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2,227 Medical Instrument Products Trademarks starting with Q found

86146559
Live/Registered

on 25 Mar 2020

QC

Quantimetrix Corporation

86146559 · 17 Dec 2013

16 Dec 2024

005

010

In-vitro diagnostic tests, namely, analyzers to measure lipoprotein ch...

86137906
Live/Registered

on 30 May 2024

QUICKCOMPLY

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP

86137906 · 08 Dec 2013

17 Feb 2025

010

QUICK COMPLY,Medical gowns

86059119
Live/Registered

on 23 Aug 2021

QUIETAIR

RESMED PTY LTD

86059119 · 09 Sep 2013

14 Jul 2025

010

QUIET AIR,vents for medical respiratory masks,vents for medical respir...

86051967
Live/Registered

on 09 Nov 2023

Q-CLIQ

TAKEDA PHARMACEUTICALS U.S.A., INC.

86051967 · 29 Aug 2013

01 Jun 2027

010

Drug delivery apparatus, namely, medical fluid injectors for the deliv...

86041370
Live/Registered

on 01 Nov 2023

QUATTRO

COMPASS HEALTH BRANDS CORP.

86041370 · 19 Aug 2013

08 Oct 2024

010

Electronic stimulation apparatus for muscles, nerves, and skin for phy...

86020102
Live/Registered

on 21 Mar 2024

QUICKSHOT

Antares Pharma Inc.

86020102 · 25 Jul 2013

03 Jun 2024

010

Medical device for accessing subcutaneous structures of the human body...

85957280
Live/Registered

on 11 Jun 2020

QBALL

Martyn, Robert William

85957280 · 11 Jun 2013

14 Apr 2025

010

028

Balls for mental and physical training and used as a training tool to ...

85824086
Live/Registered

on 03 Feb 2021

QUICK-ACCESS

SPECTRANETICS LLC

85824086 · 15 Jan 2013

29 Oct 2024

010

Medical apparatus and instruments, namely, needle holders; needle hold...

85816797
Live/Registered

on 13 Apr 2020

QUATTRO AIR

RESMED PTY LTD

85816797 · 07 Jan 2013

13 Nov 2024

010

"AIR",Respiratory masks for medical purposes and parts therefor; headg...

85713550
Live/Registered

on 14 Sep 2023

QFIX

QFIX SYSTEMS LLC

85713550 · 27 Aug 2012

19 Apr 2033

010

Medical apparatus, namely, medical devices for use in radiotherapy pat...

85649175
Live/Registered

on 19 Oct 2022

QUATTRO

PSM Medical Solutions

85649175 · 12 Jun 2012

15 Mar 2033

010

The English translation of the word "QUATTRO" in the mark is four.,Ort...

85633458
Live/Registered

on 07 Nov 2022

Q3 PACK

Shofu, Inc.

85633458 · 23 May 2012

01 Mar 2033

010

The mark consists of "Q3 PACK" with numeral "3" in superscript form.,Q...

85633485
Live/Registered

on 07 Nov 2022

Q3 PACK

Shofu, Inc.

85633485 · 23 May 2012

01 Mar 2033

010

The mark consists of stylized "Q3 PACK" with the numeral 3 in superscr...

85630257
Live/Registered

on 04 Feb 2024

QUICKLITE

WESTCOAST BRACE & LIMB, INC.

85630257 · 21 May 2012

20 Sep 2033

010

Covers specially designed for arm, leg, hand, and foot prostheses,QUIC...

85597478
Live/Registered

on 10 Aug 2023

QUIKFLAP

STRYKER CORPORATION

85597478 · 13 Apr 2012

21 Jun 2033

010

CRANIAL FIXATION IMPLANT, NAMELY, PLATES AND SCREWS,QUICK FLAP

85550852
Live/Registered

on 15 May 2024

QUANTIEN

St. Jude Medical, Cardiology Division, Inc.

85550852 · 23 Feb 2012

15 Oct 2024

010

COMPUTER MONITORS USED IN DIRECT ASSOCIATION WITH MEDICAL DIAGNOSTIC A...

85495167
Live/Registered

on 27 Mar 2023

QUATTRO

Cayenne Medical, Inc.

