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US Plant Patent PP30704

IFG Cher-four

Sweet cherry tree named ‘IFG Cher-four’

UNDER PATENT

Still under patent. Protection ends August 6, 2037.

Twenty years from the filing date would end on February 15, 2037. This patent earned 172 days of term adjustment for delay at the Patent Office, which is why it runs longer.

Figure 1 of US plant patent PP30704, the photograph of IFG Cher-four printed in the patent.
Figure 1 from US Plant Patent PP30704, 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
PP30704
Filed
February 15, 2017
Granted
July 16, 2019
Expires
August 6, 2037
Assignee
CAIN DAVID, INT FRUIT GENETICS LLC
Inventor
CAIN DAVID

Abstract

This invention is a new and distinct sweet cherry tree denominated ‘IFG Cher-four’. The new sweet cherry tree is characterized by producing medium size blushed fruits having flat-round shape. Fruits ripen early, about Apr. 26, 2014 in Delano Calif. The ‘IFG Cher-four’ has medium firm, medium acid fruit with a good cherry flavor. Fruits are tolerant of rain induced cracking. The sweet cherry tree has a medium low chilling requirement, about 300 to 400 chill hours.

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

What is claimed: 1. A new and distinct variety of sweet cherry tree as herein illustrated and described.

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