on 02 May 2020
A ALCHEMY
Green Bananas Inventions, LLC
86189320 · 10 Feb 2014
10 Mar 2025
002
Class 002
Paint Products
Sealer coatings for metals to prevent skin irritation and metal tarnishment
Sealer coatings for metals to prevent skin irritation and metal tarnis...
on 13 May 2024
ALCHEMY AUTO CARE
Simoniz USA, Inc.
87624730 · 27 Sep 2017
17 Oct 2024
002
Class 002
Paint Products
Coatings and sealants for protecting automotive interior and exterior surfaces, namely, clear protective coatings for vehicles, paint sealant for exterior surfaces of vehicles, and protective coatings for vinyl, leather, plastic, and rubber surfaces of vehicles
003
Class 003
Cosmetics and Cleaning Products
"AUTO CARE"
"AUTO CARE",Coatings and sealants for protecting automotive interior a...
on 23 Jan 2014
ALCHEMY INK
Montgomery, John
85863656 · 28 Feb 2013
002
Class 002
Paint Products
"INK"
"INK",Tattoo inks,"INK",Tattoo inks
on 17 Jul 2020
ALCHEMY ART MATERIAL
texture paint co.
88596975 · 28 Aug 2019
002
Class 002
Paint Products
The mark consists of alchemy art material, all words lower case, alchemy sits on top of art material and chemical structure symbol.
The mark consists of alchemy art material, all words lower case, alche...
on 02 Jun 2018
FINNABAIR ART ALCHEMY
Prima Marketing Inc
87460850 · 23 May 2017
002
Class 002
Paint Products
The mark consists of the words art alchemy with the word art inside a solid paint stroke design. the word finnabair with a moth in front of art alchemy.
The mark consists of the words art alchemy with the word art inside a ...
on 07 Apr 2024
ALIENTECHNOLOGY
Alien Technology Coatings
98487437 · 07 Apr 2024
002
Class 002
Paint Products
Clear and pigmented coatings in the nature of paint
Clear and pigmented coatings in the nature of paint
on 08 Mar 2024
AMAZON
Amazon Technologies, Inc.
98441068 · 08 Mar 2024
002
Class 002
Paint Products
Antennas; audio cables; audio speaker wires; audio speakers; bags adapted for laptops; bags for cameras and photographic equipment; banana plugs; batteries and battery chargers; battery charging devices; battery packs; blank digital storage media; blank electronic storage media; blank magnetic data carriers; calculators; camera cases; camera filters; camera mounts and supports; camera straps; camera tripods; carrying cases specially adapted for electronic equipment, namely, computers, computer peripherals, laptops, tablets, mobile phones, and global positioning systems (gps) apparatus; cd cases; coaxial cables; computer bags; computer cables; computer docking stations; computer hard drive enclosures; computer hardware; computer keyboards; computer mice; computer peripheral devices; computer peripherals; computer styluses; digital door locks; digital to analog converters (dacs); display screen protectors for providing shade and privacy specially adapted to electronic devices, namely, monitors, tablets, and laptops; downloadable computer software for providing a virtual patient care center; downloadable computer software for providing consumer product information for the purpose of selection of pharmaceuticals and over the counter medications; downloadable computer software for sending and receiving audio calls, video calls, voice messages, email messages, instant messages, messages, and text messages between patients and health care providers; downloadable computer software; downloadable electronic newsletters and reports in the fields of health care, health, wellness, nutrition, fitness, exercise, insurance, benefits plans and health technology; downloadable mobile applications for health care management, appointments, payments, surveys, questionnaires, messaging, telehealth remote monitoring, and virtual and in-person visits; Downloadable mobile applications for obtaining discounts on health and wellness products and services, accessing health care services, managing and paying healthcare expenses, managing and analyzing medical, health, healthcare, wellness, nutrition, exercise, fitness, healthcare provider, pharmaceutical, benefit and insurance data and communication of personal and medical patient information; downloadable mobile applications for use in conducting medical and health related education and training; downloadable software enabling synchronous and asynchronous communication between care recipients and third-party care providers; downloadable software enabling synchronous and asynchronous connection of care recipients with designated third-party providers; downloadable software featuring technology that enables the provision of personalized information to health plan participants about health care services; downloadable software featuring technology that enables users to obtain information regarding health care, health care coverage, health care benefits, and healthcare claims status; downloadable software for administering at-home tests; downloadable software for prescription ordering, fulfillment, delivery, and management; downloadable software for providing and receiving medical care, medical questionnaires, medical information, information about health care, and medical records; downloadable software for providing medical diagnosis, consultation, treatment recommendations, treatment options, and medical care; downloadable software for streaming medical and health care services to others; downloadable software for training and education in the fields of medicine, medical care, health care, health, wellness, diagnostics, laboratory testing, virtual health care, pharmaceutical prescription services, and health care administration; downloadable software for use in locating doctors, physician's assistants, nurses, nutritionists, health care professionals and health care service providers; downloadable software in the fields of medicine, medical care, health care, health, wellness, diagnostics, laboratory testing, virtual health care, pharmaceutical prescription services, and health care administration; downloadable software that provides retail and ordering services for pharmaceutical preparations, sanitary preparations, medical supplies, personal care products, and healthcare products; downloadable software to permit users to identify, request, and receive pharmacy products; downloadable videos, podcasts, and audio files relating to healthcare, scientific research and development in the field of health care, health, wellness, nutrition, exercise, fitness, pharmaceuticals, benefits, insurance and health technology; dvd cases; earbuds; earphones; electric deadbolt locks; electrical cables for musical instruments; ethernet adapters; ethernet cables; extension cables; extension cords; eyewear, namely, eyeglasses, sunglasses, ophthalmic lenses and frames, and cases therefor; guitar amplifiers; headphones; headsets; holders adapted for mobile telephones and smartphones; jumper cables; knee pads for workers; lenses for cameras; light switches; magnifying glasses; magnifying lenses; measuring rulers; memory cards; metronomes; microphone cables; microphone clips; microphone stands; microphones; microscopes; mobile phone chargers; mobile phone screen protectors; monopods for cameras; mounts adapted for laptops, mobile phones, monitors, tablets, and televisions; mounts and mounting brackets adapted for audio speakers and televisions; mouse pads; optical cables; photo studio boxes in the nature of portable lighting devices for taking pictures; plug adapters; power cables; power strips; power supply connectors and adaptors for use with portable electronic devices; printer cables; protective cases for headphones; protective covers and cases for mobile phones, laptops and tablets; protective glasses; protective work gloves; recorded computer software; remote controls for cameras; safety goggles; scales; sleeves for laptops; Software as a Medical Device (SaMD), recorded, for diagnosing viral, infectious, metabolic, endocrine, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, cardiopulmonary, genitourinary, sexual dysfunction, oncological, hepatological, ophthalmic, respiratory, neurological, gastrointestinal, hormonal, dermatological, psychiatric and immune system related diseases and disorders; spirit levels; stands for laptops, monitors, keyboards, computer peripherals, tablets, electronic book readers, and mobile phones; surge protectors; tape measures; tire pressure gauges; usb (universal serial bus) hardware; usb cables; usb hubs; video cables; wireless chargers; wireless speakers
004
Class 004
Lubricant and Fuel Products
Air pumps, hand-operated; blades for manually-operated tools; disposable razors; electric steam irons; flatware, namely, forks, knives, and spoons; hand operated plumbing snakes; hand saws; hand tools, namely, caulking finishing tools, emergency seat belt cutter, grout removal tool, wallpaper scoring tool, sheet metal shaping tool; hand tools, namely, clamps; hand tools, namely, loppers; hand tools, namely, planers; hand tools, namely, pruning saws; hand tools, namely, ratchet wrenches; hand tools, namely, scrapers; hand tools, namely, screwdrivers; hand tools, namely, stamping-out tools; hand tools, namely, stamps; hand tools, namely, tool set kits comprising wrenches; hand tools, namely, wrenches; hand-operated caulking guns; hand-operated chisels; hand-operated choppers; hand-operated nail clippers for pets; hand-operated pipe cutters; hand-operated staple guns; hex keys; hobby knives; kitchen knives; knife sharpeners; mallets being hand tools; manicure sets; manually operated hand tools, namely, hammers; multi-function hand tools comprised primarily of pocket knives and also including pliers, wire cutters, saw, screwdriver, can opener, and carabiner; multi-tool knives; nail clippers, electric or non-electric; non-electric vegetable peelers; pizza cutters, non-electric; pliers; pocket knives; putty knives; razor blades; razors; scissors; shears; table cutlery; tool belts; tweezers; utility knives; wallpaper seam rollers; wallpaper smoothers; wrenches
...
Class 006
Metal Products
Gazebos not primarily of metal; magnetic screen doors, not of metal; plastic landscape edging; sandbags
Class 007
Machinery Products
Bits for electric screwdrivers; Bits for power drills; blades for power saws; coffee grinders, other than hand-operated; electric can openers; electric juicers; electric kitchen grinders; kitchen machines, namely, electric standing mixers; machines and apparatus for polishing; mixing machines; parts for compressed-air tools, namely, hoses, pipes, couplings valves, fittings, and needles; tool grinding machines; vacuum cleaners; vacuum packaging machines
Class 008
Hand Tool Products
Aluminum foil; clothes hooks of metal; common metal drawer pulls; door hinges of metal; door knobs of metal; door stops of metal; electronic safes; gate hardware, namely, metal gate latches; hinge pin door closers of metal; locks of metal; locks; metal bicycle locks; metal boxes; metal curtain rod brackets; metal door handles; metal hooks; metal knobs; metal lock boxes; metal padlocks; metal safes; metal shelf brackets; metal storage containers for keys; pipes and tubes of metal; safes; small items of metal hardware, namely, door guides
Class 009
Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products
Air hoses; masking tape; rubber bumper pads for door knobs, walls, flat surfaces, curved surfaces, decorative items, furniture, chair legs, table legs or windows, to prevent slipping, sliding, surface damage, and noise, featuring an adhesive back
Class 011
Environmental Control Instrument Products (lighting,heating,cooling,cooking)
Adhesive tape dispensers; adhesives for stationery or household use; artists' charcoal; binder clips; blending tools, namely, tortillons; cardboard boxes; cardboard packaging; chalk; chalkboards; clip boards; correcting tape for stationery use; correcting tape refills for stationery use; crayons; date stamps; desk file trays; desk pads; desk sets; desktop document racks; desktop document stands; desktop organizers; desktop stationery boxes; dividers for ring binders; document file racks; double-sided adhesive tapes for household use; drafting instruments, namely, compasses, triangles, protractors and rulers; dry erase writing boards; easels; envelopes; erasers; facial tissue; file folders; glue for stationery or household use; graining combs; graph paper; hanging folders; highlighter pens; hole punch pliers for office use; laminating machines for home and office use; legal pads; markers; name badge holders; office staplers; origami paper; padded paper envelopes for mailing or packaging; padfolios; paint rollers; paint trays; paintbrushes; palettes for painting; paper food wrap; paper hole punches; paper index cards; paper labels; paper shredders for office use; paper towels; paper trimmers; paper wipes for cleaning; paper; passport covers; passport holders; pen or pencil holders; pencil sharpeners; pencils; pens; plastic bags for pet waste disposal; plastic bubble packs for wrapping or packaging; plastic food storage bags for household use; printed address labels; printed calendars; printed greeting cards; printed maps; printed materials, namely, books, newsletters, and reports in the fields of health care, health, wellness, nutrition, fitness, exercise, insurance, benefits plans and health technology; printed note cards; printed notebooks; printed posters; protective covers for sheets of paper; push pins; replacement blades for paper trimmers; ring binders; rubber bands; rubber stamps; sheets for sharpening, cleaning, and lubricating paper shredder blades for office use; staple removers; staples for paper; stationery; stickers; stick-on whiteboards and dry-erase boards; storage racks specifically adapted for holding paintbrushes; thumb tacks; toilet paper; trash bags; unsensitized photo paper; wall file organizers specifically adapted for file folders; writing board erasers; writing pads
Class 016
Paper Goods and Printed Material
Motor oil
Class 017
Rubber Products
Filled toner cartridges; toner
Class 019
Non-Metallic Building Material Products
Air filters for heating and cooling registers; bread-making machines; coffee machines, electric; electric coffee makers; electric deep fryers; electric espresso machines; electric fans; electric food steamers; electric kettles; electric lights for Christmas trees; electric night lights; electric space heaters; electric toaster ovens; electromagnetic induction cookers; faucets; filters for drinking water; fireplaces; fitted covers for barbecue grills; gas patio heaters; hot air ovens; lamps; lanterns for lighting; light bulbs; lighting fixtures; multicookers; plate warmers; taps being faucets; ultrasonic sterilizers for household purposes; vehicle reflectors; water filters; water filtration pitchers sold empty; water purification and filtration apparatus
Class 021
Houseware and Glass Products
Automatic pet feeders; bakeware; baking dishes; baking mats; barbecue tongs; baskets for household purposes; basting brushes; beverage glassware; brooms; buckets; cages for pets; camping grills; canister sets; carafes; cleaning brushes for barbecue grills; cleaning brushes for household use; cleaning cloths; cleaning pads; cleaning sponges; cloth for washing floors; clothes drying racks; coffee pod holders; cold packs used to keep food and drink cold; collapsible fabric storage container for domestic use; containers for household or kitchen use; cooking skewers; corn cob holders; countertop holders for paper towels; dental floss picks; dental floss; dental water flossers; dinnerware; dish drying mats; dish drying racks; disposable table plates; drinking vessels; drinkware; dusters; dust-pans; dutch ovens; electric toothbrush replacement heads; gardening gloves; graters for kitchen use; hose nozzles; household containers for foods; household containers for storing and organizing makeup; household storage containers for pet food; household utensils, namely, kitchen tongs; household utensils, namely, spatulas; insulating sleeve holder for beverage cups; ironing boards; jugs; knife blocks; laundry baskets; laundry hampers for domestic or household use; lint rollers; litter boxes for pets; microfiber cloths for cleaning; mitts of fabric for cleaning; mop heads; mops; non-electric griddles; non-electric kettles; non-electric whisks for household purposes; non-electric woks; non-mechanized pet waterers in the nature of portable water and fluid dispensers for pets; ovenware; pails; pans; paper cups; pet dishes; pitchers; planters for flowers and plants; pots; pouring spouts for household use; reusable self-sealing lids for household use for the storage of food; reusable stainless steel water bottles sold empty; scoops for the disposal of pet waste; serving trays; serving ware for serving food; silicone cupcake baking liners; silicone pan handles; soap dishes; spice racks; sponge holders; sponges for household purposes; sponges used for applying makeup; squeegees being cleaning instruments; toilet brush holders; toilet brushes; toilet paper holders; toilet plunger holders; toothbrush holders; toothbrushes; towel bars; towel rings; trash cans; ultrasonic aromatherapy diffusers; wallpaper brushes; window cleaners in the nature of a combination squeegee and scrubber; wiping cloths, namely, shammies; wire brushes, not being machine parts; work gloves; zesters
Automatic pet feeders; bakeware; baking dishes; baking mats; barbecue ...
on 08 Mar 2024
AMAZON
Amazon Technologies, Inc.
98441086 · 08 Mar 2024
002
Class 002
Paint Products
Air pumps, hand-operated; blades for manually-operated tools; disposable razors; electric steam irons; flatware, namely, forks, knives, and spoons; hand operated plumbing snakes; hand saws; hand tools, namely, caulking finishing tools, emergency seat belt cutter, grout removal tool, wallpaper scoring tool, sheet metal shaping tool; hand tools, namely, clamps; hand tools, namely, loppers; hand tools, namely, planers; hand tools, namely, pruning saws; hand tools, namely, ratchet wrenches; hand tools, namely, scrapers; hand tools, namely, screwdrivers; hand tools, namely, stamping-out tools; hand tools, namely, stamps; hand tools, namely, tool set kits comprising wrenches; hand tools, namely, wrenches; hand-operated caulking guns; hand-operated chisels; hand-operated choppers; hand-operated nail clippers for pets; hand-operated pipe cutters; hand-operated staple guns; hex keys; hobby knives; kitchen knives; knife sharpeners; mallets being hand tools; manicure sets; manually operated hand tools, namely, hammers; multi-function hand tools comprised primarily of pocket knives and also including pliers, wire cutters, saw, screwdriver, can opener, and carabiner; multi-tool knives; nail clippers, electric or non-electric; non-electric vegetable peelers; pizza cutters, non-electric; pliers; pocket knives; putty knives; razor blades; razors; scissors; shears; table cutlery; tool belts; tweezers; utility knives; wallpaper seam rollers; wallpaper smoothers; wrenches
004
Class 004
Lubricant and Fuel Products
Gazebos not primarily of metal; magnetic screen doors, not of metal; plastic landscape edging; sandbags
...
Class 006
Metal Products
Bits for electric screwdrivers; Bits for power drills; blades for power saws; coffee grinders, other than hand-operated; electric can openers; electric juicers; electric kitchen grinders; kitchen machines, namely, electric standing mixers; machines and apparatus for polishing; mixing machines; parts for compressed-air tools, namely, hoses, pipes, couplings valves, fittings, and needles; tool grinding machines; vacuum cleaners; vacuum packaging machines
Class 007
Machinery Products
Aluminum foil; clothes hooks of metal; common metal drawer pulls; door hinges of metal; door knobs of metal; door stops of metal; electronic safes; gate hardware, namely, metal gate latches; hinge pin door closers of metal; locks of metal; locks; metal bicycle locks; metal boxes; metal curtain rod brackets; metal door handles; metal hooks; metal knobs; metal lock boxes; metal padlocks; metal safes; metal shelf brackets; metal storage containers for keys; pipes and tubes of metal; safes; small items of metal hardware, namely, door guides
Class 008
Hand Tool Products
Air hoses; masking tape; rubber bumper pads for door knobs, walls, flat surfaces, curved surfaces, decorative items, furniture, chair legs, table legs or windows, to prevent slipping, sliding, surface damage, and noise, featuring an adhesive back
Class 009
Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products
Adhesive tape dispensers; adhesives for stationery or household use; artists' charcoal; binder clips; blending tools, namely, tortillons; cardboard boxes; cardboard packaging; chalk; chalkboards; clip boards; correcting tape for stationery use; correcting tape refills for stationery use; crayons; date stamps; desk file trays; desk pads; desk sets; desktop document racks; desktop document stands; desktop organizers; desktop stationery boxes; dividers for ring binders; document file racks; double-sided adhesive tapes for household use; drafting instruments, namely, compasses, triangles, protractors and rulers; dry erase writing boards; easels; envelopes; erasers; facial tissue; file folders; glue for stationery or household use; graining combs; graph paper; hanging folders; highlighter pens; hole punch pliers for office use; laminating machines for home and office use; legal pads; markers; name badge holders; office staplers; origami paper; padded paper envelopes for mailing or packaging; padfolios; paint rollers; paint trays; paintbrushes; palettes for painting; paper food wrap; paper hole punches; paper index cards; paper labels; paper shredders for office use; paper towels; paper trimmers; paper wipes for cleaning; paper; passport covers; passport holders; pen or pencil holders; pencil sharpeners; pencils; pens; plastic bags for pet waste disposal; plastic bubble packs for wrapping or packaging; plastic food storage bags for household use; printed address labels; printed calendars; printed greeting cards; printed maps; printed materials, namely, books, newsletters, and reports in the fields of health care, health, wellness, nutrition, fitness, exercise, insurance, benefits plans and health technology; printed note cards; printed notebooks; printed posters; protective covers for sheets of paper; push pins; replacement blades for paper trimmers; ring binders; rubber bands; rubber stamps; sheets for sharpening, cleaning, and lubricating paper shredder blades for office use; staple removers; staples for paper; stationery; stickers; stick-on whiteboards and dry-erase boards; storage racks specifically adapted for holding paintbrushes; thumb tacks; toilet paper; trash bags; unsensitized photo paper; wall file organizers specifically adapted for file folders; writing board erasers; writing pads
Class 011
Environmental Control Instrument Products (lighting,heating,cooling,cooking)
Motor oil
Class 016
Paper Goods and Printed Material
Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Class 017
Rubber Products
Filled toner cartridges; toner
Class 019
Non-Metallic Building Material Products
Air filters for heating and cooling registers; bread-making machines; coffee machines, electric; electric coffee makers; electric deep fryers; electric espresso machines; electric fans; electric food steamers; electric kettles; electric lights for Christmas trees; electric night lights; electric space heaters; electric toaster ovens; electromagnetic induction cookers; faucets; filters for drinking water; fireplaces; fitted covers for barbecue grills; gas patio heaters; hot air ovens; lamps; lanterns for lighting; light bulbs; lighting fixtures; multicookers; plate warmers; taps being faucets; ultrasonic sterilizers for household purposes; vehicle reflectors; water filters; water filtration pitchers sold empty; water purification and filtration apparatus
Class 021
Houseware and Glass Products
Automatic pet feeders; bakeware; baking dishes; baking mats; barbecue tongs; baskets for household purposes; basting brushes; beverage glassware; brooms; buckets; cages for pets; camping grills; canister sets; carafes; cleaning brushes for barbecue grills; cleaning brushes for household use; cleaning cloths; cleaning pads; cleaning sponges; cloth for washing floors; clothes drying racks; coffee pod holders; cold packs used to keep food and drink cold; collapsible fabric storage container for domestic use; containers for household or kitchen use; cooking skewers; corn cob holders; countertop holders for paper towels; dental floss picks; dental floss; dental water flossers; dinnerware; dish drying mats; dish drying racks; disposable table plates; drinking vessels; drinkware; dusters; dust-pans; dutch ovens; electric toothbrush replacement heads; gardening gloves; graters for kitchen use; hose nozzles; household containers for foods; household containers for storing and organizing makeup; household storage containers for pet food; household utensils, namely, kitchen tongs; household utensils, namely, spatulas; insulating sleeve holder for beverage cups; ironing boards; jugs; knife blocks; laundry baskets; laundry hampers for domestic or household use; lint rollers; litter boxes for pets; microfiber cloths for cleaning; mitts of fabric for cleaning; mop heads; mops; non-electric griddles; non-electric kettles; non-electric whisks for household purposes; non-electric woks; non-mechanized pet waterers in the nature of portable water and fluid dispensers for pets; ovenware; pails; pans; paper cups; pet dishes; pitchers; planters for flowers and plants; pots; pouring spouts for household use; reusable self-sealing lids for household use for the storage of food; reusable stainless steel water bottles sold empty; scoops for the disposal of pet waste; serving trays; serving ware for serving food; silicone cupcake baking liners; silicone pan handles; soap dishes; spice racks; sponge holders; sponges for household purposes; sponges used for applying makeup; squeegees being cleaning instruments; toilet brush holders; toilet brushes; toilet paper holders; toilet plunger holders; toothbrush holders; toothbrushes; towel bars; towel rings; trash cans; ultrasonic aromatherapy diffusers; wallpaper brushes; window cleaners in the nature of a combination squeegee and scrubber; wiping cloths, namely, shammies; wire brushes, not being machine parts; work gloves; zesters
Automatic pet feeders; bakeware; baking dishes; baking mats; barbecue ...
on 26 Mar 2024
AQUAWELD
PPG COATINGS NEDERLAND B.V.
98207490 · 03 Oct 2023
26 Mar 2030
002
Class 002
Paint Products
paints, varnishes, lacquers; cover coatings for the insides and outsides of buildings, namely, coating compositions in the nature of paint; paints for facades; acrylic paints; anti-corrosion preparations in the nature of paints, oils and waxes; thinning, thickening and binding agents for dyes and pigments; paint binders and thinners; anti-fouling paints and coatings for protection against plant, animal and mineral organisms and micro-organisms for use on boats
paints, varnishes, lacquers; cover coatings for the insides and outsid...
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