Method and apparatus for packaging horticultural products

Details Method and apparatus for packaging horticultural products Method and apparatus for packaging horticultural products

2007-08-28

2007-08-28

Parsley, David (Department: 3643)

Plant husbandry

Flower holder

C047S041120

Reexamination Certificate

active

10866147

ABSTRACT:
In a method and apparatus for packaging a horticultural product, especially cut flowers, for transportation, one or more stems are inserted through a flexible foam block formed from a low density, low compression force material disposed in an opening of container such that the foam is compressed. The compression of the foam forms a water-tight seal around each stem to prevent water or other liquid inside the container from leaking during shipment of the horticultural product and insulates each stem from each other stem.

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