Abstract: The alignment marks of the present invention, which are to be used for alignment of a wafer, have a slit pattern with a plurality of slits arranged upon the wafer; and a dot pattern with a plurality of dots arranged along the length of the slits at the outer regions of two of the plurality of slits, which are at the ends thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel spray drying process for the preparation of pharmaceutical compositions containing small particles of phospholipid-stabilized fenofibrate. This invention also relates to spray dried powdered compositions prepared according to this process, and to dosage forms of fenofibrate (capsules, tablets, powders, granules, and dispersions) prepared from these powdered compositions. The powdered compositions and dosage forms are useful in the treatment of dyslipidemia and dyslipoproteinemia and have the advantage that they provide reduced in vivo variability in the bioavailability of fenofibrate active species among fed and fasted patients when administered orally.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing shoes includes step (1): removing oily and organic substance from bamboo; step (2): splitting the bamboo into plates; step (3): sanitizing the bamboo plates; step (4): dehydrating the bamboo plates; step (5): cooling the bamboo plates; step (6): cutting the bamboo plates into sections; step (7): softening fibers in the bamboo sections in step (6); step (8): gluing the bamboo sections in step (7); step (9): compressing the bamboo sections in step (8) by a pressing head to form a combination; step (10): heating the combination in step (9); step (11): cooling the combination in the step (10), and step (12): machining the combination in step (11) to be desired shapes.

Abstract: An insole assembly for a shoe or other article of footwear. The assembly includes a soft, cushioning foam blank having an upper surface which is contoured to engage the plantar surface of a foot, and a thin, substantially rigid, resiliently flexible cap which is mounted to the bottom of the blank so as to extend around the heel end and forwardly along the medial and lateral sides thereof. The rigid cap includes an upstanding wall which engages and buttresses the perimeter of the foam blank, and a series of medial and lateral flanges which extend across and support the bottom of the blank. The flanges are configured to cooperate with the foam blank to define zones of support in specific areas, with the maximum support and rigidity being provided for the rearfoot and midfoot areas of the foot.

Abstract: An apparatus for orthopedic treatment including a first upper surface, a second upper surface, bottom surface, and an angle of inclination formed between the top surface and the bottom surface is disclosed. In addition, the apparatus in some embodiments, may be integrally formed as part of a piece of footwear. A method for providing stability during ambulation including providing an insert and elevating a proximal phalanx using the insert is also disclosed. Also disclosed is an apparatus for orthopedic treatment wherein the angle of inclination is between approximately 1 and 60 degrees. Also disclosed is an apparatus for orthopedic treatment manufactured from an elastomeric material. Also disclosed is an apparatus for orthopedic treatment, where the upper surface further includes at least one fastener.

Abstract: A shoe stud for a sports shoe has a ground-engaging part and a multi-start threaded spigot for engagement in a complementary socket on a receptacle secured in the shoe sole or heel. The stud and receptacle also have a locking device which inter-engages when the spigot is fully inserted into the socket, to resist unscrewing. In order to ensure that the stud takes up a precise position relative to the receptacle, which may be needed if the stud is not rotationally symmetrical, the stud and receptacle have means to determine the initial position of the stud relative to the receptacle, and means to determine the final position of the stud relative to the receptacle. Determination of the initial position may be provided by a thread and complementary groove of the screw-thread connection which are of different dimensions from the others.

Abstract: Trenching apparatus comprises a cutting device, preferably an endless chain cutter, mounted on a prime mover for positioning the cutting device in a trench with the prime mover movable on the ground surface above the level of the trench. Where the cutting device is a chain cutter, the boom projects forwardly and downwardly relative to tho direction of cutting the trench, and drive means are arranged to drive the chain in a direction to carry the cutting elements upwardly around the distal end of the boom and rearwardly along the upper run of the endless chain cutter. In operation the distal end of the chain cutter is positioned against the end face of the trench at the bottom of the trench; the prime mover moves the chain cutter forwardly in the trench while operating the chain cutter, so as to produce an undercut in the end face of the trench; and the lifting means lifts the cutting device upwardly from the undercut through the material of the end face so as to cut material from the end face of the trench.

Abstract: An arm body of a working machine has a hollow and triangular cross-section. A bucket-connection bracket is jointed to one longitudinal end of an arm body, and an arm cylinder bracket is jointed to another longitudinal end of the arm body, thereby forming an arm. With the triangular cross-sectional structure, the arm body is less prone to deformation under the stress of a load. The improved triangular cross-sectional structure permits the plate thickness of the arm body to be reduced, and the rigidity of the arm body to be increased without mounting a cross-section restraint material in the arm body. The cross-section of the boom will not deform even though the plate thickness is reduced. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the weight of the boom and still prevent deformation of the boom under heavy load.

Abstract: Assembly for displaying cards, such as greeting cards, for instance Christmas cards or birth congratulatory cards, includes a number of card holders suitable for several cards, that are situated above each other and at a distance from each other, and elements for connecting the card holders one to the other as well as elements for hanging the assembly on a wall. The card holders are preferably provided with elements for supporting the cards.

Abstract: The display device, conform the present invention, is adaptable to use a cartridge of flexible material terminating at each end in a tubular element. The display device comprises a pair of_spool-rod_means, each of each including rod means, first handle means axially engaged to the rod means, at one end of the latter, and second handle means outwardly extending at the other end of the rod means. The rod and first handle means are provided with attaching means for detachably connecting the rod and first handle means. The display device exposes text and/or images to be viewed as consecutive incremental portions of the flexible material which is adapted to be rolled or unrolled.

Abstract: An assembly for mounting a flexible display sheet to a structure includes an adjustment bracket having a first end and an opposing second end, the display sheet being secured to the first end of the adjustment bracket. A brace is rigidly attached to the structure, the brace having an opening extending therethrough. A coupling pin has a first end and an opposing second end, the first end of the coupling pin being mounted to the second end of the adjustment bracket, the second end of the coupling pin extending through the opening on the brace. An advancing nut is threadedly mounted on the second end of the coupling pin, the advancing nut being configured to bias against the brace so as to advance the coupling pin through the opening on the brace as the advancing nut is threaded onto the coupling pin.

Abstract: A stacked assembly of disposable rain hoods for displaying and dispensing from a display stand comprising a plurality of disposable rain hoods stacked together and a display holder, the display holder configured to be suspended from the display stand. Each rain hood rain hood has a suspension portion extending from a lower edge of opposing flaps of the rain hood, the suspension portion being detachably connected to the lower edge of the flaps by a frangible perforation. The stack of disposable hoods are fixedly attached to the display holder via the suspension portions of the rain hoods such that a selected disposable rain hood may be selectively detached from the suspension portion by pulling the disposable hood relative to the holder to thereby break the frangible perforation. A head stop is preferably provided for properly positioning the head of a user in the disposable rain hood.

Abstract: A consumable business card holder provides a container for the presentation and consumption of an edible card or removable non-consumable card. The usefulness of the consumable business card holder provides a unique, effective method of presenting a business image for marketing, advertising and promotional purposes. The invention is comprised of a recessed center area to secure the card, raised outer rim for preventing damage to said icing border to allow stackability in packaging. Size substantially corresponds to, but larger than said card.

Abstract: It comprises a barrel box (10) integral with the barrel rear end (1), with a hinge (2) and latch (3) for closing with respect to a fork (20) integral with the front end of a pressure chamber (30). The said box (10) being connected to a mechanism of levers (40) adapted for compressing a plunger of the pressure chamber (30), the said fork (20) comprising an internal fork part (21) obtained by molding, which concentrates most of the complex configurations, tightly fit and joined to a portion of the mouth (31) of the said pressure chamber (30), which is of metal tube and tightly covers the whole of the said internal fork part (21), the barrel box (10) being also obtained by molding, with a rear part of the barrel (1) as an insert.

Abstract: An elongate bore cleaner, such as would be used to clean the inside of a barrel of a gun. The cleaner includes an elongate member, such as a hollow rod, that has a handle at one end and a cleaning member at the other. The handle is rotatably mounted relative to the cleaning member so that the cleaning member can rotate to fully engage the riflings in a gun barrel. The elongate bore cleaner also includes a fluid dispenser, preferably located adjacent the rear portion of the handle, the actuation of which causes fluid to flow through a conduit and out of apertures that are adjacent the cleaning member. Preferably, the fluid dispenser is a squeeze bottle, and the hollow rod serves as the conduit. Squeezing the squeeze bottle causes the cleaning fluid to travel from the squeeze bottle, through the hollow rod, exiting near the end of the rod, adjacent to the cleaning brush.

