Patents by Inventor Tracee Louise Bettencourt

Tracee Louise Bettencourt 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: 20240155956
    Abstract: 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, 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 medium to large size fruit. 3. Clingstone fruit with firm, yellow flesh. 4. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 5. Fruit having an attractive red skin color.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2022
    Publication date: May 9, 2024
    Inventors: Lacey Marie Gardner, Jalen Robert Zaiger, Tracee Louise Bettencourt
  • Patent number: PP35178
    Abstract: 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 very good flavor and eating quality. 4. Fruit with an attractive reddish purple skin color. 5. Fruit with good handling and storage ability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Inventors: Lacey Marie Gardner, Jalen Robert Zaiger, Tracee Louise Bettencourt
  • Patent number: PP35196
    Abstract: 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 very good flavor and eating quality. 4. Fruit with a high degree of attractive red skin color. 5. Fruit with good storage and shipping ability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Inventors: Lacey Marie Gardner, Jalen Robert Zaiger, Tracee Louise Bettencourt
  • Patent number: PP35314
    Abstract: 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 with a vigorous, upright growth habit. 2. Regular and productive bearer of medium to large size 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: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Inventors: Lacey Marie Gardner, Jalen Robert Zaiger, Tracee Louise Bettencourt
  • Patent number: PP35747
    Abstract: 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, 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 medium to large size fruit. 3. Clingstone fruit with firm, yellow flesh. 4. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 5. Fruit having an attractive red skin color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Inventors: Lacey Marie Gardner, Jalen Robert Zaiger, Tracee Louise Bettencourt