P.F. Big George

P.F. Big George

Peach tree named ‘P.F. Big George’

UNDER PATENT

Still under patent. Protection ends July 13, 2027.

Twenty years from the filing date would end on May 31, 2027. This patent earned 43 days of term adjustment for delay at the Patent Office, which is why it runs longer.

Figure 1 of US plant patent PP19639, the photograph of P.F. Big George printed in the patent.

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Abstract

A new and distinct variety of peach, Prunus persica, tree having the following unique combination of desirable features: 1. The new and distinct variety of peach tree is of average height and of upright growth and a regular and productive bearer of peaches; 2. Producing a very firm fruit having a resilient flesh texture; 3. Blossoms are showy when in full bloom; 4. A substantially spherical fruit with skin of red color (50-80%) overlying yellow at the maturity of the fruit; 5. Very late maturing fruit of good taste; and 6. A very late maturing fruit of good storage and shelf life.

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 peach tree substantially as herein illustrated and described.

Read the full patent: US Plant Patent PP19639 in full — the complete specification, every figure, and the file history.

The record

Abstract