Apricot Patents (Class PLT/186)
  • Publication number: 20090235402
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of apricot tree, denominated ‘ASFCOT0409’, has fruits of very long shelf life without alteration after harvesting, of mildly acidic and sweet taste, with an attractive bright orange fruit skin covered by an appealing red blush.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2009
    Publication date: September 17, 2009
    Applicant: S.A.R.L. AGRO SELECTION FRUITS
    Inventors: Arsene Maillard, Laurence Maillard
  • Publication number: 20090235399
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of apricot tree, denominated ‘ASFCOT0404’, has fruits of very long shelf life without alteration after harvesting, of mildly acidic and sweet taste, with an attractive bright orange fruit skin covered by an appealing red blush.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2009
    Publication date: September 17, 2009
    Applicant: S.A.R.L. AGRO SELECTION FRUITS
    Inventors: Arsene Maillard, Laurence Maillard
  • Publication number: 20090172847
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of apricot tree, Prunus armeniaca, broadly characterized by a large size, vigorous, hardy, early blooming, self-fertile, productive and regular bearing tree. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in late May, with first picking on May 18, 2007. The fruit is uniformly large in size, mildly acidic and sweet in flavor, globose in shape, freestone in type, firm and meaty in texture, orange in flesh color, and orange skin color.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2007
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Inventor: Lowell Glen Bradford
  • Publication number: 20090158478
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of apricot tree denominated varietally as ‘MC5’ is described herein and which produces an attractively colored apricot fruit which is mature for harvesting and shipment approximately May 14-May 22 under the ecological conditions prevailing in the San Joaquin Valley of central California.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2007
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Inventors: Stephen M. Southwick, David Decalo
  • Publication number: 20090158476
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of apricot tree, denominated varietally as ‘AC1’ is disclosed and which is mature for harvesting and shipment under the ecological conditions prevailing in the San Joaquin Valley of Calif. about Apr. 30th to May 7th.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2007
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Inventors: Stephen M. Southwick, David Decalo
  • Publication number: 20090158477
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of apricot tree, denominated varietally as ‘SC1’ is disclosed and which is mature for harvesting and shipment under the ecological conditions prevailing in the San Joaquin Valley of California about May 3rd to May 10th.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2007
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Inventors: Stephen M. Southwick, David Decalo
  • Publication number: 20030014788
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of apricot tree (Prunus armeniaca L.) named ‘MAS926’ is described. The new variety is a selection derived from a cross between the apricot varieties ‘Valleygold’ (not patented) and ‘Earliril’ (not patented). The new variety is distinguishable by the dark red blush covering approximately 80% of the fruit surface. The fruit is of medium size with an ovate shape, and has juicy, firm flesh with a sweet tangy flavour. The tree is characterized by vigorous upright growth habit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2001
    Publication date: January 16, 2003
    Inventors: Michael T. Malone, Jeremy E.B. Davidson
  • Patent number: PP15851
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of apricot tree is disclosed and which is mature for harvesting and shipment under the ecological conditions prevailing in Eastern Washington, about August 11th to August 14th.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2005
    Assignee: Nevis Fruit Company USA LLC
    Inventor: John McLaren
  • Patent number: PP15999
    Abstract: A new and distinct apricot, Prunus armeniaca cv. ‘Suapriten’ that ripens early in the season and produces heavy, consistent crops in early districts of the California San Joaquin Valley. Harvest begins about five days after the apricot variety ‘Poppy’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 9,593) harvest begins. The fruit is large (averaging approximately 61 mm), firm and develops a bright golden-orange color with red blush on exposed fruit. The flavor has been judged to be superior to other early-season apricots with approximately 15° brix that is well balanced by a slightly tart skin, a slight aroma, and plentiful juice.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2005
    Assignee: Sun World International, Inc.
    Inventors: David W. Cain, Terry A. Bacon, Bruce D. Mowrey
  • Patent number: PP16071
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of apricot tree is disclosed and which is mature for harvesting and shipment under the ecological conditions prevailing in Eastern Washington about August 29th.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2005
    Assignee: Nevis Fruit Company USA LLC
    Inventor: John McLaren
  • Patent number: PP16119
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of apricot tree is disclosed and which is mature for harvesting and shipment under the ecological conditions prevailing in Eastern Washington, about August 15th.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2005
    Assignee: Nevis Fruit Company USA LLC
    Inventor: John McLaren
  • Patent number: PP16160
    Abstract: A new and distinct of apricot tree is disclosed and which is mature for harvesting and shipment under the ecological conditions prevailing in Eastern Washington, about July 18th.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2005
    Assignee: Nevis Fruit Company USA LLC
    Inventor: Harry Roberts
  • Patent number: PP16507
    Abstract: A new and distinct apricot Prunus armeniaca, cv. ‘Suaprinine’ that ripens early in the season and produces heavy, consistent crops in early districts of the California San Joaquin Valley. Fruit is large (averaging 58 mm), firm and develops a bright golden-orange color with red blush on exposed fruit. Flavor has been judged to be superior to other early-season apricots with approximately 14° brix that is well balanced by a slightly tart skin, a slight aroma, and moderate juice.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2006
    Assignee: Sun World International, Inc.
    Inventors: David W. Cain, Terry A. Bacon, Bruce D. Mowrey
  • Patent number: PP13053
    Abstract: A new variety of apricot tree which matures in mid-May in the San Joaquin Valley of Central California with a golden yellow color with a light red blush that stores and ships well. This early apricot handles beter than other early varieties such as ‘Casselbrite’.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2002
    Inventor: John M. Garabedian
  • Patent number: PP13504
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of apricot tree (Prunus armeniaca). 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 consists of the following combination of desirable features. 1. Heavy and regular production of fruit. 2. Fruit with a high degree of soluble solids, average Brix 18°. 3. Fruit that has firmer flesh than most standard commercial apricots in California. 4. Vigorous, semi-upright growth of tree. 5. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 6. Fruit with an attractive, uniform, yellow skin color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2003
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Patent number: PP18370
    Abstract: This present invention relates to an apricot tree, Prunus armeniaca, and more specifically to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a medium size vigorous, semi hardy with good production. This tree does need pollinization. ‘Castlebright’ and ‘Patterson’ are apricot varieties (unpatented) and are usually equally as pollenized. Under the environmental conditions in Central California San Joaquin Valley the fruit matures in mid May, 2005. The fruit is medium sized, with good orange color, orange yellow flesh color, firm with a good flavor. The fruit matures at least 10 days before the ‘Patterson’ variety, having more red blush on mature fruit. This variety is a second generation seedling of unknown parentage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Inventor: Mike Gerawan
  • Patent number: PP18639
    Abstract: A new and distinct apricot variety of Prunus armeniaca named ‘NJA150’ is provided. This variety is distinguished from other apricot varieties known to the inventors by its unique combination of fruit that ripens in mid-season, attractive fruit with a flat apex and a yellow-orange color, freestone fruit that is juicy and that has a fine, melting texture and moderately acidic flavor, and good production of fruit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Assignee: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
    Inventors: Joseph C. Goffreda, Anna M. Voordeckers
  • Patent number: PP18815
    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. Regular and productive bearer of medium to large size fruit. 2. Vigorous, semi-spreading tree growth. 3. Fruit with attractive red skin color. 4. Fruit with good flavor and eating quality. 5. Relatively uniform size and maturity of fruit throughout the tree. 6. Fruit with good storage and shelf life.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2008
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Patent number: PP15354
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an apricot tree, Prunus armeniaca, and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a medium size, vigorous, half-hardy, and medium productive tree. Being self-unfruitful, the present variety requires cross pollinization from another early blooming apricot. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described during the first week in June, with first picking on Jun. 2, 2003. The fruit is medium in size, orange yellow with a red blush in skin color, freestone in type, orange yellow in flesh color, very firm in texture, and sweet in flavor. The variety is a second generation seedling having ‘Goldensweet’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 8,932) apricot as the selected seed grandparent and an unnamed seedling as the selected pollen grandparent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2004
    Inventor: Lowell Glen Bradford
  • Patent number: PP20104
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of apricot tree, Prunus armeniaca, broadly characterized by a large size, vigorous, hardy, early blooming, self-fertile, productive and regular bearing tree. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in late May, with first picking on May 18, 2007. The fruit is uniformly large in size, mildly acidic and sweet in flavor, globose in shape, freestone in type, firm and meaty in texture, orange in flesh color, and orange skin color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2009
    Inventor: Lowell Glen Bradford
  • Patent number: PP20226
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of apricot tree, denominated varietally as ‘AC1’ is disclosed and which is mature for harvesting and shipment under the ecological conditions prevailing in the San Joaquin Valley of California about April 30th to May 7th.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2009
    Assignee: SDR Fruit, LLC
    Inventors: Stephen M. Southwick, David Decalo
  • Patent number: PP11307
    Abstract: Our new and distinct variety of apricot tree (Prunus armeniaca) has the following unique combination of outstanding features that are desirable in a new variety. The following descriptive features of the tree and its fruit were characterized with the tree budded on Nemaguard (non-patented) rootstock, grown on Hanford sandy loam soil, Storie Index rating 95, in U.S.D.A. Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., and with standard commercial cultural fruit growing practices, such as, pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization:1. Heavy and regular production of fruit.2. Fruit with good flavor and eating quality, both fresh and canned.3. Fruit with firm flesh, good handling and shipping quality.4. Vigorous, semi-spreading growth.5. Fruit that maintains good texture, shape and appearance after being canned.6. Fruit with a high degree of soluble solids (average 14.1.degree. Brix).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2000
    Inventors: Chris Floyd Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Gary Neil Zaiger, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Patent number: PP11668
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and improved variety of apricot tr The fruit of the new variety is characterized by an attractive orange color with up to 20% of red blush on fruit exposed to the sun. The fruit is of medium size with an oblong shape and has juicy, firm flesh with sweet flavor. The stone is free. The tree is characterized by vigorous healthy growth and a spreading tree habit. The new variety has been named `Benmore`.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2000
    Assignee: The Horticulture and Food Research Institute of New Zealand Limited
    Inventors: Ron Beatson, Dominique Noiton
  • Patent number: PP11669
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and improved variety of apricot tr The fruit of the new variety is characterised by an attractive orange color, medium to large size, and firm flesh with sweet flavor. The tree is characterised by moderately vigorous healthy growth and an upright tree habit. The new variety has been named `Dunstan`.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2000
    Assignee: The Horticulture and Food Research Institute of New Zealand Limited
    Inventors: Ron Beatson, Dominique Noiton
  • Patent number: PP11698
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and improved variety of apricot tr The fruit of the new variety is characterized by an attractive deep orange color with a red blush, very large size, and firm flesh with sweet flavor. The tree is characterized by moderately vigorous healthy growth and spreading tree habit. The new variety has been named `Gabriel`.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2000
    Assignee: The Horticulture and Food Research Institute of New Zealand Limited
    Inventors: Ron Beatson, Dominique Noiton
  • Patent number: PP11699
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and improved variety of apricot tr The fruit of the new variety is characterized by a shiny, attractive orange color with intense red blush covering 30-50% of the surface. The fruit is of large size with an elliptical shape and has juicy, firm flesh with sweet flavor. The tree is characterized by vigorous healthy growth and a drooping tree habit. The new variety has been named `Vulcan`.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2000
    Assignee: The Horticulture and Food Research Institute of New Zealand Limited
    Inventors: Ron Beatson, Dominique Noiton
  • Patent number: PP11721
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and improved variety of apricot tr The fruit of the new variety is characterised by attractive bright orange color with a pink-red blush, medium size, and firm flesh with an excellent sweet flavor. The tree is characterised by moderately vigorous healthy growth and spreading to upright tree habit. The new variety has been named `Alex`.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2000
    Assignee: The Horticulture and Food Research Institute of New Zealand Limited
    Inventors: Ron Beatson, Dominique Noiton