US Patent Issued to Sun World International on Sept. 23 for "Grapevine plant named 'SUGRA66'" (New Jersey, California Inventors)

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 23 -- United States Patent no. PP36,976, issued on Sept. 23, was assigned to Sun World International LLC (Wasco, Calif.).

"Grapevine plant named 'SUGRA66'" was invented by Terry A. Bacon (Maplewood, N.J.) and Terrence J. Frett (Bakersfield, Calif.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "The new variety of grapevine 'SUGRA66' is characterized by the production of a large-sized, dark red violet and obtuse ovate berry with a very early season ripening date. The berries of 'SUGRA66' are moderately firm and juicy."

The patent was filed on Jan. 31, 2025, under Application No. 19/042,489.

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