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US Plant Patent PP24041

Autumn Fantasy

Interspecific tree named ‘Autumn Fantasy’

UNDER PATENT

Still under patent. Protection ends June 16, 2032.

Twenty years from the filing date would end on April 13, 2032. This patent earned 64 days of term adjustment for delay at the Patent Office, which is why it runs longer.

Figure 1 of US plant patent PP24041, the photograph of Autumn Fantasy printed in the patent.
Figure 1 from US Plant Patent PP24041, 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
PP24041
Filed
April 13, 2012
Granted
November 26, 2013
Expires
June 16, 2032
Assignee
GARDNER LEITH MARIE, ZAIGER GARY NEIL, ZAIGER GRANT GENE
Inventor
ZAIGER GARY NEIL; GARDNER LEITH MARIE; ZAIGER GRANT GENE

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. Vigorous, upright tree growth. 2. Productive and regular bearer of medium to large size fruit. 3. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 4. Fruit with good handling and shipping quality. 5. Fruit with an average Brix of 22.0° and a good balance between acid and sugar. 6. Fruit maturing in the late maturity season.

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

The invention claimed is: 1. A new and distinct variety of interspecific tree, substantially as illustrated and described.

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