chemistry, and mechanical alloying; Scientific and laboratory apparatus for processing samples in preparation for analysis, namely, presses, extractors, mills, mixers and grinders; Sample preparation equipment for scientific and laboratory purposes, namely, mills, extractors, mixers, and grinders, and combinations thereof; Scientific instruments, namely, cryogenic mixers, mills and grinders for scientific and laboratory use; Laboratory and scientific equipment, namely, a dissolution instrument comprising a crucible and programmable controller for preparing samples for analysis of their metallic composition; Laboratory equipment, namely, a fusion flux instrument comprising a programmable controller, crucible, and furnace for analyzing the metallic and chemical composition of materials; Scientific instruments, namely, laboratory grinder and extractor accessories, namely, sample vials, vial clamps, vial closures, cooling stations, chilled cutting boards, chilled sample holders and chilling vials; Grinding media and grinding media kits, comprised of beads, balls, impactors, ceramic homogenizers, vials, titer plates, jars, and grinding dishes for ambient and cryogenic scientific and laboratory mixers, mills and grinders; Polymeric films for use in connection with liquid and solid samples for laboratory analysis; Combination of polymeric snap-rings and collars for use in connection with liquid and solid samples for laboratory analysis; Scientific instruments in the nature of accessories for laboratory grinders, namely, manually and electronically powered vial extractor and vial opener; Manually and automatically controlled hydraulic scientific and laboratory presses for processing samples in preparation for analysis; [ Scientific instruments, namely, forensic light sources used in forensic science applications for the investigation, visualization, identification, collection and analysis of materials including, but not limited to, fingerprints, palm prints, foot prints, bone fragments, body fluids and currency; Apparatus and equipment used for forensics materials image capture, namely, charge-coupled devices (CCD) or similar sensors in the nature of photodiode arrays, electron multiplying CCDs (EMCCD) sensors, and complementary metal-oxide semiconductor sensors (CMOS), optical lamps, lenses, optical mirrors, cameras and optical filters for use in forensic science applications for the investigation, visualization, identification, collection and analysis of materials including, but not limited to, fingerprints, palm prints, body fluids and currency; Computer based systems comprised of hardware and analysis software for use in forensic science applications related to the capture, enhancement, and identification of fingerprints and other forensics investigative materials including, but not limited, to palm prints and foot prints, where the captured and enhanced image can be used for use in searchable databases, as for example, fingerprint databases, for the investigation, identification, comparison and data processing in association with forensics and forensics science; ] Thin polymeric films for laboratory use as cell windows for spectroscopic analysis | ACTIVE | — |
| 016 | Printed information forms and printed certificates that are components of chemical reference materials for laboratory and other use, namely, printed forms attesting to the composition and purity of said chemical reference standards | ACTIVE | Feb 1, 2002 |
| 041 | Educational services, namely, seminars, non-downloadable webinars, conferences, workshops and presentations in the fields of science, chemistry, laboratory and scientific equipment, certified reference materials and laboratory sample preparation and training materials used in connection therewith; Educational services, namely, oral and poster presentations in the fields of science, chemistry, laboratory and scientific equipment, certified reference materials and laboratory sample preparation | ACTIVE | — |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2025 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 17, 2025 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Jun 25, 2025 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Nov 3, 2023 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 3, 2023 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Nov 3, 2023 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| May 8, 2023 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 13, 2022 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Feb 13, 2022 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 13, 2022 | 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, 2022 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 13, 2022 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 10, 2021 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Nov 8, 2021 | REM1 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 3, 2020 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Sep 3, 2020 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 3, 2020 | EWAF | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS | — |
| Sep 3, 2020 | 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 3, 2020 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 3, 2020 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 19, 2020 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Nov 8, 2016 | 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. |
| Aug 23, 2016 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 23, 2016 | 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. |
| Aug 3, 2016 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 19, 2016 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jul 19, 2016 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Jul 19, 2016 | GNEN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 19, 2016 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 19, 2016 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Jul 15, 2016 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Jul 14, 2016 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jul 14, 2016 | TROA | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED | 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. |
| Jul 14, 2016 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 20, 2016 | 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. |
| Jun 20, 2016 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 20, 2016 | GNRN | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-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. |
| Jan 20, 2016 | GNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION E-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. |
| Jan 20, 2016 | CNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN | 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. |
| Jan 20, 2016 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Oct 3, 2015 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Oct 2, 2015 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |