Patent ID: 6463718
Filing Date: 2002-10-15
Classification: A47G,B65B,B65D

Abstract:
A method of covering a pot having an outer surface, 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 the pot, and an upper portion for substantially surrounding and encompassing the floral grouping, the upper portion detachable from the lower portion via a detaching element; opening the tubular sleeve to expose a retaining space; disposing the pot within the retaining space of the flexible tubular sleeve, wherein a portion of the lower portion of the tubular sleeve is positioned adjacent the pot; and attaching the 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.