SPAN AMERICA Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Tuesday, March 27, 1990, a trademark application was filed for SPAN AMERICA with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the SPAN AMERICA trademark a serial number of 74043037. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, December 15, 2000. This trademark is owned by SPAN-AMERICA MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.. The SPAN AMERICA trademark is filed in the Medical Instrument Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Rubber Products, Furniture Products, and Fabrics & Textile Products categories with the following description:

medical therapeutic foam products; namely, mattress pads to rest on top of an existing mattress so as to supplement same, patient positioning cushions, convoluted bed pads, and therapeutic pillows and cushions

disposable plastic form, fill, and seal packaging for medical and personal hygiene related items; namely, such as alcohol wipes, treated swab sticks, nail polish remover pads, adhesive remover pads, and pads for the application of liquids; custom packaging materials; namely, fitted shipment packaging for electrical components or devices

plastic foam flotation element for insertion in kayak frames during manufacture; and plastic sound insulation tiles for sound deflection or absorption

consumer foam products; namely, mattresses, mattress cushions, and pillows

mattress pads, convoluted bed and foam bed pads
span america

General Information


Serial Number74043037
Word MarkSPAN AMERICA
Filing DateTuesday, March 27, 1990
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, December 15, 2000
Registration Number1798406
Registration DateTuesday, October 12, 1993
Mark Drawing3T11 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, February 25, 1992

Trademark Statements


Disclaimer with Predetermined Text"AMERICA"
Goods and Servicesmedical therapeutic foam products; namely, mattress pads to rest on top of an existing mattress so as to supplement same, patient positioning cushions, convoluted bed pads, and therapeutic pillows and cushions
Goods and Servicesdisposable plastic form, fill, and seal packaging for medical and personal hygiene related items; namely, such as alcohol wipes, treated swab sticks, nail polish remover pads, adhesive remover pads, and pads for the application of liquids; custom packaging materials; namely, fitted shipment packaging for electrical components or devices
Goods and Servicesplastic foam flotation element for insertion in kayak frames during manufacture; and plastic sound insulation tiles for sound deflection or absorption
Goods and Servicesconsumer foam products; namely, mattresses, mattress cushions, and pillows
Goods and Servicesmattress pads, convoluted bed and foam bed pads
Lining/Stippling StatementThe lining shown in the drawing is a feature of the mark and not intended to indicate a specific color.

Classification Information


International Class010 - Surgical, medical, dental, and veterinary apparatus and instruments, artificial limbs, eyes, and teeth; orthopedic articles; suture materials.
US Class Codes044
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, December 15, 2000
Primary Code010
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, November 30, 1990
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, November 30, 1990

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, 037
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, December 15, 2000
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, November 30, 1990
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, November 30, 1990

International Class017 - 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 Codes006, 012
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, December 15, 2000
Primary Code017
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, November 30, 1990
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, November 30, 1990

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 Codes032
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, December 15, 2000
Primary Code020
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, November 30, 1990
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, November 30, 1990

International Class024 - Textiles and textile goods, not included in other classes; beds and table covers.
US Class Codes042
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, December 15, 2000
Primary Code024
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, November 30, 1990
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, November 30, 1990

Trademark Owner History


Party NameSPAN-AMERICA MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressGreenville, SC 29606

Party NameSPAN-AMERICA MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressGreenville, SC 29606

Party NameSPAN-AMERICA MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressGreenville, SC 29606

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, December 15, 2000CANCELLED SEC. 8 (6-YR)
Tuesday, October 12, 1993REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, July 22, 1993ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Wednesday, July 7, 1993STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Tuesday, May 18, 1993USE AMENDMENT FILED
Wednesday, July 7, 1993EXTENSION 2 GRANTED
Tuesday, May 18, 1993EXTENSION 2 FILED
Tuesday, December 1, 1992EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Thursday, November 12, 1992EXTENSION 1 FILED
Tuesday, May 19, 1992NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, February 25, 1992PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Friday, January 24, 1992NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Monday, August 26, 1991APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, August 6, 1991EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED
Monday, August 6, 1990NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Monday, July 23, 1990ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Monday, July 23, 1990ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER