Patent ID: 6185904
Filing Date: 2001-02-13
Classification: B31B,B65D

Abstract:
A method of wrapping a pot having an outer peripheral surface, and a bottom having a circumferential curvature, comprising:providing a sleeve having a flattened state and comprising:an upper end, a convexly curved lower end, a first side and a second side, a first panel, and a second panel and a gusset portion; andwherein the first panel is joined with the second panel along the first side and along the second side, and with the gusset portion extending inwardly a distance between the first panel and the second panel and wherein the sleeve has a tapered shape; andopening the sleeve and disposing the sleeve about the pot wherein the sleeve has a side wall which is dimensioned to substantially conform to the shape of the pot and a bottom upon which the pot rests.