Grape Patents (Class PLT/205)
  • Publication number: 20130055475
    Abstract: This invention is a new and distinct grapevine variety named ‘IFG Nine’ which is characterized by producing naturally large light red, firm, narrow ellipsoid to somewhat cylindrical seedless grapes borne on large clusters. The fruit ripen and are harvestable in early to mid-September.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2011
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Applicant: International Fruit Genetics, LLC
    Inventor: David Cain
  • Publication number: 20120331597
    Abstract: This invention is a new and distinct grapevine variety named ‘IFG Five’ which is characterized by producing extremely large purple to black, firm, elongated oval seeded grapes borne on large clusters. The fruit ripen and are harvestable in mid-August.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2011
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Applicant: International Fruit Genetics, LLC
    Inventor: David Cain
  • Publication number: 20120331596
    Abstract: This invention is a new and distinct grapevine variety denominated ‘IFG Six’. The new grapevine is characterized by producing naturally large, extremely elongated, narrow diameter, crisp, seedless black berries having a distinct dimple on the distal end. The fruit ripen and are commercially harvestable from late August to mid-September. Berries color to full black and store well.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2011
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Applicant: International Fruit Genetics, LLC
    Inventor: David Cain
  • Publication number: 20120331598
    Abstract: A new and distinct grapevine variety denominated ‘IFG Four’ is characterized by producing large, very crisp, dark red, uniform berries with high sugar content borne on medium to large size clusters. The fruit ripen and are commercially harvestable from mid to late August.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2011
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Applicant: International Fruit Genetics, LLC
    Inventor: David Cain
  • Publication number: 20120331595
    Abstract: This invention is a new and distinct grapevine variety denominated ‘IFG Eight’. The new grapevine is characterized by producing crisp oval, seedless fruits which are fully black in color and ripen early in the growing season.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2011
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Applicant: International Fruit Genetics, LLC
    Inventor: David Cain
  • Publication number: 20120297511
    Abstract: Description and specifications of a new and distinct grapevine cultivar which originated from a hand-pollinated cross of Moored (non-patented)×NY 45791 (non-patented, non-released breeding genotype). This new grapevine cultivar can be distinguished by its seedless, pink berries of distinct V. labrusca-like flavor, small compact clusters, distinctly lobed leaves, medium vigor, and healthy plant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2011
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Applicant: The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas
    Inventors: John R. Clark, James N. Moore
  • Publication number: 20120192322
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of diploid grapevine is provided which abundantly forms early-ripening juicy relatively large bunches of small substantially spherical berries that develop an intense black-purple coloration upon maturity. A propensity for high stenospermocarpic fruit production is displayed. Superior resistance to downy mildew and powdery mildew has been observed during evaluations to date. The plant is particularly well suited for the production of dried currants. The fruit also can be used in the table grape market or be used to make wine or grape juice.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2011
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Applicant: Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization
    Inventors: Allan J. Antcliff, Peter R. Clingeleffer, Veronica R. Antcliff, Gillian M. Williams, Susan R. Antcliff, Judith R. Antcliff, Peter J. Antcliff
  • Publication number: 20120066803
    Abstract: A new and distinct grape plant variety named ‘Chimenti Globe’, characterized by the following unique combination of characteristics: a bright light red color that never darkens no matter how advanced its maturity, large seeded berries, sugar level, acidity, and excellent conservation in cold storage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2011
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Inventor: Alfredo Chimenti
  • Publication number: 20110277196
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of grapevine named ‘BIG PEARL’. The new early ripening, very fertile grapevine variety is particularly characterized by an attractive berry color, a very uniform bunch and a firm berry with tender crunchy skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2011
    Publication date: November 10, 2011
    Inventors: Avichai Perl, Nachman Sahar, Oded Degani, Tatiana Okun, Arie Sarfian, Hanan Bazak, Refael Eliassi, Ahuva Daos
  • Publication number: 20110277195
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of a grapevine named ‘BLACK GLORY’. The new mid-late ripening, very fertile grapevine variety is particularly characterized by a pear-shaped, black skinned berry, having a pleasant muscat flavor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2011
    Publication date: November 10, 2011
    Inventors: Avichai Perl, Nachman Sahar, Oded Degani, Tatiana Okun, Arie Sarfian, Hanan Bazak, Refael Eliassi, Ahuva Daos
  • Publication number: 20110219498
    Abstract: A new distinct variety of grapevine named ARRATEN abundantly forms attractive medium-to-large seedless berries having a 90% fire red skin coloration with 10% creamy yellow, in medium-to-large clusters. The fruit displays a sweet crisp flavor and is film in texture. The fruit commonly is ready for harvesting during the end of June in San Joaquin Valley of Central California, U.S.A., and displays good eating qualities as a table grape. The fruit firmness renders the fruit well amenable for handling, shipping, and storage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2010
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Inventors: Shachar Karniel, Sal Giumarra
  • Publication number: 20110219500
    Abstract: A new distinct variety of grapevine named ARRAFOURTEENONE abundantly forms attractive large seedless berries having a purple red skin coloration in large clusters. The fruit displays a natural flavor and is firm in texture. The fruit commonly is ready for harvesting during the end of July in San Joaquin Valley of Central California, U.S.A., and displays good eating qualities as a table grape. The fruit firmness renders the fruit well amenable for handling, shipping, and storage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2010
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Inventors: Shachar Karniel, Sal Giumarra
  • Publication number: 20110219497
    Abstract: A new distinct variety of grapevine named ‘ARRATHIRTEEN’ abundantly forms attractive large seedless berries having a fire red skin coloration in medium-to-large clusters. The fruit displays a sweet crisp flavor and is firm in texture. The fruit commonly is ready for harvesting during the end of June in San Joaquin Valley of Central California, U.S.A., and displays good eating qualities as a table grape. The fruit firmness renders the fruit well amenable for handling, shipping, and storage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2010
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Inventors: Shachar Karniel, Sal Giumarra
  • Publication number: 20110219499
    Abstract: A new distinct variety of grapevine named ‘ARRATWO’ abundantly forms attractive large seedless berries having deep purple/red skin coloration in large clusters. The fruit displays a natural flavor and is meaty in texture. The fruit commonly is ready for harvesting during August in San Joaquin Valley of Central California, U.S.A., and displays good eating qualities as a table grape. The fruit firmness renders the fruit well amenable for handling, shipping, and storage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2010
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Inventors: Shachar Karniel, Sal Giumarra
  • Publication number: 20110131692
    Abstract: The invention is a new and distinct variety of grape plant designated #194-95, “Prophecy”, which produces small, round, blue-black colored fruit suitable for red wine production. It combines late bud-break and ripening, excellent disease resistance, extremely high vigor, moderate productivity, and good mechanical harvestability with high wine quality chemistry and excellent flavors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2009
    Publication date: June 2, 2011
    Inventors: Mathew J. Post, Thomas B. Post
  • Publication number: 20110119798
    Abstract: A new and distinct grapevine variety characterized by producing early ripening, round berries with uniform red colored berry skin. The berries have high sugar content and a mild, sweet Muscat flavor. A cluster of fruit has good attachment, but is not as compact as those of other comparable varieties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2009
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Inventors: Terry Bacon, Michael Striem
  • Publication number: 20110010810
    Abstract: A new variety of grapevine plant characterized by producing a medium to large black grape with a very good flavor and good productive capacity that matures for harvesting and shipment in October in the San Joaquin Valley of California. The new variety can be compared to ‘Autumn Royal’ but produces a slightly larger berry with very good flavor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2009
    Publication date: January 13, 2011
    Inventor: Mike Gerawan
  • Publication number: 20100313316
    Abstract: This invention is a new and distinct grapevine variety denominated ‘IFG 68-175’. ‘IFG 68-175’ is characterized by producing large bright red, crisp, uniform berries with high sugar content borne on medium size clusters. The fruit ripen and are commercially harvestable from late August to mid-September. Berries color fully even under adverse conditions and do not darken excessively throughout the harvestable period.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2009
    Publication date: December 9, 2010
    Applicant: International Fruit Genetics
    Inventor: David Cain
  • Publication number: 20090222961
    Abstract: A special Malbec grapevine clone from Mendoza Argentina, herewith denominated Catena Malbec ‘Clone 14’ which shows a unique vineyard and winemaking profile from the rest of the Malbec grapevine population in Mendoza, Argentina. This Malbec grapevine clone is characterized by its medium cluster size and weight; compact cluster form; medium to small berry size and weight; medium-low vigor; extremely low level of millendrage (shot berries); very high level of polyphenol and tannin; medium aromatic intensity and mid-palate flavor depth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2008
    Publication date: September 3, 2009
    Inventor: Nicolas Catena
  • Patent number: PP20252
    Abstract: The new and distinct variety characterized by a dark red-colored, medium sized seedless grape that ripens in early August approximately two weeks later than the Flame Seedless Grape (unpatented) when grown in the San Joaquin Valley of Central California. The grapes of this variety are produced on strong woody stem and branches and are well adapted to commercial handling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Inventor: Timothy P. Sheehan
  • Patent number: PP20281
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety characterized by red-colored nearly seedless grapes that ripens in late June, approximately two to three weeks earlier than the Flame Seedless Grape (unpatented) when grown in the San Joaquin Valley of Central California. The grapes of this new variety are produced on strong woody stems and branches that are well adapted to commercial handling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2009
    Inventor: Timothy P. Sheehan
  • Patent number: PP20292
    Abstract: This invention is a new and distinctive grapevine ‘IFG 31-077’. ‘IFG 31-077’ produces large, elongated, fully black, naturally large seedless fruits that ripen early and possess high sugar content and superior eating quality. The clusters have strong stems with good berry attachment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2009
    Assignee: International Fruit Genetics, LLC
    Inventor: David W. Cain
  • Patent number: PP20377
    Abstract: This invention is a new and distinctive grapevine ‘IFG 104-253’. ‘IFG 104-253’ produces naturally large, elongated white seedless berries that require little or no exogenous application of gibberellic acid to obtain commercially acceptable berry size which ripen in mid-season.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2009
    Assignee: International Fruit Genetics, LLC
    Inventor: David W. Cain
  • Patent number: PP20428
    Abstract: A new and distinct transgenic grape plant Vitis vinifera called “Improved Chancellor” which is characterized by greater tolerance to 2,4-diphenoxyacetic acid than is the parent Chancellor grape plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2009
    Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the Unviersity of Illinois
    Inventors: Robert M. Skirvin, Margaret A. Norton, Stephen K. Farrand, Richard M. S. Mulwa
  • Patent number: PP20745
    Abstract: A grape cultivar particularly distinguished by large, seedless, black-skinned berries, large clusters, with a mid to late season of ripening, high productivity and good vine health, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2010
    Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas, N.A.
    Inventors: John Reuben Clark, James Norman Moore
  • Patent number: PP20766
    Abstract: A distinct Malbec grape variety from Mendoza Argentina, herewith denominated ‘Catena Malbec Clone 17’ which shows a unique vineyard and winemaking profile from the rest of the Malbec grapevine population in Mendoza, Argentina. This Malbec grape variety is characterized by its very low cluster size and weight; loose cluster form; medium berry size and weight; medium to high vigor; medium to high level of millendrage (shot berries); very high level of polyphenols; a low level of tannins, and high color intensity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2010
    Assignee: Bodegas Y Vinedos Nicolas Catena SA
    Inventor: Nicolas Catena
  • Patent number: PP20859
    Abstract: A distinct Malbec grape variety from Mendoza Argentina, herewith denominated ‘Catena Malbec Clone 13’ which shows a unique vineyard and winemaking profile from the rest of the Malbec grapevine population in Mendoza, Argentina. This Malbec grape variety is characterized by its medium cluster size and weight; compact cluster form; medium berry size and weight; medium vigor; low level of millendrage (shot berries); medium—high level of polyphenols and tannins; high aromatic intensity and excellent mid-palate flavor depth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2010
    Assignee: Bodegas Y Vinedos Nicolas Catena SA
    Inventor: Nicolas Catena
  • Patent number: PP20860
    Abstract: A 395distinct396 Malbec 397grape variety398 from Mendoza Argentina, herewith denominated ‘399 Catena Malbec’400Clone 15? which shows a unique vineyard and winemaking profile from the rest of the Malbec grapevine population in Mendoza, Argentina. This Malbec401 grape variety402 is characterized by its medium cluster size and very low cluster weight; loose cluster form; very small berry size and weight; very low vigor; extremely low level of millendrage (shot berries); medium to low level of 403polyphenols404 and 405tannins406; very high level of color intensity and flavor complexity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2010
    Assignee: Bodegas y Vinedos Nicolas Catena SA
    Inventor: Nicolas Catena
  • Patent number: PP20889
    Abstract: A new and distinct, self rooted, variety of grapevine plant, ‘Zinthiana’, from a cross of ‘Zinfandel’ and ‘Cynthiana’, which can be distinguished by its outstanding wine combined with high productivity, disease resistance, and cold hardiness superior to one of its two acclaimed parents ‘Zinfandel’.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2010
    Inventor: Lucian W. Dressel
  • Patent number: PP20913
    Abstract: A new and distinct, self rooted, variety of grapevine plant, ‘Crimson Cabernet’, from a cross of ‘Cabernet Sauvignon’ and ‘Norton’, which can be distinguished by its outstanding wine combined with high productivity, disease resistance, and cold hardiness superior to one of its two acclaimed parents ‘Cabernet Sauvignon’.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2010
    Inventor: Lucian W. Dressel
  • Patent number: PP20914
    Abstract: A new and distinct, self rooted, variety of grapevine plant, ‘Cabernet Diane’, from a cross of ‘Cabernet Sauvignon’ and ‘Norton’, which can be distinguished by its outstanding wine combined with high productivity, disease resistance, and cold hardiness superior to one of its acclaimed parents ‘Cabernet Sauvignon’.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2010
    Inventor: Lucian W. Dressel
  • Patent number: PP21075
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of grapevine is provided which abundantly forms attractive medium-to-large seedless berries having a rose-pink skin coloration in medium-to-large substantially uniform clusters. The fruit displays a sweet crisp flavor and is firm in texture. The fruit commonly is ready for harvest during late October or early November in the San Joaquin Valley of Central California, U.S.A., and displays significant crispness and good eating qualities as a table grape. The fruit firmness renders the fruit well amenable for handling, shipping, and storage. The fruit commonly is more elongated and less round and lighter in coloration than that of the ‘Mara Seedless’ variety (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 19,599).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2010
    Assignee: Anton Caratan & Son
    Inventor: Joseph Maranto
  • Patent number: PP21285
    Abstract: A distinct Malbec grape variety from Mendoza Argentina, herewith denominated ‘Catena Malbec Clone 16’ which shows a unique vineyard and winemaking profile from the rest of the Malbec grapevine population in Mendoza, Argentina. This Malbec grape variety is characterized by its small cluster size and medium cluster weight; very compact cluster form; very small berry size and weight; medium vigor; medium to high level of millendrage (shot berries); very high level of polyphenols and tannins; very high aromatic intensity and mid palate flavor depth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Assignee: Bodegas Y Vinedos Nicolas Catena SA
    Inventor: Nicolas Catena
  • Patent number: PP21316
    Abstract: The new and distinct variety characterized by a very large red seedless grape that ripens in early August three weeks later than the ‘Flame Seedless’ Grape (unpatented) with good favor, juicy and firm skin. The berries are born on strong woody stems and branches and are well adapted to commercial handling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2010
    Inventor: Timothy P. Sheehan
  • Patent number: PP21358
    Abstract: Rootstock ‘9365-85’ is a cross of ‘L514-10’ (Vitis rufotomentosa×V. champinii ‘Dog Ridge’ ×V. riparia ‘Riparia Gloire’))×V. champinii ‘c9038’. This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of grapevine rootstock plant with resistance to a broad array of soil-borne nematodes including root-knot, dagger, lesion and citrus nematodes. The variety is moderately susceptible to ring nematode, but has strong resistance to grape phylloxera.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventor: Andrew Walker
  • Patent number: PP21537
    Abstract: A distinct Malbec grape variety from Mendoza Argentina, herewith denominated ‘Catena Malbec Clone 14’ which shows a unique vineyard and winemaking profile from the rest of the Malbec grapevine population in Mendoza, Argentina. This Malbec grape variety is characterized by its medium cluster size and weight; compact cluster form; medium to small berry size and weight; medium low vigor; extremely low level of millendrage (shot berries); very high level of polyphenols and tannins; medium aromatic intensity and mild palate flavor depth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Assignee: Bodegas Y Vinedos Nicolas Catena SA
    Inventor: Nicolas Catena
  • Patent number: PP21664
    Abstract: This invention is a new and distinct grapevine variety denominated ‘IFG 68-175’. ‘IFG 68-175’ is characterized by producing large bright red, crisp, uniform berries with high sugar content borne on medium size clusters. The fruit ripen and are commercially harvestable from late August to mid-September. Berries color fully even under adverse conditions and do not darken excessively throughout the harvestable period.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2011
    Assignee: International Fruit Genetics
    Inventor: David Cain
  • Patent number: PP22078
    Abstract: A new and distinct grapevine variety characterized by producing early ripening, round berries with uniform red colored berry skin. The berries have high sugar content and a mild, sweet Muscat flavor. A cluster of fruit has good attachment, but is not as compact as those of other comparable varieties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Assignee: Sun World International, LLC
    Inventors: Terry Bacon, Michael Striem
  • Patent number: PP22229
    Abstract: A new distinct variety of grapevine named ARRATEN abundantly forms attractive medium-to-large seedless berries having a 90% fire red skin coloration with 10% creamy yellow, in medium-to-large clusters. The fruit displays a sweet crisp flavor and is film in texture. The fruit commonly is ready for harvesting during the end of June in San Joaquin Valley of Central California, U.S.A., and displays good eating qualities as a table grape. The fruit firmness renders the fruit well amenable for handling, shipping, and storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2011
    Assignee: Agricultural Research and Development Limited Liability Company
    Inventors: Shachar Karniel, Sal Giumarra
  • Patent number: PP22295
    Abstract: A new distinct variety of grapevine named ‘ARRATHIRTEEN’ abundantly forms attractive large seedless berries having a fire red skin coloration in medium-to-large clusters. The fruit displays a sweet crisp flavor and is firm in texture. The fruit commonly is ready for harvesting during the end of June in San Joaquin Valley of Central California, U.S.A, and displays good eating qualities as a table grape. The fruit firmness renders the fruit well amenable for handling, shipping, and storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: Agricultural Research and Development Limited Liability Company
    Inventors: Shachar Karniel, Sal Giumarra
  • Patent number: PP22405
    Abstract: A new distinct variety of grapevine named ‘ARRATWO’ abundantly forms attractive large seedless berries having deep purple/red skin coloration in large clusters. The fruit displays a natural flavor and is meaty in texture. The fruit commonly is ready for harvesting during August in San Joaquin Valley of Central California, U.S.A., and displays good eating qualities as a table grape. The fruit firmness renders the fruit well amenable for handling, shipping, and storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Assignee: Agricultural Research and Development Limited Liability Company
    Inventors: Shachar Karniel, Sal Giumarra
  • Patent number: PP22431
    Abstract: A new and distinct grapevine variety characterized by producing large, uniform, clusters with large oval berries. The berries have a medium sugar content and neutral flavor. The berries are larger than the comparable variety Crimson seedless and the red color of the berries develops more uniformly, leading to a shorter harvest window.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Assignee: Sun World International, LLC
    Inventor: Michael Striem
  • Patent number: PP22450
    Abstract: A new distinct variety of grapevine named ARRAFOURTEENONE abundantly forms attractive large seedless berries having a purple red skin coloration in large clusters. The fruit displays a natural flavor and is firm in texture. The fruit commonly is ready for harvesting during the end of July in San Joaquin Valley of Central California, U.S.A., and displays good eating qualities as a table grape. The fruit firmness renders the fruit well amenable for handling, shipping, and storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignee: Agricultural Research and Development Limited Liability Company
    Inventors: Shachar Karniel, Sal Giumarra
  • Patent number: PP22451
    Abstract: The invention is a new and distinct variety of grape plant designated #194-95, “Prophecy”, which produces small, round, blue-black colored fruit suitable for red wine production. It combines late bud-break and ripening, excellent disease resistance, extremely high vigor, moderate productivity, and good mechanical harvestability with high wine quality chemistry and excellent flavors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Inventors: Mathew J. Post, Thomas B. Post
  • Patent number: PP23021
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of a grapevine named ‘BLACK GLORY’. The new mid-late ripening, very fertile grapevine variety is particularly characterized by a pear-shaped, black skinned berry, having a pleasant muscat flavor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: State of Israel, Ministry of Agriculture & Rural Development, Agricultural Research Organization
    Inventors: Avichai Perl, Nachman Sahar, Oded Degani, Tatiana Okun, Arie Sarfian, Hanan Bazak, Refael Eliassi, Ahuva Daos
  • Patent number: PP23125
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of grapevine characterized by the production of medium to large, red-colored seedless grapes that mature in late September, approximately nine weeks later than ‘Flame Seedless’ (unpatented) when grown in the San Joaquin Valley of Central California. The grapes of this new variety are produced on strong woody stems and branches and are well adapted to commercial handling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Assignee: Sheehan Genetics, LLC
    Inventor: Timothy P. Sheehan
  • Patent number: PP23315
    Abstract: This invention is a new and distinct grapevine variety denominated ‘IFG Eight’. The new grapevine is characterized by producing crisp oval, seedless fruits which are fully black in color and ripen early in the growing season.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: International Fruit Genetics LLC
    Inventor: David Cain
  • Patent number: PP23376
    Abstract: A grapevine cultivar having a combination of good winter hardiness, vigor, grape cluster size, disease resistance and overall suitability as a red wine grape; the vine is winter hardy to about ?40 degrees F. (about ?40 degrees C.) and the grape is well-suited to the commercial production of Ice Wine because its grape clusters have a tendency to resist splitting and falling off the cluster after a hard freeze; the grapevine also produces relatively large clusters of grapes that are beneficial to commercial production.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: Winehaven, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Peterson, Kyle Peterson
  • Patent number: PP23398
    Abstract: This invention is a new and distinct grapevine variety named ‘IFG Five’ which is characterized by producing extremely large purple to black, firm, elongated oval seeded grapes borne on large clusters. The fruit ripen and are harvestable in mid-August.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: International Fruit Genetics LLC
    Inventor: David Cain
  • Patent number: PP23478
    Abstract: A new and distinct grape plant variety named ‘Chimenti Globe’, characterized by the following unique combination of characteristics: a bright light red color that never darkens no matter how advanced its maturity, large seeded berries, sugar level, acidity, and excellent conservation in cold storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Inventor: Alfredo Chimenti