Plant package having a detachable sleeve and methods
US5572851A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 31, 1994 |
| Grant date | Nov 12, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 31, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D2565/388
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A plant package assembly, comprising a pot containing a floral grouping and a flexible sleeve having detaching elements at preselected areas, the sleeve further-comprising a bonding material which connects the sleeve to the pot when the pot is positioned within the sleeve, the sleeve being positioned about the pot and a lower portion of the sleeve closely surrounding and encompassing the pot, an upper portion of the sleeve extending upwardly from the pot and substantially surrounding and encompassing the floral grouping contained within the pot, at least a portion of the sleeve being removable via the detaching elements, leaving a portion of the sleeve which is a decorative plant cover.
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