Cherry Patents (Class PLT/181)
  • Publication number: 20150173270
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a cherry tree, Prunus avium, and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a medium size, moderately vigorous, hardy, self unfruitful, productive and regular bearing tree. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in mid May, with first picking on May 17, 2013. The fruit is uniformly medium to large in size, very sweet in flavor, somewhat oblate in shape, clingstone in type, very firm in texture, red to pink in flesh color, and very dark red in skin color, and it has a short but strongly attached stem.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2013
    Publication date: June 18, 2015
    Inventors: Lowell Glen Bradford, Jon Michael Quisenberry
  • Publication number: 20140245500
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of cherry tree. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Mahaleb’ 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. Early blooming with a low winter chilling requirement of approximately 550 hours at or below 45° F. 2. Fruit maturing in the early season. 3. Fruit with attractive red skin color. 4. Regular and productive bearer of large size fruit. 5. Fruit with good flavor and eating quality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2013
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Publication number: 20140230107
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of cherry tree. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Mahaleb’ 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. Vigorous, upright tree growth. 2. Tree having a low winter chilling requirement. 3. Heavy and regular production of large size fruit. 4. Fruit with good flavor and eating quality. 5. Fruit with good handling and shipping quality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2013
    Publication date: August 14, 2014
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Publication number: 20140173788
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a cherry tree, Prunus avium, and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a medium size, moderately vigorous, hardy, self unfruitful, productive and regular bearing tree. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in the early part of May, with first picking on May 7, 2012. The fruit is uniformly medium in size, sweet in flavor, somewhat oblate in shape, clingstone in type, firm in texture, dark red in flesh color, and very dark red in skin color.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2012
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Inventor: Lowell Glen
  • Publication number: 20140033377
    Abstract: PA1UNIBO ‘Sweet Saretta’ is a novel cherry tree derived from a seedling of unknown cross which was planted at Vignola, Modena Province, Italy. The genus and species (cultivar) of PA5UNIBO is Prunus avium. It was initially propagated by grafting to root stocks of varying vigor and, after testing in districts and plantings of differing types, proved to have the qualities proper to a promising new cultivar for the market.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2013
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Inventors: Stefano LUGLI, Riccardo CORREALE, Michelangelo GRANDI
  • Publication number: 20130326772
    Abstract: Variety Denomination PA1UNIBO, named ‘Sweet Aryana’, is a novel cherry tree derived from a seedling of unknown cross which was planted at Vignola, Modena Province, Italy. The genus and species (cultivar) of PA1UNIBO is Prunus avium. It was initially propagated by grafting to root stocks of varying vigor and, after testing in districts and plantings of differing types, proved to have the qualities proper to a promising new cultivar for the market.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2013
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Inventors: Stefano LUGLI, Riccardo CORREALE, Michelangelo GRANDI
  • Publication number: 20130326771
    Abstract: PA2UNIBO ‘Sweet Lorenz’ is a novel cherry tree of the genus/species Prunus avium derived from a seedling of unknown cross which was planted at Vignola, Modena Province, Italy. It was initially propagated by grafting to root stocks of varying vigor and, after testing in districts and plantings of differing types, proved to have the qualities proper to a promising new cultivar for the market.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2013
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Inventors: Stefano LUGLI, Riccardo CORREALE, Michelangelo GRANDI
  • Publication number: 20130326774
    Abstract: Prunus avium PA4UNIBO ‘Sweet Valina’ is a novel cherry tree derived from a seedling of unknown cross which was planted at Vignola, Modena Province, Italy. It was initially propagated by grafting to root stocks of varying vigor and, after testing in districts and plantings of differing types, proved to have the qualities proper to a promising new cultivar for the market.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2013
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Inventors: Stefano Lugli, Riccardo Correale, Michelangelo Grandi
  • Publication number: 20130326773
    Abstract: Variety Denomination PA4UNIBO named ‘Sweet Gabriel’ is a novel cherry tree of the genus/species (cultivar) Prunus avium derived from a seedling of unknown cross which was planted at Vignola, Modena Province, Italy. It was initially propagated by grafting to root stocks of varying vigor and, after testing in districts and plantings of differing types, proved to have the qualities proper to a promising new cultivar for the market.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2013
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Inventors: Stefano Lugli, Riccardo Correale, Michelangelo Grandi
  • Publication number: 20130263335
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of cherry tree denominated ‘FIRELAM’ has fruits with large size and dark red skin color, very firm, and with a good flavor and eating quality; the fruit is further characterized by its good handling and storage qualities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2013
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Applicant: Agro Selections Fruits
    Inventors: Arsene Mailard, Laurence Maillard
  • Publication number: 20130152252
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a cherry tree, Prunus avium, and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a medium size, moderately vigorous, hardy, self-unfruitful, very productive and regular bearing tree. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in mid May, with first picking on May 16, 2011. The fruit is uniformly large in size, sweet in flavor, somewhat oblate in shape, clingstone in type, firm in texture, pink in flesh color, and full red in skin color.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2011
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Inventor: Lowell Glen Bradford
  • Publication number: 20130019354
    Abstract: A new and distinct cherry tree that produces sweet cherry fruits in high quantities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2011
    Publication date: January 17, 2013
    Applicant: Research and Breeding Institute of Pomology Holovousy, Ltd.
    Inventor: Jitka Blazkova
  • Publication number: 20110296569
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of cherry tree. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Mahaleb’ 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. Early blooming with a low winter chilling requirement of approximately 500 hours at or below 45° F. 2. Fruit maturing in the early season. 3. Fruit with an attractive red skin color. 4. Fruit with good flavor and eating quality. 5. Heavy and regular production of large size fruit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2010
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Publication number: 20110219480
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of sweet cherry tree. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the heavy and regular production of large size fruit, with very good flavor and eating quality, with an attractive pink red skin color and with good handling and storage quality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2011
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Applicant: S.A.R.L. AGRO SELECTION FRUITS
    Inventors: Arsene Maillard, Laurence Maillard
  • Publication number: 20110219481
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of sweet cherry tree. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the heavy and regular production of large size fruit, with very good flavor and eating quality, with an attractive pink red skin color and with good handling and storage quality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2011
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Applicant: S.A.R.L. AGRO SELECTION FRUITS
    Inventors: Arsene Maillard, Laurence Maillard
  • Publication number: 20100077520
    Abstract: ‘Tip Top’ is a new and distinct cherry tree notable for its sweet, crisp fruit, reduced tendency to bruise, non-browning flesh, and early maturity as compared to ‘Rainier’.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2008
    Publication date: March 25, 2010
    Inventor: Troy M. Toftness
  • Publication number: 20100043110
    Abstract: ‘Korvik’ is a new and distinct cherry variety (Prunus avium) notable for its round shape and resistance to cracking. ‘Korvik’ is further notable for its productivity on dwarfing rootstocks, and tolerance to Monilia disease (“brown rot”).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2009
    Publication date: February 18, 2010
    Inventor: Vaclav Ludvik
  • Publication number: 20090151031
    Abstract: ‘Maddison’ is a new and distinct cherry tree notable for its early ripening, large size, and dark color as compared to ‘Bing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2007
    Publication date: June 11, 2009
    Inventor: Ed Gooch
  • Patent number: PP19589
