Patents by Inventor Kirk Pomper

Kirk Pomper 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).

  • Pawpaw tree named ‘Hi 7-1’
    Patent number: PP37654
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to pawpaw trees, and more specifically to a pawpaw tree with pyramidal growth form and moderate vigorous growth; a superior fruit distinguished by large, firm, orange-yellow fleshy fruits. The number of fruit per cluster is low, often in singles, which simplifies harvesting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2025
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2026
    Assignee: Kentucky State University
    Inventors: Kirk Pomper, Sheri Crabtree, Jeremy Lowe