Patents by Inventor Leigh M. Gardner

Leigh M. Gardner 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: PP5287
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of plum tree which is of medium to large size, vigorous, upright, medium dense, and vase form; foliated with large, smooth, many oblanceolate but some elliptical leaves having globose glands and a serrate margin; blooms from medium size, plump buds; the flowers being white and of medium size; and is a regular and productive bearer of medium size, somewhat oblate, clingstone fruit having red skin, firm, yellow flesh, and a brownish-orange stone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 1983
    Date of Patent: October 2, 1984
    Inventors: Chris F. Zaiger, Gary N. Zaiger, Leigh M. Gardner, Grant G. Zaiger
  • Patent number: PP9406
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree which has the following unique combination of desirable features that are outstanding in a new variety:1. Fruit with excellent flavor and eating quality.2. Heavy and regular production of white flesh freestone fruit.3. Fruit with firm white flesh having good handling and shipping quality.4. Vigorous, upright growth habit.5. Fruit with a high degree of red skin color.6. Relatively uniform large fruit throughout the tree.7. Ability of the fruit to hold firm on the tree 7-10 days after maturity (shipping ripe).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 19, 1995
    Inventors: Chris F. Zaiger, Gary N. Zaiger, Leigh M. Gardner, Grant G. Zaiger