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Thursday, January 17, 2008
Trademark: Compass
Mark
(words only): COMPASS
Standard Character claim: Yes
Current Status: The examining attorney has accepted the Statement of Use and the application will register in due course.
Date of Status: 2008-01-14
Filing Date: 2006-01-11
Transformed into a National Application: No
Registration Date: (DATE NOT AVAILABLE)
Register: Principal
Law Office Assigned: LAW OFFICE 110
Attorney Assigned:
THOMAS SARA NICOLE Employee Location
Current Location: M1X -TMO Law Office 110 - Examining Attorney Assigned
Date In Location: 2008-01-14
1. CHRYSLER LLC
Address:
CHRYSLER LLC
1000 CHRYSLER DRIVE CIMS 483-02-19
AUBURN HILLS, MI 48326
United States
Legal Entity Type: Ltd Liab Co
State or Country Where Organized: Delaware
International Class: 012
Class Status: Active
BICYCLES
Basis: 1(a)
First Use Date: 2006-10-31
First Use in Commerce Date: 2006-10-31
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Trademark: Akino
Mark
(words only): AKINO
Standard Character claim: Yes
Current Status: A request for the second extension of time to file a statement of use has been granted.
Date of Status: 2007-09-12
Filing Date: 2005-05-27
The Notice of Allowance Date is: 2006-07-18
Transformed into a National Application: No
Registration Date: (DATE NOT AVAILABLE)
Register: Principal
Law Office Assigned: LAW OFFICE 103
Attorney Assigned:
RICHARDS SUSAN ANN Employee Location
Current Location: 700 -Intent To Use Section
Date In Location: 2008-01-14
1. CHRYSLER LLC
Address:
CHRYSLER LLC
1000 CHRYSLER DRIVE CIMS 483-02-19
AUBURN HILLS, MI 48326
United States
Legal Entity Type: Ltd Liab Co
State or Country Where Organized: Delaware
International Class: 012
Class Status: Active
AUTOMOBILES
Basis: 1(b)
First Use Date: (DATE NOT AVAILABLE)
First Use in Commerce Date: (DATE NOT AVAILABLE)
Name Portrait Consent: The name(s), portrait(s), and/or signature(s) shown in the mark identifies a living individual, Akino Tsuchiya, whose consent(s) to register is submitted.
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2008 Chicago Auto Show Preview: Volkswagen Routan Just for U.S.
Volkswagen will introduce a new U.S.-aimed minivan, the Routan, at the Chicago auto show. Its name links it spiritually to the Euro-centric Sharan (top) and Touran (below). (Photo courtesy of Volkswagen of America, Inc.)
Volkswagen Touran. (Photo courtesy of Volkswagen of America, Inc.)
WOLFSBURG, Germany — Volkswagen has announced that it will unveil its new minivan, the Routan, at the Chicago auto show in February. VW says the Routan, jointly developed with Chrysler, is intended "especially for the U.S. market."
The name "Routan" is intended to connect the new model to VW's European vans, the Touran and Sharan, while containing what the German automaker calls an English word: "route." The minivan will be built at Chrysler's Windsor, Ontario, assembly plant. Although it was designed with Chrysler, VW says the look both inside and out "of course" is in line with its own "clear design concept."
The seven-passenger minivan is about 197 inches in length and is intended to be "splendidly adapted" to U.S. minivan drivers' needs in terms of space and functionality, VW says. Images and full specs were not released.
Volkswagen is targeting sales of 800,000 vehicles in the U.S. market by 2018, in part by introducing such new U.S.-tailored vehicles as this one and the Passat CC, which made its debut this week at the Detroit auto show.
What this means to you: We're not expecting the second coming of the Microbus, but this will be a new product for soccer moms to await with interest. — Laura Sky Brown, Correspondent
Alpine Electronics products in 2009 Ram
Alpine Electronics products in 2009 Ram
By Brent Snavely Alpine Electronics of America Inc. in Farmington Hills announced that two of its products are featured on vehicles introduced earlier this week at the North American International Auto Show as part of an effort to raise its profile in the original equipment automotive industry.
Alpine announced Sunday it is supplying the sound system for the 2009 Dodge Ram and on Monday .
Todd Kovach, vice president and general manager of Alpine, said Alpine’s product wins with the Detroit 3 are a direct result of the company’s growing presence in Farmington Hills.
Alpine, known for its aftermarket products, is hoping to gain ground as an original equipment supplier against competitors such as Framingham, Mass.-based Bose Corp.
“We are one of the leaders in aftermarket multimedia products,” where product development life cycles are often a year or less, Kovach said. “We can bring products to market in the original-equipment space faster than our competitors, and we think that gives us a competitive edge.”
When Kovach joined Alpine six years ago, the company had about 20 employees in Farmington Hills. Today, Kovach said, the company has 53 employees there and is anticipating growth over the next several years.
Alpine’s Farmington Hills offices include sales, marketing and engineering employees as well as a product testing and validation center that the company began operating last year after an investment of about $2 million to $3 million.
About 80 percent of the research and development for the Dodge Ram occurred in Farmington Hills, Kovach said.
“It is part of our strategy to develop our products in the markets where they are sold,” Kovach said.
Alpine is a subsidiary of Iwaki, Japan-based Alps Electric Co. Ltd. The company had global sales of about $1.64 billion in 2006 with 38 percent, or $623 million, of that in North America, according to Automotive News.
While the company’s original equipment division is based in Farmington Hills, its North American and aftermarket headquarters is in Torrance, Calif.
Kovach said Alpine’s 2007 original equipment sales are likely to remain flat in 2008 because of expected production cutbacks by the Detroit 3 but will then increase in 2009 and 2010 because of recent contract wins.
Chrysler starts production of Ram 4500 and 5500 Chassis Cabs
16th January 2008
Chrysler has announced that production of the all-new 2008 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500 Chassis Cabs is underway at Chrysler Saltillo Assembly Plant in Saltillo, Mexico.
The Saltillo Plant, which also produces the Dodge Ram Mega Cab, Dodge Ram Power Wagon, Dodge Ram Heavy Duty 2500 and 3500 models, and Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis Cab, takes on production of the Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500 Chassis Cabs as part of Chrysler's Flexible Manufacturing Strategy.To support new commercial vehicle production, Chrysler invested additional $48 million into the plant, resulting in a 120,000 square-foot expansion that allows the plant to produce commercial vehicles and accommodate new frame configurations. This follows an additional $210 million investment into the plant for production of the all-new 2006 Dodge Ram Mega Cab in 2005.
In addition to increased production capacity, the expansion enables the plant to manage the greater complexity of the all-new 2008 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500 Chassis Cabs.
Frank Ewasyshyn, executive vice president of manufacturing at Chrysler, said: "A continuous showcase of advanced manufacturing capability and adaptability, the Saltillo facility is one of our most versatile plants and a great example of Chrysler's flexible manufacturing ability."
2008 Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan Win 2008 International Car of the Year (ICOTY) Award
AUTOSPECTATOR.COM: Auburn Hills, Mich., Jan 12, 2008 - Once again, Chrysler LLC’s “family rooms on wheels” have been awarded highest honors. For the first time in the award’s history, the all-new 2008 Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan captured all of the votes for best minivans as awarded by the 2008 International Car of the Year Awards (ICOTY) jurors, leaving no room for third-place contenders.
2008 Dodge Grand Caravan
The 2008 Chrysler Town & Country earned first-place in two categories, International Truck of the Year and The Most Compatible Minivan of the Year. The 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan earned second place in The Most Compatible Minivan of the Year category as well.
In addition, the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan "Rooms" television spot won The Heart String Award from the ICOTY jury for the most emotionally compelling car advertisement.
"We’re honored to have earned the accolades of jurors on the ICOTY panel for our all-new minivans,” said Deborah Meyer, Vice-President and Chief Marketing Officer. “These awards serve as testimony to what customers have been telling us about the 2008 Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan, namely that they offer more innovation, functionality, value, safety and useful features than any other minivan in the market."
2008 Chrysler Town & Country Limited
As the fifth generation of industry leading minivans, the 2008 Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan are designed to be “family rooms on wheels,” with each offering distinct advantages in the areas of safety, fuel economy, functionality and design.
Among the all-new minivans’ 35 new or improved features are:
* Three distinct seating systems that include the Swivel n’ Go™ seat system, the Stow n’ Go® seating system and a second- row bench seat with fold-in-the-floor third-row seat. Swivel n’ Go offers second-row seats that swivel 180 degrees to face the third row with a removable table that installs between the two rows, covered storage bins in the second-row floor, third-row uncovered storage and fold-in-the-floor third-row seating
* Standard safety equipment such as advanced multi-stage driver and low-risk deployment air bags, the all-row supplemental side-curtain air bags with added rollover protection and an electronic stability program with traction control and brake assist
* Entertainment features including SIRIUS Backseat TV featuring three family friendly channels (Disney Channel, Cartoon Network and Nickelodeon Mobile) and a dual DVD entertainment system that allows for different media to be played at the same time
* Convenience features like the one-touch power third row folding seat and YES Essentials stain-resistant, odor-resistant and anti-static fabric seats, a premium front console that slides rearward 21 inches and 13 cup or bottle holders
* A minivan-first six-speed transaxle available with 3.3-liter, 3.8-liter and 4.0-liter V-6 engines for more spirited driving performance
Chrysler LLC invented the modern minivan segment in 1983 and has been the innovation and sales leader in the segment ever since, selling more than 12 million minivans worldwide to date and pioneering more than 60 minivan or industry-first features.
The ICOTY awards are voted on by a panel representing a variety of automotive media. The ICOTY awards honor vehicles made in all countries around the world that are sold in North America. The awards are a salute to automakers and their teams for their success in connecting with consumers. J.D. Power tabulated the jury votes.
More photos:
2008 Dodge Grand Caravan Photo Gallery
2008 Chrysler Town & Country Limited Photo Gallery
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Source: Chrysler
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