85495167 · 14 Dec 2011

28 Dec 2032

010

The English translation of "QUATTRO" is four.,Medical devices and appa...

85484964
Live/Registered

on 10 May 2023

QUICKSTOP

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP

85484964 · 01 Dec 2011

07 Dec 2032

010

Pressure bandages, namely, compression bandages,QUICK STOP

85453343
Live/Registered

on 21 Apr 2022

QUIKDRIVE

STRYKER CORPORATION

85453343 · 21 Oct 2011

08 Jun 2032

010

QUICK DRIVE,SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS FOR ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY, NAMELY, SCREW...

79110980
Live/Registered

on 16 Mar 2022

QUATTRO

THE HAIGH ENGINEERING COMPANY LIMITED

79110980 · 07 Sep 2011

11 Jan 2033

007

010

...

Machines for pulverising, pulping, comminuting and slurrifying human w...

85392016
Live/Registered

on 06 Mar 2023

QUADRA ASSURA

Pacesetter, Inc.

85392016 · 08 Aug 2011

31 Aug 2032

010

Implantable cardioverter defibrillators and implantable cardiac pulse ...

85364220
Live/Registered

on 28 Sep 2023

QUICKCLIP

OLYMPUS CORPORATION

85364220 · 06 Jul 2011

23 Aug 2033

010

Medical apparatus and instruments for hemostasis; medical apparatus an...

79095128
Live/Registered

on 14 Aug 2021

QUICKMIX

VOCO GmbH

79095128 · 24 Jan 2011

21 Oct 2031

010

QUICK MIX,Dental medical devices, namely, application aids in particul...

79089990
Live/Registered

on 13 Jan 2023

QUICKAIR

VITAL TECHNICS

79089990 · 06 Oct 2010

22 Jun 2032

010

QUICK AIR,Surgical, and medical, apparatus and instruments for use in ...

85117449
Live/Registered

on 30 Jun 2020

QSUM

Qsum Biopsy Disposables LLC

85117449 · 27 Aug 2010

15 Apr 2031

010

QUALITY STEREOTACTIC, ULTRASOUND AND MRI,medical and surgical drapes,Q...

85067363
Live/Registered

on 22 Oct 2020

QUADCUT

Medtronic Xomed, Inc.

85067363 · 21 Jun 2010

08 Apr 2031

010

QUADRANT CUT; QUAD CUT,Surgical blades,Surgical blades,QUADRANT CUT; Q...

85066523
Live/Registered

on 24 Jun 2022

QUALA

National Distribution & Contracting, Inc.

85066523 · 18 Jun 2010

22 Jul 2031

005

010

Composite restorative materials for dental purposes,Plastic trays and ...

77914539
Live/Registered

on 15 Nov 2021

QUANTUMWAVE

Weisbart, Paul

77914539 · 19 Jan 2010

01 Jul 2031

010

QUANTUM WAVE,wellness and health-related products, namely, lasers for ...

77911274
Live/Registered

on 16 Jun 2022

Q UROLOGICAL

Boston Scott Corporation

77911274 · 13 Jan 2010

27 Jan 2032

010

Medical, [ electromedical, and surgical apparatus, ] devices and instr...

77783986
Live/Registered

on 14 Apr 2020

QSA

TEAM IP HOLDINGS, LLC

77783986 · 17 Jul 2009

26 Feb 2030

010

QUIET SOUND AMPLIFIER,Hearing aids and replacement parts therefor

77769313
Live/Registered

on 01 Mar 2021

QUAMVIS 320

Oxy-Health, LLC

77769313 · 26 Jun 2009

03 Sep 2030

010

"320",Hyperbaric oxygen chambers for medical purposes

79067987
Live/Registered

on 12 Jul 2023

QUICKLEAR

Bernhard Förster GmbH

79067987 · 20 Mar 2009

15 Jan 2030

010

Orthodontic brackets,QUICK LEAR

77650897
Live/Registered

on 23 Dec 2020

QUALA

NATIONAL DISTRIBUTION & CONTRACTING, INC.

77650897 · 16 Jan 2009

28 May 2030

005

010

Cotton rolls for dental purposes; dental impression materials; etch ge...

77625774
Live/Registered

on 24 Sep 2018

QUICKTHAW

HELMER SCIENTIFIC, LLC

77625774 · 03 Dec 2008

28 Aug 2029

010

medical apparatus, namely, plasma thawing systems comprised primarily ...

