Abstract
A device for securely transporting multiple potted plants or other objects having a base, wherein said device comprises a foundation having several adjustable openings that allow the base of a plant holder other object to sit securely within the device.
Claims
1. A device for securely transporting multiple potted plants or other objects having a base comprising: a foundation; said foundation having four sides; each of said four sides having a foldable portion; said foundation comprising several openings; said openings where a plant holder or other object having a base sits securely within said opening; said openings being adjustable so that different sized and shaped bases of plant holders or other objects sit securely within said openings.
2. The device of claim 1 wherein said device is comprised of cardboard, paperboard or another fiber based material.
3. The device of claim 1 wherein said device is comprised of a plastic or polyethylene material.
4. The device of claim 1 wherein said device fits securely within a box or container.
5. The device of claim 1 wherein said device is waterproof.
6. The device of claim 1 wherein said device is used multiple times.
7. The device of claim 1 wherein said device is easily cleaned of dirt or other material from said plant holders.
8. The device of claim 1 wherein said openings contain multiple silts which are adjustable.
9. The device of claim 1 wherein said device is made of a foldable material.
10. The device of claim 1 wherein said device further comprises a divider which physically separates the plants and other objects from each other.
11. The device of claim 1 wherein said device fits snuggly within said box or container so that there is little or no movement of said device with said box or container so said plants or other objects are not harmed during movement of said box or said container.
12. The device of claim 1 wherein said device has adjustable sides so that said device fits multiple sizes of boxes or containers.
13. The device of claim 4 wherein a water repellent or waterproof sheet is placed in bottom of said box or container.
14. The device of claim 13 wherein said sheet comprises polyethylene.
15. The device of claim 13 wherein said sheet is attached to said box by an attachment mechanism.
16. The device of claim 15 wherein said mechanism comprises adhesive tape, or clips.
17. A device for securely transporting multiple potted plants or other objects having a base comprising: a foundation; said foundation having four sides; said foundation having slots; panels fitting into said slots that support said foundation above ground; said foundation comprising several openings; said openings allowing a plant holder or other object having a base to sit securely within said opening; said openings being adjustable so that different sized and shaped bases of plant holders or other objects sit securely within said openings.
18. The device of claim 17 wherein two panels are used to support said device.
19. The device of claim 17 wherein four panels are used to support said device.
20. The device of claim 17 wherein said panels being of different heights to support said foundation at different heights above ground or floor.
Description
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0035] FIG. 1 is a top view of an embodiment of the device of the present invention.
[0036] FIG. 2 is a bottom view of an embodiment of the device of the present invention.
[0037] FIG. 3 is a top folded view of an embodiment of the device of the present invention.
[0038] FIG. 4 is a top view of an embodiment of the device of the present invention placed in a box.
[0039] 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.
[0040] 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.
[0041] FIG. 7 is a top view of an embodiment of the device of the present invention placed in a box.
[0042] 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.
[0043] FIG. 9 is a side view of an embodiment of the device of the present invention.
[0044] FIG. 10 is a side view through the box of an embodiment of the device of the present invention placed in a box.
[0045] FIG. 11 is a top view of an embodiment of the device of the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0046] 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 amount 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 which allow the device to retain different size plant holders or other objects having a base.
[0047] 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 amount 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.
[0048] 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.
[0049] 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.
[0050] 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.
[0051] 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.
[0052] 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 sides of the box 50. The device 10 has five openings 28, 30, 32, 34 and 36. Each of the openings has multiple silts 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.
[0053] 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 silts 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 in opening 30. A lamp 82 is placed in opening 34.
[0054] FIG. 9 shows the device 100. The device 100 has a foundation 104 which has slots 106 where the panels 108 fits in to support the device 100.
[0055] 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.
[0056] 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.