Abstract: A sight apparatus comprising a mount, and a sight mechanism, which may be removable. The sight mechanism including a proximal end and a distal end bounding a central portion, which may be enlarged. The sight mechanism set in a position within the mount via contact with the central portion. The sight mechanism including a circular aperture passing through the proximal end, the central portion, and the distal end of the sight mechanism. An interchangeable proximal circular member may be attached to the proximal end of the sight mechanism, and an interchangeable distal circular member may be attached to the distal end of the sight mechanism.

Abstract: A signaling device for alerting fishermen to the presence of fish at the fish hook and includes a signal light and sound switching system forred to a fishing rod so that a fish pulling on the hook and line activates the light and or the sound. A compact system which can be installed within the body of the fishing rod without cumbersome attachments.

Abstract: Fishing lure made of a plate of metal 1, which has its widest part across the longitudinal direction 2 at the front with an eye in each end 3 for mounting, in the front a fishing line and in the back a fishing hook 4. The lure has a bending within one-eight of the front in the longitudinal direction 5 that turns opposite a bending, which substantially includes the remaining part of the lures longitudinal direction 6.

Abstract: An automatic roach trap having a receiving container removably located in the trap enclosure. The trap utilizes a beam to detect roaches on a platform therein and actuates a mechanism to open an internal closure and coerce the roach into the underlying container. Access to the container is restricted during operation to prevent the escape of trapped roaches. The container is automatically closed upon withdrawal and designed to prevent inadvertent reopening during disposal.

Abstract: A scented artificial firelog includes combustible particulate material, binder material, and a plurality of scented pellets. The scented pellets produce a desirable scent as the pellets are incrementally heated by the gradual combustion of the firelog. The scented pellets are kernels of granular material that are impregnated with a scented liquid. The granular material is a porous, cellulosic material, and is preferred to be bird seed. As each scented pellet is heated by the incremental burning of the firelog, the scented liquid retained therein is heated and causes the kernel of granular material to explode, thus resulting in a pop being heard by the user, with the scent being simultaneously released by the scented pellet.

Abstract: Disclosed is a novel method for growing plants, including shade plants and sun plants. According to the invented method, plants are provided with light that includes indirect light and direct light, the ratio therebetween is greater than in natural light, at least in the PAR region. Such light may be provided to the plants by growing them under suitable shade nets. Such nets are typically translucent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a soil-less sand based root zone medium for the production of sod. The present invention is also directed to a method for the production of sod using a soil-less sand based root zone medium and a sod mat produced by the method of the present invention.

Abstract: An improvement in a method of propagating, and an article useful in association with, or produced by, the method of propagating. Plants are produced in mats by steps including: providing a bottom net made of a material that is pervious to moisture, positioning a sheet of a fabric, depositing a layer of planting medium on said fabric, spreading viable wildflower seed over said medium, moistening said medium and said seeds, germinating seeds in the medium, such that roots of seedlings from said seeds intermesh with the fabric forming a sod mat; wherein the bottom net is sufficiently pervious to permit essentially unimpeded root contact with earth below the bottom net.

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.

Abstract: A method of operating a gas generating system for generating a hydrogen-rich product gas by partial oxidation or autothermal reforming includes operating a reactor approximately adiabatically. The ratio of the mole flow O2/mole flow C-atomsfuel (O2/C ratio) is controlled on the basis of the temperature of the educts and of the reaction temperature. For adjusting and maintaining an optimal O2/C ratio with respect to a high hydrogen yield, approximately an O2/C ratio corresponding of the present educt temperatures is adjusted and is corrected on the basis of the deviation of the reaction temperature from a desired reaction temperature. The O2/C ratio is then adjusted by controlling the oxygen-containing educt or the hydrocarbon-containing educt.

Abstract: The present invention provides an exterior window shutter that is made of PVC, has functional louvers, but is still hurricane resistant. The shutter includes a perimeter framework that is adapted to receive a transparent impact resistant member. This impact resistant member is permanently affixed to the perimeter framework to increase structural stability. Additionally, this invention provides a method to make a high strength and structurally stable hurricane resistant louvered shutter.

Abstract: A shutter is manufactured by laminating top and bottom surfaces of a substrate material. The substrate material is then cut in bulk, forming strips that are shaped, sanded, edge-laminated and cut to length so as to create prefinished shutter components. These components are then assembled into a completed shutter. The laminates provide a high gloss, piano finish that is more scratch resistant and easier to clean, dust and maintain than spray-painted coatings used on conventional shutters. Tongue and groove joint construction reduces component chipping and cracking and provides significantly more surface glue space than conventional doweled joints. Also, louver tension control anchors prevent warping and bowing of the shutter frame and will not strip out of the louvers as would conventional tension controllers using “screw into wood” construction.

Abstract: Disclosed is a locking controller mounted inside a sliding door. The locking controller is operated in connection with an inner handle resiliently returned to a neutral position when being turned into a door opening direction or into a door closing direction. If the inner handle is pulled or pushed in the door opening direction in the state that the sliding door is closed, the inner handle is turned into the door opening direction from the neutral position to release a door-close maintaining means. If the inner handle is pulled or pushed in the door closing direction in the state that the sliding door is open, the inner handle is turned into the door closing direction from the neutral position to release a door-open maintaining means. Therefore, a simple operation that the inner handle is turned in one direction makes the opening or shutting of the sliding door possible.

Abstract: A vehicle slide door power supply apparatus includes a vehicle body-side primary coil (1) and a slide door-side secondary coil (2), which are brought into proximity to each other upon closing of a slide door to effect a mutual induction operation, thereby supplying electric power from a vehicle body to the slide door, a temperature sensor (3), provided in the vicinity of a proximity fitting surface of the primary coil (1) for the secondary coil (2), and a primary coil control device (4) which is connected to the temperature sensor (3), and can stop the excitation of the primary coil (1) in accordance with the temperature of the proximity fitting surface or the temperature of its vicinity, detected by the temperature sensor (3), so as to interrupt the supply of the electric power to the slide door.

Abstract: A glass run channel invention having a shock absorption member provided in a direction crossing a movement direction of a windowpane with a gap provided between a base bottom portion and the shock absorption member. A low-friction material layer is integrally provided at a contact face of the shock absorption member which is configured to come into contact with an edge of the windowpane and a back face of the contact face and/or a bottom face of the base bottom portion opposite the back face.

Abstract: A hurricane and severe weather protection system for protecting an opening in an associated structure includes a first panel having a first outer surface and a core with a lower density and connecting means for connecting the first panel to the associated structure. The panel is formed of a single PVC material or polycarbonate. A panel is customized to properly fit the opening. An insert is then positioned into a frame member near the opening. Next, a thumb turn is partially screwed into the insert. After the bottom portion of a slot in the panel is placed over the thumb turn, the panel is slid downward until the thumb turn contacts the top of the slot. Finally, the thumb turn is tightened.

Abstract: A door seal for use with a bi-parting door in which the door panels of the door have supplementary angled leading edges. One leading edge has a triangular cross-section, while the other has a cross-section similar to a parallelogram. To further the reliability of the door seal, a plurality of magnets with corresponding magnet attracting plates may be attached along the leading edges. Alternatively, both leading edges may have at least one magnet aligned with a magnet on the other edge. With the double magnet configuration, the use of multi-pole magnets is necessary. The magnets also help reduce the bounce between the door panels, which may be closed roughly, and increase the force required to separate the door panels when closed.

Abstract: A wall structure comprising a plurality of columns of preformed, lightweight, stacked blocks, with the columns of blocks connected to each other by a plurality of elongated, vertically oriented, support beams. Preferably, the wall structure is operatively connected to a structure by one or more brackets. Each bracket includes a wall engaging portion and a structure engaging portion, and is configured and arranged to allow constrained movement of the wall structure in a predetermined direction. Preferably, the bracket is positioned such that the wall engaging portion is collaterally aligned with the longitudinal axis of a support beam so that one surface of the wall engaging portion is in a confronting relation therewith and an opposing surface of the wall engaging portion is in a confronting relation with a block.

