Abstract
A device for securely transporting multiple potted plants or other objects having a base, wherein the device comprises a foundation having several adjustable openings that allow the base of a plant holder or other object to sit securely within the device.
Claims
1. A device for securely transporting multiple objects, each object having a base, said device comprising: a foundation; said foundation having four sides; each of said four sides having a foldable portion that folds below said foundation; each said foldable portion being a side flap that ends at a free edge; said foundation comprising several openings; each of said openings constructed so that an object having a base sits securely within an opening of said openings of said foundation; said foundation fitting securely within a separate container creating said device; each of said openings being adjustable so that different sized and shaped base of said object sit securely within each of said openings; each of said openings comprised of a fixed hole surrounded by multiple adjustable slits between tabs within saki foundation which when said tabs are depressed increases size of said fixed hole; said device being constructed so that said object sitting within said hole is transported to a separate location.
2. The device of claim 1 wherein said device is comprised of a fiber based material.
3. The device of claim 1 wherein said device is comprised of a polyethylene material.
4. The device of claim 1 wherein said device is waterproof.
5. The device of claim 1 wherein said device is constructed for multiple uses.
6. The device of claim 1 wherein said objects are plant holders.
7. The device of claim 1 wherein said foundation is made of a foldable material.
8. The device of claim 1 wherein said device further comprises a separate divider placed above or beneath said foundation which physically separates each of said objects placed in said foundation.
9. The device of claim 1 wherein said foundation in said container has little or no movement so said objects are not harmed during movement of said container.
10. The device of claim 1 wherein said foundation has adjustable sides so that said foundation fits multiple sizes of said containers.
11. The device of claim 1 wherein a water repellant or waterproof sheet is placed in the bottom of said container, directly below each of said objects.
12. The device of claim 11 wherein said sheet comprises polyethylene.
13. The device of claim 11 wherein said sheet is attached to said container by an attachment mechanism.
14. A device for securely transporting multiple potted plants, each potted pant having a base, said device comprising: a foundation; said foundation having four sides; each of said four skies having a foldable portion that folds below said foundation; each said foldable portion being a side flap that ends at a free edge; said foundation comprising several openings; each of said openings being adjustable so that different sized and shaped base of a plant holder sit securely within an opening of said openings; each of said openings contain multiple adjustable slits within said foundation which go below said foundation when a plant holder is placed in said opening; said foundation fitting securely within a separate container; said device constructed so said potted plant sitting within said hole s transported to a separate location.
Description
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0036] FIG. 1 is a top view of an embodiment of the device of the present invention.
[0037] FIG. 2 is a bottom view of an embodiment of the device of the present invention.
[0038] FIG. 3 is a top folded view of an embodiment of the device of the present invention.
[0039] FIG. 4 is a top view of an embodiment of the device of the present invention placed in a box.
[0040] FIG. 5 is a top view of an embodiment of the device of the present invention placed in a box with pots inserted in the device.
[0041] FIG. 6 is a top view of an embodiment of the device of the present invention placed in a box with plant holders and plant holders having plants inserted in the device.
[0042] FIG. 7 is a top view of an embodiment of the device of the present invention placed in a box.
[0043] FIG. 8 is a top view of an embodiment of the device of the present invention placed in a box with a vase and lamp inserted in the device.
[0044] FIG. 9 is a side view of an embodiment of the device of the present invention.
[0045] FIG. 10 is a side view through the box of an embodiment of the device of the present invention placed in a box.
[0046] FIG. 11 is a top view of an embodiment of the device of the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0047] FIG. 1 shows a top view of the device 10 having four sides, 12, 14, 16 and 18. Each of the sides has a foldable portion 20, 22, 24 and 26 respectfully. The device 10 is shown having five openings 28, 30, 32, 34, and 36, however any number of openings can be placed on the device 10 so long as there is enough space for the plants or other objects to fit within the device and in a box or container, Each of the openings has multiple slits 40 between tabs 41 which allow the device to retain different size plant holders or other objects having a base.
[0048] FIG. 2 shows a bottom view of the device 10 having four sides, 12, 14, 16 and 18, Each of the sides has a foldable portion 20, 22, 24 and 26 respectfully, The device 10 is shown having five openings 28, 30, 32, 34, and 36, however any number of openings can be placed on the device 10 so long as there is enough space for the plants or other objects to fit within the device and in the box or container. Each of the openings has multiple slits 40 which allow the device to retain different size plant holders or other objects having a base,
[0049] FIG. 3 shows a top view of the folded device 10 having sides 12, 14, 16 and 18. Each of the sides has a foldable portion 22, 24 (shown) and 20, 26, (not shown). The device 10 has five openings 28, 30, 32, 34 and 36. Each of the openings has multiple slits 40 which allows the device to retain different size plant holders or other objects having a base.
[0050] FIG. 4 shows the device 10 sitting within a box 50. The foldable portions 20, 22, 24 and 26 (not shown) of sides 12, 14, 16 and 18 fold against the sides of the box 50. The device 10 has five openings 28, 30, 32, 34 and 36. Each of the openings has multiple slits 40 which allows the device to retain different sized and shaped plant holders or other objects having a base.
[0051] FIG. 5 shows the device 10 inserted into a box 50. Plant holder 56 is inserted in opening 36, plant holder 54 is inserted into opening 32 and plant holder 52 is inserted into opening 34. The plant holders 56, 52 and 54 are of different sizes and different shapes. Plant holder 52 touches the bottom of the container 53.
[0052] FIG. 6 shows the device 10 within box 50. Plant holders 56, 52 and 54 are placed in openings 36, 34 and 32 respectively, Plant 60 is in a plant holder within opening 30 which is not shown,
[0053] FIG. 7 shows the device 10 sitting within a box 50, The foldable portions 20, 22, 24 and 26 (not shown) of sides 12, 14, 16 and 18 fold against the skies of the box 50. The device 10 has five openings 28, 30, 32, 34 and 36. Each of the openings has multiple slits 40 which allows the device to retain different sized and shaped plant holders and other objects having a base. The box 50 further contains divider 70 which provides separation between the different plants and other objects that are placed in the openings.
[0054] FIG. 8 shows the device 10 sitting within a box 50. The device 10 has five openings 28, 30, 32, 34 and 36, Each of the openings has multiple slits 40 which allows the device 10 to retain different sized and shaped plant holders and other objects having a base. A vase 80 is placed hi opening 30. A lamp 82 is placed hi opening 34,
[0055] FIG. 9 shows the device 100. The device 100 has a foundation 104 which has slots 106 where the panels 108 fits hi to support the device 100.
[0056] FIG. 10 shows the device 100 being in a box 102, the device 100 having a foundation 104 having slots 106. The device 100 has panels 108 placed through the slots 106 to support the device 100.
[0057] FIG. 11 shows the device 100 having a foundation 104. The foundation 104 has slots 106 that is where the panels 108 are placed through. The foundation 104 has openings 110, 112, 114, 116 and 118.
