Jardiniere (e.g., Decorative Wrapper) Patents (Class 47/72)
  • Thermoplastic flower pot with a thin skirt
    Publication number: 20040020122
    Abstract: A flower pot cover constructed of a material for providing a decorative cover for an item, such as a floral grouping. The flower pot cover comprises a base portion and a skirt portion. The base portion has an upper end, a lower end, a bottom having a first thickness and a continuous sidewall extending generally between the upper and lower ends of the base portion. The skirt portion is positioned circumferentially about the upper end of the base portion and extends a distance therefrom. The skirt portion is substantially flexible and has a third thickness which is less than the first thickness of the bottom of the base portion. The base portion and the skirt portion cooperate to provide the flower pot cover with a shape sustaining configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2003
    Publication date: February 5, 2004
    Inventor: Antonio V. Alcazar
  • Sheets of material having forming indicia for forming into flower pots or plant covers and methods
    Publication number: 20040020119
    Abstract: A decorative cover formed from a sheet of material having forming indicia thereon is disclosed. The forming indicia permits an operator to form the sheet of material into the decorative cover without the use of a mold, such as a flower pot or potted plant. A method for forming the sheet of material into the decorative cover is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2003
    Publication date: February 5, 2004
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • Method for forming a decorative flower pot cover having a holographic image thereon
    Publication number: 20040020121
    Abstract: Processes for producing a holographic material wherein the holographic image is formed on a polished surface of a printing element and then transferred the holographic image to a substrate. A coating is applied to the smooth surface of the printing element to provide a coated surface, the coated surface is embossed or engraved to provide the holographic image, and the holographic image is then transferred to a substrate via a bonding material, thereby producing the holographic material. The holographic material may be used to provide a decorative cover for an object or item, such as a floral grouping or a potted plant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2003
    Publication date: February 5, 2004
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • Sleeve with concave lower end
    Publication number: 20040020120
    Abstract: A floral sleeve initially having a flattened state and openable therefrom for use in covering, containing or wrapping a floral grouping, botanical item, pot, or pot having a floral grouping or botanical item therein. The sleeve has a concave lower end having an inwardly curved lower edge, and may have a detachable upper portion. The sleeve may have a non-linear or linear upper edge. when having a detachable upper portion, the sleeve has a detaching element which, when employed to detach the upper portion, leaves a linear or non-linear upper edge on the lower portion of the sleeve. The concave lower end of the sleeve may have a gusset therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2003
    Publication date: February 5, 2004
    Inventors: Donald E. Weder, Joseph G. Straeter, Paul Fantz
  • Method of covering a pot with a floral sleeve having a detachable central upper portion
    Publication number: 20040020117
    Abstract: A floral sleeve and method of using the floral sleeve to cover a pot. The floral sleeve may have an inwardly folded bottom gusset for forming a bottom in the sleeve which is concealed by the lower sidewall of the sleeve when the sleeve is opened and the pot is disposed therein. The sleeve may have a detachable upper portion for enclosing a floral grouping disposed within the pot, in particular a central upper support element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2003
    Publication date: February 5, 2004
    Inventors: Donald E. Weder, Joseph G. Straeter, Michael R. Klemme
  • Floral packaging material having great masters prints thereon
    Patent number: 6678998
    Abstract: An apparatus and method are disclosed for forming a decorative covering about a flower pot or a floral grouping from a sheet of material, the sheet of material having printed thereon a graphic image that is prominently displayed on a selected portion of the decorative covering. The graphic image may be a masterpiece of art produced by one of the Great Masters of the Renaissance, at least a portion of a musical score, or combinations thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2004
    Assignee: Southpac Trust International, Inc.
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • Accordion-type plant cover with attached skirt and methods
    Patent number: 6675531
    Abstract: A plant cover, comprising a base formed from a sheet of material, the base having an upper end, a lower end, and an outer peripheral surface, an opening intersecting the upper end forming an inner peripheral surface and a retaining space, a skirt formed from a sheet of material, the skirt connected to the upper end of the base, and expansion element formed integrally with the base, the expansion element comprising an excess of material, the expansion element permitting the base to expand and contract to both closely encompass and follow the contours of a pot. Methods of using a plant cover are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2004
    Assignee: Southpac Trust International, Inc.
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • Decorative assembly for a floral grouping
    Patent number: 6672006
    Abstract: A decorative assembly for a floral grouping wherein the decorative assembly includes a floral holding material and a sheet of fluid impermeable material. The floral holding material is a preformed shape-sustaining support member movable between a flattened condition and an expanded condition. A stabilizing member or assembly is connected to the preformed shape-sustaining support member for stabilizing and maintaining the preformed shape-sustaining member in the expanded condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2004
    Assignee: Southpac Trust International, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald E. Weder, William F. Straeter, Joseph G. Straeter, Michael J. King, Franklin J. Craig, Michael R. Klemme
  • Decorative assembly for supporting a floral grouping
    Patent number: 6672005
    Abstract: A decorative assembly for supporting a floral grouping which includes a floral holding material and a sheet of fluid impermeable material. The floral holding material is a preformed shape-sustaining support member, which is selectively movable between an expanded condition and a flattened condition, is provided with a stabilizing assembly for stabilizing the preformed shape-sustaining support member in the expanded condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2004
    Assignee: Southpac Trust International, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald E. Weder, William F. Straeter, Joseph G. Straeter, Michael J. King, Franklin J. Craig, Michael R. Klemme
  • Decorative grass formed of cloth and polymeric film
    Patent number: 6672004
    Abstract: Decorative grasses formed from a laminated material constructed of a layer of cloth and at least one layer of polymeric film wherein at least one surface of the laminate is provided with a decorative pattern or design. At least a portion of the layer of polymeric film is laminated to the layer of cloth, as well as methods for forming same, are disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2004
    Assignee: Southpac Trust International, Inc.
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • Method of covering a pot with a floral sleeve having a detachable central upper portion
    Publication number: 20040000091
    Abstract: A floral sleeve and method of using the floral sleeve to cover a pot. The floral sleeve may have an inwardly folded bottom gusset for forming a bottom in the sleeve which is concealed by the lower sidewall of the sleeve when the sleeve is opened and the pot is disposed therein. The sleeve may have a detachable upper portion for enclosing a floral grouping disposed within the pot, in particular a central upper support element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2003
    Publication date: January 1, 2004
    Inventors: Donald E. Weder, Joseph G. Straeter, Michael R. Klemme
  • Method of covering a pot with a floral sleeve having a side-sealed bottom gusset
    Publication number: 20040000092
    Abstract: A floral sleeve and method of using the floral sleeve to cover a pot. The floral sleeve has an inwardly folded bottom gusset for forming a bottom in the sleeve which is concealed by the lower sidewall of the sleeve when the sleeve is opened and a pot is disposed therein. The sleeve may have a detachable upper portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2003
    Publication date: January 1, 2004
    Inventors: Donald E. Weder, Joseph G. Straeter, Michael R. Klemme
  • Floral sleeve with a skirt
    Publication number: 20030233786
    Abstract: A plant packaging and covering system including a flexible floral sleeve having a base portion and a skirt portion, and optionally an upper detachable portion which may be sized to surround a plant disposed in a flower pot. The base portion is generally made from two flat panels substantially free of overlapping portions and the skirt portion has a plurality of overlapping portions which allow the skirt portion to expand outwardly from the upper end of the base portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2003
    Publication date: December 25, 2003
    Inventors: Donald E. Weder, Joseph G. Straeter
  • Floral bouquet bag
    Patent number: 6665982
