Patent ID: 6594952
Filing Date: 2003-07-22
Classification: A01G,A47G,B65B,B65D,Y10S

Abstract:
A method of covering a potted plant comprising 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 the upper portion extending from the lower portion and detachable therefrom via a detaching element, and wherein the tubular sleeve is initially constructed in a flattened condition; disposing the pot of the potted plant within the inner retaining space of the lower portion of the tubular sleeve; and attaching the lower portion of 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 material.