Patent ID: 6076672
Filing Date: 2000-06-20
Classification: B65D

Abstract:
A tubular sleeve for containing a pot and having a lower end, an upper end, and an inner retaining space, the tubular sleeve, comprising:a lower portion having a lower end, an upper end, and an outer surface area and a retaining space for enclosing the pot, wherein the lower portion is tapered and sized and dimensioned to contain a pot; andan upper sleeve portion having an outer surface area and extending a distance from the upper end of the lower portion and detachable therefrom via a line of perforations, and sized to substantially surround and enclose a floral grouping disposed with the pot, andwherein the outer surface area of the lower portion is less than the outer surface area of the upper sleeve portion andwherein when the upper sleeve portion is detached from the upper end of the lower portion, the lower portion is left with a base portion sized to enclose the pot and a plurality of portions extending from the base portion which together form a skirt portion.