Patents by Inventor Larry J. Grauke

Larry J. Grauke 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).

  • Pecan tree named ‘Pueblo’
    Patent number: PP34811
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of pecan tree, denominated ‘Pueblo’, having a columnar tree shape with a nut crop centered in the core of the tree, high precocity, medium-sized nut clusters, early pollen shed, early bud break, and high resistance to scab fungus (Venturia effusa).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Larry J. Grauke, Tommy E. Thompson, George D. Madden
  • Pecan tree named ‘Zuni’
    Patent number: PP34879
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of pecan tree, denominated ‘Zuni’, having large nuts in medium-sized clusters, well-filled cream-colored kernels, medium precocity, and high resistance to scab fungus (Venturia effusa).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Larry J. Grauke, Tommy E. Thompson
  • Pecan tree named ‘Seneca’
    Patent number: PP34902
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of pecan tree, denominated ‘Seneca’, having a compact tree shape that is late to break bud in the spring, ceases growth early in the autumn, a determinate pattern of growth that is freeze tolerant, early season production of high-quality nuts, cream-colored kernels, and pecan scab fungus (Venturia effusa) disease resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Larry J. Grauke, Tommy E. Thompson