Patents by Inventor Mike Gerawan

Mike 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: 20110010810
    Abstract: A new variety of grapevine plant characterized by producing a medium to large black grape with a very good flavor and good productive capacity that matures for harvesting and shipment in October in the San Joaquin Valley of California. The new variety can be compared to ‘Autumn Royal’ but produces a slightly larger berry with very good flavor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2009
    Publication date: January 13, 2011
    Inventor: Mike Gerawan
  • Publication number: 20080196131
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of grape plant characterized by a medium dark red seedless grape that matures for harvest and shipping in late August to September about the same time as ‘Ruby Seedless’ (non patented) with very good flavor, juicy and firm skin. The berries are borne on strong woody stems and branches and are well adapted to commercial handling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2007
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Inventor: Mike Gerawan
  • Publication number: 20070199116
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree is characterized by producing a freestone fruit with good red coloration, and that is ripe for commercial harvesting and shipment between July 13-20 in the San Joaquin Valley of Central California. The new variety is closely similar to the ‘O'Henry’ peach tree (nonpatented) from which it is a bud sport and from which it is distinguishable in that the fruit matures earlier than the ‘O'Henry’ peach fruit, is more highly colored, has very good flavor and stores very well.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2006
    Publication date: August 23, 2007
    Inventor: Mike Gerawan
  • Publication number: 20070143884
    Abstract: This present invention relates to an apricot tree, Prunus armeniaca, and more specifically to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a medium size vigorous, semi hardy with good production. This tree does need pollinization. ‘Castlebright’ and ‘Patterson are apricot varieties (unpatented) and are usually equally as pollenized. Under the environmental conditions in Central California San Joaquin Valley the fruit matures in mid May, 2005. The fruit is medium sized, with good orange color, orange yellow flesh color, firm with a good flavor. This variety is a second generation seedling of unknown parentage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2005
    Publication date: June 21, 2007
    Inventor: Mike Gerawan
  • Patent number: PP17881
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of plum characterized by producing a freestone fruit with good dark-red coloration that is ripe for commercial harvesting and shipping June 13-15 in the San Joaquin Valley of Central California. The new variety, a plum seedling, is similar to ‘Black Beaut’ plum tree (unpatented). Fruit from ‘Black Delight’ is distinguishable and has very good dark coloration, has very good flavor, stores very well, and ripens several days before ‘Black Beaut’.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2007
    Assignee: Gerawan Farming
    Inventor: Mike Gerawan
  • Patent number: PP18191
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree is characterized by producing a large fruit for commercial harvesting and shipment between September 16-30 in the San Joaquin Valley of Central California. The new variety is somewhat similar to the fruit of ‘Prima Gattie’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 10,085) peach tree, but is distinguishable in that it produces fruit 7-10 days after ‘Prima Gattie’ with good blush color, juice production and excellent flavor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2007
    Inventor: Mike Gerawan
  • Patent number: PP18370
    Abstract: This present invention relates to an apricot tree, Prunus armeniaca, and more specifically to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a medium size vigorous, semi hardy with good production. This tree does need pollinization. ‘Castlebright’ and ‘Patterson’ are apricot varieties (unpatented) and are usually equally as pollenized. Under the environmental conditions in Central California San Joaquin Valley the fruit matures in mid May, 2005. The fruit is medium sized, with good orange color, orange yellow flesh color, firm with a good flavor. The fruit matures at least 10 days before the ‘Patterson’ variety, having more red blush on mature fruit. This variety is a second generation seedling of unknown parentage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Inventor: Mike Gerawan
  • Patent number: PP18390
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree is characterized by producing a freestone fruit with good red coloration, and that is ripe for commercial harvesting and shipment between July 13-20 in the San Joaquin Valley of Central California. The new variety is closely similar to the ‘O'Henry’ peach tree (nonpatented) from which it is a bud sport and from which it is distinguishable in that the fruit matures earlier than the ‘O'Henry’ peach fruit, is more highly colored, has very good flavor and stores very well.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2008
    Inventor: Mike Gerawan
  • Patent number: PP19270
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of grape plant characterized by a medium dark red seedless grape that matures for harvest and shipping in late August to September about the same time as ‘Ruby Seedless’ (non patented) with very good flavor, juicy and firm skin. The berries are borne on strong woody stems and branches and are well adapted to commercial handling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2008
    Inventor: Mike Gerawan