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Span America Medical Systems, Inc.

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  • Greenville, SC, US
  • Ticker Symbols
    NASDAQ:SPAN
  • ORTHOPEDIC, PROSTHETIC & SURGICAL APPLIANCES & SUPPLIES
  • Business Address
    70 COMMERCE DR P O BOX 5231 GREENVILLE SC 29615 8642888877
  • Mailing Address
    70 COMMERCE DR PO BOX 5231 GREENVILLE SC 29606
  • State Location
    SC
  • State of Incorporation
    SC
Organizations

Patents Grantslast 30 patents

  • Information Patent Grant

    Method for the treatment and prevention of decubitus ulcers for a p...
    • Patent number 10,827,844
    • Issue date Nov 10, 2020
    • Span America Medical Systems, Inc.
    • Wanda C. McKnight
    • A61 - MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE HYGIENE
  • Information Patent Grant

    Air-powered low interface pressure overlay
    • Patent number 10,722,041
    • Issue date Jul 28, 2020
    • Span America Medical Systems, Inc.
    • Wanda C. McKnight
    • A61 - MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE HYGIENE
  • Information Patent Grant

    Adjustable width user support
    • Patent number 10,463,554
    • Issue date Nov 5, 2019
    • Span America Medical Systems, Inc.
    • James R. O'Reagan
    • A47 - FURNITURE DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES COFFEE MILLS SPICE MILLS SUCT...
  • Information Patent Grant

    Self-powered microclimate controlled mattress
    • Patent number 10,314,752
    • Issue date Jun 11, 2019
    • Span America Medical Systems, Inc.
    • James R. O'Reagan
    • A61 - MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE HYGIENE
  • Information Patent Grant

    Self-powered microclimate controlled mattress
    • Patent number 10,265,231
    • Issue date Apr 23, 2019
    • Span America Medical Systems, Inc.
    • James R. O'Reagan
    • A61 - MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE HYGIENE
  • Information Patent Grant

    Self-powered microclimate controlled mattress
    • Patent number 9,717,638
    • Issue date Aug 1, 2017
    • Span America Medical Systems, Inc.
    • James R. O'Reagan
    • A61 - MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE HYGIENE
  • Information Patent Grant

    Shear reducing mattress cover
    • Patent number 8,893,340
    • Issue date Nov 25, 2014
    • Span America Medical Systems, Inc.
    • James R. O'Reagan
    • A61 - MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE HYGIENE
  • Information Patent Grant

    Shear reducing mattress cover
    • Patent number 8,438,682
    • Issue date May 14, 2013
    • Span America Medical Systems, Inc.
    • James R. O'Reagan
    • A61 - MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE HYGIENE
  • Information Patent Grant

    Bed insert
    • Patent number 8,397,327
    • Issue date Mar 19, 2013
    • Span America Medical Systems, Inc.
    • James R. O'Reagan
    • A47 - FURNITURE DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES COFFEE MILLS SPICE MILLS SUCT...
  • Information Patent Grant

    Shear reducing chair cushion
    • Patent number 7,444,707
    • Issue date Nov 4, 2008
    • Span America Medical Systems, Inc.
    • James Richard O'Reagan
    • A47 - FURNITURE DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES COFFEE MILLS SPICE MILLS SUCT...
  • Information Patent Grant

    Passive needle-stick protector
    • Patent number 7,314,462
    • Issue date Jan 1, 2008
    • Span America Medical Systems, Inc.
    • James O'Reagan
    • A61 - MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE HYGIENE
  • Information Patent Grant

    Air-powered low interface pressure support surface
    • Patent number 7,296,315
    • Issue date Nov 20, 2007
    • Span America Medical Systems, Inc.
    • Wanda J. Totton
    • A61 - MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE HYGIENE
  • Information Patent Grant

    Shear reducing mattress system
    • Patent number 7,100,229
    • Issue date Sep 5, 2006
    • Span America Medical Systems, Inc.
    • James R. O'Reagan
    • A47 - FURNITURE DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES COFFEE MILLS SPICE MILLS SUCT...
  • Information Patent Grant

    Shear reducing mattress
    • Patent number D502350
    • Issue date Mar 1, 2005
    • Span America Medical Systems, Inc.
    • James R. O'Reagan
    • D06 - Furnishings
  • Information Patent Grant

    Air-powered low interface pressure support surface
    • Patent number 6,782,574
    • Issue date Aug 31, 2004
    • Span America Medical Systems, Inc.
    • Wanda J. Totton
    • A61 - MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE HYGIENE
  • Information Patent Grant

    Curved tip for an insertion device
    • Patent number 6,770,059
    • Issue date Aug 3, 2004
    • Span America Medical Systems, Inc.
    • Thomas L. Spinks
    • A61 - MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE HYGIENE
  • Information Patent Grant

    Dividable introducer catheter and positive-lock needle guard combin...
    • Patent number 6,585,703
    • Issue date Jul 1, 2003
    • Span America Medical Systems, Inc.
    • Michael Kassel
    • A61 - MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE HYGIENE
  • Information Patent Grant

    Patient support system with side bolster features
    • Patent number 6,256,822
    • Issue date Jul 10, 2001
    • Span America Medical Systems, Inc.
    • Russell J. Weston
    • A61 - MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE HYGIENE
  • Information Patent Grant

    Multi-section positioning wheelchair cushion
    • Patent number 6,256,819
    • Issue date Jul 10, 2001
    • Span America Medical Systems, Inc.
    • Edmund K. Maier
    • A61 - MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE HYGIENE
  • Information Patent Grant

    Patient support surfaces
    • Patent number 6,223,369
    • Issue date May 1, 2001
    • Span America Medical Systems, Inc.
    • Edmund K. Maier
    • A61 - MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE HYGIENE
  • Information Patent Grant

    Self-adjusting pressure relief seating system and methodology
    • Patent number 6,036,271
    • Issue date Mar 14, 2000
    • Span America Medical Systems, Inc.
    • John W. Wilkinson
    • A61 - MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE HYGIENE
  • Information Patent Grant

    Fabric covered mattress pad
    • Patent number 5,987,668
    • Issue date Nov 23, 1999
    • Span America Medical Systems, Inc.
    • Robert E. Ackley
    • A47 - FURNITURE DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES COFFEE MILLS SPICE MILLS SUCT...
  • Information Patent Grant

    Wheelchair cushion with protectively encased self-adjusting reservo...
    • Patent number 5,797,155
    • Issue date Aug 25, 1998
    • Span America Medical Systems, Inc.
    • Edmund K. Maier
    • A61 - MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE HYGIENE
  • Information Patent Grant

    Wheelchair cushion
    • Patent number D394578
    • Issue date May 26, 1998
    • Span America Medical Systems, Inc.
    • Richard W. Raburn
    • D06 - Furnishings
  • Information Patent Grant

    Surgical patient support cushion
    • Patent number D393071
    • Issue date Mar 31, 1998
    • Span America Medical Systems, Inc.
    • Douglas E. Kennemore
    • D24 - Medical and laboratory equipment
  • Information Patent Grant

    Head cradle
    • Patent number D390404
    • Issue date Feb 10, 1998
    • Span America Medical Systems, Inc.
    • Thomas S. Hargest
    • D06 - Furnishings
  • Information Patent Grant

    Surgical patient support cushion
    • Patent number D390665
    • Issue date Feb 10, 1998
    • Span America Medical Systems, Inc.
    • Douglas E. Kennemore
    • D24 - Medical and laboratory equipment
  • Information Patent Grant

    Foot support cushion
    • Patent number D388995
    • Issue date Jan 13, 1998
    • Span America Medical Systems, Inc.
    • Thomas S. Hargest
    • D06 - Furnishings
  • Information Patent Grant

    Pressure relief valve vent line mattress system and method
    • Patent number 5,699,570
    • Issue date Dec 23, 1997
    • Span America Medical Systems, Inc.
    • John W. Wilkinson
    • A61 - MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE HYGIENE
  • Information Patent Grant

    Self-adjusting pressure relief support system and methodology
    • Patent number 5,652,985
    • Issue date Aug 5, 1997
    • Span America Medical Systems, Inc.
    • John W. Wilkinson
    • A61 - MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE HYGIENE

Patents Applicationslast 30 patents

  • Information Patent Application

    SELF-POWERED MICROCLIMATE CONTROLLED MATTRESS
    • Publication number 20180078436
    • Publication date Mar 22, 2018
    • SPAN-AMERICA MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
    • James R. O'Reagan
    • A61 - MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE HYGIENE
  • Information Patent Application

