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US Plant Patent PP19363

Honey May

Nectarine plant named ‘Honey May’

UNDER PATENT

Still under patent. Protection ends February 1, 2027.

Twenty years from the filing date would end on March 14, 2026. This patent earned 324 days of term adjustment for delay at the Patent Office, which is why it runs longer.

Figure 1 of US plant patent PP19363, the photograph of Honey May printed in the patent.
Figure 1 from US Plant Patent PP19363, 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
PP19363
Filed
March 14, 2006
Granted
October 21, 2008
Expires
February 1, 2027
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 nectarine tree ( Prunus persica var. nucipersica ). 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 and upright tree growth. 2. Fruit ripening in the early maturity season. 3. Producing firm, yellow flesh fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 4. Having a low winter chilling requirement of approximately 200 hours at or below 45° F. 5. Fruit holding firm on the tree 8-10 days after maturity. 6. Heavy and regular bearer of large size fruit.

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 nectarine tree, substantially as illustrated and described.

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