Patent ID: 6701668
Filing Date: 2004-03-09
Classification: A47G,B65D

Abstract:
A method of covering a pot having an upper rim and containing a plant, comprising:providing a sleeve initially having a flattened condition, the sleeve comprising a lower portion, and an upper portion extending from the lower portion and detachable therefrom via a detaching element, and wherein the lower portion has a decorative pattern which has an arcuate upper boundary, and wherein the detaching element is above the arcuate upper boundary of the decorative pattern, and the lower portion having a clear zone between the arcuate upper boundary of the decorative pattern and the detaching element; and placing the pot containing the plant into the lower portion of the sleeve, and wherein due to the clear zone above the arcuate upper boundary of the decorative pattern, the lower portion has the appearance of having an upper edge which is substantially parallel to the upper rim of the pot disposed within the sleeve.