USPTO serial 97853835
GRIDSAFE
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Status 733Notice of Allowance
- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
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- Examiner
- BERTRAND, JOSEPH A
- Law office
- INTENT TO USE SECTION
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Owner
Minneapolis, MN, US
Minneapolis, MN, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Andrew S. Ehard
Andrew S. Ehard MERCHANT & GOULD P.C.P.O. BOX 2910MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55402-0910United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 009 | Power grid protection device for AC electrical grounding and for blocking and reducing induced DC currents in the power grid from electromagnetic pulse (EMP) and solar storms, and for detection of and protection from EMP and solar storms, composed primarily of a switched grounding connection and a capacitor positioned in parallel to the switched grounding connection, and an electronic control circuit, with embedded software for operating the device; Power grid protection device for AC electrical grounding and for blocking and reducing induced DC currents in the power grid from electromagnetic pulse (EMP) and solar storms, and for detection of and protection from EMP and solar storms, composed primarily of a switched grounding connection and a resistor positioned in parallel to the switched grounding connection and an electronic control circuit, with embedded software for operating the device; Power grid protection device for AC electrical grounding and for blocking and reducing induced DC currents in the power grid from electromagnetic pulse (EMP) and solar storms, and for detection of and protection from EMP and solar storms, composed primarily of a switched grounding connection, capacitor and resistor positioned in parallel to the switched grounding connection, and an electronic control circuit, with embedded software for operating the device | ACTIVE | — |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2026 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| May 21, 2026 | EX4G | SOU EXTENSION 4 GRANTED | — |
| May 21, 2026 | EXT4 | SOU EXTENSION 4 FILED | — |
| May 21, 2026 | EEXT | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED | The applicant requested more time to file a Statement of Use before the Notice of Allowance deadline. Each extension typically adds six months. A limited number of extensions are available for intent-to-use applications not yet in use. |
| Nov 1, 2025 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 31, 2025 | EX3G | SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED | — |
| Oct 31, 2025 | EXT3 | SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED | — |
| Oct 31, 2025 | EEXT | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED | The applicant requested more time to file a Statement of Use before the Notice of Allowance deadline. Each extension typically adds six months. A limited number of extensions are available for intent-to-use applications not yet in use. |
| Apr 22, 2025 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 22, 2025 | EX2G | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED | — |
| Apr 21, 2025 | EXT2 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED | — |
| Apr 21, 2025 | EEXT | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED | The applicant requested more time to file a Statement of Use before the Notice of Allowance deadline. Each extension typically adds six months. A limited number of extensions are available for intent-to-use applications not yet in use. |
| Oct 15, 2024 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 15, 2024 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Oct 15, 2024 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Oct 15, 2024 | EEXT | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED | The applicant requested more time to file a Statement of Use before the Notice of Allowance deadline. Each extension typically adds six months. A limited number of extensions are available for intent-to-use applications not yet in use. |
| May 21, 2024 | NOAM | NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT | A Notice of Allowance means your intent-to-use application cleared examination and opposition but is not registered yet. You must file a Statement of Use showing the mark in commerce, or request an extension, before the deadline — usually six months from the notice date. |
| Mar 26, 2024 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 26, 2024 | 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. |
| Mar 6, 2024 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 6, 2024 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 15, 2024 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Feb 7, 2024 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Feb 7, 2024 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Feb 7, 2024 | 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. |
| Jan 15, 2024 | 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 15, 2024 | 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 15, 2024 | 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. |
| Dec 18, 2023 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Apr 14, 2023 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Mar 27, 2023 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |