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US Plant Patent PP26681

Sweet Firegem

Nectarine tree named ‘Sweet Firegem’

UNDER PATENT

Still under patent. Protection ends November 28, 2034.

Twenty years from the filing date would end on November 26, 2034. This patent earned 2 days of term adjustment for delay at the Patent Office, which is why it runs longer.

Figure 1 of US plant patent PP26681, the photograph of Sweet Firegem printed in the patent.
Figure 1 from US Plant Patent PP26681, 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
PP26681
Filed
November 26, 2014
Granted
May 3, 2016
Expires
November 28, 2034
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. Tree with a vigorous, upright growth habit. 2. Tree being a regular and productive bearer of large size fruit. 3. Fruit with firm, yellow flesh with good handling and shipping qualities. 4. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 5. Fruit with an attractive red skin color.

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 nectarine tree, ( Prunus persica var. nucipersica ) substantially as illustrated and described.

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