Abstract: A deck plank (12) readily attaches to an engagement clip (46) when force is applied over the plank. When a plurality of clips are attached to underlying joists in parallel with the joists, and a plurality of deck planks are oriented to the clip perpendicular to the joist and pushed down over clips, a secure deck structure is provided. Each clip has a pair of horizontal flanges (52 and 54), which snap over a plurality of ledges (42 and 44) in a channel under each plank. The deck planks (12) are embossed (14) so as to form a slip resistant surface to be walked upon. The plastic extruded deck plank (12) resists rot, deterioration and insect infection found in current wood products. The deck plank assembly is simple enough so that a homeowner or do-it-yourselfer can install or alter it with minimal effort and direction.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a removable end rail system that can be removed from the end of a bleacher, folded and stored upon the bleacher deck so that the end rails are concealed when the telescoping bleacher are folded away for storage. The end rail system is comprised of a base member and an end rail member. The end rail member is designed to protect occupants when used on bleachers in gymnasiums and other spectator areas. The end rail member is comprised of vertical pickets and is designed to be installed and then removed after each use of the bleachers. The end rail member is fastened to the base member by using a set of thumb screws. The end rail is hinged through the vertical center so that it can then be folded and stored flat upon the deck of the bleachers for storage purposes.

Abstract: Joint section positioned between transparent filler elements, used particularly for internal partition wall structures, made up of a transparent polycarbonate joint element with lateral leading edges which mirror the ground edges of the transparent filler elements, said profile having a continuous adhesive seal along at least a part of each leading edge, positioned between the section and the edge of the glass placed in this position.

Abstract: A window sill cover includes a window sill cover body having a lower wall and an upper wall spaced apart from the upper wall. Preferably, the window sill cover body is a hollow, elongate member having internal support walls positioned between the upper and lower walls. The window sill cover body also preferably includes a convex, elongate terminal portion, which can be hollow and semi-cylindrical. A positioning wall having a retaining edge extends from the lower wall and defines an attachment recess. The retaining edge can be trimmed for positioning of the window sill cover on the window sill. An overhang extends from the lower wall, which can also be trimmed for proper positioning of the window sill cover.

Abstract: A fire protection sleeve (1) for a pipeline (4), which extends through an opening (2) in a wall (3), is surrounded circumferentially at least partly by intumescing material (10) contained in a fire-resistant folded fabric tube (5). The fabric tube (5) forms several circumferential, unilateral inner folds (6) and the folds (6) are sewn in each case with a yarn (8), to an opposite side of the tube, and the yarn melts or burns in the event of a fire.

Abstract: A joiner for vertical joint which is adapted to be placed at a vertical joint formed between end faces of a couple of neighboring external wall members. This joiner is designed such that the adhesive force between the sealing material and the surface region of raised portion of the joiner is minimized, thereby making it possible to prevent the sealing material from being cracked or peeled away. This joiner is featured in that the surface region of said raised portion is constituted by a resin layer formed of a resin selected from the group consisting of polyethylene, polypropylene and fluororesin, and having an embossed surface.

Abstract: A section fixable in a mounted position to an anchoring base by means of fastening screws has at least one fastening segment extending in the mounted position substantially parallel to the anchoring base. The fastening segment is, for example, a fastening flange, which is provided with at least one screw hole for receiving a fastening screw provided with a slot or cross slot as the surface engaged by a screwdriver. A safety (or securing) tab protrudes from the fastening segment at least within the area of the screw hole. When the section is in its mounted position and after the fastening screw has been driven in, the safety tab can be deformed by bending or folding it into its safety or securing position. In this position, the tab grips over the edge of the screw head of the fastening screw and leaves free the surface engaged by the screwdriver. In an alternative embodiment of the section, a spring-elastic safety arrest is used instead of a bendable safety tab.

Abstract: A floor covering of hard panels (2) having at least on two opposite edges (3-4; 5-6), coupling elements (7) made in one piece with the panels (2), so that several of such panels (2) can be mutually coupled, whereby these coupling elements (7) provide for an interlocking in a direction (R1) perpendicular to the plane of the floor covering (1), as well as in a direction (R2) perpendicular to the edges (3-4; 5-6) and parallel to the plane of the floor covering (1), and whereby these coupling elements (7) are made such that the panels (2) can be rotated into and/or out of one another at least along the above-mentioned edges (3-4; 5-6). The panels (2) are provided, at least on the above-mentioned edges (3-4; 5-6), near the top side, with a part from which has been removed an amount of material such as by a level.