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of cherry tree (Prunus avium). The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Mahaleb’ 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 consists of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Fruit maturity in the early season. 2. Heavy and regular production of fruit. 3. Fruit with an attractive red skin color. 4. Early blooming with a low winter chilling requirement of approximately 500 hours at or below 45° F. 5. Fruit with good flavor and eating quality. 6. Firm fruit with good handling and storage ability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2008
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Patent number: PP19595
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of cherry tree. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Mahaleb’ 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. Heavy and regular production of large size fruit. 2. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 3. Fruit with an attractive red skin color. 4. Fruit maturing in the late season. 5. Fruit with good handling and storage quality. 6. Vigorous, upright growth of tree.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2008
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Patent number: PP19920
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of cherry tree. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Mahaleb’ 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. A low chilling requirement of approximately 500 hours at or below 45° F. 2. Fruit maturing in the early season. 3. Fruit with an attractive red skin color. 4. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 5. The ability of the fruit to remain firm on the tree 7 days past maturity. 6. Heavy and regular production of large size fruit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2009
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Patent number: PP20500
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of cherry tree, Prunus avium L., denominated RR2a, which is similar to Bing (not patented) and Staccato (not patented) but which matures in mid August and has very firm fruit with high titratable acids, and a long storage life in common cold storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2009
    Inventor: Russell Riker
  • Patent number: PP20526
    Abstract: A new cultivar of sweet cherry tree named ‘PC8007-2’ is disclosed. The new cultivar is notable for its firm, flavorful fruit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2009
    Assignee: Washington State University Research Foundation
    Inventor: Thomas K. Toyama
  • Patent number: PP20551
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of cherry tree named ‘13S2009’ with the following characteristics. ‘13S2009’ has large flattened-heart shaped fruit, with shiny, dark red skin and red to dark red flesh. The fruit has a non-prominent suture and a flat to slightly hollow apex. The fruit matures very late in the harvest season, about 27 days after ‘Van’ and ‘Bing’ and 8 days after ‘Sweetheart’. The flesh of the fruit is very firm, and has a moderately sweet taste. The fruit are tolerant to rain splitting. The stone of ‘13S20-09’ is intermediate in lateral view, large in size, and has strongly developed keel. The tree is upright to spreading, self-compatible, moderately vigorous and has produced good, crops annually since fruiting commenced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2009
    Assignee: Her Majesty the Queen in right of Canada, as represented by the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
    Inventor: W. David Lane
  • Patent number: PP20752
    Abstract: ‘Maddison’ is a new and distinct cherry tree notable for its early ripening, large size, and dark color as compared to ‘Bing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2010
    Assignee: Synder, LLC
    Inventor: Ed Gooch
  • Patent number: PP21006
    Abstract: ‘Tip Top’ is a new and distinct cherry tree notable for its sweet, crisp fruit, reduced tendency to bruise, non-browning flesh, and early maturity as compared to ‘Rainier’.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Assignee: Tip Top Orchards LLC
    Inventor: Troy M. Toftness
  • Patent number: PP21073
    Abstract: A new cultivar of sweet cherry tree named ‘PC7903-2’ is disclosed. The new cultivar is notable for its very large, juicy fruit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2010
    Assignee: Washington State University Research Foundation
    Inventor: Thomas K. Toyama
  • Patent number: PP21200
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of cherry tree is described and which bears fruit which is ripe for harvesting and shipment under the ecological conditions prevailing in central Washington during the third week of August.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Inventor: Tom Shiflett
  • Patent number: PP21835
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of cherry tree. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Mahaleb’ 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. Fruit maturing in the early season. 2. Regular production of large size fruit. 3. Fruit with good flavor and eating quality. 4. Fruit with an attractive red skin color. 5. Fruit remaining firm on the tree 7 to 10 days past maturity (shipping ripe). 6. Vigorous, upright tree growth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2011
