Patent ID: 7021000
Filing Date: 2006-04-04
Classification: A01G,A47G,B65B,B65D

Abstract:
1. A method of covering a pot, comprising: providing a pot having an upper end, a lower end, an outer peripheral surface, an inner retaining space, and a maximum diameter; providing a decorative preformed sleeve initially having a flattened condition and comprising a body having a tapered shape and having an upper end, a lower end, an outer peripheral surface, an inner peripheral surface, an inner diameter, and having a pot containing portion, and wherein the inner diameter exceeds the maximum diameter of the pot by at least about 10 percent; opening the decorative preformed sleeve and disposing the pot within the pot containing portion of the opened decorative preformed sleeve wherein the upper end of the decorative preformed sleeve is positioned adjacent a lower portion of a floral grouping disposed within the pot such that the floral grouping is not enclosed by the sleeve; and applying a securing element about a portion of the decorative preformed sleeve to secure the decorative preformed sleeve about the pot.