Applying A Partial Cover Patents (Class 53/397)
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Patent number: 6553741Abstract: A method and apparatus for automatically wrapping a sheet about a bouquet of flowers. The sheet having spaced apart defined first and second portions is placed against a support member, such as a prepared table top, and the bouquet is positioned on the sheet with the first and second portions of the sheet extending on right and left sides, respectively, of the bouquet. The first sheet portion is then moved in a path to at least partially encompass the bouquet, and the second sheet portion is moved in a path to at least partially encompass the bouquet and to extend over part of the first sheet portion. The two sheet portions may be secured together by a bonding material, or the first and second portions of the sheet of wrapping material can themselves act as a bonding material by application of appropriate heat sealing, sonic welding, vibratory welding, and similar methods. A stiff wrap ring form may be positioned suspended over the sheet, and the bouquet inserted in the wrap ring form.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2002Date of Patent: April 29, 2003Assignee: Southpac Trust International, Inc.Inventors: Paul Fantz, Donald E. Weder, Franklin J. Craig
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Patent number: 6546700Abstract: The present invention is a modular system for packaging articles for shipment. In particular, a potted plant is placed in a cover, then automatically deposited into a protective sleeve. The potted plant thus packaged is ready for containment within a shipping carton. Various components of the system may be adapted for various packaging needs and circumstances.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2002Date of Patent: April 15, 2003Assignee: Southpac Trust International, Inc.Inventors: Frank Craig, Joseph G. Straeter, Donald E. Weder
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Patent number: 6546695Abstract: A method for wrapping a wrapper about a floral grouping wherein the wrapper is a sleeve or sheet of material having a cinching tab or strip of bonding material, or both, and a detaching element such as perforations for detaching a portion of the sleeve or sheet of material. The floral grouping is placed on the sheet of material which is wrapped thereabout, or the floral grouping is disposed in the interior space of the sleeve. The wrapper may further comprise an additional strip of bonding material for bonding an informational card or label to the wrapper. After the wrapper is wrapped about the floral grouping, a portion of the wrapper may be removed by using the detaching element, thereby leaving a portion of the wrapper wrapped or bound about the floral grouping.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2001Date of Patent: April 15, 2003Assignee: Southpac Trust International, Inc.Inventors: Donald E. Weder, William F. Straeter
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Patent number: 6546699Abstract: The present invention is a modular system for packaging articles for shipment. In particular, a potted plant is placed in a cover, then automatically deposited into a protective sleeve. The potted plant thus packaged is ready for containment within a shipping carton. Various components of the system may be adapted for various packaging needs and circumstances.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2001Date of Patent: April 15, 2003Assignee: Southpac Trust International, Inc.Inventors: Frank Craig, Joseph G. Straeter, Donald E. Weder
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Publication number: 20030066265Abstract: 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 the pot is disposed therein. The sleeve may have a detachable upper portion for enclosing a floral grouping disposed within the pot.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2002Publication date: April 10, 2003Inventor: Donald E. Weder
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Patent number: 6536185Abstract: A method for providing a decorative covering for a floral grouping. The method includes the, step of providing a decorative covering assembly comprising a header assembly and at least one sheet of material detachably connected to the header assembly. The header assembly is secured to a holder assembly such that the decorative covering assembly is supported by the holder assembly and at least one sheet of material can be detached from the header assembly. At least one sheet of material is detached from the header assembly and is disposed about at least a portion of the floral grouping to provide a decorative covering for the floral grouping.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2001Date of Patent: March 25, 2003Assignee: Southpac Trust International, Inc.Inventors: Donald E. Weder, Sonny K. Burnside
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Patent number: 6536186Abstract: 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 fit 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: GrantFiled: February 25, 2002Date of Patent: March 25, 2003Assignee: SouthPac Trust International, Inc.Inventor: Donald E. Weder
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Patent number: 6530193Abstract: A plant packaging system and method comprising a combination of a protective upper portion and a decorative lower portion having a base portion and a skirt portion for packaging a potted plant or a botanical item and a growing medium without a pot. The upper portion may be detachable from the lower portion of the sleeve. The lower portion may have a skirt portion which has a non-linear upper peripheral edge. The lower portion may be tapered and may have a gusset in the lower end.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2002Date of Patent: March 11, 2003Assignee: Southpac Trust Int'l., Inc.Inventor: Donald E. Weder
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Publication number: 20030041562Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2002Publication date: March 6, 2003Inventor: Donald E. Weder
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Patent number: 6523327Abstract: A plant packaging method of providing a tubular sleeve having a lower portion and an upper portion detachable from the lower portion and disposing the tubular sleeve about a potted plant.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2002Date of Patent: February 25, 2003Assignee: Southpac Trust Int'l., Inc.Inventor: Donald E. Weder
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Patent number: 6519915Abstract: A plant packaging method of providing a tubular sleeve having a lower portion and an upper portion detachable from the lower portion and disposing the tubular sleeve about a potted plant.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2002Date of Patent: February 18, 2003Assignee: Southpac Trust Int'l. Inc.Inventor: Donald E. Weder
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Publication number: 20030029083Abstract: Processes for producing a sheet of holographic material wherein the holographic image is formed on a polished, substantially smooth 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 sheet of holographic material. The sheet of 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: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2002Publication date: February 13, 2003Inventor: Donald E. Weder
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Publication number: 20030029082Abstract: Processes for producing a sheet of holographic material wherein the holographic image is formed on a polished, substantially smooth 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 sheet of holographic material. The sheet of 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: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2002Publication date: February 13, 2003Inventor: Donald E. Weder
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Publication number: 20030029136Abstract: The present invention is a modular system for packaging articles for shipment. In particular, a potted plant is sorted according to a grade, placed in a decorative cover, then automatically deposited into a protective sleeve. The potted plant thus packaged is ready for containment within a shipping carton. Various components of the system may be adapted for various packaging needs and circumstances.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2002Publication date: February 13, 2003Inventors: Frank Craig, Joseph G. Straeter, Donald E. Weder
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Publication number: 20030024210Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for providing a decorative covering for a floral grouping. The method includes the step of providing a decorative covering assembly comprising a header assembly and at least one sheet of material detachably connected to the header assembly. The header assembly is secured to a holder assembly such that the decorative covering assembly is supported by the holder assembly and at least one sheet of material can be detached from the header assembly. At least one sheet of material is detached from the header assembly and is disposed about at least a portion of the floral grouping to provide a decorative covering for the floral grouping.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2002Publication date: February 6, 2003Inventors: Donald E. Weder, Sonny K. Burnside
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Publication number: 20030024209Abstract: A sticky element, comprising a sticky element having an insect-attracting color and an insect-attracting scent, the sticky element comprising sufficient sticky qualities to cause an insect to become permanently attached to the sticky element when any portion of the insect contacts with the sticky element, the sticky element adaptable to being disposed upon a surface. The surface may comprise a wrapping material, a flower pot cover, a flower pot, a floral arrangement, or other surface. When the sticky element is disposed on a wrapping material, the wrapping material is used to wrap a floral arrangement or decoratively cover a flower pot.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2002Publication date: February 6, 2003Inventor: Donald E. Weder
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Patent number: 6513302Abstract: A plant packaging method of providing a tubular sleeve having a lower portion and an upper portion detachable from the lower portion and disposing the tubular sleeve about a potted plant.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2002Date of Patent: February 4, 2003Assignee: Southpac Trust International, Inc.Inventor: Donald E. Weder
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Patent number: 6508047Abstract: A film of thermoformable plastic material is heated and positioned on the upper part of a group of cans, the film is made to adhere to the surface of said upper part of the group of cans by a thrust action, acting on the top of the film, exerted by a deformable elastic pad in the regions surrounded by the can clinching rim, to urge the film downwards, that film portion adhering to the upper part of the group of cans is separated from the rest of the film, the film is previously heated to an appropriate temperature such that, following cooling, it retains its shape and remains adhering to the surface of said upper part.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2000Date of Patent: January 21, 2003Assignee: Bantam Engineers LimitedInventor: Silvano Groppi
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Publication number: 20030005630Abstract: Processes for producing a sheet of holographic material wherein the holographic image is formed on a polished, substantially smooth 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 sheet of holographic material. The sheet of 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: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2002Publication date: January 9, 2003Inventor: Donald E. Weder
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Publication number: 20030000174Abstract: A wrapper for a floral grouping includes a sheet of material having a contoured configuration such that the wrapper formed therefrom has a contoured configuration which closely approximates the configuration of the floral grouping, as well as methods for making same. The sheet of material may be constructed of waxed tissue, non-waxed tissue or a tissue substitute, such as a tissue having a texture or appearance simulating the texture or appearance of waxed tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2002Publication date: January 2, 2003Inventor: Donald E. Weder
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Publication number: 20020189203Abstract: A product packaging system and method. In one embodiment, the present invention is comprised of a backing member to which a product will be adhereingly disposed thereon. The packaging system is further comprised of an adhering material disposed upon the backing material for adhering the product to the backing member. The packaging system is further comprised of a flexible plastic material for encasing the backing member with the product adhereingly attached thereto. The flexible plastic material is sealable and tear resistant. The present invention is further comprised of a sealing component for sealing the flexible plastic material, such that the product and the backing member to which the product is disposed thereon are packaged. In one embodiment, the backing member is relatively rigid in nature and readily recyclable. In one embodiment, the flexible plastic is adapted to receive marketing communication materials and graphics/artwork.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2001Publication date: December 19, 2002Inventor: Paul Grady Russell
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Patent number: 6494020Abstract: A sticky element, comprising a sticky element having an insect-attracting color and an insect-attracting scent, the sticky element comprising sufficient sticky qualities to cause an insect to become permanently attached to the sticky element when any portion of the insect contacts with the sticky element, the sticky element adaptable to being disposed upon a surface. The surface may comprise a wrapping material, a flower pot cover, a flower pot, a floral arrangement, or other surface. When the sticky element is disposed on a wrapping material, the wrapping material is used to wrap a floral arrangement or decoratively cover a flower pot.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2002Date of Patent: December 17, 2002Assignee: Southpac Trust International, Inc.Inventor: Donald E. Weder
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Publication number: 20020184854Abstract: Flexible polymeric materials having a texture or appearance simulating the texture or appearance of cloth suitable for use in the formation of decorative flower pot covers are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2002Publication date: December 12, 2002Inventor: Donald E. Weder
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Publication number: 20020184855Abstract: The present invention is a modular system for packaging articles for shipment. In particular, a potted plant is placed in a cover, then automatically deposited into a protective sleeve. The potted plant thus packaged is ready for containment within a shipping carton. Various components of the system may be adapted for various packaging needs and circumstances.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2002Publication date: December 12, 2002Inventors: Frank Craig, Joseph G. Straeter, Donald E. Weder
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Patent number: 6474042Abstract: A sticky element, comprising a sticky element having an insect-attracting color and an insect-attracting scent, the sticky element comprising sufficient sticky qualities to cause an insect to become permanently attached to the sticky element when any portion of the insect contacts with the sticky element, the sticky element adaptable to being disposed upon a surface. The surface may comprise a wrapping material, a flower pot cover, a flower pot, a floral arrangement, or other surface. When the sticky element is disposed on a wrapping material, the wrapping material is used to wrap a floral arrangement or decoratively cover a flower pot.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2000Date of Patent: November 5, 2002Assignee: Southpac Trust International, Inc.Inventor: Donald E. Weder
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Patent number: 6474043Abstract: A method for providing a decorative covering for a floral grouping. The method includes the step of providing a decorative covering assembly comprising a header assembly and at least one sheet of material detachably connected to the header assembly. The header assembly is secured to a holder assembly such that the decorative covering assembly is supported by the holder assembly and at least one sheet of material can be detached from the header assembly. At least one sheet of material is detached from the header assembly and is disposed about at least a portion of the floral grouping to provide a decorative covering for the floral grouping.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2000Date of Patent: November 5, 2002Assignee: Southpac Trust InternationalInventors: Donald E. Weder, Sonny K. Burnside
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Publication number: 20020148199Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2002Publication date: October 17, 2002Inventors: Donald E. Weder, Joseph G. Straeter, Paul Fantz
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Patent number: 6463717Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 15, 2000Date of Patent: October 15, 2002Assignee: Southpac Trust International, Inc.Inventor: Donald E. Weder
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Patent number: 6460315Abstract: The present invention is a modular system for packaging articles for shipment. In particular, a potted plant is placed in a cover, then automatically deposited into a protective sleeve. The potted plant thus packaged is ready for containment within a shipping carton. Various components of the system may be adapted for various packaging needs and circumstances.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2001Date of Patent: October 8, 2002Assignee: Southpac Trust International, Inc.Inventors: Frank Craig, Joseph G. Straeter, Donald E. Weder
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Patent number: 6460314Abstract: A wrapping machine is disclosed, for wrapping an article. The machine is designed for wrapping five surfaces of the article except the bottom thereof. The machine has detectors for determining the length of the front surface and the back surface of the article in order to provide a web piece having an adequate size for wrapping the article. The machine may have blowers for folding the web piece and providing a clean and net wrapped article. A method for wrapping an article is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2000Date of Patent: October 8, 2002Assignee: Gemofor Inc.Inventors: Armand Girard, Jean-Yves Nadeau
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Publication number: 20020129580Abstract: An ultra bright material formed from a metallic foil connected to a metallized film, used as a floral wrapper, a floral sleeve wrapper, a pot wrapper, a preformed flower pot cover, a pot sleeve having a detachable portion which forms a decorative cover, and glitter, confetti, tinsel, and the like. Methods of making and using an ultra bright film in a variety of applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2002Publication date: September 19, 2002Inventor: Donald E. Weder
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Publication number: 20020116899Abstract: A sticky element, comprising a sticky element having an insect-attracting color and an insect-attracting scent, the sticky element comprising sufficient sticky qualities to cause an insect to become permanently attached to the sticky element when any portion of the insect contacts with the sticky element, the sticky element adaptable to being disposed upon a surface. The surface may comprise a wrapping material, a flower pot cover, a flower pot, a floral arrangement, or other surface. When the sticky element is disposed on a wrapping material, the wrapping material is used to wrap a floral arrangement or decoratively cover a flower pot.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2002Publication date: August 29, 2002Inventor: Donald E. Weder
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Patent number: 6438896Abstract: 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 rounded 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 rounded lower end of the sleeve may have a gusset therein.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2001Date of Patent: August 27, 2002Assignee: Southpac Trust International, Inc.Inventors: Donald E. Weder, Joseph G. Straeter, Paul Fantz
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Patent number: 6431349Abstract: An article, such as an artist's canvas (12), having at least one touch sensitive area (14) on its surface is carried in a device (10) comprising a base (16), side walls (18, 19, 20, 21), and a cross-member (22) extending across the device (10) in a position spaced from the base (16). A plurality of contact pins (24) are carried by the cross-member (22) and extend towards the base (16). The location of the contact pins (24) on the cross-member (22) can be adjusted, thereby to enable the contact pins (24) to make contact with the article (12) at positions spaced from the touch sensitive area (14).Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2001Date of Patent: August 13, 2002Inventors: David Christian Shepherd, Kathleen Margaret Shepherd
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Patent number: 6425225Abstract: A method and apparatus for automatically wrapping a sheet about a bouquet of flowers. The sheet having spaced apart defined first and second portions is placed against a support member, such as a prepared table top, and the bouquet is positioned on the sheet with the first and second portions of the sheet extending on right and left sides, respectively, of the bouquet. The first sheet portion is then moved in a path to at least partially encompass the bouquet, and the second sheet portion is moved in a path to at least partially encompass the bouquet and to extend over part of the first sheet portion. The two sheet portions may be secured together by a bonding material, or the first and second portions of the sheet of wrapping material can themselves act as a bonding material by application of appropriate heat sealing, sonic welding, vibratory welding, and similar methods. A stiff wrap ring form may be positioned suspended over the sheet, and the bouquet inserted in the wrap ring form.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2001Date of Patent: July 30, 2002Assignee: Southpac Trust International, Inc.Inventors: Paul Fantz, Donald E. Weder, Franklin J. Craig
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Patent number: 6425224Abstract: A substantially flexible, shape-sustaining article having an appearance simulating paper made by forming a flexible, laminated material having a paper-like texture or appearance into a substantially flexible article for receiving an object. The substantially flexible article includes a base having a lower end, an open upper end with an object opening extending therethrough and a decorative border extending outwardly from the open upper end of the base. The lower end of the base of the article may be closed and may also contain a gusset.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2000Date of Patent: July 30, 2002Assignee: Southpac Trust International, Inc.Inventor: Donald E. Weder
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Publication number: 20020092268Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2002Publication date: July 18, 2002Inventor: Donald E. Weder
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Publication number: 20020092267Abstract: 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 closed bottom and the sleeve is sized to contain a pot. The potted plant is disposed within the inner retaining space of the open sleeve, and the pot is positioned on the closed 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: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2002Publication date: July 18, 2002Inventor: Donald E. Weder
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Patent number: 6418698Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 21, 2000Date of Patent: July 16, 2002Assignee: Southpac Trust International, Inc.Inventors: Donald E. Weder, Joseph G. Straeter, Paul Fantz
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Patent number: 6418699Abstract: A sticky element, comprising a sticky element having an insect-attracting color and an insect-attracting scent, the sticky element comprising sufficient sticky qualities to cause an insect to become permanently attached to the sticky element when any portion of the insect contacts with the sticky element, the sticky element adaptable to being disposed upon a surface. The surface may comprise a wrapping material, a flower pot cover, a flower pot, a floral arrangement, or other surface. When the sticky element is disposed on a wrapping material, the wrapping material is used to wrap a floral arrangement or decoratively cover a flower pot.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2001Date of Patent: July 16, 2002Assignee: Southpac Trust Int'l. Inc.Inventor: Donald E. Weder
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Publication number: 20020078661Abstract: The invention provides a new method and system for establishing, and optionally maintaining, a desired atmosphere for perishable or atmosphere-sensitive goods during their storage and/or transportation.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2001Publication date: June 27, 2002Inventors: Lisa A. Bowden, James S. Nagamine
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Publication number: 20020079358Abstract: A protective cover for preventing loss of produce from open-topped cardboard flats during transport comprises a flexible sheet of paper coated with a moisture-resistant layer. The sheet has flaps with adhesive strips which may be affixed to sides of the flat after stretching the sheet over the open part of the flat. The protective covers are supplied in stacks, mounted on a rod, and may be torn off one by one. In one embodiment the sheet is supplied in a folded condition in which the moisture-resistant layer also serves as a release layer temporarily covering the adhesive strips. In another embodiment, the adhesive strips on all but one layer in the stack are protected by the moisture-resistant layer of a next sheet in the stack. In a third embodiment, the adhesive strips are protected by peelable release liners.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2000Publication date: June 27, 2002Inventor: James R. Biddle
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Publication number: 20020078662Abstract: 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 fit 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: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2002Publication date: June 27, 2002Inventor: Donald E. Weder
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Patent number: 6408597Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 28, 2000Date of Patent: June 25, 2002Assignee: Southpac Trust International, Inc.Inventor: Donald E. Weder
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Publication number: 20020073650Abstract: A method of wrapping a floral grouping, preferably an orchid, with a wrapper which may be a sheet of material, a sleeve or a preformed pot cover. The wrapper is preferably constructed from a laminated material made up of at least a waxy layer and a support layer which are superposed upon each other and connected or laminated to each other. A second waxy layer may be connected or laminated to the other surface of the support surface. The waxy layer is made from a waxy material such as waxed paper, waxed tissue or high density polyethylene. The wrapped floral grouping may also contain a shredded material for cushioning the blooms of the floral grouping.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2002Publication date: June 20, 2002Inventor: Donald E. Weder
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Publication number: 20020069612Abstract: A plant packaging system and method comprising a combination of a protective upper portion and a decorative lower portion having a base portion and a skirt portion for packaging a potted plant or a botanical item and a growing medium without a pot. The upper portion may be detachable from the lower portion of the sleeve. The lower portion may have a skirt portion which has a non-linear upper peripheral edge. The lower portion may be tapered and may have a gusset in the lower end.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2002Publication date: June 13, 2002Inventor: Donald E. Weder
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Patent number: 6401431Abstract: 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 fit 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: GrantFiled: June 29, 2001Date of Patent: June 11, 2002Assignee: Southpac Trust International, Inc.Inventor: Donald E. Weder
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Patent number: 6401430Abstract: A substantially flexible, shape-sustaining article having an appearance simulating paper made by forming a flexible, laminated material having a paper-like texture or appearance into a substantially flexible article for receiving an object. The substantially flexible article includes a base having a lower end, an open upper end with an object opening extending therethrough and a decorative border extending outwardly from the open upper end of the base. The lower end of the base of the article may be closed and may also contain a gusset.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2000Date of Patent: June 11, 2002Assignee: Southpac Trust International, Inc.Inventor: Donald E. Weder
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Patent number: 6393801Abstract: A sleeve used to wrap items such as potted plants. 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 pot into the sleeve. The sleeve has a detachable upper portion. The sleeve has a bonding material disposed upon an inner and/or outer portion of the sleeve for crimping the sleeve adjacent the pot to hold the sleeve about the pot.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2000Date of Patent: May 28, 2002Assignee: Southpac Trust Int'l. Inc.Inventors: Donald E. Weder, Joseph G. Straeter, William F. Straeter
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Publication number: 20020050120Abstract: A method for wrapping a wrapper about a floral grouping wherein the wrapper is a sleeve or sheet of material having a cinching tab or strip of bonding material, or both, and a detaching element such as perforations for detaching a portion of the sleeve or sheet of material. The floral grouping is placed on the sheet of material which is wrapped thereabout, or the floral grouping is disposed in the interior space of the sleeve. The wrapper may further comprise an additional strip of bonding material for bonding an informational card or label to the wrapper. After the wrapper is wrapped about the floral grouping, a portion of the wrapper may be removed by using the detaching element, thereby leaving a portion of the wrapper wrapped or bound about the floral grouping.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2001Publication date: May 2, 2002Inventors: Donald E. Weder, William F. Straeter