BETTER PRODUCTS, BETTER OUTCOMES Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Tuesday, July 10, 2012, a trademark application was filed for BETTER PRODUCTS, BETTER OUTCOMES with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the BETTER PRODUCTS, BETTER OUTCOMES trademark a serial number of 85673128. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, July 24, 2020. This trademark is owned by Medline Industries, Inc.. The BETTER PRODUCTS, BETTER OUTCOMES trademark is filed in the Cosmetics & Cleaning Products, Pharmaceutical Products, Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Medical Instrument Products, Environmental Control Instrument Products, Vehicles & Locomotive Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Furniture Products, Houseware & Glass Products, Ropes, Cordage & Fiber Products, Fabrics & Textile Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, and Floor Covering Products categories with the following description:

Non-medicated personal hygiene and personal care products, and preparations, namely, moisturizers, hand and body lotions, skin creams, sun block preparations, shampoo, skin cleansers, hand cleansers; mouthwash and castille skin soap

Medicated, medical, pharmaceutical, dental and sanitary preparations and products, namely, medicated skin care preparations, cleansers for skin and wounds, anti-fungal creams and powders, anti-microbial soap, no-rinse head and body cleanser; wound care products, namely, dressings, adhesive bandages, medical and surgical adhesive tape, gauze, nylon strips, topical first aid gel, topical gel for medical and therapeutic treatment of wound care; sanitary belts, sanitary pads, tampons, oral wound rinse, pre-moistened medical wipes, air deodorizers, disinfectants for hygienic and sanitary purposes, disinfectants for medical instruments, incontinence pads, adult diapers, nutritional and dietary supplements in powder and liquid form, disinfectant wipes made of fabric or paper, skin lotions, skin creams and skin ointments for medical use, cataract eye care kits composed of eye washes and protective glasses; disposable liners for use with disposable incontinent briefs and undergarments; Irrigati...

Thermometers, thermometer sheaths and scales; body mass index calculators; safety alarms for medical use; protective gloves for use in industrial, laboratory and cleanroom environments

Medical devices, namely, dressing change trays, alternating pressure pumps, and pads, disposable bedside bags, single-use cold and hot compresses, adhesive tape removal pads, enternal gravity feeding apparatus, sharps containers, skin scrub trays, bio-hazard bags for storing medical waste, resting electrodes, I.V. start kits consisting essentially of catheters, catheter placement device, tape, tourniquet, iodine prep capsule, alcohol swab, gauze, sponges, ointments, adhesive bandages, and identification labels; and shaving preparation sets comprised essentially of disposable razor and shaving cream; surgical, medical and dental apparatus, instruments, appliances, and supplies, namely, needle holders, I.V. needle caps, surgical blade handles, and forceps; electrosurgical products for medical use, namely, electrosurgical generators, electrosurgical pencils, and medical electrodes; surgical shears and spreaders; endoscopic instruments; neurosurgery instruments, namely, retractors, saws, d...

Lavatory seats

Motorized scooters, wheelchairs and wheelchair accessories, namely, break handle extensions, I V and oxygen tank holders, adjustable removal arms; utility and hamper carts, carts

Toilet paper, toilet seat cover paper, paper towels, label printing machines; facial tissue; paper sheets for sanitary use; paper toilet seat covers for sanitary use

Pillows; non-metal identification bands for hospital use; hospital, laboratory, office and residential beds and furniture

Disposable gloves for general use; industrial and household gloves; serving trays not of precious metal, wash basins and soap dishes, bath products, namely, body sponges and loofah sponges

Laundry bags

Textile articles for use in hospitals, namely, bedspreads and bed blankets, mattress pads, mattress covers; bed sheets and pillowcases, towels, blankets, quilts, bath towels, washcloths; mattress underpads used for bedding; protective covers for pillows, mattresses and sheets; bed sheets for use as sanitary coverings; stockinette fabric; bleached broadcloth fabric; gauze fabric; fabrics for use in the manufacture of curtains and draperies; textile fabrics for use in the manufacture of medical apparel, shoe covers, boots, laundry bags and mayo stand covers; bed sheets of paper

Hospital garments for hospital personnel and patients, namely, uniforms, coats, lab coats, jackets, shirts, pants, pajamas, robes, slippers, leggings, vests

Paper bath mats
better products, better outcomes

General Information


Serial Number85673128
Word MarkBETTER PRODUCTS, BETTER OUTCOMES
Filing DateTuesday, July 10, 2012
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, July 24, 2020
Registration Number4452110
Registration DateTuesday, December 17, 2013
Mark Drawing4000 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, January 15, 2013

Trademark Statements


Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesNon-medicated personal hygiene and personal care products, and preparations, namely, moisturizers, hand and body lotions, skin creams, sun block preparations, shampoo, skin cleansers, hand cleansers; mouthwash and castille skin soap
Goods and ServicesMedicated, medical, pharmaceutical, dental and sanitary preparations and products, namely, medicated skin care preparations, cleansers for skin and wounds, anti-fungal creams and powders, anti-microbial soap, no-rinse head and body cleanser; wound care products, namely, dressings, adhesive bandages, medical and surgical adhesive tape, gauze, nylon strips, topical first aid gel, topical gel for medical and therapeutic treatment of wound care; sanitary belts, sanitary pads, tampons, oral wound rinse, pre-moistened medical wipes, air deodorizers, disinfectants for hygienic and sanitary purposes, disinfectants for medical instruments, incontinence pads, adult diapers, nutritional and dietary supplements in powder and liquid form, disinfectant wipes made of fabric or paper, skin lotions, skin creams and skin ointments for medical use, cataract eye care kits composed of eye washes and protective glasses; disposable liners for use with disposable incontinent briefs and undergarments; Irrigation and urology solutions, namely, saline solutions; preparations for medical use, namely, isopropyl alcohol, alcohol treated prep pads, hydrogen peroxide, lubricating jelly, sitz bath, and providone/iodine solutions; and re-usable incontinence garments; incontinence garments and pads; disposable diapers for infants and adults; cloth diapers for infants and adults
Goods and ServicesThermometers, thermometer sheaths and scales; body mass index calculators; safety alarms for medical use; protective gloves for use in industrial, laboratory and cleanroom environments
Goods and ServicesMedical devices, namely, dressing change trays, alternating pressure pumps, and pads, disposable bedside bags, single-use cold and hot compresses, adhesive tape removal pads, enternal gravity feeding apparatus, sharps containers, skin scrub trays, bio-hazard bags for storing medical waste, resting electrodes, I.V. start kits consisting essentially of catheters, catheter placement device, tape, tourniquet, iodine prep capsule, alcohol swab, gauze, sponges, ointments, adhesive bandages, and identification labels; and shaving preparation sets comprised essentially of disposable razor and shaving cream; surgical, medical and dental apparatus, instruments, appliances, and supplies, namely, needle holders, I.V. needle caps, surgical blade handles, and forceps; electrosurgical products for medical use, namely, electrosurgical generators, electrosurgical pencils, and medical electrodes; surgical shears and spreaders; endoscopic instruments; neurosurgery instruments, namely, retractors, saws, dissectors, and elevators; rectal, lacrimal, and disposable oximeter probes; medical and surgical scissors; medical instrument stringers and holders; surgical instrument identification tape and sheets; speculums; anesthesia masks; oxygen masks, oxygen tubing and bags, oxygen regulators, oxygen conservers and concentrators, and oximeters all for medical applications; respiratory regulators for artificial respiration, nasal aspirators; blood transfer and collection sets comprising blood collection tube holders, needles, gauges, and I.V. catheters; injection instruments with needles; bath guards for physical therapy and rehabilitation purposes; glucose monitoring systems comprising meter, case, test strips, control solutions, and lancing devices; opthalmoscopes; otoscopes; disposable pen lights for medical use; stethoscopes; vital signs monitors; nebulizers; medical patient alarms and monitoring devices for monitoring patient or resident movement; hand protectors to prevent tube removal or tampering; stretchers and belts therefor; intravenous feeding tubes; containers, brackets and cabinets for medical waste; medical bags adapted for and sold with medical and surgical instruments; plastic bags for transmitting medical specimens; medical bags sold empty; paper bags and envelopes for sterilizing medical instruments; sterilization trays and containers; silicone mats for sterilization trays; containers specifically adapted for the transport of medical waste; guards, trays and covers specifically adapted for medical instruments; sterile procedure kits composed of pouches and tubing for use in steam/gas sterilization; sterilization monitoring products for use in monitoring sterility of medical instruments; sterilization wrap for medical instruments; reusable medical electrodes; medical furniture, namely, overbed tables and footstools; supports for general medical use; canes for medical purposes; crutches; invalid walkers and lifts; patient examination and/or treatment tables; medical patient treatment chairs; medical chart holders; medical carts and accessories, namely, cups dispensers, magnetic flex lights, bin labels, medication cart cassettes; urine collector and specimen containers for medical use; I.V. stands for medical use; protective drapes for operating room and medical treatment and apparel for medical use; catheter trays; irrigation trays for medical use; dressing change trays for medical use; medical kits comprising combinations of medical instruments, namely, forceps, hemostats, curettes, speculae, clamps, scalpels, specimen tubes, and wound dressings; patient prep materials, namely, medical gloves, cotton-tipped applicators for medical use, wash basins for medical use, urinals for medical purposes, bedpans, medicine cups, medical specimen collectors, denture containers, and orthodontic pacifiers; medical hosiery, namely, elastic hose supporters, knee high hose and thigh high hose; elastic bandages and wraps; abdominal pads; padding for orthopedic casts; incontinence sheets and underpads used for bedding; disposable armboards; Hospital and surgical instruments -namely, syringes and needles; surgical scalpels and blades; suction absorbent cotton balls and sponges; stomach tubes; catheters and catheter trays; emesis basins and covers; latex bulbs; finger splints; nipple caps; plastic bandages; pelvic traction belts; clavicle straps and pads; enema kits; respiratory equipment for infants; gauze packing strips; gauze tubing; cloth medical dressing; bed equipment for surgery; rubber bags for use in connection with respiratory equipment; blood pressure measuring equipment; sterilizers; sanitary urinals; stitch pincers; surgical scissors; blood lancets; suture removal kits; specimen containers; splints; intravenous arm boards; blood collectors; oral and rectal thermometers; percussion hammers for medical use; irrigation trays; stopcocks; medicine droppers; observation tube glass; surgical instruments; needles and stylets; drainage bags; crutch tips; porous tapes; swabs; pan covers; face masks; surgical gloves; wrist restraints; surgical gowns and garments; medical gowns; medical wearing apparel, namely, scrub shirts
Goods and ServicesLavatory seats
Goods and ServicesMotorized scooters, wheelchairs and wheelchair accessories, namely, break handle extensions, I V and oxygen tank holders, adjustable removal arms; utility and hamper carts, carts
Goods and ServicesToilet paper, toilet seat cover paper, paper towels, label printing machines; facial tissue; paper sheets for sanitary use; paper toilet seat covers for sanitary use
Goods and ServicesPillows; non-metal identification bands for hospital use; hospital, laboratory, office and residential beds and furniture
Goods and ServicesDisposable gloves for general use; industrial and household gloves; serving trays not of precious metal, wash basins and soap dishes, bath products, namely, body sponges and loofah sponges
Goods and ServicesLaundry bags
Goods and ServicesTextile articles for use in hospitals, namely, bedspreads and bed blankets, mattress pads, mattress covers; bed sheets and pillowcases, towels, blankets, quilts, bath towels, washcloths; mattress underpads used for bedding; protective covers for pillows, mattresses and sheets; bed sheets for use as sanitary coverings; stockinette fabric; bleached broadcloth fabric; gauze fabric; fabrics for use in the manufacture of curtains and draperies; textile fabrics for use in the manufacture of medical apparel, shoe covers, boots, laundry bags and mayo stand covers; bed sheets of paper
Goods and ServicesHospital garments for hospital personnel and patients, namely, uniforms, coats, lab coats, jackets, shirts, pants, pajamas, robes, slippers, leggings, vests
Goods and ServicesPaper bath mats

Classification Information


International Class003 - Bleaching preparations and other substances for laundry use; cleaning, polishing, scouring and abrasive preparations; soaps; perfumery, essential oils, cosmetics, hair lotions; dentifrices.
US Class Codes001, 004, 006, 050, 051, 052
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, July 24, 2020
Primary Code003
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, September 12, 2012
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, September 12, 2012

International Class005 - Pharmaceutical and veterinary preparations; sanitary preparations for medical purposes; dietetic substances adapted for medical use, food for babies; plasters, materials for dressings; material for stopping teeth, dental wax; disinfectants; preparations for destroying vermin; fungicides, herbicides.
US Class Codes006, 018, 044, 046, 051, 052
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, July 24, 2020
Primary Code005
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, September 12, 2012
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, September 12, 2012

International Class009 - 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 Codes021, 023, 026, 036, 038
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, July 24, 2020
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, September 12, 2012
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, September 12, 2012

International Class010 - Surgical, medical, dental, and veterinary apparatus and instruments, artificial limbs, eyes, and teeth; orthopedic articles; suture materials.
US Class Codes026, 039, 044
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, July 24, 2020
Primary Code010
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, September 12, 2012
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, September 12, 2012

International Class011 - Apparatus for lighting, heating, steam generating, cooking, refrigerating, drying, ventilating, water supply, and sanitary purposes.
US Class Codes013, 021, 023, 031, 034
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, July 24, 2020
Primary Code011
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, September 12, 2012
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, September 12, 2012

International Class012 - Vehicles; apparatus for locomotion by land, air, or water.
US Class Codes019, 021, 023, 031, 035, 044
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, July 24, 2020
Primary Code012
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, September 12, 2012
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, September 12, 2012

International Class016 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials, not included in other classes; printed matter; bookbinding material; photographs; stationery; adhesives for stationery or household purposes; artists' materials; paint brushes; typewriters and office requisites (except furniture); instructional and teaching material (except apparatus); plastic materials for packaging (not included in other classes); printers' type; printing blocks.
US Class Codes002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, July 24, 2020
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, September 12, 2012
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, September 12, 2012

International Class020 - Furniture, mirrors, picture frames; goods (not included in other classes) of wood, cork, reed, cane, wicker, horn, bone, ivory, whalebone, shell, amber, mother-of-pearl, meerschaum and substitutes for all these materials, or of plastics.
US Class Codes002, 013, 022, 025, 032, 050
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, July 24, 2020
Primary Code020
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, September 12, 2012
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, September 12, 2012

International Class021 - Household or kitchen utensils and containers; combs and sponges; brushes (except paint brushes); brush-making materials; articles for cleaning purposes; steel-wool; unworked or semi-worked glass (except glass used in building); glassware, porcelain and earthenware not included in other classes.
US Class Codes002, 013, 023, 029, 030, 033, 040, 050
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, July 24, 2020
Primary Code021
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, September 12, 2012
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, September 12, 2012

International Class022 - Ropes, string, nets, tents, awnings, tarpaulins, sails, sacks and bags (not included in other classes); padding and stuffing materials (except of rubber or plastics); raw fibrous textile materials.
US Class Codes001, 002, 007, 019, 022, 042, 050
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, July 24, 2020
Primary Code022
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, September 12, 2012
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, September 12, 2012

International Class024 - Textiles and textile goods, not included in other classes; beds and table covers.
US Class Codes042, 050
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, July 24, 2020
Primary Code024
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, September 12, 2012
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, September 12, 2012

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, July 24, 2020
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, September 12, 2012
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, September 12, 2012

International Class027 - Carpets, rugs, mats and matting, linoleum and other materials for covering existing floors; wall hangings (non-textile).
US Class Codes019, 020, 037, 042, 050
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, July 24, 2020
Primary Code027
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, September 12, 2012
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, September 12, 2012

Trademark Owner History


Party NameMedline Industries, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNorthfield, IL 60093

Party NameMedline Industries, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressMundelein, IL 60060

Party NameMedline Industries, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressMundelein, IL 60060

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, July 24, 2020CANCELLED SEC. 8 (6-YR)
Monday, December 17, 2018COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Tuesday, November 8, 2016APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Tuesday, November 8, 2016TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Tuesday, December 17, 2013REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, November 13, 2013NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED
Tuesday, November 12, 2013LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Friday, November 8, 2013ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Monday, October 21, 2013STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Wednesday, September 11, 2013USE AMENDMENT FILED
Friday, October 11, 2013CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Wednesday, September 11, 2013TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Wednesday, July 17, 2013TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, March 12, 2013NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, January 15, 2013OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, January 15, 2013PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, December 26, 2012NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Monday, December 10, 2012LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Thursday, December 6, 2012APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, December 5, 2012TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, December 5, 2012CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, December 5, 2012TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Tuesday, October 9, 2012NOTIFICATION OF PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, October 9, 2012PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, October 9, 2012PRIORITY ACTION WRITTEN
Monday, October 1, 2012PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Friday, September 21, 2012WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY
Tuesday, September 11, 2012LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Tuesday, September 11, 2012ASSIGNED TO LIE
Tuesday, August 28, 2012APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, August 28, 2012EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Tuesday, August 28, 2012NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Tuesday, August 28, 2012EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Tuesday, August 28, 2012EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Wednesday, August 22, 2012ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, July 17, 2012NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED IN TRAM
Friday, July 13, 2012NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM