Patent ID: 6192657
Filing Date: 2001-02-27
Classification: A01G,A47G,B65B,B65D,Y10S

Abstract:
A method of wrapping a potted plant, comprising:providing a potted plant comprising a floral grousing disposed in a pot, the pot having a lower end, an upper rim and an outer peripheral surface;providing a sleeve comprising:a base portion having an upper end, a lower end, an inner peripheral surface and an outer peripheral surface, the base portion having a flattened state wherein the base portion is openable from a flattened state to an opened position wherein the inner surface of the base portion defines and encompasses an inner retaining space, an opening being formed through the upper end of the base portion in communication with the inner retaining space, the base portion sized to fit the outer peripheral surface of the pot and having excess material in the base portion for forming a bottom of the base portion sized to cover the lower end of the pot when the pot is disposed within the base portion, the base portion having an edge on the upper end thereof;opening the base portion into the opened position thereby exposing the inner retaining space of the base portion thereby providing the base portion sized for fitting the pot; anddisposing the potted plant in the inner retaining space of the base portion of the sleeve with the lower end of the pot positioned upon the bottom of the base portion and with the base portion covering at least a portion of the outer peripheral surface of the pot to provide a cover for the potted plant.