Apple Patents (Class PLT/161)
  • Publication number: 20250057060
    Abstract: A new and distinct apple tree named ‘PremA019’ notable for its fruit, which has an attractive red skin color, appealing flavor, and large size.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2024
    Publication date: February 13, 2025
    Applicant: Prevar Limited
    Inventor: Richard Volz
  • Publication number: 20240373769
    Abstract: A new and distinct apple variety is described. The variety results from crossing the apple varieties ‘Cripps Pink’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 7,880) and ‘Scilate’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 20,477) in Havelock North, New Zealand. The fruit of the apple tree of this new variety have an attractive appearance characterized by its dark red color and it notable for its long storage life. This new variety has been named ‘HOT141A1’.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2024
    Publication date: November 7, 2024
    Applicants: The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research Limited, Institut De Recerca I Technologia Agroalimentaries (IRTA), FruiFutur A.I.E
    Inventors: Richard VOLZ, Lidia LOZANO
  • Publication number: 20240373768
    Abstract: A new and distinct apple variety is described. The variety results from crossing the apple varieties ‘A121R18T089’ (not patented) and Gala ‘Baigent’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 4,121) in Havelock North, New Zealand. The fruit of the apple tree of this new variety have an attractive appearance characterized by its dark red color and creamy white background and it early harvest compared to other selections. This new variety has been named ‘HOT81A1’.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2024
    Publication date: November 7, 2024
    Applicants: The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research Limited, Institut De Recerca Tecnologia Agroalimentaries (IRTA), FruitFutur A.I.E
    Inventors: Richard VOLZ, Cristian FONTICH
  • Publication number: 20240373770
    Abstract: A new and distinct apple variety is described. The variety results from crossing the apple varieties ‘A101R10T175’ (not patented) and ‘A123R06T021’ (not patented) in Havelock North, New Zealand. The fruit of the apple tree of this new variety have an attractive appearance characterized by its pink, red color and it notable for its long storage life. This new variety has been named ‘HOT125A1’.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2024
    Publication date: November 7, 2024
    Applicants: The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research Limited, Institut De Recerca I Tecnologia Agroalimentaries (IRTA), FruitFutur A.I.E
    Inventors: Richard VOLZ, Simo ALEGRE
  • Publication number: 20240341207
    Abstract: ‘J. Lincoln’ is a new apple tree distinguished by its resistance to the disease fire blight, and its flavorful fruit, which is well-suited for hard cider production.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2023
    Publication date: October 10, 2024
    Inventor: Jared Carr
  • Publication number: 20240334851
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of apple was identified as a limb mutation of the variety ‘MAIA1.’ The new variety, named ‘MAIA-MITCHELL’ ripens in late October. ‘MAIA-MITCHELL’ has a strong red coloration that is distinct from its parent in both hue and coverage. ‘MAIA-MITCHELL’ develops this coloration several weeks earlier than its parent variety, allowing growers to harvest the fruit at optimal maturity without the need to wait for commercially preferable coloration to develop.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2023
    Publication date: October 3, 2024
    Inventor: William A Pitts
  • Publication number: 20240206354
    Abstract: An apple tree named ‘SM102543’ notable for its attractive fruit, which exhibits an intense striped overcolor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2022
    Publication date: June 20, 2024
    Applicant: Prevar Limited
    Inventor: Barclay Crane
  • Publication number: 20240206353
    Abstract: An A new and distinct apple tree named ‘102543s/2’ notable for its fruit, which exhibits an attractive blush overcolor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2022
    Publication date: June 20, 2024
    Applicant: Prevar Limited
    Inventor: Barclay Crane
  • Publication number: 20230320242
    Abstract: ‘R205’ is a new apple tree notable for its fruit, which exhibits attractive dark red skin and red and white flesh and is well-suited for the fresh market.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2023
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Applicant: IFO S.A.R.L.
