Sport Of Fuji Patents (Class PLT/168)
  • Publication number: 20180263154
    Abstract: A new and distinct Malus domestica (Borkh.) late ripening, dessert variety that exhibits weak vigor, extensive branching, Vƒ-resistance against scab, and medium-sized, dark red fruits with rare russeting. The fruits of the new variety are very sweet with very low acidity and taste similar to tropical fruits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2018
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Inventors: Radek Cerny, Jan Zima, Otto Louda, Jaroslav Tupy
  • Publication number: 20180184556
    Abstract: ‘Gradisca’ apple tree is the product of an open pollination of ‘Fuji’ apple, and is characterized by its bright red fruit and good production capacity. Fruit of ‘Gradisca’ is sweet and perfumed, and colors well in hot weather. ‘Gradisca’ is distinguished from its parent ‘Fuji’ by its more perfumed fruit and more intense red overcolor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2016
    Publication date: June 28, 2018
    Inventors: Olivier Grard, Alexandre Grard
  • Publication number: 20180139877
    Abstract: ‘Duke Fuji’ apple is sport mutation of ‘Brak’ Fuji notable for its distinctive fruit, which has an attractive solid red flush. ‘Duke Fuji’ colors early and evenly, allowing it to be harvested in a single picking.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2017
    Publication date: May 17, 2018
    Applicant: KIKU SRL GmbH
    Inventor: Danay Helmuth
  • Publication number: 20180077836
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of apple tree was identified from a population of seedlings derived from a cross of ‘Honeycrisp’ and ‘Fuji.’ The new variety, named ‘MAIA12’ is distinct from ‘Honeycrisp’ as ‘MAIA12’ ripens late-August, 1 week before ‘Honeycrisp’. Unlike ‘Honeycrisp,’ ‘MAIA12’ is a fast-growing, vigorous tree with long shoots and leaves. ‘MAIA12’ is distinct from ‘Fuji’ as ‘MAIA12’ ripens 6 weeks before ‘Fuji.’ Unlike ‘Fuji,’ ‘MAIA12’ has consistent annual cropping with minimal horticultural inputs. ‘MAIA12’ fruit are medium sized, extremely crisp, with simple sweet-tart flavor and long storability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2016
    Publication date: March 15, 2018
    Inventors: William DODD, David DOUD, John Mitchell LYND, Gregory MILLER
  • Publication number: 20180077835
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of apple tree was identified from a population of seedlings derived from a cross of ‘Honeycrisp’ and ‘Fuji’. The new variety, named ‘MAIA11’, is distinct from ‘Honeycrisp’ as ‘MAIA11’ ripens early-October, 3 weeks after ‘Honeycrisp’- . ‘MAIA11’ is distinct from ‘Fuji’ as ‘MAIA11’ ripens 3 weeks before ‘Fuji’. ‘MAIA11’ fruit are medium sized, extremely crisp, with simple sweet-tart flavor and long storability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2016
    Publication date: March 15, 2018
    Inventors: William DODD, David DOUD, John Mitchell LYND, Gregory MILLER
  • Publication number: 20170280601
    Abstract: ‘Fuji VW’ apple is a ‘Fuji’ sport notable for its fruit, which is fully colored well before harvest, and has a distinctive solid purple-red overcolor. ‘Fuji VW’ can be harvested in a single picking.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2017
    Publication date: September 28, 2017
    Applicant: KIKU SRL GmbH
    Inventor: Jürgen Braun
  • Publication number: 20170127583
    Abstract: A new and distinct dessert diploid variety of Malus domestica (Borkh.) that is characterized by Vf-resistance against scab, drooping tree habit, moderate vigor, and globose fruits of medium size which have a large area of red to red-purple overcolor with weakly defined stripes. The fruit flesh is firm, crisp, juicy, and with a pleasant aroma. The new variety has a late time of harvest and a medium to late time of eating maturity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2016
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventors: Jaroslav Tupy, Radek Cerny, Otto Louda, Jan Zima
  • Publication number: 20150101087
    Abstract: A new and distinct Malus domestica Borkh. apple tree variety named ‘FUCIV-51’ is a mutation of the Fuji ‘NAGAFU-12’ apple, particularly characterized by a very large area of over color, in particular in warm areas with low day-night thermic excursion; red coloration on most part of the unexposed side of the fruit; and intense purple-red over color.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2014
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Applicant: C.I.V. - CONSORZIO ITALIANO VIVAISTI - SOCIETÀ CONSORTILE A R.L.
