Patent ID: 8341883
Filing Date: 2013-01-01
Classification: B65D

Abstract:
1. A potted plant package, comprising: a sleeve initially constructed in a flattened condition to an opened condition, the sleeve having an upper end, a lower end, a first side, a second side, and a first panel and a second panel which are connected along the first side and the second side, the sleeve having a single arcuate portion in the lower end thereof in the flattened condition, wherein the first side comprises a first segment and a second segment and having a first angle between the first segment and the second segment and a second angle between the second segment and the arcuate portion, the first and second angles facing inwardly and each being between about 110° and about 175°, wherein the second side comprises a third segment and a fourth segment and having a third angle between the third and fourth segments and a fourth angle between the fourth segment and the arcuate portion, the third and fourth angles facing inwardly and each being between about 110° and about 175°, the first angle, second angle, third angle, fourth angle and the single arcuate portion cooperating to define an angular arcuate portion of the sleeve when the sleeve is in the flattened condition prior to being opened and absent a gusset in the lower end when in the flattened condition, and wherein the sleeve has a generally tapered shape when in the opened condition; and a potted plant disposed in the sleeve.