    ADJUSTABLE WIDTH USER SUPPORT
    • Publication number 20170319413
    • Publication date Nov 9, 2017
    • SPAN-AMERICA MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
    • James R. O'Reagan
    • A47 - FURNITURE DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES COFFEE MILLS SPICE MILLS SUCT...
  • Information Patent Application

    SELF-POWERED MICROCLIMATE CONTROLLED MATTRESS
    • Publication number 20170252245
    • Publication date Sep 7, 2017
    • SPAN-AMERICA MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
    • James R. O'Reagan
    • A61 - MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE HYGIENE
  • Information Patent Application

    METHOD FOR AIR-POWERED LOW INTERFACE PRESSURE OVERLAY
    • Publication number 20170027791
    • Publication date Feb 2, 2017
    • SPAN-AMERICA MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
    • Wanda C. McKnight
    • A61 - MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE HYGIENE
  • Information Patent Application

    AIR-POWERED LOW INTERFACE PRESSURE OVERLAY
    • Publication number 20170007482
    • Publication date Jan 12, 2017
    • SPAN-AMERICA MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
    • Wanda C. McKnight
    • A61 - MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE HYGIENE
  • Information Patent Application

    SELF-POWERED MICROCLIMATE CONTROLLED MATTRESS
    • Publication number 20150250670
    • Publication date Sep 10, 2015
    • SPAN-AMERICA MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
    • James R. O'Reagan
    • A61 - MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE HYGIENE
  • Information Patent Application

    HEEL ELEVATING POSITIONER
    • Publication number 20140137874
    • Publication date May 22, 2014
    • SPAN-AMERICA MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
    • James R. O'Reagan
    • A61 - MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE HYGIENE
  • Information Patent Application

    MATTRESS WITH CAPACITIVE IMMERSION CONTROL
    • Publication number 20130104312
    • Publication date May 2, 2013
    • SPAN-AMERICA MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
    • James R. O'Reagan
    • A47 - FURNITURE DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES COFFEE MILLS SPICE MILLS SUCT...
  • Information Patent Application

    BED INSERT
    • Publication number 20120047651
    • Publication date Mar 1, 2012
    • SPAN-AMERICA MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
    • James R. O'Reagan
    • A47 - FURNITURE DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES COFFEE MILLS SPICE MILLS SUCT...
  • Information Patent Application

    SHEAR REDUCING MATTRESS COVER
    • Publication number 20110131733
    • Publication date Jun 9, 2011
    • SPAN-AMERICA MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
    • James R. O'Reagan
    • A61 - MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE HYGIENE
  • Information Patent Application

    INTERNAL STRUCTURAL CONFIGURATIONS OF BLADDERS USED IN PATIENT SUPP...
    • Publication number 20100281618
    • Publication date Nov 11, 2010
    • SPAN-AMERICA MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
    • James R. O'Reagan
    • A61 - MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE HYGIENE
  • Information Patent Application

    LOW AIR LOSS MOISTURE CONTROL MATTRESS OVERLAY
    • Publication number 20100043143
    • Publication date Feb 25, 2010
    • SPAN-AMERICA MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
    • James R. O'Reagan
    • A61 - MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE HYGIENE
  • Information Patent Application

    LOW AIR LOSS MOISTURE CONTROL MATTRESS OVERLAY
    • Publication number 20080263776
    • Publication date Oct 30, 2008
    • SPAN-AMERICA MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
    • James R. O'Reagan
    • A61 - MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE HYGIENE
  • Information Patent Application

    Valve for intravenous catheter
    • Publication number 20070083162
    • Publication date Apr 12, 2007
    • SPAN-AMERICA MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
    • James O'Reagan
    • A61 - MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE HYGIENE
  • Information Patent Application

    Passive needle-stick protector
    • Publication number 20060229563
    • Publication date Oct 12, 2006
    • SPAN-AMERICA MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
    • James O'Reagan
    • A61 - MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE HYGIENE
  • Information Patent Application

