Patent ID: 6513302
Filing Date: 2003-02-04
Classification: A01G,A47G,B65B,B65D,Y10S

Abstract:
A method of covering a pot having a shape, an upper rim, and a lower end, and containing a floral grouping, comprising:providing a tubular sleeve having a lower portion having an upper end, a sealed lower end, and having a decorative color or pattern thereon, an inner peripheral surface, an outer peripheral surface, an inner retaining space surrounded and defined by the inner peripheral surface, the upper end having an edge, the tubular sleeve initially constructed to have a flattened condition and the tubular sleeve further comprising an upper portion detachable via a detaching element, the upper portion adapted to support the tubular sleeve from a support assembly, and the lower portion comprising excess material for forming a bottom in the sealed lower end and wherein the portion of the lower portion which covers the pot has a tapered shape; and opening the tubular sleeve to expose the inner retaining space and disposing the pot and floral grouping contained therein into the inner retaining space.