Patent ID: 6178689
Filing Date: 2001-01-30
Classification: A47G,B65D

Abstract:
A method of covering a pot having a floral grouping disposed therein, comprising:providing a flattened tubular sleeve comprising:a body having a lower end, an open upper end, an outer peripheral surface without preformed score lines or folds, and an inner peripheral surface surrounding an inner retaining space, the inner retaining space for enclosing a pot and the lower end having a gusset therein for serving as a bottom of the sleeve,a tab having a connected end connected to the body and a free end connectable to a portion of the outer peripheral surface of the body; anda bonding material for bondingly connecting the free end of the tab to a portion of the outer peripheral surface of the body;opening the flattened tubular sleeve exposing the inner retaining space thereof;disposing the pot with the floral grouping therein into the inner retaining space of the sleeve; andtightening the sleeve about the pot by connecting the free end of the tab to a portion of the outer peripheral surface of the body of the sleeve via the bonding material wherein the sleeve is secured in a position about the pot.