Patent ID: 6484443
Filing Date: 2002-11-26
Classification: A01G,A47G,B65B,B65D,Y10S

Abstract:
A method of covering a pot having an outer peripheral surface, and a floral grouping disposed therein, the method comprising:providing a tubular sleeve comprising an upper portion and a lower portion, the lower portion having an upper end, a lower end and an inner retaining space, the lower portion further comprising: a base portion sized to contain the pot; and a skirt portion extending from the base portion and sized to extend a distance beyond an upper end of the pot; and the upper portion extending from the skirt portion and detachable therefrom via a detaching element, wherein the upper portion is sized to substantially surround and encompass the floral grouping in the pot, and wherein the tubular sleeve is initially constructed in a flattened condition; disposing the pot having the floral grouping disposed therein into the inner retaining space of the lower portion of the tubular sleeve; and attaching the tubular sleeve to the pot via a bonding material selected from the group consisting of ties, bands, ribbons, string, tape, clamps, fasteners, and shrink materials.