Patents by Inventor Michael Gerawan

Michael Gerawan 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).

  • Publication number: 20060010539
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach Prunus persica, tree substantially as illustrated and described which produces large and attractive fruit which are mature for commercial harvesting and shipment approximately August 23 to September 8, nearly 2 weeks before “Prima Gattie” peach tree (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 10,085), in the San Joaquin Valley of central California.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2004
    Publication date: January 12, 2006
    Applicant: Gerawan Farming
    Inventor: Michael Gerawan
  • Patent number: 6813859
    Abstract: A protective polyethylene canopy, in the order of 100 to 110 inches in width and approximately 1.3 mils thick, is placed over trellised grapevines and fastened by the disclosed tie downs at the respective canopy sides. To form the tie downs, the side edges of the canopy are gathered and folded back upon themselves at intervals up to 2 inches. Thereafter, tape, in the form of adhesive labels, is placed over the folded edges so as to capture the folded and gathered side film edges. The label and folded film is transpierced, typically by a worker using grape clippers holding attached twine. Once transpierced and threaded with the twine, the twine is tied to the label and the canopy material, and then secured at its remote end to tightly secure the canopy overlying the trellis and vines growing on the trellis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Assignee: Gerawan Farming Partners, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Gerawan, Douglas Zweigle