Article packaging system and method

Details Article packaging system and method Article packaging system and method

1995-04-05

1996-12-24

Moon, Daniel

Package making

Methods

Plural covers

53397, 53399, 53448, 53459, 53468, 53473, B65B 504

Patent

active

055864252

ABSTRACT:
The present invention is a modular system and method 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.

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Exhibit D--"Costa Keeps the Christmas Spirit", Supermarket Floral, Sep. 15, 1992.
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Exhibit G--Speed Cover Brochure, "The Simple Solution For Those Peak Volume Periods", Highland Supply Corporation, .COPYRGT.1989.
Exhibit H--"Speed Sheets and Speed Rolls" Brochure, Highland Supply Corporation, .COPYRGT.1990.
Exhibit I--"A World of Cut Flower and Pot Plant Packaging" Brochure, Klerk's Plastic Products Manufacturing, Inc., Date unknown, 6 pages.

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