Patent ID: 6212856
Filing Date: 2001-04-10
Classification: A01G,A47G,B65B,B65D,Y10S

Abstract:
A method of wrapping a potted plant, comprising:providing a potted plant comprising a floral grouping disposed in a pot, the pot having a lower end, an upper rim and an outer peripheral surface;providing a sleeve comprising:a lower portion having an upper end, a lower end, an inner peripheral surface and an outer peripheral surface, the lower portion initially having a flattened state which is converted to an open state for receiving the pot wherein the inner peripheral surface of the lower portion defines and encompasses an inner retaining space, an opening being formed through the upper end of the lower portion in communication with the inner retaining space, the lower portion sized and tapered to fit the outer peripheral surface of the pot and having a portion in the lower end inwardly folded in the flattened state which is unfoldable for forming a closed bottom in the lower portion when converted to the open state, andan upper portion connected to the upper end of the lower portion along a line of perforations:disposing the potted plant in the inner retaining space of the lower portion of the sleeve in the open state with the lower end of the pot positioned upon the closed bottom of the lower portion and with the lower portion covering at least a portion of the outer peripheral surface of the pot; and whereinthe lower portion of the sleeve is detachable from the upper portion by tearing along the line of perforations to form an edge along the upper end of the lower portion.