Patent ID: 6739090
Filing Date: 2004-05-25
Classification: A01G,A47F,A47G,B29C,B31F,B44C,B44F,B65B,B65D,G09F

Abstract:
A method of covering a pot, the pot having a floral grouping disposed therein, the method comprising the steps of:providing a flexible tubular sleeve having a lower portion for surrounding and encompassing at least a portion of the pot, and an upper portion which is detachable from the lower portion via a detaching element; opening the lower portion of the flexible tubular sleeve to expose a retaining space in the lower portion; disposing the pot within the retaining space of the lower portion of the flexible tubular sleeve, wherein a portion of the lower portion of the tubular sleeve is positioned adjacent the pot; and attaching the lower portion of the flexible tubular sleeve to the pot via a band selected from the group consisting of elastic bands, rubber bands, non-elastic bands, string, elastic materials, a flat piece of material, a ribbon, a paper strip, a plastic strip, wire, twist ties, or combinations thereof, or heat shrinkable materials.