    Inclined mattress pad
    • Publication number 20060179580
    • Publication date Aug 17, 2006
    • SPAN-AMERICA MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
    • Kim Robertson
    • A47 - FURNITURE DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES COFFEE MILLS SPICE MILLS SUCT...
  • Information Patent Application

    Two-mode therapeutic mattress system
    • Publication number 20050081300
    • Publication date Apr 21, 2005
    • SPAN-AMERICA MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
    • James Richard O'Reagan
    • A61 - MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE HYGIENE
  • Information Patent Application

    Shear reducing chair cushion
    • Publication number 20050076448
    • Publication date Apr 14, 2005
    • SPAN-AMERICA MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
    • James Richard O'Reagan
    • A47 - FURNITURE DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES COFFEE MILLS SPICE MILLS SUCT...
  • Information Patent Application

    Shear reducing mattress system
    • Publication number 20050044635
    • Publication date Mar 3, 2005
    • SPAN-AMERICA MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
    • James R. O'Reagan
    • A47 - FURNITURE DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES COFFEE MILLS SPICE MILLS SUCT...
  • Information Patent Application

    Curved tip for an insertion device
    • Publication number 20040230164
    • Publication date Nov 18, 2004
    • SPAN-AMERICA MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
    • Thomas L. Spinks
    • A61 - MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE HYGIENE
  • Information Patent Application

    Air-powered low interface pressure support surface
    • Publication number 20020073489
    • Publication date Jun 20, 2002
    • SPAN-AMERICA MEDICAL SYSTEM, INC.
    • Wanda J. Totton
    • A61 - MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE HYGIENE

Trademarklast 30 trademarks

  • Information Trademark

    90815816 - MAXIMUM IMMERSION TECHNOLOGY
    • Serial number 90815816
    • Filing date Jul 7, 2021
    • SPAN-AMERICA MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
    • 10 - Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments, artificial limbs, eyes and teeth
  • Information Trademark

    88026753 - SLEEP ZONE
    • Serial number 88026753
    • Filing date Jul 5, 2018
    • Span-America Medical Systems, Inc.
    • 24 - Textiles and textile goods, not included in other classes
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    86779232 - ADVANTAGE
    • Serial number 86779232
    • Filing date Oct 6, 2015
    • Span-America Medical Systems, Inc.
    • 10 - Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments, artificial limbs, eyes and teeth
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    86779266 - REXX
    • Serial number 86779266
    • Filing date Oct 6, 2015
    • Span-America Medical Systems, Inc.
    • 10 - Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments, artificial limbs, eyes and teeth
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    86593794 - THE TOPPER MICROENVIRONMENT MANAGER
    • Serial number 86593794
    • Registration number 4979449
    • Filing date Apr 10, 2015
    • Span-America Medical Systems, Inc.
    • 10 - Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments, artificial limbs, eyes and teeth
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    86479263 - THE TOPPER
    • Serial number 86479263
    • Filing date Dec 12, 2014
    • Span-America Medical Systems, Inc.
    • 10 - Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments, artificial limbs, eyes and teeth
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    86420788 - LIFESPAN
    • Serial number 86420788
    • Registration number 4978840
    • Filing date Oct 10, 2014
    • Span-America Medical Systems, Inc.
    • 24 - Textiles and textile goods, not included in other classes
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    86391811 - ACTI-COOL TECHNOLOGY
    • Serial number 86391811
    • Filing date Sep 11, 2014
    • Span-America Medical Systems, Inc.
    • 10 - Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments, artificial limbs, eyes and teeth
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    86391751 - GEO-COMFORT
    • Serial number 86391751
    • Filing date Sep 11, 2014
    • Span-America Medical Systems, Inc.
    • 10 - Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments, artificial limbs, eyes and teeth
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    86391783 - GEO-GEL
    • Serial number 86391783
    • Filing date Sep 11, 2014
    • Span-America Medical Systems, Inc.
    • 10 - Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments, artificial limbs, eyes and teeth
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    86391793 - GEO-GEL PLUS
    • Serial number 86391793
    • Filing date Sep 11, 2014
    • Span-America Medical Systems, Inc.
    • 10 - Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments, artificial limbs, eyes and teeth
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    85965391 - ENCORE
    • Serial number 85965391
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    • Filing date Jun 20, 2013
    • Span-America Medical Systems, Inc.
    • 10 - Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments, artificial limbs, eyes and teeth
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    85941203 - READYWIDE
    • Serial number 85941203
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    • Filing date May 23, 2013
    • Span-America Medical Systems, Inc.
    • 10 - Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments, artificial limbs, eyes and teeth
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    85941233 - SMART STOP
    • Serial number 85941233
    • Registration number 4713096
    • Filing date May 23, 2013
    • Span-America Medical Systems, Inc.
    • 10 - Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments, artificial limbs, eyes and teeth
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    85941184 - GLIDEALIGN
    • Serial number 85941184
    • Registration number 4713094
    • Filing date May 23, 2013
    • Span-America Medical Systems, Inc.
    • 10 - Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments, artificial limbs, eyes and teeth
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    85926681 - MICROENVIRONMENT MANAGER
    • Serial number 85926681
    • Registration number 4822549
    • Filing date May 8, 2013
    • Span-America Medical Systems, Inc.
    • 10 - Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments, artificial limbs, eyes and teeth
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    85875752 - SHEAR TRANSFER ZONES
    • Serial number 85875752
    • Registration number 4645837
    • Filing date Mar 14, 2013
    • Span-America Medical Systems, Inc.
    • 10 - Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments, artificial limbs, eyes and teeth
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    85873503 - SHEER TRANSFER ZONE
    • Serial number 85873503
    • Filing date Mar 12, 2013
    • Span-America Medical Systems, Inc.
    • 10 - Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments, artificial limbs, eyes and teeth
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    85847074 - PROTOCOL
    • Serial number 85847074
    • Registration number 4539216
    • Filing date Feb 12, 2013
    • Span-America Medical Systems, Inc.
    • 10 - Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments, artificial limbs, eyes and teeth
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    85408482 - MAXIMUM IMMERSION TECHNOLOGY
    • Serial number 85408482
    • Filing date Aug 26, 2011
    • Span-America Medical Systems, Inc.
    • 10 - Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments, artificial limbs, eyes and teeth
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    77911069 - SILVERCARE
    • Serial number 77911069
    • Registration number 4035619
    • Filing date Jan 13, 2010
    • Span-America Medical Systems, Inc.
    • 10 - Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments, artificial limbs, eyes and teeth
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    77911124 - SOFT-PEDAL
    • Serial number 77911124
    • Registration number 3887874
    • Filing date Jan 13, 2010
    • Span-America Medical Systems, Inc.
    • 12 - Vehicles
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    76693603 - RISK MANAGER
    • Serial number 76693603
    • Registration number 3850319
    • Filing date Oct 16, 2008
    • Span-America Medical Systems, Inc.
    • 10 - Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments, artificial limbs, eyes and teeth
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    76690641 - CUSTOM CARE
    • Serial number 76690641
    • Registration number 3850315
    • Filing date Jun 18, 2008
    • Span-America Medical Systems, Inc.
    • 10 - Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments, artificial limbs, eyes and teeth
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    76686626 - CONTOUR COMFORT
    • Serial number 76686626
    • Filing date Feb 5, 2008
    • Span-America Medical Systems, Inc.
    • 24 - Textiles and textile goods, not included in other classes
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    76686629 - GEOMAX
    • Serial number 76686629
    • Registration number 3701893
    • Filing date Feb 5, 2008
    • Span-America Medical Systems, Inc.
    • 20 - Furniture, mirrors, picture frames
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    76673707 - ECOFOAM
    • Serial number 76673707
    • Registration number 3627388
    • Filing date Mar 7, 2007
    • Span-America Medical Systems, Inc.
    • 20 - Furniture, mirrors, picture frames
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    76641396 - GEO-INCLINE
    • Serial number 76641396
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    • Filing date Jun 22, 2005
    • Span-America Medical Systems, Inc.
    • 20 - Furniture, mirrors, picture frames
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    76612467 - HEEL SLOPE
    • Serial number 76612467
    • Registration number 3012792
    • Filing date Sep 22, 2004
    • Span-America Medical Systems, Inc.
    • 10 - Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments, artificial limbs, eyes and teeth
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    76610698 - PLUS
    • Serial number 76610698
    • Registration number 3008434
    • Filing date Sep 9, 2004
    • Span-America Medical Systems, Inc.
    • 10 - Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments, artificial limbs, eyes and teeth