    Inventor: Valérie Fouillet
  • Publication number: 20230189676
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of apple tree is described. The variety results from a limb sport found in Angers, France. The fruit of the apple tree of this new variety have an attractive appearance, characterised by a high proportion of red over color and an over color pattern that is a solid flush.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2022
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Applicant: The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research Limited
    Inventors: Bruno ESSNER, Kenneth Charles BREEN
  • Publication number: 20220418177
    Abstract: A new and distinctive variety of Malus domestica Borkh, apple tree named ‘MD-TAP2’ is distinguished by its attractive tree architecture, reduced need for hand pruning and training, observed tolerance to high temperatures during the growing season, fireblight (Erwinia amylovora) and fruit which is harvested two weeks earlier than its seed parent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2022
    Publication date: December 29, 2022
    Inventors: Christopher S. Walsh, Julia M. Harshman, Kathleen W. Hunt
  • Publication number: 20220369525
    Abstract: A new and distinctive variety of Malus domestica apple tree named ‘MD-TAP1’ is distinguished by its attractive tree architecture, reduced need for hand pruning and training, and fruit which is harvested six weeks earlier than its seed parent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2022
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Inventors: Christopher S. Walsh, Julia M. Harshman, Kathleen W. Hunt
  • Publication number: 20210345533
    Abstract: ‘R203’ is a new variety of apple tree selected for its distinctive and flavorful red and yellow-white fleshed fruit, which is well-suited for the fresh market.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2021
    Publication date: November 4, 2021
    Applicant: IFO S.A.R.L.
    Inventor: Valérie Fouillet
  • Publication number: 20210345532
    Abstract: A new and distinct apple tree named ‘PremA093’, the fruit of which is notable for its intense red skin color and early maturity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2020
    Publication date: November 4, 2021
    Applicant: Prevar Limited
    Inventor: Richard Volz
  • Publication number: 20210274694
    Abstract: ‘R202’ apple tree is a new variety selected for its distinctive and flavorful red-and-white fleshed fruit, which is well-suited for the fresh market.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2019
    Publication date: September 2, 2021
    Applicant: IFO S.A.R.L.
    Inventor: Valérie Fouillet
  • Patent number: PP33495
    Abstract: ‘Eastman’ is a new variety of apple tree discovered as a chance seedling. The fruit of ‘Eastman’ is notable for its attractive tri-color flesh.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Inventors: Rafe Douglas Ward, Nicole Elizabeth Ward
  • Patent number: PP33508
    Abstract: ‘R202’ apple tree is a new variety selected for its distinctive and flavorful red-and-white fleshed fruit, which is well-suited for the fresh market.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2021
    Assignee: IFO S.A.R.L.
    Inventor: Valérie Fouillet
  • Patent number: PP33545
    Abstract: A new and distinct apple tree named ‘PremA003’, the fruit of which is notable for its intense red skin color, large size and tender-crisp flesh texture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Assignee: Prevar Limited
    Inventor: Richard Volz
  • Patent number: PP33546
    Abstract: A new and distinct apple variety of Malus x domestica Borkh. named ‘NJ150’ is provided. This variety is distinguished from other apple varieties by its unique combination of excellent production large, high quality aromatic fruit with an attractive red (RHS 53A) blush over a yellow (RHS 11C) ground color on trees that are highly tolerant to cedar apple rust (Gymnosporangium juniperiviriginianae) and apple scab (Venturia inaequalis) and have low susceptibility to fire blight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Assignee: RUTGERS, THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY
    Inventors: Joseph C. Goffreda, Anna M. Voordeckers
  • Patent number: PP33654
    Abstract: A new and distinct apple tree named ‘PremA093’, the fruit of which is notable for its intense red skin color and early maturity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Assignee: Prevar Limited
    Inventor: Richard Volz
  • Patent number: PP33734
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of apple tree denominated ‘REGALNAT’ produces high yield of firm fruits with large size, round slightly flattened shape, and a luminous dark red skin color, having exceptional eating quality; the fruit is further characterized by its good handling, its tolerance to main apple pests and diseases and its storage qualities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2021
    Assignee: AGRO SELECTIONS FRUITS
    Inventors: Laurence Maillard, Arsène Maillard
  • Patent number: PP33756
    Abstract: A new cultivar of apple tree named ‘MN80’ that is characterized by its good winter hardiness in U.S.D.A. Zone 4, its good resistance to apple scab in field observations with multi-gene resistance, its fruit with a long storage life, its fruit with a desirable skin color with a yellow base color and red overcolor, its fruit with a long storage life, and its fruit with a texture that is firm, crisp, and juicy, which is maintained during storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2021
    Assignee: REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
    Inventors: David Bedford, James Luby, Matthew Clark
  • Patent number: PP33757
    Abstract: ‘MC-51’ is a whole tree mutation of the ‘MC38’ variety of apple tree, characterized by the early and homogeneous coloration of its fruit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2021
    Assignee: A D MCLEAN INVESTMENTS PTY LTD
    Inventor: Allan McLean
  • Patent number: PP33835
    Abstract: A new apple tree named ‘Isadora’ apple tree, distinguished by its suitability for growing regions with low chilling hours; immunity to Glomerella leaf spot (Colletotrichum spp.); and relatively late harvest window as compared to varieties grown in the same low-chill regions. ‘Isadora’ is further notable for its fruit, which has very good flavor and sweetness and is firm and very crunchy. The fruit of ‘Isadora’ does well in long-term storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Assignee: Empresa de Pesquisa Agropecuaria e Estensao Rural de Santa Catarina S.A.