77617842
Live/Registered

on 03 May 2023

QDOT

Osypka Medical GmbH

77617842 · 19 Nov 2008

19 Apr 2033

010

Medical monitoring system, namely, sensors and apparatus for monitorin...

77513880
Live/Registered

on 23 Nov 2019

QUARTET

Pacesetter, Inc.

77513880 · 02 Jul 2008

11 Jun 2030

010

medical instruments, namely, cardiac stimulation leads,medical instrum...

79057728
Live/Registered

on 23 Jul 2018

QUANTA-LYSER

Inova Diagnostics, Inc.

79057728 · 02 Jul 2008

27 Feb 2029

010

Medical apparatus and instruments for laboratory analysis and clinical...

77328864
Live/Registered

on 14 Nov 2018

QUO-TEST

EKF-DIAGNOSTIC GMBH

77328864 · 14 Nov 2007

11 Jul 2028

005

010

Medical test equipment for diabetes monitoring,Medical diagnostic reag...

77326104
Live/Registered

on 17 May 2018

QUALITY CHOICE

CHAIN DRUG MARKETING ASSOCIATION, INC.

77326104 · 09 Nov 2007

06 Jun 2028

003

009

...

Cotton balls for cosmetic purposes; Cotton puffs for cosmetic purposes...

77271945
Live/Registered

on 28 Jun 2017

QUICKOPT

Pacesetter, Inc.

77271945 · 05 Sep 2007

16 May 2028

010

Software feature for automatic timing cycle optimization sold as an in...

76680248
Live/Registered

on 11 Apr 2019

QRC

EXCELITAS NOBLELIGHT GMBH

76680248 · 03 Aug 2007

27 Mar 2029

009

010

...

Quartz and ultraviolet lamps for medical purposes and replacement part...

79046230
Live/Registered

on 06 Feb 2019

QUANTISWAB

bioMérieux

79046230 · 20 Jul 2007

24 Apr 2029

009

010

Scientific instruments for diagnostic purposes, not for non-medical us...

77199131
Live/Registered

on 07 Apr 2020

QUILL

SURGICAL SPECIALTIES CORPORATION

77199131 · 06 Jun 2007

23 Jul 2030

010

Surgical and medical instruments, namely sutures, ligatures, and sutur...

77088815
Live/Registered

on 12 Dec 2018

QUATTRO

ZOLL CIRCULATION, INC.

77088815 · 23 Jan 2007

05 Dec 2028

010

The foreign wording in the mark translates into English as four.,intra...

78972914
Live/Registered

on 16 Jan 2020

QUATTRO

RESMED PTY LTD

78972914 · 12 Sep 2006

12 Mar 2030

010

The foreign wording in the mark translates into English as four.,Medic...

78970525
Live/Registered

on 15 Jan 2019

QUATTRO

COOK MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC

78970525 · 08 Sep 2006

26 Dec 2028

010

Medical devices, namely, biliary extraction balloons,Medical devices, ...

78919102
Live/Registered

on 08 Jan 2020

Q-FINISHERS

Gebr. Brasseler GmbH & Co. KG

78919102 · 28 Jun 2006

05 Jun 2029

010

dental instruments, namely, finishing instruments

78917724
Live/Registered

on 09 Jun 2018

QUALASHEER

QRP, Incorporated

78917724 · 27 Jun 2006

27 Jun 2028

010

021

Disposable plastic gloves for use in the food service industry,QUALITY...

78803066
Live/Registered

on 02 Oct 2017

QUICK SHIELD

Greiner Bio-One GmbH

78803066 · 31 Jan 2006

09 Nov 2027

010

Needle protection devices, namely, fitted disposable needle sleeves; p...

78750350
Live/Registered

on 22 May 2016

QUIKDRAW

ASPEN MEDICAL PRODUCTS, LLC

78750350 · 09 Nov 2005

13 Oct 2026

010

QUICK DRAW,Lumbar back braces,Lumbar back braces,QUICK DRAW

78719522
Live/Registered

on 12 Oct 2017

QUICKLINK

C. R. Bard, Inc.

78719522 · 23 Sep 2005

14 Dec 2027

010

QUICK LINK,Medical brachy therapy devices, namely, loader which assemb...

78540951
Live/Registered

on 02 Nov 2016

QUICK-RAIL

pro med instruments GmbH

78540951 · 03 Jan 2005

13 Jul 2027

010

retractor systems, namely, cranial fixation devices for holding a cran...

76621428
Live/Registered

on 20 Jan 2016

QUICKSTRAP

SMITHS MEDICAL ASD, INC.

76621428 · 22 Nov 2004

13 Jan 2026

010

Medical devices, namely, endotracheal tube holders,QUICK STRAP,QUICK S...

76606091
Live/Registered

on 25 Jun 2016

QUINTESS

AlphaMed, Inc.

76606091 · 09 Aug 2004

22 Sep 2026

005

010

[ Ophthalmic pharmaceutical preparations, namely, ocular fluids for th...

78392768
Live/Registered

on 01 Mar 2015

QWICK-GRIP

PERFORMANCE HEALTH HOLDINGS, INC.

78392768 · 29 Mar 2004

09 Sep 2025

010

QUICK-GRIP,orthopedic and surgical splints,orthopedic and surgical spl...

76571887
Live/Registered

on 06 Feb 2015

QUALITY CHOICE

CHAIN DRUG MARKETING ASSOCIATION, INC.

76571887 · 26 Jan 2004

08 Jul 2025

005

010

...

[ Candy ],Pregnancy test kits for home use, Epsom salts, Petroleum jel...

78273240
Live/Registered

on 21 May 2015

QRT

CyberLogic, Inc.

78273240 · 11 Jul 2003

18 Nov 2025

010

Ultrasound medical diagnostic apparatus,Ultrasound medical diagnostic ...

76524819
Live/Registered

on 09 Sep 2014

QUAD-TRAY

Clinician's Choice Dental Products Inc.

76524819 · 16 Jun 2003

29 Oct 2024

010

design of the dental impression tray and the term "TRAY",DENTAL IMPRES...

78170343
Live/Registered

on 15 May 2015

QUICKGEL

Medtronic, Inc.

78170343 · 02 Oct 2002

13 May 2025

010

Surgical dressing and stent in the form of a soft fibrous patty for us...

76306316
Live/Registered

on 10 Aug 2023

QUAD-TRAY

Clinician's Choice Dental Products, Inc.

76306316 · 28 Aug 2001

21 Jan 2033

010

DENTAL IMPRESSION TRAYS USED BY DENTISTS TO TAKE A MOLD OR IMPRESSION ...

78080927
Live/Registered

on 10 Aug 2023

QUADSTAR

BIOMEDICAL LIFE SYSTEMS, INC.

78080927 · 23 Aug 2001

20 Aug 2032

010

Medical devices; namely, electro muscular stimulators, transcutaneous ...

76260492
Live/Registered

on 08 Aug 2015

QUILL

SURGICAL SPECIALTIES CORPORATION

76260492 · 21 May 2001

15 Jul 2025

010

MEDICAL DEVICES, NAMELY, SUTURES [ AND LIGATURES ] FOR USE IN WOUND CL...

76209124
Live/Registered

on 11 Jan 2024

QUALIBEADS

IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.

76209124 · 12 Feb 2001

29 Jul 2033

010

MEDICAL DEVICES, NAMELY BEADS USED AS INTERNAL STANDARDS, SOLD AS A CO...

76167660
Live/Registered

on 16 Mar 2022

QUPID

Stanbio Laboratory, L.P.

76167660 · 20 Nov 2000

13 Nov 2031

010

In the statement, Column 1, lines 1 - 2, "STANBIO LABORATORY (TEXAS CO...

76131606
Live/Registered

on 08 Mar 2023

QUADTRO SELECT

Roho, Inc.

76131606 · 20 Sep 2000

19 Nov 2032

010

medical seating and positioning products, namely, pressure sore cushio...

76081242
Live/Registered

on 21 Dec 2021

QUINTIP

JUBILANT HOLLISTERSTIER LLC

76081242 · 30 Jun 2000

18 Jun 2032

010

skin-testing device for allergies; device for application of allergeni...

76021152
Live/Registered

on 24 Jan 2023

Q-STRESS

WELCH ALLYN, INC

76021152 · 10 Apr 2000

09 Jul 2032

010

028

exercise equipment, namely, control units for modulating a user workou...

75886919
Live/Registered

on 06 Oct 2022

QUICK-SET

MEDTRONIC MINIMED, INC.

75886919 · 04 Jan 2000

19 Mar 2032

010

QUICK SET,MEDICAL DEVICES, NAMELY A CONFIGURATION OF TUBING AND NEEDLE...

75885894
Live/Registered

on 15 Apr 2023

QUICKLOCK

Tecomet, Inc.

75885894 · 03 Jan 2000

30 Jul 2032

010

QUICK LOCK,Issue New Certificate to: Tecomet, Inc. (Massachusetts Corp...

75729882
Live/Registered

on 14 Jun 2022

QUICK-SERTER

Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.

75729882 · 16 Jun 1999

20 Nov 2031

010

MEDICAL DEVICES, NAMELY, INSERTION TOOLS FOR SENSOR AND INFUSION SETS,...

75620946
Live/Registered

on 04 May 2021

QUICK TAP

Kinamed, Inc.

75620946 · 14 Jan 1999

27 Mar 2031

010

Metal fittings for attaching surgical connectors to bone,Metal fitting...

75373553
Live/Registered

on 06 Jun 2023

QUICKSET

JOHNSON & JOHNSON

75373553 · 15 Oct 1997

07 Jan 2033

010

QUICK SET,The English translation is "grater head.",instruments to pla...

75208199
Live/Registered

on 17 May 2018

QUADTRODE

INVIVO CORPORATION

75208199 · 14 Nov 1996

11 Nov 2027

010

precision biomedical apparatus, namely, [ pulse oximeters, non-invasiv...

74721003
Live/Registered

on 07 Aug 2019

QUICK-VAC

ZIMMER TECHNOLOGY, INC.

74721003 · 24 Aug 1995

20 Jul 2029

010

QUICK VACUUM,orthopedic surgical equipment, namely apparatuses and con...

74440644
Live/Registered

on 03 Dec 2015

QUANTUM TTC

COOK MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC

74440644 · 27 Sep 1993

10 Oct 2025

010

endoscopic balloon dilators,endoscopic balloon dilators

74407501
Live/Registered

on 13 Nov 2014

QUICKFLASH

TELEFLEX LIFE SCIENCES LLC

74407501 · 30 Jun 1993

06 Dec 2024

010

radial artery catheter,QUICK FLASH

74401569
Live/Registered

on 26 Aug 2014

QUICK-CORE

COOK MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC

74401569 · 14 Jun 1993

27 Sep 2024

010

medical devices; namely, biopsy needles

74296142
Live/Registered

on 27 Mar 2024

QUICK MASTER

FABRICATIONS AUTOMATIQUES GERBELOT

74296142 · 17 Jul 1992

14 Jun 2024

010

dental apparatus and instruments; namely, dental articulators

74259681
Live/Registered

on 18 Feb 2014

QUICK-CONNECT

CONMED CORPORATION

74259681 · 27 Mar 1992

17 Sep 2024

010

medical and surgical apparatus for distention and irrigation and compo...

74091646
Live/Registered

on 09 Feb 2023

Q-TEL

Welch Allyn, Inc.

74091646 · 27 Aug 1990

28 Jul 2032

010

telemetry electrocardiogram apparatus, composed primarily of radio tra...

74053871
Live/Registered

on 07 Apr 2022

QUALITOUCH

SMARTHEALTH, INC.

74053871 · 30 Apr 1990

03 Dec 2031

010

quality touch,latex gloves for medical use

74800229
Live/Registered

on 04 May 2022

Q.E.D.

ORASURE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

74800229 · 14 Feb 1990

24 Mar 2032

009

010

medical testing apparatus; namely, disposable saliva alcohol level met...

73828633
Live/Registered

on 29 Aug 2020

QMS

Seradyn Inc.

73828633 · 28 Sep 1989

23 Oct 2030

005

010

MEDICAL DIAGNOSTIC REAGENTS, NAMELY, IMMUNOASSAY ANALYZER REAGENTS,[ M...

73470219
Live/Registered

on 20 Oct 2016

QUICK

FABRICATIONS AUTOMATIQUES GERBELOT

73470219 · 17 Feb 1984

19 Aug 2026

010

[ DENTAL ARTICULATORS ], FACE BOWS AND PARTS AND FITTINGS THEREFORE,[ ...

97914906
Live/Registered

on 21 May 2024

QYDXDHMX

Changzhou Qingzhiyao Trading Co., Ltd.

97914906 · 01 May 2023

21 May 2030

010

Electric esthetic massage apparatus for household purposes; Electric m...

97879146
Live/Registered

on 30 Apr 2024

QGJEK

XIN CHEN

97879146 · 08 Apr 2023

30 Apr 2030

010

Condoms; Sphygmomanometers; Adult sexual stimulation aids, namely, art...

97878644
Live/Registered

on 30 Apr 2024

QUIETOR

Huihua Guo

97878644 · 07 Apr 2023

30 Apr 2030

010

Bone conduction apparatus for inhibiting snoring; Ear picks; Ear plugs...

97836794
Live/Registered

on 02 Apr 2024

QIODOUO

Shantou Qiaodou Electronic Commerce Co., Ltd.

97836794 · 13 Mar 2023

02 Apr 2030

010

Adult sexual stimulation kit comprised primarily of sex toys and a pri...

97798671
Live/Registered

on 05 Mar 2024

QUWEIWU

Shenzhen Zhenjie Trading Co., Ltd.

97798671 · 16 Feb 2023

05 Mar 2030

010

Adult sexual stimulation kit comprised primarily of sex toys and a pri...

97748210
Live/Registered

on 21 Nov 2023

QUADSABRE

Quadvantage Technology, Inc.

97748210 · 10 Jan 2023

21 Nov 2029

010

Surgical instruments for use in ACL surgery

97741885
Live/Registered

on 26 Mar 2024

QOSII

Ningbo Aiwen Intelligent Technology Co., LTD

97741885 · 04 Jan 2023

26 Mar 2030

010

Aromatherapy inhalers sold empty; Dental picks; Ear plugs for sleeping...

97602034
Live/Registered

on 24 Oct 2023

Q SCRUBS

Dr. Q Scrubs, Inc.

97602034 · 22 Sep 2022

24 Oct 2029

010

"SCRUBS",Surgical scrub pants; Surgical scrub tops

97587216
Live/Registered

on 12 Dec 2023

QUADEDGE

NAKANISHI INC.

97587216 · 12 Sep 2022

12 Dec 2029

010

medical apparatus and instruments for use in surgery

79350796
Live/Registered

on 21 Feb 2023

QESPIAL

NOVARTIS AG

79350796 · 05 Jul 2022

21 Feb 2029

005

010

Anti-infectives; Anti-inflammatories; antibacterial pharmaceutical pre...

79353257
Live/Registered

on 19 Dec 2023

QUARK

1327746 B.C. Ltd. dba Quark Baby

79353257 · 02 May 2022

19 Dec 2029

005

007

...

Bath seats for babies; bath pillows; infant beds; infant cradles; plas...

97343667
Live/Registered

on 09 May 2023

QECACVV

He Xiaoshan

97343667 · 01 Apr 2022

09 May 2029

010

Condoms; Adult sexual stimulation aids, namely, artificial penises, pe...

97338826
Live/Registered

on 16 May 2023

QMD

Degania Silicone Inc.

97338826 · 30 Mar 2022

16 May 2029

010

040

...

Industrial analysis in the nature of product development in the field ...

97338535
Live/Registered

on 02 Jan 2024

QUANTA

Quanta Dialysis Technologies Limited

97338535 · 30 Mar 2022

02 Jan 2030

009

010

...

information technology consulting services for the healthcare industry...

97298801
Live/Registered

on 11 Apr 2023

QATACARE

UNIAID Health Management Suzhou Co. , Ltd.

97298801 · 07 Mar 2022

11 Apr 2029

010

Bandages, elastic; Compression sleeves for athletic use; Compression s...

97285681
Live/Registered

on 26 Sep 2023

QX-MICRO MOTOR TECHNOLOGY

Therabody, Inc.

97285681 · 25 Feb 2022

26 Sep 2029

010

"MOTOR TECHNOLOGY",Massage apparatus; Massage apparatus and instrument...