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EP MINERALS, LLC

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LLC
First Filed:Nov 19, 1965Latest Filed:Oct 15, 2020Address:Suite 600, Katy, TX 77494

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63(82%)
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8(10%)
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1(25%)
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DESECT CROP
DESECT CROP
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Stylized
REGISTERED
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Serial:90257200
Filed:Oct 15, 2020
Classes:5
Registration:7327830
Registered:Mar 12, 2024
Goods & Services
Class 005: Insecticides
DESECT GRAIN
DESECT GRAIN
Trademark
Word
REGISTERED
Owner:
Serial:90257234
Filed:Oct 15, 2020
Classes:5
Registration:7414089
Registered:Jun 11, 2024
Goods & Services
Class 005: Insecticides
LUMENIDE
LUMENIDE
Trademark
Word
ABANDONED
Owner:
Serial:88076622
Filed:Aug 13, 2018
Classes:1
CELAFROST
CELAFROST
Trademark
Word
ABANDONED
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Serial:88072313
Filed:Aug 9, 2018
Classes:1
CELACLEAR
CELACLEAR
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Word
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Serial:88046731
Filed:Jul 20, 2018
Classes:1
Registration:5854792
Registered:Sep 10, 2019
Goods & Services
Chemical preparations in the nature of filtering materials, namely, clay-based material for use in removing color from and clarifying edible oils, oils, fats, lipids, biodiesel, esters, methyl esters, and oleochemicals
CELAWHITE
CELAWHITE
Trademark
Word
REGISTERED
Owner:
Serial:87927632
Filed:May 18, 2018
Classes:1
Registration:6240133
Registered:Jan 5, 2021
Goods & Services
Diatomaceous earth for use as a functional additive for paints, coatings, plastic films, elastomers, plastics, cosmetics, personal care products, dental moldings, catalyst carriers, adhesives, sealants and caulks
AXISDE HYDRO
AXISDE HYDRO
Trademark
Word
ABANDONED
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Serial:87868320
Filed:Apr 9, 2018
Classes:1
Goods & Services
"HYDRO"
AXISDE HYDROPLUS
AXISDE HYDROPLUS
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Word
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Serial:87868424
Filed:Apr 9, 2018
Classes:1
FARM DRY
FARM DRY
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Word
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Serial:87673264
Filed:Nov 6, 2017
Classes:1
Goods & Services
"FARM"
JANITOR'S CHOICE
JANITOR'S CHOICE
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Word
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Serial:87673412
Filed:Nov 6, 2017
Classes:1
Goods & Services
"JANITOR'S"
EXCEEDE
EXCEEDE
Trademark
Word
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Serial:87518544
Filed:Jul 6, 2017
Classes:1
PURIFIDE
PURIFIDE
Trademark
Combined
REGISTERED
Owner:
Serial:87310829
Filed:Jan 23, 2017
Classes:1
Registration:5232709
Registered:Jun 27, 2017
Goods & Services
high purity acid washed grade of diatomaceous earth for use as a functional additive or a filter aid
TRANSCEND
TRANSCEND
Trademark
Word
CANCELLED
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Serial:87239473
Filed:Nov 16, 2016
Classes:1
Registration:5424424
Registered:Mar 13, 2018
CELATOM LE
CELATOM LE
Trademark
Word
REGISTERED
Owner:
Serial:87090417
Filed:Jun 30, 2016
Classes:1
Registration:5571105
Registered:Sep 25, 2018
Goods & Services
Class 001: Diatomaceous earth product for use as a filter aid
NATURALDE
NATURALDE
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Word
REGISTERED
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Serial:87043110
Filed:May 19, 2016
Classes:1
Registration:5235080
Registered:Jul 4, 2017
Goods & Services
Livestock feed additive in the nature of a mineral-based material for use as an anti-caking agent in animal feed
SAFE T SORB
SAFE T SORB
Trademark
Word
REGISTERED
Owner:
Serial:86899621
Filed:Feb 5, 2016
Classes:1
Registration:5008179
Registered:Jul 26, 2016
Goods & Services
Calcined clay-based material for use as an absorbent and deodorant for water, oil, grease, chemical or paint spills; and calcined clay-based material for traction assistance
FAIR BALL
FAIR BALL
Trademark
Word
REGISTERED
Owner:
Serial:86851395
Filed:Dec 16, 2015
Classes:1
Registration:5251833
Registered:Jul 25, 2017
Goods & Services
Soil conditioner for the surfaces of playgrounds, ball fields and other surfaces upon which sports are played
CELATRAC
CELATRAC
Trademark
Word
ABANDONED
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Serial:86516731
Filed:Jan 28, 2015
Classes:1
CELATRAC DEICER
CELATRAC DEICER
Trademark
Word
ABANDONED
Owner:
Serial:86516694
Filed:Jan 28, 2015
Classes:1
Goods & Services
"DEICER"
CELATRAC PRO
CELATRAC PRO
Trademark
Word
ABANDONED
Owner:
Serial:86516646
Filed:Jan 28, 2015
Classes:1
CELAFLAT
CELAFLAT
Trademark
Word
CANCELLED
Owner:
Serial:86508631
Filed:Jan 20, 2015
Classes:1
Registration:5166912
Registered:Mar 21, 2017
CELAFLAT PLUS
CELAFLAT PLUS
Trademark
Word
CANCELLED
Owner:
Serial:86508665
Filed:Jan 20, 2015
Classes:1
Registration:5350925
Registered:Dec 5, 2017
CELAFROST
CELAFROST
Trademark
Word
ABANDONED
Owner:
Serial:86508691
Filed:Jan 20, 2015
Classes:1
CELATOM BRIGHTS
CELATOM BRIGHTS
Trademark
Word
ABANDONED
Owner:
Serial:86508870
Filed:Jan 20, 2015
Classes:1
CELAPOOL
CELAPOOL
Trademark
Word
REGISTERED
Owner:
Serial:86504809
Filed:Jan 15, 2015
Classes:11
Registration:5291415
Registered:Sep 19, 2017
Goods & Services
Water filters
BALLGAME CHANGER
BALLGAME CHANGER
Trademark
Word
REGISTERED
Owner:
Serial:86466156
Filed:Nov 26, 2014
Classes:1
Registration:5087173
Registered:Nov 22, 2016
Goods & Services
Absorbent calcined clay material for use as a conditioner for the surfaces of playgrounds, ball fields, and other surfaces upon which sports are played; and absorbent calcined clay material for use as a drying agent for the surfaces of playgrounds, ball fields, and other surfaces upon which sports are played
CELAWHITE
CELAWHITE
Trademark
Word
ABANDONED
Owner:
Serial:86382894
Filed:Sep 2, 2014
Classes:1
JANITOR'S CHOICE
JANITOR'S CHOICE
Trademark
Word
ABANDONED
Owner:
Serial:86295224
Filed:May 29, 2014
Classes:1
Goods & Services
"JANITOR'S"
FARM DRY
FARM DRY
Trademark
Word
ABANDONED
Owner:
Serial:86266224
Filed:Apr 29, 2014
Classes:1
Goods & Services
"FARM"
KT 3 TECHNOLOGY
KT 3 TECHNOLOGY
Trademark
Combined
REGISTERED
Owner:
Serial:86213515
Filed:Mar 6, 2014
Classes:1
Registration:4886413
Registered:Jan 12, 2016
Goods & Services
A surface treatment in the nature of a surfactant used to promote uniform movement of water for use on sports fields and for use on turf; "TECHNOLOGY"
AXISDE
AXISDE
Trademark
Word
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Owner:
Serial:86210158
Filed:Mar 4, 2014
Classes:1
Registration:4717885
Registered:Apr 7, 2015
Goods & Services
Soil conditioner for domestic, agricultural, and horticultural uses
KT3
KT3
Trademark
Word
REGISTERED
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Serial:86210429
Filed:Mar 4, 2014
Classes:1
Registration:4886411
Registered:Jan 12, 2016
Goods & Services
A surface treatment in the nature of a surfactant used to promote uniform movement of water for use on sports fields and for use on turf
GAME CHANGER
GAME CHANGER
Trademark
Word
ABANDONED
Owner:
Serial:86195490
Filed:Feb 17, 2014
Classes:1
PLAY BALL!
