Method of covering a potted plant
AssigneeSouthpac Trust International, Inc.
InventorDonald E. Weder
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Abstract
A plant packaging method providing a tubular sleeve having excess material therein and attaching the sleeve to a potted plant via a bonding material.
Claims27
A method of covering a potted plant comprising a pot having an outer peripheral surface, and a floral grouping disposed therein, the method comprising:
- providing a tubular sleeve comprising an upper portion and a lower portion, the lower portion having an upper end, a lower end, and an inner retaining space, the lower portion further comprising a base portion sized to contain the pot, and the upper portion extending from the lower portion and separable therefrom via a detaching element, and wherein the tubular sleeve is initially constructed in a flattened condition;
- separating the upper portion from the lower portion;
- disposing the pot of the potted plant within the inner retaining space of the lower portion of the tubular sleeve;
- and
- attaching the lower portion of the tubular sleeve to the pot via a bonding material selected from the group consisting of ties, bands, ribbons, string, tape, clamps, fasteners and shrink material.
A method of covering a potted plant comprising a pot having an outer peripheral surface, and a floral grouping disposed therein, the method comprising:
- providing a tubular sleeve comprising an upper portion and a lower portion, the lower portion having an upper end, a lower end, and an inner retaining space, the lower portion further comprising a base portion having a tapered shape and sized to contain the pot, and the upper portion extending from the lower portion and separable therefrom via a detaching element, and wherein the tubular sleeve is initially constructed in a flattened condition;
- separating the upper portion from the lower portion;
- disposing the pot of the potted plant within the inner retaining space of the lower portion of the tubular sleeve;
- and
- attaching the lower portion of the tubular sleeve to the pot via a bonding material selected from the group consisting of ties, bands, ribbons, string, tape, clamps, fasteners and shrink material.
A method of covering a potted plant comprising a pot having an outer peripheral surface and a floral grouping disposed therein, the method comprising:
- providing a tubular sleeve comprising:
- a lower portion having an upper end and a lower end, and an inner retaining space, the lower portion sized to contain the pot;
- and
- an upper portion extending from the upper end of the lower portion and separable therefrom via a detaching element, the upper portion sized to surround and encompass the floral grouping disposed within the pot;
- separating the upper portion from the lower portion;
- disposing the pot of the potted plant within the inner retaining space of the lower portion of the tubular sleeve;
- and
- attaching the lower portion of the tubular sleeve to the pot via a bonding material selected from the group consisting of ties, bands, ribbons, string, tape, clamps, fasteners and shrink material.
A method of covering a potted plant comprising a pot having an outer peripheral surface and a floral grouping disposed therein, the method comprising:
- providing a tubular sleeve comprising:
- a lower portion having an upper end and a gusseted lower end, and an inner retaining space, the lower portion sized to contain the pot;
- and
- an upper portion extending from the upper end of the lower portion and separable therefrom via a detaching element;
- separating the upper portion from the lower portion;
- disposing the pot of the potted plant within the inner retaining space of the lower portion of the tubular sleeve;
- and
- attaching the lower portion of the tubular sleeve to the pot via a bonding material selected from the group consisting of ties, bands, ribbons, string, tape, clamps, fasteners and shrink material.
A method of covering a pot having an outer peripheral surface and a floral grouping disposed therein, the method comprising:
- providing a tubular sleeve comprising:
- a lower portion having an upper end and a closed lower end, and an inner retaining space, the lower portion sized to contain the pot;
- and
- an upper portion extending from the upper end of the lower portion and separable therefrom via a detaching element;
- separating the upper portion from the lower portion;
- disposing the pot of the potted plant within the inner retaining space of the lower portion of the tubular sleeve;
- and
- attaching the lower portion of the tubular sleeve to the pot via a bonding material selected from the group consisting of ties, bands, ribbons, string, tape, clamps, fasteners and shrink material.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.