    Abstract: A bag sleeve that provides a protective packaging for a floral bouquet contained therein while providing a convenient way to pick-up and carry the bouquet. The bag sleeve has a shield portion defining a bouquet receiving space that can be made of a rigid paper layer and a water-resistant layer attached to the paper layer. At least one handle can be attached to a blossom end of the shield portion. In one embodiment, a water-resistant base portion extends from a stem end of the shield portion, wherein the base portion has an opening which permits stems of the floral bouquet to protrude from the bag sleeve. In another embodiment, the bag sleeve comprises at least two panels configured to form v-grip backbones along a lateral edges of the bag sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2003
    Assignee: Westland Floral Company
    Inventor: Case J. Van Wingerden
  • Decorative floral sleeve
    Publication number: 20030230028
    Abstract: A floral sleeve sized to contain a flower pot, and method of use thereof, the sleeve generally having a hexagonal shape and which can be connected via a securing element to a pot disposed within the sleeve. The sleeve may have a detachable upper portion for supporting the sleeve from a support device or for enclosing a floral grouping disposed within the pot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2003
    Publication date: December 18, 2003
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • Method of covering a potted plant
    Patent number: 6662496
    Abstract: A method of covering a flower pot with an oversized sleeve. The sleeve has an inner diameter which is greater than the maximum diameter of a pot disposed therein. The sleeve may have a detachable upper portion, a skirt portion, with a linear or non-linear upper end, or with or without gussets in the lower end or sides. In the method the sleeve is secured about the pot by crimping a portion of the sleeve having a bonding material thereon, or using a banding element to form a crimped portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2003
    Assignee: Southpac Trust International, Inc.
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • Flat sleeve convertible to a decorative container
    Patent number: 6662495
    Abstract: A floral container used to wrap items such as potted plants or comestibles. The floral container has a closed curved bottom. The floral container may also have an expansion element such as a gusset, pleats, random folds or elastic material for enabling the lower portion of the sleeve to conform to the outer and bottom surfaces of the pot to provide a decorative cover about the pot. The floral container optionally has a detachable upper portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2003
    Assignee: Southpac Trust Internaitonal, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald E. Weder, Joseph G. Straeter, Paul Fantz
  • System for forming a decorative cover for a plant having substantial horizontal growth
    Patent number: 6662494
    Abstract: A decorative cover for use with a plant having substantial horizontal growth is provided, as well as methods of making and using same. The decorative cover includes a base in which the plant can be disposed and a decorative border connected to and extending from the base. The decorative border has a curvilinear, undulating configuration which permits the decorative border to hold, support and cushion individual leaves and petioles of the plant to prevent damage thereto and to accommodate horizontal growth of the leaves and petioles of the plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2003
    Assignee: Southpac Trust International, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald E. Weder, Michael J. King
  • Decorative assembly for a floral grouping
    Patent number: 6662498
    Abstract: A decorative assembly for supporting a floral grouping utilizes a shape sustaining floral holding material, a sheet of material and a band. The decorative assembly is formed by a method which includes the steps of forming the sheet of material about at least a portion of the floral holding material with a forming device such that an upper end of the floral holding material remains substantially uncovered, and thereafter securing the sheet of material about the floral holding material with a band.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2003
    Assignee: Southpac Trust International, Inc.
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • Method for providing a decorative cover for a floral grouping
    Patent number: 6662497
    Abstract: A method for providing a decorative cover for a floral grouping wherein the decorative cover is provided with card holder assembly for securing a card to the decorative cover, and a design indicia bearing portion which extends above the remainder of the decorative cover and thereby enhances the visual aesthetic effect of the decorative cover. The decorative cover is formed from a sheet of material having a design indicia, the sheet of material having an opening extending therethrough wherein the opening is offset from a central portion of the sheet of material in a direction generally away from the indicia bearing portion of the sheet of material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2003
    Assignee: Southpac Trust International, Inc.
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • Decorative attachments and methods of use
    Publication number: 20030226314
    Abstract: A decorative pop-up attachment positionable and connectable to an item, such as a pot or a container, a wrapping for a floral grouping, a wrapping for a pot or a container, a preformed flower pot cover, or a floral grouping. Methods for using decorative pop-up attachments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2003
    Publication date: December 11, 2003
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • Flower pot cover
    Patent number: 6658791
    Abstract: A pot cover constructed such that a decoration can be included on the pot cover and the integrity of the decoration is maintained because the configuration of the pot cover does not result in the formation of arbitrary overlapping folds. The configuration of the pot cover allows a flower pot to be covered while the integrity of the decoration, such as a design or pattern, printed on each segment is maintained so that a decoration is presented throughout the outer peripheral surface of the formed pot cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2003
    Assignee: Southpac Trust Int'l. Inc.
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • Accordion-type plant cover with attached skirt and methods
    Patent number: 6658792
    Abstract: A flower pot cover comprising a base and a skirt. The base has an upper end, a lower end, and an outer peripheral surface having accordion pleating formed in at least a portion thereof. An opening intersects the upper end forming an inner peripheral surface and a retaining space. The skirt extends from the base and is substantially non-contractible and non-expandable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2003
    Assignee: Southpac Trust International, Inc.
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • Sheets of material having a first printed pattern on an upper surface thereof and a second printed pattern on a lower surface thereof
    Publication number: 20030221368
    Abstract: Sheets of material having a first printed pattern disposed on an upper surface thereof and a second printed pattern disposed on a lower surface thereof are disclosed, as well as methods for producing same. Such sheets of material may be employed to provide a decorative cover for a floral grouping or a decorative cover for a flower pot; or to form a preformed flower pot cover for covering a flower pot; or to provide a sleeve for wrapping or covering a floral grouping or a flower pot; or to provide a ribbon material. The sheets of material of the present invention may be constructed of a single layer of material or multiple layers of material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2003
    Publication date: December 4, 2003
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • Sheets of material having a first printed pattern on an upper surface thereof and a second printed pattern on a lower surface thereof
    Publication number: 20030221367
    Abstract: Sheets of material having a first printed pattern disposed on an upper surface thereof and a second printed pattern disposed on a lower surface thereof are disclosed, as well as methods for producing same. Such sheets of material may be employed to provide a decorative cover for a floral grouping or a decorative cover for a flower pot; or to form a preformed flower pot cover for covering a flower pot; or to provide a sleeve for wrapping or covering a floral grouping or a flower pot; or to provide a ribbon material. The sheets of material of the present invention may be constructed of a single layer of material or multiple layers of material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2003
    Publication date: December 4, 2003
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • Sheets of material having a first printed pattern on an upper surface thereof and a second printed pattern on a lower surface thereof
    Publication number: 20030221369
    Abstract: Sheets of material having a first printed pattern disposed on an upper surface thereof and a second printed pattern disposed on a lower surface thereof are disclosed, as well as methods for producing same. Such sheets of material may be employed to provide a decorative cover for a floral grouping or a decorative cover for a flower pot; or to form a preformed flower pot cover for covering a flower pot; or to provide a sleeve for wrapping or covering a floral grouping or a flower pot; or to provide a ribbon material. The sheets of material of the present invention may be constructed of a single layer of material or multiple layers of material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2003
    Publication date: December 4, 2003
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • Flat sleeve convertible to a decorative container
    Patent number: 6655086