Abstract: A roof jack system that provides a safety barrier that is conveniently installed upon and removed from a pitched roof. The roof jack system includes a guard assembly that is releasably attachable to an auxiliary support assembly of a first embodiment of the present invention that is secured to an existing roof jack. Alternatively, the guard assembly is releasably attachable directly to a roof jack according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

Abstract: A prefabricated, modular shelter system that utilizes a series of identical enclosures, each made from barrier panels connected to define the shape of a modifiable dodecagon prism. The top cover of each enclosure can be flat or peaked at the center. The lightweight components are easily transported, assembled, disassembled, and/or re-assembled. The design allows two or many enclosures to cluster together without interstitial triangle prism volumes forming among them. Interior space within a cluster of enclosures can be increased, decreased, or re-arranged by simple addition, removal, or relocation of enclosures. Though the enclosures are each identical in shape, they can create a limitless variety of spatial areas and configurations, thus adapting to varied uses and requirements.

Abstract: A foldable member in the shape of a tube with at least one predetermined hinge area along the length of the tube and opposing sets of elongated slots in the tube at the hinge area thereof forming separated longitudinal strips of tube material between the slots which fold when subjected to localized buckling forces, each slot of each set of elongated slots separated longitudinally along the length of the tube from each adjacent slot by a bridge element of tube material. A collapsible structure constructed of such foldable members.

Abstract: Construction systems and methods for anchoring a structural member of a building to a base member of a building including one or more anchoring devices, each anchoring device having a first portion and a second portion. The first portion of each anchoring device is fixedly attached to the structural member and the second portion of each anchoring device is fixedly attached to the base member. Each anchoring device preferably including a fiber composite material.

Abstract: A support structure for use with an existing single pole tower and a method for supporting additional loading of the existing pole tower are disclosed. The single pole tower has a pole anchored to an existing foundation and supports a first load. The support structure has a number of sleeves surrounding the pole with a bottom sleeve anchored to a new foundation surrounding the existing foundation. Load transfer plates are disposed between the existing tower and sleeves and load transfer bolts extending through the sleeves are torqued against the load transfer plates for stabilizing the loaded tower. One or more additional loads may be attached to one of the sleeves.

Abstract: A stanchion with sleeve includes an elongated member secured to a fixed structure and extending generally linearly away from the fixed structure. The sleeve has an elongated body extending curvilinearly between two opposing ends. An interior cavity extends along the sleeve and through one end of the sleeve. The interior cavity has a cross-sectional shape adapted for slip fit engagement with the stanchion post. The sleeve is formed with a curve for receiving the stanchion post in the interior cavity in force fit engagement.

Abstract: It is an object to provide a controller in a banding packing machine which can easily set a correct condition when the controller for clamping, returning and tightening a band has a timing shifted from a predetermined timing. A controller in a banding packing machine comprises a cam shaft (22) to be rotated upon receipt of force from a driving source, a plurality of cams (24, 26, 28) provided in the cam shaft (22), a timing plate (45) provided in the cam shaft (22) and having holes (42, 44, 46) formed corresponding to predetermined positions such that a rotation position of the cam shaft (22) can be detected, and detecting means (50) for detecting that the holes (42, 44, 46) formed on the timing plate (45) reach the predetermined positions, wherein an inching mode is provided in which the rotation of the cam shaft (22) is stopped when the detecting means detects the predetermined holes (42, 44, 46) of the timing plate (45).

Abstract: An apparatus and method for wrapping a palletized load is provided. The apparatus includes a non-powered conveyor load wrapping surface, at least one non-powered conveyor load storage surface, and a pusher assembly for moving the load between the wrapping and storage surfaces. The non-powered conveyor load wrapping surface is provided on a surface of a rotatable turntable and is isolated from any electrical or fluid power source by the rotatable turntable. The pusher assembly includes at least one pusher arm rotatable between an upright home position and a horizontal pushing position. The apparatus may also include a load building surface in a hand palletizing area. Hand palletized loads are pushed from the load building surface onto either a load storage surface or the load wrapping surface.

Abstract: A method of covering a pot containing a floral grouping with a flexible sleeve having a bonding material thereon which connects the sleeve to the pot when the pot is positioned within the sleeve. In one version, the sleeve is positioned about the pot and a lower portion of the sleeve closely surrounds and encompasses 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.