Patents Represented by Law Firm Okanagan Plant Improvement Co. Ltd.
  • Apple tree `Chinook`
    Patent number: PP10669
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of apple tree, originating from a controlled cross of `Splendour` and `Gala`, substantially illustrated and described, which is most similar to `Fuji`. The variety is distinguished by the small to medium sized fruit with the skin having 80% to 90% pink/red blush over a yellow ground, and large white lenticels The flesh is yellow, crisp, firm, and juicy. The fruit is short globose conical in shape, with little or no ribbing, weak crowning of the distal end and a long stem. The variety was named `Chinook` in 1997.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 3, 1998
    Assignee: okanagan Plant Improvement Co.Ltd.
    Inventor: W. David Lane