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Patent number: PP21906
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of cherry tree (Prunus avium). The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Mahaleb’ 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. Vigorous and upright tree growth. 2. Early blooming with a low winter chilling requirement of approximately 500 hours at or below 45° F. 3. Regular and productive bearer of large size fruit. 4. Fruit maturing in the early season. 5. Fruit with an attractive red skin color. 6. Fruit with good flavor and eating quality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2011
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Patent number: PP21926
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a cherry tree, Prunus avium, and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a medium size, vigorous, hardy, self-fertile, very productive and regular bearing tree. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in the latter part of May, with first picking on May 23, 2009. The fruit is uniformly medium in size, sweet in flavor, somewhat oblate in shape, clingstone in type, firm in texture, red in flesh color, and full red in skin color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2011
    Inventor: Lowell Glen Bradford
  • Patent number: PP22245
    Abstract: ‘Korvik’ is a new and distinct cherry variety (Prunus avium) notable for its round shape and resistance to cracking. ‘Korvik’ is further notable for its productivity on dwarfing rootstocks, and tolerance to Monilia disease (“brown rot”).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2011
    Inventor: Vaclav Ludvik
  • Patent number: PP22603
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of cherry tree. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Mahaleb’ 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. Fruit with an attractive red skin color. 2. Regular and heavy production of medium to large size fruit. 3. Fruit with good flavor and eating quality. 4. Firm fruit with good handling and shipping qualities. 5. Vigorous, upright tree growth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Patent number: PP22693
    Abstract: ‘Goodwin’ is a new sweet cherry variety notable for its late maturity and large, attractive fruit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: Van Well Nursery, Inc.
    Inventor: Gordon C. Goodwin
  • Patent number: PP22779
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of cherry tree. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Mahaleb’ 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. Early blooming with a low winter chilling requirement of approximately 500 hours at or below 45° F. 2. Fruit maturing in the early season. 3. Fruit with an attractive red skin color. 4. Fruit with good flavor and eating quality. 5. Heavy and regular production of large size fruit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Patent number: PP22950
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of cherry tree. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Mahaleb’ 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. Vigorous, upright growth of tree. 2. Heavy and regular production of large size fruit. 3. Fruit with good handling and shipping quality. 4. Fruit with an attractive red skin color. 5. Fruit with very good flavor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Patent number: PP23721
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a cherry tree, Prunus avium, and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a medium size, moderately vigorous, hardy, self-unfruitful, very productive and regular bearing tree. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in mid May, with first picking on May 16, 2011. The fruit is uniformly large in size, sweet in flavor, somewhat oblate in shape, clingstone in type, firm in texture, pink in flesh color, and full red in skin color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Inventor: Lowell Glen Bradford
  • Patent number: PP23797
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of sweet cherry tree. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the heavy and regular production of large size fruit, with very good flavor and eating quality, with an attractive pink red skin color and with good handling and storage quality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: Agro Selections Fruits
    Inventors: Arsene Maillard, Laurence Maillard
  • Patent number: PP23798
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of sweet cherry tree. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the heavy and regular production of large size fruit, with very good flavor and eating quality, with an attractive pink red skin color and with good handling and storage quality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: Agro Selections Fruits
    Inventors: Arsene Maillard, Laurence Maillard
  • Patent number: PP24529
    Abstract: A new and distinct cherry tree that produces sweet cherry fruits in high quantities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Research and Breeding Institute of Pomology Holovousy, Ltd.
    Inventor: Jitka Blazkova
  • Patent number: PP24744
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a cherry tree, Prunus avium, and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a medium size, moderately vigorous, hardy, self unfruitful, productive and regular bearing tree. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in the early part of May, with first picking on May 7, 2012. The fruit is uniformly medium in size, sweet in flavor, somewhat oblate in shape, clingstone in type, firm in texture, dark red in flesh color, and very dark red in skin color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Inventor: Lowell Glen Bradford
  • Patent number: PP24776
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of cherry tree. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Mahaleb’ 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. Vigorous, upright tree growth. 2. Tree having a low winter chilling requirement. 3. Heavy and regular production of large size fruit. 4. Fruit with good flavor and eating quality. 5. Fruit with good handling and shipping quality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Patent number: PP25069
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of cherry tree. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Mahaleb’ 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. Early blooming with a low winter chilling requirement of approximately 550 hours at or below 45° F. 2. Fruit maturing in the early season. 3. Fruit with attractive red skin color. 4. Regular and productive bearer of large size fruit. 5. Fruit with good flavor and eating quality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Patent number: PP25564
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of cherry tree denominated ‘FIRELAM’ has fruits with large size and dark red skin color, very firm, and with a good flavor and eating quality; the fruit is further characterized by its good handling and storage qualities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: Agro Selections Fruits
    Inventors: Arsene Maillard, Laurence Maillard
  • Patent number: PP25972
    Abstract: ‘PA5UNIBO’ is a novel cherry tree derived from a seedling of unknown cross which was planted at Vignola, Modena Province, Italy. The genus and species (cultivar) of ‘PA5UNIBO’ is Prunus avium. It was initially propagated by grafting to root stocks of varying vigor and, after testing in districts and plantings of differing types, proved to have the qualities proper to a promising new cultivar for the market.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Assignee: Alma Mater Studiorum-Università degli Studi di Bologna
    Inventors: Stefano Lugli, Riccardo Correale, Michelangelo Grandi
  • Patent number: PP25981
    Abstract: Prunus avium ‘PA4UNIBO’ is a novel cherry tree derived from a seedling of unknown cross which was planted at Vignola, Modena Province, Italy. It was initially propagated by grafting to root stocks of varying vigor and, after testing in districts and plantings of differing types, proved to have the qualities proper to a promising new cultivar for the market.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2015
    Assignee: Alma Mater Studiorum-Università degli Studi di Bologna
    Inventors: Stefano Lugli, Riccardo Correale, Michelangelo Grandi
  • Patent number: PP25982
    Abstract: ‘PA2UNIBO’ is a novel cherry tree of the genus/species Prunus avium derived from a seedling of unknown cross which was planted at Vignola, Modena Province, Italy. It was initially propagated by grafting to root stocks of varying vigor and, after testing in districts and plantings of differing types, proved to have the qualities proper to a promising new cultivar for the market.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2015
    Assignee: Alma Mater Studiorum-Università degli Studi di Bologna
    Inventors: Stefano Lugli, Riccardo Correale, Michelangelo Grandi
  • Patent number: PP25996
    Abstract: Variety Denomination ‘PA1UNIBO’ is a novel cherry tree derived from a seedling of unknown cross which was planted at Vignola, Modena Province, Italy. The genus and species (cultivar) of ‘PA1UNIBO’ is Prunus avium. It was initially propagated by grafting to root stocks of varying vigor and, after testing in districts and plantings of differing types, proved to have the qualities proper to a promising new cultivar for the market.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2015
    Assignee: Alma Mater Studiorum-Università degli Studi di Bologna
    Inventors: Stefano Lugli, Riccardo Correale, Michelangelo Grandi
  • Patent number: PP25997
    Abstract: Variety Denomination ‘PA3UNIBO’ is a novel cherry tree of the genus/species (cultivar) Prunus avium derived from a seedling of unknown cross which was planted at Vignola, Modena Province, Italy. It was initially propagated by grafting to root stocks of varying vigor and, after testing in districts and plantings of differing types, proved to have the qualities proper to a promising new cultivar for the market.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2015
    Assignee: Alma Mater Studiorum-Università degli Studi di Bologna
    Inventors: Stefano Lugli, Riccardo Correale, Michelangelo Grandi
  • Patent number: PP26315
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a cherry tree, Prunus avium, and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a medium size, moderately vigorous, hardy, self unfruitful, productive and regular bearing tree. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in mid May, with first picking on May 17, 2013. The fruit is uniformly medium to large in size, very sweet in flavor, somewhat oblate in shape, clingstone in type, very firm in texture, red to pink in flesh color, and very dark red in skin color, and it has a short but strongly attached stem.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2016
    Inventors: Lowell Glen Bradford, Jon Michael Quisenberry