PLAY BALL!
Trademark
Word
REGISTERED
Owner:
Serial:86195659
Filed:Feb 17, 2014
Classes:1
Registration:4804849
Registered:Sep 1, 2015
Goods & Services
Absorbent calcined clay material for conditioning the surface of playgrounds and sports fields; absorbent calcined clay material for drying the surface of playgrounds and sports fields; and calcined clay material for use as mound clay on sports fields
AGREADY
AGREADY
Trademark
Word
REGISTERED
Owner:
Serial:86190727
Filed:Feb 11, 2014
Classes:1
Registration:5022949
Registered:Aug 16, 2016
Goods & Services
diatomaceous earth and clay drying agent for use as a soil filler and fertilizer carrier; soil amendments, namely, soil filler and fertilizer carrier
AXIS CERAMIC
AXIS CERAMIC
Trademark
Word
REGISTERED
Owner:
Serial:86177148
Filed:Jan 28, 2014
Classes:1
Registration:4778147
Registered:Jul 21, 2015
Goods & Services
Class 001: Soil conditioner for domestic, agricultural, and horticultural uses
CELASORB
CELASORB
Trademark
Word
CANCELLED
Owner:
Serial:85817129
Filed:Jan 7, 2013
Classes:1
Registration:4507278
Registered:Apr 1, 2014
GAME CHANGER
GAME CHANGER
Trademark
Word
CANCELLED
Owner:
Serial:85791242
Filed:Nov 30, 2012
Classes:19
Registration:4368359
Registered:Jul 16, 2013
DTERRA
DTERRA
Trademark
Word
CANCELLED
Owner:
Serial:85738016
Filed:Sep 25, 2012
Classes:1
Registration:4422969
Registered:Oct 22, 2013
DESECT
DESECT
Trademark
Word
REGISTERED
Owner:
Serial:85732795
Filed:Sep 19, 2012
Classes:5
Registration:4822438
Registered:Sep 29, 2015
Goods & Services
Insecticides
NUTRIDE
NUTRIDE
Trademark
Word
CANCELLED
Owner:
Serial:85732920
Filed:Sep 19, 2012
Classes:1
Registration:4426571
Registered:Oct 29, 2013
DRILL-N-DRY
DRILL-N-DRY
Trademark
Word
CANCELLED
Owner:
Serial:85697289
Filed:Aug 7, 2012
Classes:1
Registration:4426489
Registered:Oct 29, 2013
DTERRA
DTERRA
Trademark
Word
ABANDONED
Owner:
Serial:85601030
Filed:Apr 18, 2012
Classes:5
M
M
Trademark
Combined
CANCELLED
Owner:
Serial:85083182
Filed:Jul 13, 2010
Classes:1
Registration:3973151
Registered:Jun 7, 2011
PURIFIDE
PURIFIDE
Trademark
Combined
REGISTERED
Owner:
Serial:85019966
Filed:Apr 21, 2010
Classes:1
Registration:3889680
Registered:Dec 14, 2010
Goods & Services
high purity acid washed grades of diatomaceous earth for use as functional additives and granular filter aids
CELATHIX
CELATHIX
Trademark
Word
CANCELLED
Owner:
Serial:77730194
Filed:May 6, 2009
Classes:17
Registration:3721628
Registered:Dec 8, 2009
SUPERIOR OIL ABSORBENT
CANCELLED
Owner:
Serial:77544668
Filed:Aug 12, 2008
Classes:1
Registration:3559323
Registered:Jan 6, 2009
Goods & Services
"OIL ABSORBENT"
HI-DRI
HI-DRI
Trademark
Word
CANCELLED
Owner:
Serial:77478981
Filed:May 20, 2008
Classes:1
Registration:3659101
Registered:Jul 21, 2009
CELAPERL
CELAPERL
Trademark
Word
REGISTERED
Owner:
Serial:77331886
Filed:Nov 16, 2007
Classes:1
Registration:3571330
Registered:Feb 10, 2009
Goods & Services
Perlite for use as a water filtration aid in swimming pool filters
PURIFIDE
PURIFIDE
Trademark
Combined
ABANDONED
Owner:
Serial:77244076
Filed:Aug 1, 2007
Classes:1
EP MINERALS
EP MINERALS
Trademark
Combined
REGISTERED
Owner:
Serial:77070787
Filed:Dec 22, 2006
Classes:1, 3, 5
Registration:3531596
Registered:Nov 11, 2008
Goods & Services
Class 001: Diatomaceous earth for use as absorption and coagulant/filtration media used in the removal of arsenic from potable water; absorbing diatomaceous earth for gas and liquid scrubbers and for general industrial use; soil conditioners for domestic, commercial, agricultural, and horticultural use; diatomaceous earth for use as anti-caking agents and carriers for use in manufacturing fertilizers and pesticides and products containing soil microbes; diatomaceous earth for use as anti-caking and flow agents for use in food ingredient processing; mineral substances in the nature of silica for manufacturing phosphoric acid and phosphate fertilizers; chemical preparations for the treatment of seeds in the nature of a coating for agricultural seeds; granular filter aids and absorbent floor drying compositions of diatomaceous earth and perlite; soil additives and amendments; chemicals, namely, diatomaceous earth materials for coating filters to assist in the filtration of liquids and for use as a filler, extender and anti-block additive for plastics and silicone rubber; diatomaceous earth for use as a filler and performance additive for ceramic glazes; absorbent chemical compositions in the form of granular materials, namely, diatomaceous earth for drying surfaces; cellulose flock used for filter aids; diatomaceous earth for use in manufacturing plastic foam; chemical additives for use in the manufacture of paints, gunite for swimming pools, stucco, concrete, asphalt, roofing materials, crack sealers, and adhesives; mold release compounds for use in a wide variety of industries, such as automotive windshield manufacture; diatomaceous earth for use as an additive or filler in plastic separators used in automotive and aircraft batteries; mineral substances in the nature of silica and diatomaceous earth for manufacturing insulation; diatomaceous earth for use as a ladle and tundish insulation materials for use in steel mills and foundries; diatomaceous earth for use as a filler for acetylene tanks for reducing explosion hazard; chemical additives for use in the manufacture of welding rods to control temperature and burn rate; mild abrasive and filler in the nature of diatomaceous earth for use in manufacturing polishes, waxes, cosmetics, crayons and pastel chalks for artists; chemical additives for use in the manufacture of match-head components; diatomaceous earth for use as a fragrance carrier for use in manufacturing pomanders; diatomaceous earth for use as a filler and performance additive for manufacturing vinyl floor tile and flooring, specialty papers, book paper, boxboard and cigar and cigarette papers and friction papers; diatomaceous earth for use as a filler and performance additive for manufacturing dental molding compounds; and chemical additives for the manufacture of a wide variety of goods; Class 003: Floor cleaning preparations with absorbent features; abrasive paste; and general purpose polishing and abrasive liquids and powders; Class 005: Natural insecticides for agricultural and domestic use; animal feed additives for controlling internal parasites and improving nutrient absorption and overall health
ZEO LOCK NATURAL ODOR CONTROL
CANCELLED
Owner:
Serial:78767846
Filed:Dec 6, 2005
Classes:5
Registration:3165196
Registered:Oct 31, 2006
Goods & Services
NATURAL ODOR CONTROL
SELECTSORB
SELECTSORB
Trademark
Word
CANCELLED
Owner:
Serial:78752395
Filed:Nov 11, 2005
Classes:1
Registration:3153991
Registered:Oct 10, 2006
THOROUGHBED
THOROUGHBED
Trademark
Word
CANCELLED
Owner:
Serial:78741508
Filed:Oct 27, 2005
Classes:5
Registration:3165031
Registered:Oct 31, 2006
EAGLEPICHER
EAGLEPICHER
Trademark
Combined
CANCELLED
Owner:
Serial:78418158
Filed:May 13, 2004
Classes:1
Registration:3122638
Registered:Aug 1, 2006
EAGLEPICHER
EAGLEPICHER
Trademark
Combined
ABANDONED
Owner:
Serial:78976004
Filed:May 13, 2004
Classes:3
Goods & Services
Class 003: Floor cleaning preparations with absorbent features; industrial abrasives for use in automotive and manufacturing industries; abrasive paste; and, general purpose cleaning, polishing and abrasive liquids and powders
AXIS
AXIS
Trademark
Word
REGISTERED
Owner:
Serial:76521669
Filed:Jun 11, 2003
Classes:1
Registration:2838246
Registered:May 4, 2004
Goods & Services
Diatomaceous earth for use as soil conditioner for domestic and horticultural use
CELABLOC
CELABLOC
Trademark
Word
CANCELLED
Owner:
Serial:76512571
Filed:May 8, 2003
Classes:1
Registration:2870329
Registered:Aug 3, 2004
Goods & Services
Diatomaceous earth for use in manufacturing plastic film for preventing the film from sticking to itself
CELABREW
CELABREW
Trademark
Word
REGISTERED
Owner:
Serial:76453173
Filed:Sep 26, 2002
Classes:1
Registration:2889804
Registered:Sep 28, 2004
Goods & Services
Granular mineral substances for use as filtering aids in the brewing industry
THRIFTY-SORB
THRIFTY-SORB
Trademark
Word
REGISTERED
Owner:
Serial:76389827
Filed:Apr 2, 2002
Classes:1
Registration:2736164
Registered:Jul 15, 2003
Goods & Services
GROUND CLAY AND NATURAL EARTH FOR USE AS AN ABSORBENT AND DEODORANT FOR OIL AND GREASE SPILLS
XTRASORB PLUS
XTRASORB PLUS
Trademark
Word
CANCELLED
Owner:
Serial:76389842
Filed:Apr 2, 2002
Classes:1
Registration:2825913
Registered:Mar 23, 2004
Goods & Services
GROUND CLAY AND NATURAL EARTH FOR USE AS AN ABSORBENT AND DEODORANT FOR OIL AND GREASE SPILLS
CELABRITE
CELABRITE
Trademark
Word
REGISTERED
Owner:
Serial:76377814
Filed:Mar 4, 2002
Classes:1
Registration:2777382
Registered:Oct 28, 2003
Goods & Services
Diatomaceous earth for use as a filler for plastics and as a flatting agent for paints
DIAFLAT
DIAFLAT
Trademark
Word
CANCELLED
Owner:
Serial:76377811
Filed:Mar 4, 2002
Classes:1
Registration:2674729
Registered:Jan 14, 2003
Goods & Services
Additives for use in the manufacture of paints, namely, diatomaceous earth used as a filler and as a flatting agent for paints
M MOLTAN CO. SAFETY ABSORBENT
CANCELLED
Owner:
Serial:75439623
Filed:Feb 24, 1998
Classes:1
Registration:2289925
Registered:Nov 2, 1999
Goods & Services
SORBENT MINERAL IN GRANULAR FORM FOR USE AS AN ABSORBENT OR ADSORBENT OF LIQUIDS AND ODORS, OR AS A FILTER MEDIUM FOR LIQUIDS AND GASSES; "CO." and "SAFETY ABSORBENT"
SANI-SCOOP
SANI-SCOOP
Trademark
Word
CANCELLED
Owner:
Serial:74707998
Filed:Jul 31, 1995
Classes:31
Registration:1995264
Registered:Aug 20, 1996
Goods & Services
cat litter
PLAY BALL!
PLAY BALL!
Trademark
Word
REGISTERED
Owner:
Serial:74651396
Filed:Mar 24, 1995
Classes:1
Registration:2005259
Registered:Oct 1, 1996
Goods & Services
absorbent granular material for drying the surface of playgrounds and ball fields
CELATOM
CELATOM
Trademark
Word
REGISTERED
Owner:
Serial:74579448
Filed:Sep 28, 1994
Classes:1
Registration:1927873
Registered:Oct 17, 1995
Goods & Services
granular filter aids and absorbent floor drying compositions of diatomaceous earth and [ pearlite ] * perlite *
QUALISORB
QUALISORB
Trademark
Word
REGISTERED
Owner:
Serial:74566657
Filed:Aug 29, 1994
Classes:3
Registration:1927733
Registered:Oct 17, 1995
Goods & Services
absorbent floor cleaning compound in granular form, for industrial use
ALL GONE!
ALL GONE!
Trademark
Word
CANCELLED
Owner:
Serial:74516235
Filed:Apr 25, 1994
Classes:5
Registration:1886900
Registered:Apr 4, 1995
Goods & Services
insecticide for home and garden use
AXIS
AXIS
Trademark
Word
REGISTERED
Owner:
Serial:74329846
Filed:Nov 9, 1992
Classes:1
Registration:1830754
Registered:Apr 12, 1994
Goods & Services
soil conditioner for domestic, agricultural and horticultural uses
OPTISORB
OPTISORB
Trademark
Word
REGISTERED
Owner:
Serial:74236723
Filed:Jan 10, 1992
Classes:1
Registration:1745020
Registered:Jan 5, 1993
Goods & Services
ground clay for use as an absorbent
ULTRASORB
ULTRASORB
Trademark
Word
CANCELLED
Owner:
Serial:73705748
Filed:Jan 15, 1988
Classes:1
Registration:1499136
Registered:Aug 9, 1988
Goods & Services
Class 001: GROUND CLAY FOR USE AS AN ABSORBANT
ABSORB-O-SOX
ABSORB-O-SOX
Trademark
Word
CANCELLED
Owner:
Serial:73649103
Filed:Mar 12, 1987
Classes:1
Registration:1471838
Registered:Jan 12, 1988
Goods & Services
Class 001: INDUSTRIAL ABSORBENT MATERIAL FOR SPILLS AND LEAKS AROUND MACHINERY
SOLID-A-SORB
SOLID-A-SORB
Trademark
Word
REGISTERED
Owner:
Serial:73649102
Filed:Mar 12, 1987
Classes:1
Registration:1473737
Registered:Jan 26, 1988
Goods & Services
Class 001: ABSORBENT MATERIAL, NAMELY, DIATOMACEOUS EARTH, FOR ABSORBING LIQUID INDUSTRIAL WASTE
DIALOSE
DIALOSE
Trademark
Word
REGISTERED
Owner:
Serial:73320832
Filed:Jul 27, 1981
Classes:1
Registration:1214549
Registered:Nov 2, 1982
Goods & Services
Chemicals-Namely, a Diatomaceous-Earth Containing Fiber for Coating Filters to Assist in the Filtration of Liquids
NIFTY CAT
NIFTY CAT
Trademark
Word
CANCELLED
Owner:
Serial:73208551
Filed:Mar 23, 1979
Classes:31
Registration:1184046
Registered:Dec 29, 1981
Goods & Services
Natural Agricultural Products, Cat Litter, for Use Also Incidentally as an Absorber of Oil on Concrete, Mulch for Plants, Charcoal Grill Base and Deodorizer for Garbage Cans
PRE-CO-FLOC
PRE-CO-FLOC
Trademark
Word
REGISTERED
Owner:
Serial:72232991
Filed:Nov 19, 1965
Classes:1
Registration:0816429
Registered:Oct 11, 1966
Goods & Services
CELLULOSE FLOCK USED FOR FILTER AID AND COATING
NXT
NXT
Trademark
Word
Previous
REGISTERED
Owner:
Serial:78824649
Filed:Feb 27, 2006
Classes:1
Registration:3279587
Registered:Aug 14, 2007
Goods & Services
Adsorption, coagulant, and filtration media in the nature of mixed metal hydroxide compounds used in the removal of arsenic from potable water
SANI-CAT
SANI-CAT
Trademark
Word
Previous
REGISTERED
Owner:
Serial:76389838
Filed:Apr 2, 2002
Classes:31
Registration:2736166
Registered:Jul 15, 2003
Goods & Services
CAT LITTER COMPRISED OF GROUND CLAY AND NATURAL EARTH FOR USE AS AN ABSORBENT AND DEODORANT

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