    Inventors: Michelangelo Leis, Alessio Martinelli
  • Publication number: 20140223621
    Abstract: ‘Ladina’ is a new apple tree produced by a controlled cross of ‘Topaz’ and ‘Fuji’ and selected for its resistance to scab and low susceptibility to powdery mildew and fire blight. ‘Ladina’ apples are obloid in shape, with an attractive solid flush coloration and sweet juicy flesh.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2013
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: Agroscope Changins-Wadenswil
    Inventor: Markus Kellerhals
  • Publication number: 20140053301
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of apple, MAIA1, is described, derived from a cross of ‘Honeycrisp’ and ‘Fuji’. This new variety is unique from parent ‘Honeycrisp’ by being harvested in mid-October, 6-8 weeks after ‘Honeycrisp’. This new variety is unique from parent ‘Fuji’ by tree form, with MAIA1 being moderate vigor, more open tree canopy and higher spur density as contrasted with the bushy, tight tree canopy and lower spur density of ‘Fuji’. MAIA1 blooms approximately one week later than parent ‘Fuji’. MAIA1 fruit is moderate size, very crisp, sweet and long keeping, both in refrigerated storage and at room temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2012
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Inventors: William Dodd, David Doud, John Mitchell Lynd, Gregory Miller
  • Publication number: 20130125270
    Abstract: A new and distinct apple tree named ‘PremA92’ is disclosed. The new apple is notable for its attractive appearance, superb texture, improved flavor and long shelf life.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2012
    Publication date: May 16, 2013
    Inventor: Allan White
  • Publication number: 20130031684
    Abstract: A new and distinct Malus domestica Mill. apple tree variety named ‘Fujion’ particularly characterized by having a medium vigorous tree, precocious fruit bearing with high productivity. Resistant to scab. Harvest period more concentrated than for Fuji and can generally be completed in two pickings. The fruit is similar to ‘Fuji-Nagafu’ 12 with an intense red over colour and well-defined stripes. It is round and slightly elongated, very regular and more consistent in size than Fuji. The flesh is crispy, juicy and intensely sweet, generally sweeter than Fuji.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2011
    Publication date: January 31, 2013
    Inventors: Michelangelo Leis, Alessio Martinelli, Francesco Tagliani, Donata Azzolini, Pietro Castagnoli, Alessandro Castagnoli
  • Publication number: 20100287674
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of apple tree ‘Malus domestica Mil’ named ‘Moana’ is described and which is characterized by a date of maturity of April 15th or later under the ecological conditions prevailing near Nelson, New Zealand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2009
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Inventors: Geoff Rowling, Alan Rowling
  • Publication number: 20030154527
    Abstract: A new and distinctive variety of an apple tree, named ‘Irene,’ distinguished by an early harvest date, large fruit, typical annual double-blooming when grown in Nyssa, Oreg., and field resistance to powdery mildew and fire blight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2002
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventor: Glen A. Teague
  • Publication number: 20020032920
    Abstract: A new and distinct late season variety of apple tree, named ‘Swedes Fuji’ originating from a mutation of the standard Fuji. This new cultivar displays a brilliant red blush uniform coloration which extends over the entire surface of the apple. The cultivar is generally similar to the parent with the exception of: 1) fruit color and 2) it is easier to harvest because it has a more uniform rate of coloration throughout the entire tree when the fruit is maturing in late fall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2001
    Publication date: March 14, 2002
    Inventors: Dennis K. Pickering, Sterling G. Pickering
  • Publication number: 20010032345
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a variety of an apple tree obtained by branch mutation and by selection of the variety Fuji. The present invention variety exhibits an appropriate distinguishability, homogeneity, uniformity, and stability. The vigor of the tree is strong. The tree type is ramified. The habit of the apple tree is drooping. The pubescence on an upper half of a shoot is weak. The thickness as measured by the diameter at the center is medium for a dormant one year old shoot. The number of lenticells is many for one year old dormant shoot. The color of an unopened flower is light pink in a balloon stage. The surface of the fruit is colored red with a large number of small yellowish dots. Frequently the dots are disposed on curved lines with each line counting from about 4 to 8 dots.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2001
    Publication date: October 18, 2001
    Inventor: Alois Braun
  • Patent number: PP16270
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Fuji apple tree (Malus pumila) named ‘Fugachee Fuji’ is disclosed. The fruit of the new variety is characterized by its early maturity and attractive blush coloration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2006
    Inventor: Ira Clevenger
  • Patent number: PP16624
    Abstract: A new ‘Fuji’ apple variety distinguished by fruit with dark red striping over a lighter red ground color and with large average fruit size for a ‘Fuji’ apple tree.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2006
    Assignee: Banning Orchards & Nursery
    Inventor: Bob L. Banning
  • Patent number: PP17914
    Abstract: ‘CABp Fuji’ is a new and distinct apple tree notable for its large, attractive fruit, having a pronounced stripe and superior color as compared to its parent ‘Nagafu-6’ and other known cultivars.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2007
    Assignee: CABp 4 Limited
    Inventors: Chris Lee, Brian Edwards, Allan Delugar
  • Patent number: PP18004
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of apple tree is described, and which is characterized as to novelty by producing fruit having a brilliant red color, increased fruit pressure, increased brix, and further having a harvesting date about September 8, under the ecological conditions prevailing near Mesa, Wash.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2007
    Inventor: Karl Eppich
  • Patent number: PP18661
    Abstract: A new and distinct apple tree is disclosed. ‘Candy,’ a limb sport of ‘Aztec,’ is notable for its distinctive fruit, which exhibits a 95%-100% intense red coloration, with striping present.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Inventor: David Austin
  • Patent number: PP18761
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a variety of an apple tree obtained by branch mutation and by selection of the variety Fuji. The present invention variety exhibits an appropriate distinguishability, homogeneity, uniformity, and stability. The vigor of the tree is strong. The tree type is ramified. The habit of the apple tree is drooping. The pubescence on an upper half of a shoot is weak or similar to the pubescence in Golden Delicious. The thickness as measured by the diameter at the center is medium or similar to the thickness in Jonagold for a dormant one year old shoot. The number of lenticels is many for one year old dormant shoot. The color of an unopened flower is light pink in a balloon stage. The surface of the fruit is colored dark ruby red with a large number of small yellowish dots. Frequently the dots are disposed on curved lines with each line counting from about 4 to 8 dots.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2008
    Assignee: Kiku SRL GmbH
    Inventor: Thomas Braun
  • Patent number: PP19054
    Abstract: A new and distinct Malus domestica apple tree variety named ‘FUJIKO’ particularly characterized by having intense red color on most of the skin surface; red coloration on the unexposed side of the fruit; and good overcolor of the fruits underexposed to the sun light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2008
    Assignee: Consorzio Italiano Vivaisti
    Inventors: Michelangelo Leis, Carlo Mazzola
  • Patent number: PP15261
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a variety of an apple tree obtained by branch mutation and by selection of the variety ‘Fuji’. The present invention variety exhibits an appropriate distinguishability, homogeneity, uniformity, and stability. The vigor of the tree is strong. The tree type is ramified. The habit of the apple tree is drooping. The pubescence on an upper half of a shoot is weak. The thickness as measured by the diameter at the center is medium for a dormant one year old shoot. The number of lenticels is many for one year old dormant shoot. The color of an unopened flower is light pink in a balloon stage. The surface of the fruit is colored red with a large number of small yellowish dots. Frequently the dots are disposed on curved lines with each line counting from about 4 to 8 dots.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2004
    Assignee: Kiku G.m.b.H - S.r.l.
    Inventor: Alois Braun
  • Patent number: PP21450
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of apple tree ‘Malus domestica Mil’ named ‘Moana’ is described and which is characterized by a date of maturity of April 15th or later under the ecological conditions prevailing near Nelson, New Zealand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Assignee: Moana Orchards Ltd.
    Inventors: Geoff Rowling, Alan Rowling
  • Patent number: PP11193
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of apple tree named `Fiero` characterized by early maturity, maturing 10 to 14 days earlier than (`Yataka Fuji`) and 30 to 40 days earlier than standard `Fuji`, and an overall pinkish red blush coloration in contrast to the predominantly striped pattern of coloration typical of (`Yataka Fuji`) and standard `Fuji`.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2000
    Assignee: Columbia & Okanagan Nursery
    Inventor: Myles Van Leuven
  • Patent number: PP27421
    Abstract: A new and distinct Malus domestica Borkh. apple tree variety named ‘FUCIV-51’ is a naturally occurring mutation of the Fuji ‘NAGAFU-12’ apple, particularly characterized by a very large area of over color, in particular in warm areas with low day-night thermic excursion; red coloration on most part of the unexposed side of the fruit; and intense purple-red over color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: C.I.V.—Consorzio Italiano Vivaisti-Società Consortile A R.L.
    Inventors: Michelangelo Leis, Alessio Martinelli
  • Patent number: PP30174
    Abstract: ‘Fuji VW’ apple is a ‘Fuji’ sport notable for its fruit, which is fully colored well before harvest, and has a distinctive solid red-purple overcolor. ‘Fuji VW’ can be harvested in a single picking.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2019
    Assignee: KIKU SRL GmbH
    Inventor: Jürgen Braun
  • Patent number: PP30660
    Abstract: ‘Duke Fuji’ apple tree is a naturally occurring limb sport mutation of ‘Brak’ Fuji notable for its distinctive fruit, which has an attractive sold red flush. ‘Duke Fuji’ colors early and evenly, allowing it to be harvested in a single picking.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2019
    Assignee: KIKU SRL GmbH
    Inventor: Danay Helmuth