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US Plant Patent PP23211

Sweet Pixie

Interspecific tree named ‘Sweet Pixie’

UNDER PATENT

Still under patent. Protection ends May 15, 2031.

Twenty years from the filing date would end on January 10, 2031. This patent earned 125 days of term adjustment for delay at the Patent Office, which is why it runs longer.

Figure 1 of US plant patent PP23211, the photograph of Sweet Pixie printed in the patent.
Figure 1 from US Plant Patent PP23211, 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
PP23211
Filed
January 10, 2011
Granted
November 27, 2012
Expires
May 15, 2031
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. Heavy and regular bearer of fruit. 3. Fruit with excellent flavor and eating quality. 4. Fruit with good handling and shipping quality. 5. Fruit with an average Brix of 20° with a good balance between acid and sugar. 6. Fruit with the ability to remain firm on the tree 3 weeks past maturity (shipping ripe).

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

1. A new and distinct variety of interspecific tree, substantially as illustrated and described.

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