Who made union atlas axe ?

[Old Jug]

Hello
I bought this on e bay and have not been able to find any information on it. Any help would be appreciated
Thank you

 

[Old Jug]

You can see pictures under Union Atlas 3 1/4 Hudson bay style axe

 

[Steve Tall]

ATLAS was a trademark of the Union Fork & Hoe Company (and later was listed under UnionTools Inc.)

Word Mark: ATLAS
Goods and Services (EXPIRED) IC 008. US 023. G & S: HAND OPERATED TOOLS-NAMELY, AXES, CULTIVATORS, CUTTERS...
FIRST USE: 1905...
Registration Date December 8, 1936
Owner (REGISTRANT) UNION FORK & HOE COMPANY, THE CORPORATION OHIO 500 DUBLIN AVENUE COLUMBUS OHIO
(LAST LISTED OWNER) UNIONTOOLS, INC. CORPORATION BY CHANGE OF NAME FROM DELAWARE P.O. BOX 1940 500 DUBLIN AVE. COLUMBUS OHIO 432161940...
Renewal 3RD RENEWAL 1997
Live/Dead Indicator DEAD

from USPTO http://tmsearch.uspto.gov/bin/showfield?f=doc&state=4801:a4mt8i.6.26

 

[Steve Tall]

Visible on the label is a portion of this trademark design (world on shoulders of a kneeling "man" -- which brings up the question, what is this guy Atlas kneeling on?):

According to the USPTO, this design was first used in 1968 and was registered in 1969 to Union Fork and Hoe Company. They renewed the trademark in 1989, while the company was still called Union Fork & Hoe. The company name was changed to UnionTools in 1992, according to this company history: "...New President and CEO Gabe Mihaly, who had taken the reigns of the company in 1991, was in charge of overseeing the shift. In keeping with this new philosophy, Mihaly strove to broaden the company’s appeal by changing Union Fork & Hoe’s name to the broader UnionTools in 1992."

 

[Old Jug]

Well I do not know how you do this Steve. but sure am glad you can. The axe rings beautifully and no center convex. I may have payed to much for it ? I am still happy with it. I think it is a Rock Away Pattern Thank you Steve and ever one who tool the time to look. I really Appreciate all you time and help
God Bless, Milton

 

[Lieblad]

[QUOings ??

 

[rjdankert]

. . .from USPTO http://tmsearch.uspto.gov/bin/showfield?f=doc&state=4801:a4mt8i.6.26

I don't know how the USPTO site works, but the link gets:

In case anyone else is curious here is the result:

Note: This is only intended to be helpful. I did not find using that site fun. Good job Steve Tall. :thumbup:

Bob

 

[rjdankert]

. . .which brings up the question, what is this guy Atlas kneeling on?):

. . .

I don't know who that guy is in the drawing (face is hidden), but it looks to me like he is kneeling on his left knee.

. . . according to this company history. . .

From the link, I also found this interesting:

"The company took a significant step forward in 1913 when it partnered with catalogue giant Sears, Roebuck and Co. to manufacture tools under Sears’ Craftsman brand, an alliance that would continue into the twenty-first century."

Bob

P. S. Did you recently add your location? I haven't noticed it before. Get much rain there?

 

[Steve Tall]

I don't know how the USPTO site works, but the link gets:

...

oops, I checked that the link worked after I posted it, but forgot about it timing out at that site.

...
P. S. Did you recently add your location? I haven't noticed it before. Get much rain there?

No changes; it rains mostly in (and most of) the months of November through April.

 

[Hickory n steel]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't union tools eventually become Ames ?
Because I own a union tools razorback shovel, and I know that Ames currently makes the razorback tools.

 

[Steve Tall]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't union tools eventually become Ames ?
Because I own a union tools razorback shovel, and I know that Ames currently makes the razorback tools.

In 2006, UnionTools joined the Ames family of companies...

from http://www.uniontools.com/about-us/our-history.aspx

 

[rjdankert]

Ames currently lists Razor-Back and UnionTools among their brands.
http://global.ames.com/

Bob

 

[RICKOFF]

Thanks Guy's, always get a real great history lesson here.

 

[Hickory n steel]

In 2006, UnionTools joined the Ames family of companies...

from http://www.uniontools.com/about-us/our-history.aspx

Thanks for the info man.