    Abstract: A sleeve used to wrap items such as potted plants or comestibles. The sleeve has a closed curved bottom. The sleeve may also have an expansion element such as a gusset, pleats, random folds or elastic material for enabling the lower portion of the sleeve to conform to the outer and bottom surfaces of the pot to provide a decorative cover about the pot. The sleeve optionally has a detachable upper portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2003
    Assignee: Southpac Trust International, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald E. Weder, Joseph G. Straeter, Paul Fantz
  • Decorative assembly for a floral grouping
    Patent number: 6655085
    Abstract: A decorative assembly for a floral grouping comprising a floral holding material and a sheet of material. The floral holding material is constructed of a material capable of receiving a portion of a floral grouping and supporting the floral grouping. The sheet of material is extended about a portion of the floral holding material and a crimped portion is formed in the sheet of material with the crimped portion cooperating to hold the sheet of material about the floral holding material to provide a decorative covering.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2003
    Assignee: Southpac Trust International, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald E. Weder, William F. Straeter, Joseph G. Straeter, Michael J. King, Franklin J. Craig, Michael R. Klemme
  • Method for securing a cover about a flower pot
    Publication number: 20030217510
    Abstract: A method of wrapping a potted plant in a decorative cover wherein the cover is a flattened sleeve. Upon opening of the sleeve, the sleeve has a bottom which may be closed, and the sleeve is sized to cover a pot. The potted plant is disposed within the inner retaining space of the open sleeve, and the pot is positioned on the bottom of the sleeve such that the sleeve covers at least a portion of the outer peripheral surface of the pot to provide the decorative cover for the potted plant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2003
    Publication date: November 27, 2003
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • Sheets of material having a first printed pattern on an upper surface thereof and a second printed pattern on a lower surface thereof
    Publication number: 20030213173
    Abstract: Sheets of material having a first printed pattern disposed on an upper surface thereof and a second printed pattern disposed on a lower surface thereof are disclosed, as well as methods for producing same. Such sheets of material may be employed to provide a decorative cover for a floral grouping or a decorative cover for a flower pot; or to form a preformed flower pot cover for covering a flower pot; or to provide a sleeve for wrapping or covering a floral grouping or a flower pot; or to provide a ribbon material. The sheets of material of the present invention may be constructed of a single layer of material or multiple layers of material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2003
    Publication date: November 20, 2003
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • Method of containing a botanical item within a sleeve
    Publication number: 20030213174
    Abstract: A method for containing a botanical item and a growing medium without a pot. A tubular sleeve is provided and the growing medium and botanical item are disposed therein. The tubular sleeve is secured thereabout by using a bonding material to crimp the tubular sleeve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2003
    Publication date: November 20, 2003
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • Sheets of material having a first printed pattern on an upper surface thereof and a second printed pattern on a lower surface thereof
    Publication number: 20030213172
    Abstract: Sheets of material having a first printed pattern disposed on an upper surface thereof and a second printed pattern disposed on a lower surface thereof are disclosed, as well as methods for producing same. Such sheets of material may be employed to provide a decorative cover for a floral grouping or a decorative cover for a flower pot; or to form a preformed flower pot cover for covering a flower pot; or to provide a sleeve for wrapping or covering a floral grouping or a flower pot; or to provide a ribbon material. The sheets of material of the present invention may be constructed of a single layer of material or multiple layers of material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2003
    Publication date: November 20, 2003
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • Plant sleeve having an expandable portion
    Patent number: 6647663
    Abstract: A sleeve comprising a lower portion preferably having a base portion and a skirt portion for packaging a floral grouping or plant. The sleeve may have a protective upper portion which can be detached from the lower portion of the sleeve once the protective function of the upper portion has been completed. The sleeve has a plurality of horizontally and diagonally positioned expansion elements for allowing expansion of the base portion and/or skirt portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2003
    Assignee: Southpac Trust International, Inc.
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • Shape sustaining pot cover and method for producing same
    Publication number: 20030208956
    Abstract: A low cost preformed, shape sustaining pot cover and method for producing same from non-shape sustaining materials wherein the non-shape sustaining materials are a single ply film material having a thickness of less than about 0.9 mil, more desirably from about 0.6 to about 0.85 mil, which is capable of being heat sealed and which will not maintain or hold a predetermined formed shape under normal, usual conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2003
    Publication date: November 13, 2003
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • Decorative assembly for a floral grouping
    Publication number: 20030204991
    Abstract: A decorative assembly for a floral grouping which includes a floral holding material and a sheet of fluid impermeable material disposed about the floral holding material. The floral holding material is a preformed shape-sustaining support member which is moveable between an expanded condition and a flattened condition. In the expanded condition the preformed shape-sustaining support member as an open upper end, an open lower end, a peripheral sidewall defining an internal chamber extending between the open upper end and the open lower end thereof and a groove disposed circumferentially about the peripheral sidewall. The peripheral sidewall is provided with creases to facilitate movement of the preformed shape-sustaining support member between the expanding condition and the flattened condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2003
    Publication date: November 6, 2003
    Inventors: Donald E. Weder, William F. Straeter, Joseph G. Straeter, Michael J. King, Franklin J. Craig, Michael R. Klemme
  • Flower pot wrapper
    Patent number: 6640492
    Abstract: A wrapper for flower pots. The wrapper is a sheet of material with each segment having a lower portion sized to surround a sidewall of the flower pot and an upper portion detachable from the lower portion via a detaching element such as perforations. The sheet of material can be formed about the flower pot and the adjacent edges of the segment joined and sealed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2003
    Assignee: Southpac Trust International, Inc.
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • Wrapping material having an extension for design indicia for wrapping flower pots and floral arrangements and methods
    Patent number: 6640493
    Abstract: A wrapping material for wrapping a floral arrangement, a flower pot, or for forming a flower pot, comprising a sheet of material, an extension of the sheet of material attached to the sheet of material, the extension having design indicia thereon, wherein the sheet of material is sized to wrap about and substantially surround and encompass a floral arrangement, a flower pot, or contain a floral arrangement or potted plant. Methods of using the wrapping material to wrap a floral arrangement, a flower pot, and to form a flower pot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2003
    Assignee: Southpac Trust Int'l. Inc.
    Inventors: Donald E. Weder, Lisa A. Straeter
  • Method of covering a potted plant
    Publication number: 20030200698
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2003
    Publication date: October 30, 2003
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • Method of covering a potted plant
    Patent number: 6637154
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2003
    Assignee: Southpac Trust International, Inc.
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • Decorative cover for flower pot or floral formed of cloth and polymeric film
    Publication number: 20030196377
    Abstract: Wrappers and sleeves for flower pots and floral groupings, ribbon material and decorative grasses formed from a material constructed of a layer of cloth and a layer of polymeric film wherein at least a portion of the layer of polymeric film is laminated to the layer of cloth, as well as methods for forming same, are disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2003
    Publication date: October 23, 2003
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • Method of using a conical floral sleeve
    Publication number: 20030196379
    Abstract: A method of using a floral sleeve sized to fit a flower pot, or a floral grouping, the sleeve generally having a conical shape and having a bonding material disposed thereon for connecting the sleeve to a pot disposed within the sleeve or connected via a banding element to a pot disposed within the sleeve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2003
    Publication date: October 23, 2003
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • Decorative assembly for a floral grouping
    Publication number: 20030196380
    Abstract: A decorative assembly for a floral grouping wherein the decorative assembly includes a floral holding material and a sheet of fluid impermeable material. The floral holding material is a preformed shape-sustaining support member movable between a flattened condition and an expanded condition. A stabilizing member or assembly is connected to the preformed shape-sustaining support member for stabilizing and maintaining the preformed shape-sustaining member in the expanded condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2003
    Publication date: October 23, 2003
    Inventors: Donald E. Weder, William F. Straeter, Joseph G. Straeter, Michael J. King, Franklin J. Craig, Michael R. Klemme
  • Method of covering a potted plant
    Publication number: 20030196378
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2003
    Publication date: October 23, 2003
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • Floral sleeve having an extendable skirt and methods
    Patent number: 6634137
    Abstract: A plant packaging and covering system comprising a floral sleeve having a base portion and skirt portion. The sleeve may have an upper protective sleeve portion which can surround a plant disposed in a pot and which can be detached once the protective function of the sleeve has been completed thereby allowing the skirt portion to extend angularly from the base portion. The sleeve has a plurality of folds comprising expansion for allowing portions of the base portion to expand, and portions of the skirt portion to extend angularly, when a pot is disposed within the sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2003
    Assignee: Southpac Trust International, Inc.
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • DECORATIVE ASSEMBLY FOR SUPPORTING A FLORAL GROUPING
    Publication number: 20030192249
    Abstract: A decorative assembly for supporting a floral grouping which includes a floral holding material and a sheet of fluid impermeable material. The floral holding material is a preformed shape-sustaining support member, which is selectively movable between an expanded condition and a flattened condition, is provided with a stabilizing assembly for stabilizing the preformed shape-sustaining support member in the expanded condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2003
    Publication date: October 16, 2003
    Inventors: Donald E. Weder, William F. Straeter, Joseph G. Straeter, Michael J. King, Franklin J. Craig, Michael R. Klemme
  • Decorative assembly for a floral grouping
    Publication number: 20030192244
    Abstract: A decorative assembly for a floral grouping comprising a floral holding material and a sheet of material. The floral holding material is constructed of a material capable of receiving a portion of a floral grouping and supporting the floral grouping. The sheet of material is extended about a portion of the floral holding material and a crimped portion is formed in the sheet of material with the crimped portion cooperating to hold the sheet of material about the floral holding material to provide a decorative covering.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2003
    Publication date: October 16, 2003
    Inventors: Donald E. Weder, William F. Straeter, Joseph G. Straeter, Michael J. King, Franklin J. Craig, Michael R. Klemme
  • Method of covering a potted plant
    Publication number: 20030192248
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2003
    Publication date: October 16, 2003
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • Forming a cover about a potted plant using a heat-shrinkable floral sleeve
    Publication number: 20030192243
    Abstract: A plant packaging and covering system comprising a floral sleeve having a base portion and skirt portion. The sleeve comprises a shrinkable element constructed of a material shrinkable by heating or other means, wherein when the shrinkable element is caused to shrink, a constricted area is formed in the sleeve to help secure the sleeve in a position about a pot, floral grouping, or growing medium disposed therein. The sleeve may have an upper portion which can surround and protect a plant disposed in a pot and which can be detached once the protective function of the upper portion has been completed, thereby allowing the skirt portion to extend from the base portion. The sleeve may have a plurality of expansion elements in the base portion, or may lack such expansion elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2003
    Publication date: October 16, 2003
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • Method of covering a floral grouping with a sleeve having a shrinkable element
    Publication number: 20030192245
    Abstract: A plant packaging and covering system comprising a floral sleeve having a base portion and skirt portion. The sleeve comprises a shrinkable element constructed of a material shrinkable by heating or other means, wherein when the shrinkable element is caused to shrink, a constricted area is formed in the sleeve to help secure the sleeve in a position about a pot, floral grouping, or growing medium disposed therein. The sleeve may have an upper portion which can surround and protect a plant disposed in a pot and which can be detached once the protective function of the upper portion has been completed, thereby allowing the skirt portion to extend from the base portion. The sleeve may have a plurality of expansion elements in the base portion, or may lack such expansion elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2003
    Publication date: October 16, 2003
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • Floral sleeve having an arcuate upper end
    Publication number: 20030192247
    Abstract: A plant packaging and covering system including a floral sleeve having a decorative pattern thereon. The sleeve may have a lower portion sized to cover a pot and an upper portion which can surround a plant disposed in the pot and which can be detached after the protective function of the upper portion is complete or which can be used to support the sleeve from a support device prior to use. The decorative pattern preferably has an arcuate upper boundary in the flattened condition which when opened, gives the sleeve the appearance of having an upper edge which is parallel to the upper rim of the pot disposed within the sleeve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2003
    Publication date: October 16, 2003
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder