| Serial Number | 99400357 |
| Word Mark | 4BAR FACTORY |
| Filing Date | Friday, September 19, 2025 |
| Status | 681 - PUBLICATION/ISSUE REVIEW COMPLETE |
| Status Date | Tuesday, May 5, 2026 |
| Registration Number | 0000000 |
| Registration Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Mark Drawing | 4 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, May 26, 2026 |
| Goods and Services | Pressure regulators for gas installations; Pressure regulators for gas pipes and lines; Air filters for industrial installations; Air filtering installations; Bag filters, namely, air filters for industrial use; Drain valves sold as a unit for air preparation equipment |
| Goods and Services | Non-metal fittings for flexible compressed air pipes; Non-metal couplings for flexible tubing; Nonmetallic tube fittings; Nylon tubing for connecting pneumatic components |
| Goods and Services | Pneumatic valve actuators; compressed air machine components, namely, cylinders, valves, and air grips; valves being parts of machines operated pneumatically and by air; Pressure switches and sensors for monitoring, controlling, and switching hydraulic or pneumatic systems being sold as a unit with manufacturing machines; pressure reducers as parts of machines; Back pressure valves as parts of machines; Pressure transducers as parts of machines; Pressure switches as parts of machines; Pressure transducers and transmitters that convert hydraulic or pneumatic pressure into analog electrical signals for monitoring and controlling hydraulic or pneumatic systems sold as a unit with manufacturing machines; Pressure regulators being parts of machines; Pressure switches being replacement parts of compressed air machines; Air filters for pneumatic controls being part of machines; Air filters being replacement parts of compressed air machines; air compressors; gas compressors; compressors for machines; compressors as parts of machines, motors and engines; Pneumatic air preparation equipment, namely, airline filters, lubricators, and regulators, all being parts of machines; Pneumatic linear actuators, other than for land vehicles; Parts for pneumatic blow guns, namely, inflator tips, inflator valves, valve adapters, nozzles, nipples, couplers, connectors and pivots; Rotary compressors; rotary blowers; rotary pumps; pneumatic lubricators, pneumatic and hydraulic valves for use in machines, pneumatic and hydraulic actuators, pneumatic and hydraulic filters for use in machines, pneumatic and electric positioners, and pneumatic and hydraulic parts for all of the above; Filters for hydraulic machines; Filter parts being parts of pneumatic filters for industrial automation machines, namely, filter elements and bowls; Silencers for pneumatic components of industrial automation machines; Air operated valves being parts of machines; Finger valves being parts of machines; Hand valves ; being parts of machines; Multi-functional valves being parts of machines; Non-electric couplers being parts of machines sold in combination with pneumatic and hydraulic equipment; Compressed air cylinders being pneumatic control devices for industrial automation machines; Residual pressure released valves being parts of machines; Check valves being parts of machines; Exhaust valves being parts of machines; Safety speed control valves being parts of machines; Air saving valves being parts of machines; Air filters for mechanical purposes; Pneumatic lubrication machines; Vacuum regulators being parts of machines; Electro pneumatic and hydraulic regulators being parts of machines; Electronic vacuum regulators being parts of machines; Booster regulators being parts of machines; Electro pneumatic and hydraulic proportional control valve; Ejector valves being parts of machines; Free mount cylinders being parts of machines; Pneumatically operated regulators; Hydraulic cylinders being parts of machines; Cylinder auto-switches for machines; Electropneumatic positioners being parts of machines; Pneumatic positioners being parts of machines; Valve positioners being parts of machines; Cylinder positioners being parts of machines; Dual positioners being parts of machines; Lock-up valves sold as a unit for pneumatic instrumentation equipment; Actuators for use in switching valves of metal; Odor removal filters being parts of machines; Hydraulic mechanical and pneumatic controllers including multi-channel controllers, all the foregoing being parts of machines; Regulator manifolds being parts of machines for industrial automation machines; Vacuum ejectors being parts of machines; Pressure control equipment, namely, pressure regulators being parts of machines; Flow switches as parts of machines; mechanical valves being parts of machines |
| Goods and Services | Providing expert advice on the installation, repair and maintenance of pneumatic and hydraulic apparatus and other machinery by way of computer network |
| Goods and Services | Metal pipe fittings for compressed air pipes; Metal couplings for flexible tubing; Valve manifolds of metal for use with hydraulic and pneumatic systems; Joints and manifolds of metal for compressed pneumatic and hydraulic equipment; metal, wash down, spray nozzles for commercial and industrial use; Valves of metal, namely, smooth vent valves for fluid, other than parts of machines; metal slit valves for fluid, other than parts of machines; Manually air operated metal valves; Manually operated metal finger valves; Manually operated metal hand valves; Multifunctional manually operated metal valves; Manually operated metal pressure release valves; Manually operated metal angle valves; Manually operated metal vacuum valves; Manually operated metal straight valves; Manually operated metal smooth vent valves; Manually operated metal drain valves; Manually operated metal slit valves; Floating joint connectors of metal; Air storage tanks of metal, not for use in scuba diving; Cylinders of metal for compressed air, gas and liquid, sold empty |
| Goods and Services | Software as a service (SAAS) services, namely, hosting software for use by others for selection of optimal system models for the operation of air pressure systems; Software as a service (SAAS) services, namely, hosting software for use by others for analysis of pneumatic energy savings; Providing expert advice on the design of pneumatic and hydraulic apparatus and other machinery by way of computer network |
| Goods and Services | Providing recognition by the way of awards and contests to reward participants who demonstrate lower energy consumption and reduced CO2 emissions by reducing air pressure in industrial manufacturing facilities |
| Pseudo Mark | FOUR BAR FACTORY |
| NOT AVAILABLE | FACTORY |
| Goods and Services | Pressure sensors; Pressure recorders; Pressure gauges; Automatic pressure control machines and instruments; Manometers being pressure gauges; Manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensors; Pressure transmitters; Pressure switches and sensors for monitoring, controlling, and switching hydraulic or pneumatic systems; Pressure transducers and transmitters that convert hydraulic or pneumatic pressure into analog electrical signals for monitoring and controlling hydraulic or pneumatic systems; Testing equipment for measuring the temperature, pressure, position or form of workpieces in a machine tool; Pressure indicators; Pressure regulators for pneumatic systems; Pressure test connectors for testing pressure of fluids in hydraulic or pneumatic systems; Pressure relief valves for pneumatic systems; Control valves for regulating the flow of gases and liquids; Automatic inlet control valves for reciprocating air compressors; Pneumatic and hydraulic directional control valves for use in automated production machinery; Pressure indicator plugs for valves; boost gauges; Control valves for regulating the flow or the pressure of gases and liquids, namely, pneumatic regulators, pneumatic relays, pneumatic and hydraulic switches and pressure and flow switches; Cylinder auto-switches, electric; Solenoid switches for water, oil, air, high pressure, gas, vacuum, steam and dust collectors; Electronic relay valves for controlling gas or fluids; Pneumatically operated micro mist separator regulators; Pneumatically operated pressure regulators for industrial automation equipment; Manifolds for electric regulators for industrial automation machines; Pneumatically direct operated precision regulators for industrial automation equipment; Electronic vacuum regulators; Electropneumatic regulators for industrial automation equipment; Booster regulator for industrial automation equipment; Pressure gauges for clean room; Pressure gauges for clean regulator; Pressure gauges with switch; Electric flow switches for industrial automation machines; Downloadable computer software for selection of optimal system models for the operation of air pressure systems; Downloadable computer software for analysis of pneumatic energy savings |
| Pseudo Mark | FOR BAR FACTORY |
| International Class | 006 - Common metals and their alloys; metal building materials; transportable buildings of metal; materials of metal for railway tracks; nonelectric cables and wires of common metal; ironmongery, small items of metal hardware; pipes and tubes of metal; safes; goods of common metal not included in other classes; ores. |
| US Class Codes | 002, 012, 013, 014, 023, 025, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Thursday, September 18, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 006 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 007 - Machines and machine tools; motors and engines (except for land vehicles); machine coupling and transmission components (except for land vehicles); agricultural implements other than hand-operated; incubators for eggs. |
| US Class Codes | 013, 019, 021, 023, 024, 031, 034, 035 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Thursday, September 18, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 007 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 009 - Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; magnetic data carriers, recording discs; automatic vending machines and mechanisms for coin operated apparatus; cash registers, calculating machines, data processing equipment and computers; fire extinguishing apparatus. |
| US Class Codes | 021, 023, 026, 036, 038 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Thursday, September 18, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 009 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 011 - Apparatus for lighting, heating, steam generating, cooking, refrigerating, drying, ventilating, water supply, and sanitary purposes. |
| US Class Codes | 013, 021, 023, 024, 031, 034 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Thursday, September 18, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 011 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 017 - Rubber, gutta-percha, gum, asbestos, mica and goods made from these materials and not included in other classes; plastics in extruded form for use in manufacture; packing, stopping and insulating materials; flexible pipes, not of metal. |
| US Class Codes | 001, 005, 012, 013, 035, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Thursday, September 18, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 017 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 037 - Building construction; repair; installation services. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 103, 106 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Thursday, September 18, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 037 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 107 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Thursday, September 18, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 041 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 042 - Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; design and development of computer hardware and software. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Thursday, September 18, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 042 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Name | SMC Corporation |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | Tokyo 104-0031 JP |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Friday, September 19, 2025 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Friday, September 19, 2025 | APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED |
| Tuesday, February 10, 2026 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Wednesday, February 11, 2026 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Friday, February 13, 2026 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Friday, February 13, 2026 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Friday, February 13, 2026 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Friday, April 24, 2026 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Friday, April 24, 2026 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Friday, April 24, 2026 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Tuesday, April 28, 2026 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |