Patent ID: 6401431
Filing Date: 2002-06-11
Classification: A01G,A47G,B65B,B65D,Y10S

Abstract:
A method of wrapping a potted plant in a decorative cover, the method comprising the steps of:providing a potted plant comprising a pot and a floral grouping disposed in the pot, the pot having a lower end, an upper rim and an outer peripheral surface; and providing a sleeve having an upper end, a lower end, an inner peripheral surface, and an outer peripheral surface, the sleeve having a flattened state and openable to an open position wherein the inner peripheral surface of the sleeve defines and encompasses an inner retaining space, the sleeve being tapered and sized to contain the pot and having excess material at least sufficient to form a closed bottom in the sleeve, the closed bottom being sized to encompass at least a portion of the lower end of the pot when the pot is disposed within the sleeve, and wherein the sleeve has a non-linear edge on the upper end thereof and wherein the sleeve is free of an upper portion which substantially surrounds and encompasses the floral grouping; opening the sleeve into an open position thereby exposing the inner retaining space of the sleeve; and disposing the potted plant in the inner retaining space of the sleeve whereby the lower end of the pot is positioned upon the closed bottom of the sleeve and the sleeve covers at least a portion of the outer peripheral surface of the pot to provide a decorative cover for the potted plant.