    Inventors: Frederico Denardi, Marcus Vinicius Kvitschal, Maraisa Crestani Hawerroth
  • Patent number: PP33836
    Abstract: A new cultivar of apple tree named ‘8S5505’ that is characterized by its fruit that is flavorful with aromatic tropical notes, its fruit that is crisp, its fruit that is juicy, its fruit with excellent storage life, fruit with excellent shelf life, its trees with strong lateral growth, its high disease resistance to ‘apple scab’ (Venturia inaequalis) due to the presence of the VF gene and its mid-season bloom period (similar timing to Golden Delicious).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Assignee: HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN IN RIGHT OF CANADA AS REPRESENTED BY THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD
    Inventors: Cheryl Hampson, Richard MacDonald
  • Patent number: PP33940
    Abstract: ‘R203’ is a new variety of apple tree selected for its distinctive and flavorful red and yellow-white fleshed fruit, which is well-suited for the fresh market.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2022
    Assignee: IFO S.A.R.L.
    Inventor: Valérie Fouillet
  • Patent number: PP33962
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Apple tree named ‘Pinot Prince’, characterized by its upright to outwardly spreading plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; numerous fruit produced per plant; fruits with bright red-colored skin; and tolerance to winter and spring frosts and suitable for Mediterranean climate conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Assignee: V.O.F. Gebr. Van Benuingen
    Inventor: Hendrik Adriaan van Beuningen
  • Patent number: PP33995
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of apple tree is described, the variety resulting from controlled cross pollination between (Fuji x Shinano Gold). This variety can be characterized by its full red coloration and crisp texture. The new variety has been named ‘Takano 6’.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Inventor: Takao Takano
  • Patent number: PP34086
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Apple tree named ‘Wurtwinning’, characterized by its upright to outwardly spreading plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; numerous fruit produced per plant; high quality fruits with bright red-colored skin; and resistance to Apple Scab and Powdery Mildew.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Assignee: FRESH FORWARD HOLDING B.V.
    Inventor: Marinus Johannes Maria Smulders
  • Patent number: PP34206
    Abstract: A new and distinctive variety of a Malus domestica Borkh. apple tree named ‘Sun Spark’, particularly characterized by its fruit taste, crispy and juicy texture, with a sub-acid flavor and mild aroma with a sweet hue, as well as its long shelf-life, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Assignee: LI IMKE GBR
    Inventor: Gerhard Sundermeyer
  • Patent number: PP34399
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of apple tree is described. The variety results from a limb sport found in Washington, United States. The fruit of the apple tree of this new variety have an attractive appearance, characterised by a high proportion of red over color and an over color pattern that is a solid flush with weakly defined stripes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research Limited
    Inventors: Kenneth Charles Breen, Nicholas Anderson
  • Patent number: PP34416
    Abstract: ‘Starlord’ is a new apple tree selected for its resistance to apple Anthracnose, and for its large, flavorful fruit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Inventor: Robert Laymon
  • Patent number: PP34437
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of apple was identified from a population of seedlings derived from a controlled cross of ‘Honeycrisp’ and ‘Co-op 31.’ The new variety, named ‘MAIA-SM’ ripens in late August. ‘MAIA-SM’ has distinctly different skin color than its parent varieties in lenticel appearance and ground color. ‘MAIA-SM’ has consistent annual cropping with minimal horticultural inputs and achieves a full sweet flavor earlier than most apple varieties. ‘MAIA-SM’ is the apple most preferred by consumers in a blind taste test during the apple harvest window before ‘Honeycrisp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2022
    Inventors: William Dodd, David Doud, John Mitchel Lynd, Gregory Miller
  • Patent number: PP34658
    Abstract: ‘R204’ is a new apple tree notable for its fruit, which exhibits attractive red and pale yellow-orange flesh, stores well and is well-suited for the fresh market.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: IFO S.A.R.L.
    Inventor: Valérie Fouillet
  • Patent number: PP34990
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of apple tree. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘M.7’ Apple 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 large size fruit. 3. Fruit with a high degree of attractive red skin color. 4. Fruit ripening in the early maturing season. 4. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 5. Fruit with good storage and shipping ability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Patent number: PP35027
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of apple tree is described and denominated SPINK754. The new variety exhibits an attractive and intense color, harvesting 1 to 2 weeks prior to the standard variety, and strong post-harvest preservation when grown under the conditions prevailing in the central valley of Chile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2023
    Assignee: IVU California, LLC
    Inventor: Alejandro Navarro
  • Patent number: PP35028
    Abstract: A new and distinct apple tree named ‘PremA025’, notable for its resistance to apple scab and for its fruit, which has an attractive red skin color, excellent texture and sweet rich flavor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2023
    Assignee: Prevar Limited
    Inventor: Allan G. White
  • Patent number: PP35069
    Abstract: A new and distinctive variety of a Malus domestica Borkh. apple tree named ‘Nicored’, particularly characterized by its improved fruit color relative to its parent ‘Nicoter’, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2023
    Inventor: Werner Zanetti
  • Patent number: PP35177
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of ‘Malus domestica’ apple tree named ‘WA 64’ and produced from a controlled cross of ‘Honeycrisp’ and ‘Cripps Pink’ is described herein. ‘WA 64’ is distinctly different from each of its parents and other mid-season apples.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Bruce Barritt, Katherine M. Evans
  • Patent number: PP35367
    Abstract: A new and distinctive variety of Malus domestica Borkh, apple tree named ‘MD-TAP2’ is distinguished by its attractive tree architecture, reduced need for hand pruning and training, observed tolerance to high temperatures during the growing season, fireblight (Erwinia amylovora) and fruit which is harvested two weeks earlier than its seed parent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: University of Maryland, College Park
    Inventors: Christopher S. Walsh, Julia M. Harshman, Kathleen W. Hunt
  • Patent number: PP35577
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Apple tree named ‘Wuranda’, characterized by its upright to outwardly spreading plant habit; moderately vigorous to vigorous growth habit; numerous large fruit produced per plant; high quality fruits with bright pinkish red skin color; and resistance to Apple Scab.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: FRESH FORWARD HOLDING B.V.
    Inventor: Marinus Johannes Maria Smulders
  • Patent number: PP35603
    Abstract: ‘R205’ is a new apple tree notable for its fruit, which exhibits attractive dark red skin and red and white flesh and is well-suited for the fresh market.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: IFO S.A.R.L.
    Inventor: Valérie Fouillet
  • Patent number: PP35830
    Abstract: A new cultivar of apple tree ‘MN33’ that is characterized by its fruit with a texture that is very crisp and juicy, its fruit with a flavor that is sweet/tart, well balanced, and slightly reminiscent of tropical fruits, its fruit with a storage life of 132 to 154 days without using CA or 1-MCP, its fruit skin that is 85% to 95% red in color, its fruit that is medium to large in size, and its moderate resistance to apple scab.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 4, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2024
    Assignee: REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
    Inventors: David S. Bedford, James J. Luby
  • Patent number: PP35970
    Abstract: A new and distinct apple tree named ‘102543s/2’ notable for its fruit, which exhibits an attractive blush overcolor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2024
    Assignee: Prevar Limited
    Inventor: Barclay Crane
  • Patent number: PP35971
    Abstract: An apple tree named ‘SM102543’ notable for its attractive fruit, which exhibits an intense striped overcolor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2024
    Assignee: Prevar Limited
    Inventor: Barclay Crane
  • Patent number: PP36058
    Abstract: A new and distinct apple tree named ‘Howell TC11’ characterized by its fruit, which has an attractive red overcolor and distinctive red, red-purple and yellow-white flesh.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2023
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2024
    Inventor: William Edward Howell
  • Patent number: PP36080
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of apple tree is described. The variety results from a limb sport found in Angers, France. The fruit of the apple tree of this new variety have an attractive appearance, characterised by a high proportion of red over color and an over color pattern that is a solid flush.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2024
    Assignee: The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research Limited
    Inventors: Bruno Essner, Kenneth Charles Breen
  • Patent number: PP36111
    Abstract: ‘J. Lincoln’ is a new apple tree distinguished by its resistance to the disease fire blight, and its flavorful fruit, which is well-suited for hard cider production.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Inventor: Jared Carr
  • Patent number: PP36341
    Abstract: A new and distinct apple tree named ‘PremA021’ notable for its attractive fruit. The fruit flesh of ‘PremA021’ is yellow-orange and red-purple.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2024
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2024
    Assignee: Prevar Limited
    Inventor: Richard Volz
  • Patent number: PP36417
    Abstract: A new and distinct apple tree named ‘PremA019’ notable for its fruit, which has an attractive red skin color, appealing flavor, and large size.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2024
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2025
    Assignee: Prevar Limited
    Inventor: Richard Volz