BLUE RHINO Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, August 6, 2003, a trademark application was filed for BLUE RHINO with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the BLUE RHINO trademark a serial number of 78283791. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Thursday, December 18, 2014. This trademark is owned by CPD Associates, Inc.. The BLUE RHINO trademark is filed in the Lubricant & Fuel Products, Metal Products, Houseware & Glass Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Construction & Repair Services, Restaurant & Hotel Services, Personal, and Legal & Social Services categories with the following description:

[ Metal cylinders for propane gas, sold empty ]

Propane gas; and propane gas sold in cylinders

Propane cylinder exchange services, namely, refurbishment and exchange of propane gas cylinders; leasing of propane gas cylinders; providing information in the fields of grill maintenance and repair of grilling equipment; consultation and technical support services for the maintenance and repair of propane gas cylinders and grilling equipment

Retail services by direct solicitation by sales agents in the field of propane gas cylinders

Providing information in the field of grilling safety, and propane gas cylinder safety

Insect traps for attracting and destroying insects; bait for attracting insects; and nets for use with insect traps

Providing recipes for outdoor grilling
blue rhino

General Information


Serial Number78283791
Word MarkBLUE RHINO
Filing DateWednesday, August 6, 2003
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateThursday, December 18, 2014
Registration Number2912949
Registration DateTuesday, December 21, 2004
Mark Drawing1 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, September 28, 2004

Trademark Statements


Goods and Services[ Metal cylinders for propane gas, sold empty ]
Goods and ServicesPropane gas; and propane gas sold in cylinders
Goods and ServicesPropane cylinder exchange services, namely, refurbishment and exchange of propane gas cylinders; leasing of propane gas cylinders; providing information in the fields of grill maintenance and repair of grilling equipment; consultation and technical support services for the maintenance and repair of propane gas cylinders and grilling equipment
Goods and ServicesRetail services by direct solicitation by sales agents in the field of propane gas cylinders
Goods and ServicesProviding information in the field of grilling safety, and propane gas cylinder safety
Goods and ServicesInsect traps for attracting and destroying insects; bait for attracting insects; and nets for use with insect traps
Goods and ServicesProviding recipes for outdoor grilling

Classification Information


International Class004 - Industrial oils and greases; lubricants; dust absorbing, wetting and binding compositions; fuels (including motor spirit) and illuminants; candles and wicks for lighting.
US Class Codes001, 006, 015
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, August 19, 2003
Primary Code004
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, March 24, 1994
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, March 24, 1994

International Class006 - 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 Codes002, 012, 013, 014, 023, 025, 050
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateTuesday, August 19, 2003
Primary Code006
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, March 24, 1994
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, March 24, 1994

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 Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, August 19, 2003
Primary Code021
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, February 28, 2003
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, February 28, 2003

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, August 19, 2003
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, March 24, 1994
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, March 24, 1994

International Class037 - Building construction; repair; installation services.
US Class Codes100, 103, 106
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, August 19, 2003
Primary Code037
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, March 24, 1994
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, March 24, 1994

International Class043 - Services for providing food and drink; temporary accommodations.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, April 28, 2004
Primary Code043
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, March 24, 1994
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, March 24, 1994

International Class045 - Legal services; security services for the protection of property and individuals; personal and social services rendered by others to meet the needs of individuals.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, August 19, 2003
Primary Code045
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, March 24, 1994
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, March 24, 1994

Trademark Owner History


Party NameFERRELLGAS , L.P.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type13 - Limited Partnership
AddressLIBERTY, MO 64068

Party NameFERRELLGAS , L.P.
Party Type21 - New Owner After Publication
Legal Entity Type13 - Limited Partnership
AddressLIBERTY, MO 64068

Party NameBlue Rhino LLC
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressWilmington, DE 19801

Party NameBlue Rhino LLC
Party Type12 - New Owner Before Publication
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressWilmington, DE 19801

Party NameBLUE RHINO CORPORATION
Party Type11 - New Owner Before Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressWINSTON-SALEM, NC 27104

Party NameCPD Associates, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressWinston-Salem, NC 27104

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Monday, April 12, 2004CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Sunday, February 22, 2004ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Monday, February 23, 2004NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, April 12, 2004PAPER RECEIVED
Wednesday, September 8, 2004NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Wednesday, May 12, 2004EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Wednesday, May 12, 2004APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, July 20, 2004PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Thursday, July 22, 2004EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Thursday, July 22, 2004APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, July 30, 2004ASSIGNED TO LIE
Tuesday, August 3, 2004ASSIGNED TO LIE
Thursday, August 5, 2004LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Thursday, August 12, 2004ASSIGNED TO LIE
Tuesday, December 16, 2014TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Wednesday, September 15, 2004FAX RECEIVED
Tuesday, September 28, 2004PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, December 21, 2004REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, September 12, 2005TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Monday, September 12, 2005ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, December 2, 2010TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Thursday, December 2, 2010REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Sunday, December 19, 2010REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Saturday, December 18, 2010CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, May 5, 2021ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Thursday, December 18, 2014REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Thursday, December 18, 2014REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Thursday, December 18, 2014REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Thursday, December 18, 2014REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Thursday, December 18, 2014REVIEW OF CORRESPONDENCE COMPLETE - ADDRESS UPDATED
Thursday, December 18, 2014NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Thursday, May 4, 2017NOTICE OF SUIT
Thursday, May 4, 2017NOTICE OF SUIT
Wednesday, May 23, 2018ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, June 5, 2024ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, June 5, 2024TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, June 5, 2024TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Thursday, December 21, 2023COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED