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PTO- 1478

Approved for use through 02/28/2021. OMB 0651-0009

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PTO- 1478

Approved for use through 02/28/2021. OMB 0651-0009

Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a valid OMB control number.

Trademark/Service Mark Application, Principal Register

Serial Number: 90466273

Filing Date: 01/14/2021

To the Commissioner for Trademarks:

MARK: WORKFORCE (Standard Characters, see mark)
The literal element of the mark consists of WORKFORCE. The mark consists of standard characters, without claim to any particular font style, size, or color.
The applicant, Weems Industries, Inc., a corporation of Iowa, having an address of
      6509 Partners Avenue
      Marion, Iowa 52302
      United States
      319-373-7305(phone)
      XXXX

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, for the following:

International Class 006:  Fittings of metal for compressed air hoses; namely, retractable and manual open face hose reels, tire inflator hose glad-hand attachments, air chucks, inflators, and grease fittings

In International Class 006, the mark was first used by the applicant or the applicant's related company or licensee or predecessor in interest at least as early as 10/03/2007, and first used in commerce at least as early as 10/03/2007, and is now in use in such commerce. The applicant is submitting one(or more) specimen(s) showing the mark as used in commerce on or in connection with any item in the class of listed goods/services, consisting of a(n) Photo of product.

Original PDF file:
SPE0-20651201106-20210112 155014496764_._Specimen00 6RetractableAirHoseReelas Filed.pdf
Converted PDF file(s) (1 page)
Specimen File1
Webpage URL: None Provided
Webpage Date of Access: None Provided

International Class 007:  Pneumatic blow guns, battery-operated grease guns; air suction machines; and parts for compressed-air tools, namely, hose crimpers, plugs, bearing packers, extensions, couplers, nozzles, filler nipples, clamping tools and grease fitting repair tools

In International Class 007, the mark was first used by the applicant or the applicant's related company or licensee or predecessor in interest at least as early as 04/21/2009, and first used in commerce at least as early as 04/21/2009, and is now in use in such commerce. The applicant is submitting one(or more) specimen(s) showing the mark as used in commerce on or in connection with any item in the class of listed goods/services, consisting of a(n) Photo of product.

Original PDF file:
SPE0-20651201106-20210112 155014496764_._Specimen00 7BlowGun_RubberTippedasFi led.pdf
Converted PDF file(s) (1 page)
Specimen File1
Webpage URL: None Provided
Webpage Date of Access: None Provided

International Class 008:  Manually operated grease guns, manually operated pumps for lubricants and fuels, manually operated oilers and grease gun tool holders

In International Class 008, the mark was first used by the applicant or the applicant's related company or licensee or predecessor in interest at least as early as 10/02/2007, and first used in commerce at least as early as 10/02/2007, and is now in use in such commerce. The applicant is submitting one(or more) specimen(s) showing the mark as used in commerce on or in connection with any item in the class of listed goods/services, consisting of a(n) Photo of product.

Original PDF file:
SPE0-20651201106-20210112 155014496764_._Specimen00 8OilTransferPumpasFiled.pdf
Converted PDF file(s) (1 page)
Specimen File1
Webpage URL: None Provided
Webpage Date of Access: None Provided

International Class 009:  Tire pressure gauges; rechargeable batteries; and chargers for batteries

In International Class 009, the mark was first used by the applicant or the applicant's related company or licensee or predecessor in interest at least as early as 10/05/2007, and first used in commerce at least as early as 10/05/2007, and is now in use in such commerce. The applicant is submitting one(or more) specimen(s) showing the mark as used in commerce on or in connection with any item in the class of listed goods/services, consisting of a(n) Photo of product.

Original PDF file:
SPE0-20651201106-20210112 155014496764_._Specimen00 9DialTireGaugeasFiled.pdf
Converted PDF file(s) (1 page)
Specimen File1
Webpage URL: None Provided
Webpage Date of Access: None Provided

International Class 012:  Tire inflators

In International Class 012, the mark was first used by the applicant or the applicant's related company or licensee or predecessor in interest at least as early as 10/05/2007, and first used in commerce at least as early as 10/05/2007, and is now in use in such commerce. The applicant is submitting one(or more) specimen(s) showing the mark as used in commerce on or in connection with any item in the class of listed goods/services, consisting of a(n) Photo of product.

Original PDF file:
SPE0-20651201106-20210112 155014496764_._Specimen01 2BlowGunasFiled.pdf
Converted PDF file(s) (1 page)
Specimen File1
Webpage URL: None Provided
Webpage Date of Access: None Provided

International Class 017:  Compressed air hoses; hoses made of rubber or plastic for use with grease; and nozzles

In International Class 017, the mark was first used by the applicant or the applicant's related company or licensee or predecessor in interest at least as early as 10/19/2007, and first used in commerce at least as early as 10/19/2007, and is now in use in such commerce. The applicant is submitting one(or more) specimen(s) showing the mark as used in commerce on or in connection with any item in the class of listed goods/services, consisting of a(n) Photo of product.

Original PDF file:
SPE0-20651201106-20210112 155014496764_._Specimen01 7RubberAirHoseasFiled.pdf
Converted PDF file(s) (1 page)
Specimen File1
Webpage URL: None Provided
Webpage Date of Access: None Provided

International Class 020:  Non-metal storage boxes of plastic for use with grease and caulk tubes

In International Class 020, the mark was first used by the applicant or the applicant's related company or licensee or predecessor in interest at least as early as 10/04/2007, and first used in commerce at least as early as 10/04/2007, and is now in use in such commerce. The applicant is submitting one(or more) specimen(s) showing the mark as used in commerce on or in connection with any item in the class of listed goods/services, consisting of a(n) Photo of product.

Original PDF file:
SPE0-20651201106-20210112 155014496764_._Specimen02 0PortaPakasFiled.pdf
Converted PDF file(s) (1 page)
Specimen File1
Webpage URL: None Provided
Webpage Date of Access: None Provided


Claim of Active Prior Registration(s)
The applicant claims ownership of active prior U.S. Registration Number(s) 2637874 and 2659869.


The owner's/holder's proposed attorney information: Brian J. Laurenzo. Brian J. Laurenzo of Brick gentry PC, is a member of the XX bar, admitted to the bar in XXXX, bar membership no. XXX, is located at
      Suite 100
      6701 Westown Parkway
      West Des Moines, Iowa 50266
      United States
      515-271-1748(phone)
      515-274-1488(fax)
      brian.laurenzo@brickgentrylaw.com
The docket/reference number is 18484.282.
Brian J. Laurenzo submitted the following statement: The attorney of record is an active member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, or any U.S. Commonwealth or territory.

The applicant's current Correspondence Information:

Brian J. Laurenzo

PRIMARY EMAIL FOR CORRESPONDENCE: brian.laurenzo@brickgentrylaw.com        SECONDARY EMAIL ADDRESS(ES) (COURTESY COPIES): carole.mcfadden@brickgentrylaw.com Requirement for Email and Electronic Filing: I understand that a valid email address must be maintained by the applicant owner/holder and the applicant owner's/holder's attorney, if appointed, and that all official trademark correspondence must be submitted via the Trademark Electronic Application System (TEAS).

A fee payment in the amount of $2450 has been submitted with the application, representing payment for 7 class(es).

Declaration

	Basis: If the applicant is filing the application based on use in commerce under 15 U.S.C. § 1051(a): The signatory believes that the applicant is the owner of the trademark/service mark sought to be registered; The mark is in use in commerce and was in use in commerce as of the filing date of the application on or in connection with the goods/services in the application; The specimen(s) shows the mark as used on or in connection with the goods/services in the application and was used on or in connection with the goods/services in the application as of the application filing date; and To the best of the signatory's knowledge and belief, the facts recited in the application are accurate. And/Or If the applicant is filing the application based on an intent to use the mark in commerce under 15 U.S.C. § 1051(b), § 1126(d), and/or § 1126(e): The signatory believes that the applicant is entitled to use the mark in commerce; The applicant has a bona fide intention to use the mark in commerce and had a bona fide intention to use the mark in commerce as of the application filing date on or in connection with the goods/services in the application; and To the best of the signatory's knowledge and belief, the facts recited in the application are accurate.
	To the best of the signatory's knowledge and belief, no other persons, except, if applicable, concurrent users, have the right to use the mark in commerce, either in the identical form or in such near resemblance as to be likely, when used on or in connection with the goods/services of such other persons, to cause confusion or mistake, or to deceive.
	To the best of the signatory's knowledge, information, and belief, formed after an inquiry reasonable under the circumstances, the allegations and other factual contentions made above have evidentiary support.
	The signatory being warned that willful false statements and the like are punishable by fine or imprisonment, or both, under 18 U.S.C. § 1001, and that such willful false statements and the like may jeopardize the validity of the application or submission or any registration resulting therefrom, declares that all statements made of his/her own knowledge are true and all statements made on information and belief are believed to be true.

Declaration Signature

Signature: /Matthew D Weems/   Date: 01/14/2021
Signatory's Name: Matthew D. Weems
Signatory's Position: Vice President
Signatory's Phone Number: 319-373-7305
Signature method: Sent to third party for signature
Payment Sale Number: 90466273
Payment Accounting Date: 01/14/2021

Serial Number: 90466273
Internet Transmission Date: Thu Jan 14 14:58:13 ET 2021
TEAS Stamp: USPTO/BAS-XXX.XX.XXX.XXX-202101141458133
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