Jardiniere (e.g., Decorative Wrapper) Patents (Class 47/72)
  • 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: 20030192241
    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 1, 2003
    Publication date: October 16, 2003
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • Method of containing a pot or floral grouping in a sleeve having expandable sidewalls
    Publication number: 20030192242
    Abstract: A floral sleeve sized to fit about a flower pot or floral grouping. The sleeve has a base with side gussets and optionally bottom gussets for allowing expansion from a flattened position to an opened position. The sleeve may comprise a detachable upper portion, and a skirt portion. The sleeve is preferably secured about a pot or floral grouping via a banding element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2003
    Publication date: October 16, 2003
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • Method of wrapping a pot with a hexagonal floral sleeve
    Publication number: 20030192240
    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 12, 2002
    Publication date: October 16, 2003
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • Floral wrapper having printed design with shaded and highlighted areas
    Publication number: 20030192246
    Abstract: A method of forming a decorative cover, a sleeve or a preformed pot cover for a floral grouping or flower pot from a sheet of material having a printed pattern thereon wherein the printed pattern contains shaded and highlighted areas which provide the printed pattern with a visual perception of depth and thus a three-dimensional appearance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2003
    Publication date: October 16, 2003
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • Flexible vase
    Publication number: 20030192250
    Abstract: A decorative assembly for a floral grouping comprising a floral holding material and a sheet of material. The floral holding material is a shape-sustaining support member having an open upper end, an open lower end and a peripheral sidewall defining an internal chamber extending between the open upper end and the close lower end. The sheet of material is extended about a portion of the floral holding material to form a decorative cover and the decorative cover cooperates with the shape-sustaining support member to define a reservoir for confining a liquid a securing element secures the decorative cover about the shape-sustaining support member 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: May 30, 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 containing a botanical item and growing medium
    Publication number: 20030188484
    Abstract: A floral sleeve sized to contain a botanical item and a growing medium and having a base portion with expansion elements in the sides for allowing expansion from a flattened position and method of using same. The sleeve may comprise a detachable upper portion, and a skirt portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2003
    Publication date: October 9, 2003
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • Liquid impermeable decorative sleeve for flower pot
    Publication number: 20030188481
    Abstract: A substantially liquid impermeable package for wrapping about a floral grouping or potted plant is disclosed, as well as methods for producing and using same. The substantially liquid impermeable package is formed of a flexible sleeve constructed from a material which is substantially liquid impermeable and which includes at least one layer of polymeric film. The flexible sleeve is provided with seals in a sidewall and closed lower end thereof which are substantially liquid impermeable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2003
    Publication date: October 9, 2003
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • Protective sleeve for plant pots
    Publication number: 20030188480
    Abstract: A circumferential sleeve for protecting the roots of a plant in a container or pot from temperature extremes. The sleeve is formed from a flexible composite material that comprises an outer layer of a reflective material secured to an inner layer of an insulative material. A sheet of the composite material has two opposing ends that may be coupled together with various fasteners to form the circumferential sleeve or barrier around a single pot or a pot assembly. When a black or dark-colored inner layer is bonded to a white or light-colored reflective outer layer, the plant's roots are exposed to a narrower range of temperature extremes. Preferably, the sleeve is secured to a stabilized base pot adapted to receive a production pot containing soil and a plant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2002
    Publication date: October 9, 2003
    Inventor: Carl E. Whitcomb
  • Method of covering a pot or floral grouping with a sleeve having a triangular lower end
    Publication number: 20030188483
    Abstract: A tubular sleeve having a triangular lower end for covering a pot or floral grouping. The sleeve may have a detachable upper portion and may have a non-linear or linear upper edge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2003
    Publication date: October 9, 2003
    Inventors: Donald E. Weder, Joseph G. Straeter, Paul Fantz
  • Collapsible container
    Publication number: 20030188485
    Abstract: A collapsible container stored and shipped in a substantially planar configuration and expanded into the form of a flower pot or flower pot cover. The collapsible container includes a plurality of rigid segments and a connecting member for connecting the rigid segments such that the rigid segments define a sidewall and such that the rigid segments are movable between an expanded position wherein the rigid segments cooperate with one another to form an object receiving space and to provide the sidewall with a unitary appearance and a collapsed position wherein the sidewall is substantially flattened.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2003
    Publication date: October 9, 2003
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • Floral wrapper having printed design with shaded and highlighted areas
    Publication number: 20030188482
    Abstract: A method of forming a decorative cover, a sleeve or a preformed pot cover for a floral grouping or flower pot from a sheet of material having a printed pattern thereon wherein the printed pattern contains shaded and highlighted areas which provide the printed pattern with a visual perception of depth and thus a three-dimensional appearance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2003
    Publication date: October 9, 2003
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • Floral sleeve having an extendable skirt and methods
    Patent number: 6629385
    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: October 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2003
    Assignee: Southpac Trust International, Inc.
