Patent ID: 6564944
Filing Date: 2003-05-20
Classification: B65D

Abstract:
A method of packaging a floral grouping contained in a floral container for shipment, comprising:providing a shipping device comprising: a substantially rigid support member having a support surface; a deformable cushioning material disposed on and connected to at least a portion of the support surface, the deformable cushioning material having a substantially planar, non-corrugated upper surface; and a bonding material disposed on at least a portion of the substantially planar, non-corrugated upper surface of the cushioning material of the cushioning material; placing the floral container with the floral grouping contained therein in a substantially upright position on the substantially planar, non-corrugated upper surface of the cushioning material; and bondingly connecting the floral container to the deformable cushioning material such that the floral container having the floral grouping disposed therein is secured in a stable, upright position during shipment of the shipping device.