Package making – Methods – Applying a partial cover
Reexamination Certificate
2000-04-24
2002-03-19
Gerrity, Stephen F. (Department: 3721)
Package making
Methods
Applying a partial cover
C053S412000, C053S416000, C053S449000, C053S465000, C053S472000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06357204
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND
The present invention relates to methods of wrapping floral groupings and potted plants with a wrapper, in particular, but not limited to, wherein the wrapper comprises a waxy material.
In the floral industry, when wrapping orchids for packing or shipment it is customary to use a waxy material such as a waxed paper or waxed tissue paper. The wrapping must be delicate so that it does not bruise or otherwise damage the delicate orchids. However, waxed tissue paper tends to compress in the package. When compressed in such a way, the waxed tissue paper loses its cushioning effect and thus does not function effectively to protect the orchids.
A wrapping material which is relatively stiff while retaining the soft, cushioning effect of waxy material would be desirable for use in wrapping and packaging orchids and other floral types.
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Exhibit A—Chantler & Chantler brochure showing Zipper Sleeve and Florasheet, Date unknown, 2 pages.
Exhibit B—Copy of photograph of Zipper Sleeve.
Exhibit C—Guardsman Twin-Wrap Florist Paper, Hampshire Paper Company, brochure—one page, marketed around Jan. 1992 to the best of Applicant's knowledge. The brochure shows a roll of florist wrapping paper interwound with florist wax paper. Neither sheet included an adhesive for securing the wrap in a wrapped position about the flowers, and the sheets were not connected.
Exhibit D—“The Simple Solution For Those Peak Volume Periods”, Highland Supply Speed Cover Brochure, 1989, 6 pages.
Exhibit E—“Speed Sheets and Speed Rolls”, Highland Supply Speed Sheets Brochure, 1990, 2 pages.
Exhibit F—“A World of Cut Flowers and Pot Packaging” Brochure, Klerk's Plastic Products Manufacturing, Inc., Date unknown, 6 pages.
Dunlap Codding & Rogers P.C.
Gerrity Stephen F.
Southpac Trust International Inc.
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