Application

PTO Form 1478 (Rev 9/2006)

OMB No. 0651-0009 (Exp 09/30/2008)

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PTO Form 1478 (Rev 9/2006)

OMB No. 0651-0009 (Exp 09/30/2008)

Trademark/Service Mark Application, Principal Register

Serial Number: 77211069

Filing Date: 06/20/2007

To the Commissioner for Trademarks:

MARK: BECAUSE SHED HAPPENS (Standard Characters, see mark)
The literal element of the mark consists of BECAUSE SHED HAPPENS. The mark consists of standard characters, without claim to any particular font, style, size, or color.

The applicant, FURminator, Inc., a corporation of Missouri, having an address of 1638 Headland Drive, Fenton, Missouri, United States, 63026, requests registration of the trademark/service mark identified above in the United States Patent and Trademark Office on the Principal Register established by the Act of July 5, 1946 (15 U.S.C. Section 1051 et seq.), as amended.

       International Class 003:  Non-medicated, non-veterinary grooming preparation, namely, hair conditioner for pets intended to reduce shedding; shampoo and hair conditioner for pets
Intent to Use: The applicant has a bona fide intention to use or use through the applicant's related company or licensee the mark in commerce on or in connection with the identified goods and/or services. (15 U.S.C. Section 1051(b)).

       International Class 021:  Pet brush, namely, a grooming device for fur bearing animals in the nature of a brushlike instrument for removal of the animals' loose or shedding hair; pet grooming tool
Intent to Use: The applicant has a bona fide intention to use or use through the applicant's related company or licensee the mark in commerce on or in connection with the identified goods and/or services. (15 U.S.C. Section 1051(b)).

       International Class 031:  dog treats
Intent to Use: The applicant has a bona fide intention to use or use through the applicant's related company or licensee the mark in commerce on or in connection with the identified goods and/or services. (15 U.S.C. Section 1051(b)).

The applicant hereby appoints Kenneth Solomon and Caroline G. Chicoine, Charles H. Fendell, Richard E. Haferkamp, John M. Howell, Kevin M. Kercher, Paul A. Maddock, Alan H. Norman, Thomas A. Polcyn, Joseph M. Rolnicki, Mark Sableman, Richard H. Shear, David B. Jinkins, Matthew A. Rosenberg, Matthew A. Braunel, Matthew J. Himich, Clyde L. Smith, Benjamin L. Volk, Jonathan G. Musch, Steven M. Ritchey, Jennifer A. Visintine, Pamela M. Miller, Steven T. Kazmierski of Thompson Coburn LLP, One US Bank Plaza, St. Louis, Missouri, United States, 63101 to submit this application on behalf of the applicant. The attorney docket/reference number is 44772-69246.

Correspondence Information:	Kenneth Solomon
	One US Bank Plaza
	St. Louis, Missouri 63101
	314-552-6000(phone)
	314-552-7000(fax)
	ipdocket@thompsoncoburn.com (authorized)

A fee payment in the amount of $975 will be submitted with the application, representing payment for 3 class(es).

Declaration



Signatory's Signature: signatory file
Signatory's Name: David R. Porter
Signatory's Position: CEO



RAM Sale Number: 1810
RAM Accounting Date: 06/21/2007

Serial Number: 77211069
Internet Transmission Date: Wed Jun 20 16:53:13 EDT 2007
TEAS Stamp: USPTO/BAS-XXX.XX.XX.XX-20070620165313144
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