Special receptacle or package – For a plant – flower – or tree
Patent
1994-09-19
1997-03-25
Foster, Jimmy G.
Special receptacle or package
For a plant, flower, or tree
47 84, 206461, B65D 8552
Patent
active
056136056
ABSTRACT:
A plant package for a live plant having a stem, roots and rooting medium surrounding the roots. The package comprises a self-supporting, light transmissive, sealed polymer shell having an internal surface defining a package interior. A shelf is provided on the internal surface, and defines first and second interior compartments for containing the roots and stem, respectively. An inner container is provided for the roots and rooting medium, and an outer container engaged with the internal surface is provided for the inner container. A divider is engaged with the stem and inner container and assists with the maintenance of the roots and rooting medium within the inner container.
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Angeles James P.
Dugan Thomas F.
Nottingham John R.
Panasewicz Dale A.
Sroub Brian J.
Agripak, Inc.
Foster Jimmy G.
LandOfFree
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