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • Arrangement for covering plant container
    Patent number: 6625929
    Abstract: A plant container apparatus (610) includes an arrangement (616, 618) for at least partially covering at least one plant container (612) and in which the arrangement (616, 618) is modular in form. In particular, the modular covering arrangement comprises a plurality of appropriately shaped panels (616) which are arranged to be secured together and secured to the plant containers (612) by securing straps (618). In one particular embodiment, the securing straps (618) are arranged to engage with side regions of the panels (616) and to be secured by securing devices such as screw fixtures (120) to upper and lower portions of the plant containers (612). A particularly versatile and readily adjustable and reconfigurable plant container cover arrangement can thereby be provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2003
    Assignee: Rentokil Initial UK Limited
    Inventors: Trevor Lawson, Kenneth Freeman, Mike Lothian, Mike Best
  • Method of covering a potted plant
    Patent number: 6625930
    Abstract: A plant package produced by a method of covering a pot with a preformed tubular sleeve having a tapered shape, a non-linear upper edge, and free from an upper portion sized to surround and encompass the floral grouping disposed within the pot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2003
    Assignee: Southpac Trust International, Inc.
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • Plant cover/wrap system
    Publication number: 20030177697
    Abstract: A cover/wrap system for flower pots and the like allows the use of any sheet of material to cover a pot and be held in place by a sleeve. A transparent sleeve can be used, and colored or patterned material will decorate the pot; and, if the material is subject to moisture damage, an inner sleeve acts as a moisture barrier. The sleeve can be set down, the sheet of material placed over the sleeve, and the pot simply placed on the sheet of material. The pot will sink into the sleeve and will urge the sheet of material around the pot, then hold the material in place.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2003
    Publication date: September 25, 2003
    Inventor: Pedro F. Garcia
  • Method of attaching a floral sleeve to a pot via bonding material
    Patent number: 6618991
    Abstract: A plant packaging method providing a tubular sleeve and attaching the sleeve to a potted plant via a bonding material disposed on the tubular sleeve, and a plant package produced by the method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2003
    Assignee: Southpac Trust International, Inc.
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • Thermoplastic flower pot with a thin skirt
    Patent number: 6618990
    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: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2003
    Assignee: Southpac Trust International, Inc.
    Inventors: Antonio V. Alcazar, Donald E. Weder
  • Floral sleeve having an extendable skirt and methods
    Patent number: 6618992
    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, some constricted by constriction elements, the folds comprising expansion elements 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: November 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2003
    Assignee: Southpac Trust International, Inc.
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • Sheets of material having forming indicia for forming into flower pots or plant covers and methods
    Patent number: 6615541
    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: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2003
    Assignee: Southpac Trust International, Inc.
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • Cover forming apparatus with downward pivoting forming members
    Publication number: 20030163975
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an apparatus and method for covering a flower pot with a sheet of material. The apparatus includes a supporting platform, a pot receiving opening formed through the supporting platform, a forming member concentric with the pot receiving opening, a bonding material applicator, and a printing and/or label applicator. The forming member is designed and disposed such that upon insertion of the flower pot and the sheet of material into the pot receiving opening the forming member presses the sheet of material against an outer peripheral surface of the flower pot. The bonding material applicator is designed or disposed so as to apply a bonding material to the sheet of material for bonding the sheet of material to the flower pot. The printing and/or label applicator is designed and disposed so as to apply printing and/or a label to the sheet of material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2002
    Publication date: September 4, 2003
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • Plant package with tubular sleeve and pot cover
    Publication number: 20030159353
    Abstract: A container which is a flattened sleeve which includes a lower portion having a base portion and a skirt portion and optionally an upper portion attached to the base portion. The container contains a growing medium and a botanical item without having a pot disposed therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2003
    Publication date: August 28, 2003
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • Ornamental cover for a potted plant
    Publication number: 20030150159
    Abstract: The present invention is an ornamental covering formed from a cylindrically shaped piece of cloth. The ornamental covering includes an elasticized portion affixed at an open end of the cylindrically shaped piece of cloth. A circularly shaped piece of cloth is attached at an opposite end of the cylindrically shaped piece of cloth to form a bottom. The detachable ornament includes a fastener connected to an ornament.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2002
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventor: Laura A. Kennedy
  • Method of covering a potted plant
    Patent number: 6601344
    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: October 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2003
    Assignee: Southpac Trust International, Inc.
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • Flexible vase
    Patent number: 6601343
    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 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 5, 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 of covering a pot or floral grouping with a sleeve having a concave lower end
    Patent number: 6601367
    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: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2003
    Assignee: Southpac Trust International, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald E. Weder, Joseph G. Straeter, Paul Fantz
  • Method of covering a potted plant
    Patent number: 6598343
    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: October 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2003
    Assignee: Southpac Trust International, Inc.
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • Method of covering a potted plant
    Patent number: 6598344
    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: October 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2003
    Assignee: Southpac Trust International, Inc.
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • Floral sleeve with a pleated skirt
    Patent number: 6598340
    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: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2003
    Assignee: Southpac Trust International, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald E. Weder, Joseph G. Straeter
  • Pot cover having an elastic portion
    Patent number: 6598341
    Abstract: A cover for covering a floral container such as a flower pot, the cover having a lower portion constructed from an elastic material which can be stretched about the bottom of a floral container, to secure the cover about the floral container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2003
    Assignee: Southpac Trust International, Inc.
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • Decorative assembly for a floral grouping
    Patent number: 6598342
    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: May 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2003
    Assignee: Southpac Trust International, Inc.
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • Method of covering a potted plant
    Patent number: 6594952
    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: August 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2003
    Assignee: Southpac Trust International, Inc.
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • Conical floral sleeve
    Publication number: 20030131529
    Abstract: A floral sleeve sized to fit a flower pot, the sleeve generally having a conical shape and having a bonding material disposed thereon for connecting or securing the sleeve to a pot disposed within the sleeve or connected via a banding element to a pot disposed within the sleeve, and methods of use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2002
    Publication date: July 17, 2003
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • Floral sleeve having a decorative pattern
    Publication number: 20030131530
    Abstract: A plant packaging and covering system comprising a floral sleeve having a base portion having a decorative pattern thereon. The sleeve may have an upper sleeve portion which can surround a plant disposed in a pot and which can be detached once the protective function of the sleeve is complete or which can be used to support the sleeve from a support device prior to use. The decorative pattern has a curved or non-linear upper boundary which gives the sleeve the appearance of having a curved or non-linear upper skirt extending from the base portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2002
    Publication date: July 17, 2003
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • Decorative assembly for a floral grouping
    Publication number: 20030131531
    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: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2003
    Publication date: July 17, 2003
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • Floral packaging material having great masters prints thereon
    Publication number: 20030131532
    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: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2003
    Publication date: July 17, 2003
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • Method of using a conical floral sleeve
    Patent number: 6591549
    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: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2003
    Assignee: Southpac Trust International, Inc.
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • Ribbon formed of cloth and polymeric film
    Patent number: 6588149
    Abstract: Ribbon material 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: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2003
    Assignee: Southpac Trust International, Inc.
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • Decorative assembly for a floral grouping
    Patent number: 6588148
    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 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 8, 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
  • Sleeve with a triangular lower end
    Publication number: 20030121206
    Abstract: A tubular sleeve having a triangular lower end for covering a pot or floral grouping. The sleeve may have a detachable upper portion and may have a non-linear or linear upper edge and may have a gusset in the triangular lower end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2003
    Publication date: July 3, 2003
    Inventors: Donald E. Weder, Joseph G. Straeter, Paul Fantz
  • Method of wrapping a potted plant with a sleeve having tabs
    Patent number: 6584729
    Abstract: A sleeve used to wrap items such as flower pots. The sleeve may have an open or closed bottom. When closed, the bottom may have a gusset for allowing expansion upon the depositing of the flower pot into the sleeve. The sleeve has a detachable upper portion. The sleeve may have a bonding material disposed upon an inner or outer portion of the sleeve for attaching the sleeve to the flower pot or other item.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2003
    Assignee: Southpac Trust International, Inc.
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • Method of covering a potted plant
    Publication number: 20030115798
    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: February 6, 2003
    Publication date: June 26, 2003
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • Flexible vase
    Publication number: 20030115797
    Abstract: A decorative assembly for a floral grouping comprising a floral holding material and a sheet of material. The floral holding material is a shape-sustaining support member having an open upper end, an open lower end and a peripheral sidewall defining an internal chamber extending between the open upper end and the close lower end. The sheet of material is extended about a portion of the floral holding material to form a decorative cover and the decorative cover cooperates with the shape-sustaining support member to define a reservoir for confining a liquid a securing element secures the decorative cover about the shape-sustaining support member 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: January 28, 2003
    Publication date: June 26, 2003
    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
    Publication number: 20030115796
    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: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2003
    Publication date: June 26, 2003
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • Potted plant package
    Publication number: 20030110691
    Abstract: A sleeve used to wrap items such as flower pots. The sleeve may have an open or closed bottom. When closed, the bottom may have a gusset for allowing expansion upon the depositing of the flower pot into the sleeve. The sleeve has a detachable upper portion. The sleeve may have a bonding material disposed upon an inner or outer portion of the sleeve for attaching the sleeve to the flower pot or other item.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2003
    Publication date: June 19, 2003
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • Method of covering a potted plant
    Publication number: 20030110689
    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: October 28, 2002
    Publication date: June 19, 2003
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • Method of covering a pot or floral grouping with a sleeve having a curvilinear lower end
    Publication number: 20030110692
    Abstract: A floral sleeve initially having a flattened condition 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 curvilinear lower end, 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 curvilinear lower end of the sleeve may have a gusset therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2003
    Publication date: June 19, 2003
    Inventors: Donald E. Weder, Joseph G. Straeter, Paul Fantz
  • Floral sleeve having a decorative pattern
    Publication number: 20030110690
    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 once 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 a non-linear upper boundary which gives the sleeve the appearance of having a non-linear upper edge or skirt extending from the lower portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2003
    Publication date: June 19, 2003
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • Decorative sleeve cover formed of a polymeric material having a texture or appearance simulating the texture or appearance of cloth
    Patent number: 6579603
    Abstract: Flexible polymeric materials having a cloth-like appearance suitable for use in the formation of flower pot covers, floral wrappings and ribbon materials are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2003
    Assignee: Southpac Trust International, Inc.
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • Accordion-type plant cover with attached skirt and methods
    Publication number: 20030106264
    Abstract: A plant cover, comprising a base formed from a sheet of material, said 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, said skirt connected to the upper end of the base, and expansion means formed integrally with the base, the expansion means comprising an excess of material, the expansion means permitting the base to expand and contract to both closely encompass and follow the contours of a pot. Methods of using a plant cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2003
    Publication date: June 12, 2003
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • Method of covering a potted plant
    Publication number: 20030106263
    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 a crimping a portion of the sleeve having a bonding material thereon, or using a banding element to form a crimped portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2002
    Publication date: June 12, 2003
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder