Patents by Inventor Chris Floyd Zaiger

Chris Floyd Zaiger has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: PP4106
    Abstract: A variety of nectarine tree which is large size, vigorous, dense growth; the tree being a productive and regular bearer of medium size, early ripening, clingstone fruit having firm yellow flesh and a high degree of red skin color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 1976
    Date of Patent: September 20, 1977
    Inventor: Chris Floyd Zaiger
  • Patent number: PP4107
    Abstract: A variety of nectarine tree which is of large size, vigorous, upright in growth; the tree being very productive and regular bearer of large size, late maturing, clingstone fruit having firm yellow flesh and yellow skin color substantially overspread with red.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 1976
    Date of Patent: September 20, 1977
    Inventor: Chris Floyd Zaiger
  • Patent number: PP4108
    Abstract: A variety of peach tree which is of large size, vigorous upright growth and the tree being a productive and regular bearer of large, early ripening, clingstone fruit having firm, yellow flesh, and a high degree of red skin color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 1976
    Date of Patent: September 20, 1977
    Inventor: Chris Floyd Zaiger
  • Patent number: PP4109
    Abstract: A variety of peach tree which is of large size, vigorous growth; the tree being a productive and regular bearer of large, firm, yellow flesh, early ripening clingstone fruit, with a high degree of red skin color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 1976
    Date of Patent: September 20, 1977
    Inventor: Chris Floyd Zaiger
  • Patent number: PP4110
    Abstract: A variety of nectarine tree of medium to large size, vigorous growth and regular, productive bearing of medium size, yellow flesh, clingstone fruit, with a high degree of red skin color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 1976
    Date of Patent: September 20, 1977
    Inventor: Chris Floyd Zaiger
  • Patent number: PP4155
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree principally characterized by its dwarf size, short leaf nodes, short heavy branches, and is a regular bearer of yellow-fleshed, clingstone fruit of good eating quality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 1976
    Date of Patent: November 22, 1977
    Inventor: Chris Floyd Zaiger
  • Patent number: PP4163
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of peach tree characterized by its dwarf size, heavy attractive foliage, large showy pink flowers and a regular bearer of medium to large, semi-freestone peaches of good eating quality. The variety being adapted for growing as an ornamental tree and also for the production of fruit for the home and local market.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 1976
    Date of Patent: December 13, 1977
    Inventor: Chris Floyd Zaiger
  • Patent number: PP4237
    Abstract: A variety of apricot tree which has dwarf characteristics, close leaf nodes, short heavy branches, stocky trunk, and bears yellow flesh, freestone fruit. The tree height being approximately 30% of a normal apricot tree.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 1976
    Date of Patent: April 11, 1978
    Inventor: Chris Floyd Zaiger
  • Patent number: PP4304
    Abstract: A new variety of almond tree with upright, stocky growth of medium vigor and size. The tree is further characterized by having heavy foliage of medium size leaves, an abundance of heavy white bloom, and being a regular and heavy bearer of medium size, sweet kernel almonds. The blooming time being after Nonpareil Almond (unpatented) but just ahead of Mission Almond (unpatented) and the harvest time being early, essentially with Nonpareil Almond.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 1977
    Date of Patent: September 19, 1978
    Inventor: Chris Floyd Zaiger
  • Patent number: PP9937
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of apricot tree Prunus armeniaca, which has the following unique combination of outstanding features that are desirable in a new variety:1. Late maturity of fruit.2. Producing mild, sweet, sub-acid fruit with good flavor and eating quality.3. Fruit with good handling and shipping quality.4. Heavy and regular production of fruit.5. Vigorous, semi-spreading growth.6. Fruit having a high soluble solids (average of 16.0 Brix).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 1, 1997
    Inventors: Chris Floyd Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Gary Neil Zaiger, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Patent number: PP9938
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach, Prunus persica, tree; its novelty consists of the following unique combination of desirable features that are outstanding in a new variety:1. Early maturity of large size fruit.2. Fruit with good flavor and eating quality.3. Heavy and regular production of fruit.4. Fruit with a high degree of attractive red skin color.5. Fruit with firm flesh, good handling and shipping quality.6. The ability of the fruit to hold firm on the tree 4 to 5 days after maturity (shipping ripe).7. Vigorous, upright growth habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 1, 1997
    Inventors: Chris Floyd Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Gary Neil Zaiger, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Patent number: PP9964
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree, Prunus persica, which has the following unique combination of desirable features that are outstanding in a new variety:1. Fruit with a mild, sweet, sub-acid flavor with excellent eating quality.2. Fruit maturing in the late maturity season.3. Relatively uniform, large-size fruit throughout the tree.4. Fruit with firm flesh, good handling and shipping quality.5. Fruit holding firm on the tree 10 to 12 days after maturity (shipping ripe).6. Having a vigorous, upright growth habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 15, 1997
    Inventors: Chris Floyd Zaiger, Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Patent number: PP10022
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine, Prunus persica, tree; its novelty consists of the following unique combination of features that are desirable in a new variety:1. Early maturity of medium size fruit.2. Fruit with good flavor and eating quality.3. Fruit with firm flesh, good handlng and shipping quality.4. Heavy and regular production of fruit.5. Fruit with a high degree of attractive red skin color.6. Fruit with a low winter chilling requirement of approximately 350 hours.7. Having a vigorous, upright growth habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 9, 1997
    Inventors: Chris Floyd Zaiger, Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger