Patent ID: 8245442
Filing Date: 2012-08-21
Classification: A01G,B65B,B65D

Abstract:
1. A method of assembling a decorative plant package, comprising the steps of: obtaining a pot having an upper end, a lower end, an outer peripheral surface and an interior space, the pot having a floral grouping disposed therein; obtaining a preformed decorative wrapper having an open upper end, an open lower end, and a sidewall extending therebetween, the preformed decorative wrapper having a flattened condition and an open condition wherein the preformed decorative wrapper is provided with an inner surface surrounding an inner retaining space when disposed in the open condition; obtaining a preformed flexible sleeve having an initially flattened condition; placing the preformed decorative wrapper about the outer peripheral surface of the pot wherein at least a portion of the inner surface of the preformed decorative wrapper surrounds and engages a portion of the outer peripheral surface of the pot wherein at least a portion of the preformed decorative wrapper extends beyond the upper end of the pot and at least a portion of the lower end of the pot extends through the open lower end of the preformed decorative wrapper, wherein the upper end of the preformed decorative wrapper is positioned a distance above the upper end of the pot, thereby forming a skirt for the pot, and wherein the floral grouping disposed within the pot extends beyond the upper end of the preformed decorative wrapper whereby at least a portion of the floral grouping disposed within the pot is not surrounded and encompassed by the preformed decorative wrapper; and disposing the opened flexible sleeve over at least a portion of the pot and over at least a portion of the preformed decorative wrapper surrounding the pot, thereby securing the preformed decorative wrapper about the pot, wherein the preformed decorative wrapper remains in place about the pot such that the open lower end of the preformed decorative wrapper is disposed adjacent an upper one-half of the pot.