Patents by Inventor Leith Marie Gardner
Leith Marie 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).
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Patent number: PP31037Abstract: 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 having a vigorous, upright growth habit. 2. Tree being a regular and productive bearer of medium size fruit. 3. Clingstone fruit with firm, white flesh. 4. Fruit having an attractive, dark red skin color. 5. Fruit with good flavor and eating quality.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2018Date of Patent: November 12, 2019Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
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Patent number: PP31193Abstract: 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 having a vigorous, upright growth habit. 2. Tree being a regular and productive bearer of large size fruit. 3. Clingstone fruit with firm, yellow flesh. 4. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 5. Fruit having an attractive dark red skin color.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2018Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
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Patent number: PP31823Abstract: 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 having a vigorous, upright growth habit. 2. Tree being a regular and productive bearer of medium size fruit. 3. Fruit with a high degree of attractive dark red skin color. 4. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 5. Fruit with good handling and shipping quality.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2019Date of Patent: June 2, 2020Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
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Patent number: PP32016Abstract: 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 having a vigorous, upright growth habit. 2. Tree being a regular and productive bearer of large size fruit. 3. Fruit with a high degree of attractive dark red skin color. 4. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 5. Clingstone fruit with firm, yellow flesh.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2019Date of Patent: July 28, 2020Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
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Patent number: PP32191Abstract: 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 having a vigorous, upright growth habit. 2. Tree being a regular and productive bearer of large size fruit. 3. Clingstone fruit with firm, yellow flesh. 4. Fruit having an attractive red skin color. 5. Fruit with good flavor and eating quality.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2019Date of Patent: September 15, 2020Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
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Patent number: PP32236Abstract: 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 having a vigorous, upright growth habit. 2. Tree being a regular and productive bearer of large size fruit. 3. Clingstone fruit with firm, yellow flesh. 4. Fruit having an attractive red skin color. 5. Fruit with good flavor and eating quality.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2019Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
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Patent number: PP32703Abstract: 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 having a vigorous, upright growth habit. 2. Tree being a regular and productive bearer of medium to large size fruit. 3. Fruit with a high degree of attractive purple skin color. 4. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 5. Fruit with good storage and shipping ability.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2020Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
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Patent number: PP32851Abstract: 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 having a vigorous, upright growth habit. 2. Tree being a regular and productive bearer of medium size fruit. 3. Fruit with a high degree of attractive dark red skin color. 4. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 5. Fruit with good storage and shipping ability.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2020Date of Patent: March 2, 2021Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
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Patent number: PP32878Abstract: 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 having a vigorous, upright growth habit. 2. Tree being a regular and productive bearer of medium to large size fruit. 3. Fruit with a high degree of attractive reddish purple skin color. 4. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 5. Fruit with good storage and shipping ability.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2020Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
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Patent number: PP33444Abstract: 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 having a vigorous, upright growth habit. 2. Tree being a regular and productive bearer of medium size, red flesh fruit. 3. Fruit with a high degree of attractive reddish-purple skin color. 4. Fruit with good flavor and eating quality. 5. Fruit with good storage and shipping ability.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2020Date of Patent: September 7, 2021Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
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Patent number: PP33622Abstract: A new and distinct variety of interspecific almond 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 consists of the following combination of desirable features: 1. The tree being self-fertile with the ability to produce almonds without the use of pollinators. 2. Vigorous, upright growth of tree. 3. Producing nuts that are well sealed and soft shelled. 4. Nuts having very good eating quality. 5. Nuts harvesting approximately 5 to 10 days after ‘Nonpareil’ Almond (non-patented).Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2021Date of Patent: November 9, 2021Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
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Patent number: PP34087Abstract: 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 having a vigorous, upright growth habit. 2. Tree being a regular and productive bearer of medium size fruit. 3. Fruit with a high degree of attractive dark red skin color. 4. Fruit with good flavor and eating quality. 5. Fruit with good storage and shipping ability.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2021Date of Patent: April 5, 2022Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
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Patent number: PP34290Abstract: 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 having a vigorous, upright growth habit. 2. Tree being a regular and productive bearer of small to medium size, red flesh fruit. 3. Fruit with a high degree of attractive red skin color. 4. Fruit with excellent flavor and eating quality. 5. Fruit with good storage and shipping ability.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2022Date of Patent: June 7, 2022Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
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Patent number: PP34426Abstract: A new and distinct variety of interspecific Prunus 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 a vigorous, upright growth habit. 2. Tree being a regular and productive bearer of medium size fruit. 3. Fruit with a high degree of attractive dark red skin color. 4. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 5. Fruit with good storage and shipping ability.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2022Date of Patent: July 19, 2022Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
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Patent number: PP34990Abstract: A new and distinct variety of apple tree. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘M.7’ Apple 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 a vigorous, upright growth habit. 2. Tree being a regular and productive bearer of large size fruit. 3. Fruit with a high degree of attractive red skin color. 4. Fruit ripening in the early maturing season. 4. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 5. Fruit with good storage and shipping ability.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2022Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
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Patent number: PP35110Abstract: A new and distinct variety of cherry tree (Prunus avium). 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 large size fruit. 3. Fruit with an attractive red blush over yellowish-white skin. 4. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality with a good balance between acid and sugar. 5. Fruit with good handling and storage quality.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2021Date of Patent: April 18, 2023Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
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Patent number: PP35352Abstract: 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 having a vigorous, upright growth habit. 2. Tree being a regular and productive bearer of medium size fruit. 3. Fruit with a high degree of attractive reddish purple skin color. 4. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 5. Fruit with good storage and shipping ability.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2021Date of Patent: August 29, 2023Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
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Patent number: PP36059Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine 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, California, 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 a vigorous, upright growth habit. 2. Tree being a regular and productive bearer of large size fruit. 3. Fruit with an attractive red skin color. 4. Fruit having good flavor and eating quality. 5. Fruit with good storage and shipping ability.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2024Date of Patent: August 6, 2024Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner
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Patent number: PP36186Abstract: A new and distinct variety of interspecific (Prunus species) 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, California, 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 a vigorous, upright growth habit. 2. Tree being a regular and productive bearer of small to medium size, yellow flesh fruit. 3. Fruit with excellent flavor and eating quality. 4. Fruit with a high degree of attractive red skin color. 5. Fruit with good storage and shipping ability.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2024Date of Patent: October 8, 2024Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner
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Patent number: PP36187Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine 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, California, 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 a vigorous, upright growth habit. 2. Tree being a regular and productive bearer of large size, white flesh fruit. 3. Fruit with an attractive red skin color. 4. Fruit having very good flavor and eating quality with a good balance between acid and sugar. 5. Firm, clingstone fruit with good shipping and storage ability.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2024Date of Patent: October 8, 2024Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner