Patents by Inventor Grant Gene Zaiger

Grant Gene 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).

  • Cherry tree named 'Royal Letty'
    Publication number: 20160249503
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of cherry tree. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Mahaleb’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Tree with a vigorous, upright growth habit. 2. Regular and productive bearer of medium to large size fruit. 3. Fruit with an attractive red skin color. 4. Fruit with firm flesh that has good handling and shipping qualities. 5. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality with a good balance between acid and sugar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2015
    Publication date: August 25, 2016
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Peach Tree Named 'JUNE HONEY'
    Publication number: 20160227686
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree (Prunus persica). The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Tree with vigorous, upright growth. 2. Regular and productive bearer of large size fruit. 3. Fruit with a mild, sweet, sub-acid flavor and very good eating quality. 4. Fruit with good storage and shipping quality. 5. Fruit with attractive red skin color.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2015
    Publication date: August 4, 2016
    Inventors: GARY NEIL ZAIGER, LEITH MARIE GARDNER, GRANT GENE ZAIGER
  • Peach Tree Named 'Snow Fox'
    Publication number: 20160219772
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Tree having vigorous, upright growth habit. 2. Tree being a regular and productive bearer of large size fruit. 3. Fruit having firm, white flesh with a very good flavor and eating quality. 4. Fruit having an attractive red skin color. 5. Fruit with good storage and shipping qualities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2015
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Nectarine tree named 'August Chief'
    Publication number: 20160219771
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree (Prunus persica var. nucipersica). The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Tree with vigorous, upright growth. 2. Regular and productive bearer of large size fruit. 3. Fruit having a high degree of attractive red skin color. 4. Fruit with very good mild, sweet, sub-acid flavor. 5. Firm, yellow flesh fruit with good shipping quality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2015
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Interspecific tree named 'Amigo III'
    Publication number: 20160219769
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of interspecific tree. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Tree with vigorous, upright growth. 2. Heavy and regular bearer of medium to large size fruit. 3. Fruit with good handling and shipping quality. 4. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 5. Fruit with an average 17.6° Brix.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2015
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventors: GARY NEIL ZAIGER, LEITH MARIE GARDNER, GRANT GENE ZAIGER
  • Interspecific tree named `Emerald Blush'
    Publication number: 20160219770
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of interspecific tree. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Tree with vigorous, upright growth. 2. Tree being a regular and productive bearer of medium size fruit. 3. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 4. Fruit with an attractive green/yellow skin color. 5. Fruit with good storage and shipping qualities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2015
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Peach tree named 'ICE ZEE'
    Publication number: 20160219773
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Tree with vigorous, upright growth. 2. Regular and productive bearer of large size fruit. 3. Fruit having a high degree of attractive red skin color. 4. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 5. Fruit with firm flesh and good shipping quality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2015
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Interspecific tree named 'Bella Baby'
    Publication number: 20160183421
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of interspecific tree. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Tree with a vigorous, upright growth. 2. Tree being a regular and productive bearer of small to medium size fruit. 3. Fruit with excellent flavor and eating quality. 4. Fruit with an attractive red skin color. 5. Fruit with good storage and shipping qualities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2014
    Publication date: June 23, 2016
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Interspecific tree named 'PISMO'
    Publication number: 20160183422
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of interspecific tree. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Tree with a vigorous, semi-spreading growth habit. 2. Tree with heavy and regular production of medium to large size fruit. 3. Fruit with an attractive orange-red skin color. 4. Fruit with good flavor and eating quality and an average Brix of 18.7°. 5. Fruit with good handling and shipping quality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2014
    Publication date: June 23, 2016
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Peach tree named 'Krista'
    Publication number: 20160183423
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree (Prunus persica). The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Vigorous, upright growth of tree. 2. Regular and productive bearer of large size fruit. 3. Fruit with an attractive dark red skin color. 4. Fruit with firm, yellow flesh. 5. Fruit with good flavor and eating quality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2014
    Publication date: June 23, 2016
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Peach tree named ‘Snow Sprite’
    Patent number: PP26838
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree (Prunus persica). The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. A regular and productive bearer of large size, clingstone fruit. 2. Fruit with an attractive skin color. 3. Fruit holding firm on the tree 7 to 8 days after maturity (shipping ripe). 4. Fruit with a mild, sweet, subacid flavor. 5. Vigorous, upright growth of tree.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Peach tree named ‘Sauzee Jewel’
    Patent number: PP26839
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree (Prunus persica). The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Tree with vigorous, upright growth. 2. Regular and productive bearer of large size fruit. 3. Fruit with an attractive red blush skin color. 4. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 5. Fruit with good storage and handling quality. 6. Fruit with firm, white flesh.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Peach tree named ‘Snow Gypsy’
    Patent number: PP26900
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Vigorous, upright tree growth. 2. Heavy and regular production of large size fruit. 3. Firm, white flesh fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 4. Fruit with attractive red skin color. 5. Fruit with good storage and shipping quality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2016
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Interspecific tree named ‘Malibu’
    Patent number: PP26918
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of interspecific tree. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Tree with vigorous, semi-spreading growth habit. 2. Tree having a heavy and regular production of fruit. 3. Fruit with an attractive orange/yellow skin color. 4. Fruit having a good balance between acid and sugar with an average Brix of 17.0°. 5. Fruit with good handling and shipping qualities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Peach tree named ‘June Honey’
    Patent number: PP26919
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree (Prunus persica). The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Tree with vigorous, upright growth. 2. Regular and productive bearer of large size fruit. 3. Fruit with a mild, sweet, sub-acid flavor and very good eating quality. 4. Fruit with good storage and shipping quality. 5. Fruit with attractive red skin color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Interspecific tree named ‘Huntington’
    Patent number: PP26952
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of interspecific tree. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Tree with a vigorous, upright growth habit. 2. Tree with heavy and regular production of large size fruit. 3. Fruit with good storage and shipping quality. 4. Fruit with good flavor and eating quality. 5. Fruit with an attractive orange skin color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Interspecific tree named ‘Zoey Kat’
    Patent number: PP26953
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of interspecific tree. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Tree with vigorous, upright growth. 2. Regular and productive bearer of large size fruit. 3. Fruit with good flavor and eating quality. 4. Fruit with an average Brix of 17.0°. 5. Fruit with an attractive dark reddish blue skin color and yellow flesh.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Interspecific tree named ‘Flavor Punch’
    Patent number: PP27030
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of interspecific tree. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Tree with vigorous, upright growth. 2. Tree being a regular and productive bearer of small to medium size fruit. 3. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 4. Fruit with an attractive dark red skin color. 5. Fruit with good storage and shipping qualities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Interspecific tree named ‘Bella Baby’
    Patent number: PP27064
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of interspecific tree. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Tree with a vigorous, upright growth. 2. Tree being a regular and productive bearer of small to medium size fruit. 3. Fruit with excellent flavor and eating quality. 4. Fruit with an attractive red skin color. 5. Fruit with good storage and shipping qualities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Interspecific tree named ‘Autumn Fritz’
    Patent number: PP27065
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of interspecific tree. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Tree with a vigorous, upright growth habit. 2. Fruit with an attractive red skin color. 3. Fruit with good flavor and eating quality. 4. Fruit maturing very late in the season. 5. Fruit with good storage and shipping quality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger