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US Plant Patent PP24579

MAIA1

Apple tree named ‘MAIA1’

UNDER PATENT

Still under patent. Protection ends November 14, 2032.

Twenty years from the filing date would end on August 15, 2032. This patent earned 91 days of term adjustment for delay at the Patent Office, which is why it runs longer.

Figure 1 of US plant patent PP24579, the photograph of MAIA1 printed in the patent.
Figure 1 from US Plant Patent PP24579, reproduced as printed. Photographs in a plant patent are taken by the applicant. Reproduction of the patent document is permitted; the image is shown whole and uncropped for that reason.

The record

Patent number
PP24579
Filed
August 15, 2012
Granted
July 1, 2014
Expires
November 14, 2032
Assignee
MIDWEST APPLE IMPROVEMENT ASS, DODD WILLIAM, DOUD DAVID, MILLER GREGORY, LYND JOHN MITCHELL
Inventor
DODD WILLIAM; DOUD DAVID; LYND JOHN MITCHELL; MILLER GREGORY

Abstract

A new and distinct variety of apple tree ‘MAIA1’ is described, derived from a cross of ‘Honeycrisp’ and ‘Fuji’. This new variety is unique from parent ‘Honeycrisp’ by being harvested in mid-October, 6-8 weeks after ‘Honeycrisp’. This new variety is unique from parent ‘Fuji’ by tree form, with ‘MAIA1’ being moderate vigor, more open tree canopy and higher spur density as contrasted with the bushy, tight tree canopy and lower spur density of ‘Fuji’. ‘MAIA1’ blooms approximately one week later than parent ‘Fuji’. ‘MAIA1’ fruit is moderate size, very crisp, sweet and long keeping, both in refrigerated storage and at room temperature.

Show the legal claimThe single numbered claim as granted — the legal text that defines what this patent covers.

What is claimed is: 1. A new and distinct apple tree variety named ‘MAIA1’, as illustrated and described herein.

Read the full patent: US Plant Patent PP24579 in full — the complete specification, every figure, and the file history.