Abstract
A device for securely transporting multiple potted plants or other objects having a base, wherein said device comprises a foundation comprising multiple pieces wherein each piece has at least one adjustable opening that allows 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: said device comprised of multiple pieces; each of said pieces having a foldable portion(s); each of said pieces having an opening and a partial opening; said pieces when put together creating a further opening from said partial opening; 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 foldable portion(s) is created by a crease in said piece.
3. The device of claim 1 wherein at least one piece has more than one opening.
4. The device of claim 1 wherein said multiple pieces comprise a upper right corner, upper left corner, lower left corner, and lower right corner.
5. The device of claim 1 wherein said device is comprised of cardboard, paperboard or another fiber based material.
6. The device of claim 1 wherein said device is comprised of a plastic or polyethylene material.
7. The device of claim 1 wherein said device fits securely within a box or container.
8. The device of claim 1 wherein said device is waterproof.
9. The device of claim 1 wherein said device is used multiple times.
10. The device of claim 1 wherein said device is easily cleaned of dirt or other material from said plant holders.
11. The device of claim 1 wherein each of said openings contain multiple slits which are adjustable.
12. The device of claim 11 wherein said slits are of different sizes.
13. The device of claim 11 wherein each of said openings has a different number of said slits.
14. The device of claim 1 wherein said device is made of a foldable material.
15. The device of claim 1 wherein said device further comprises a divider which physically separates the plants and other objects from each other.
16. The device of claim 7 wherein said device fits snugly 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.
17. The device of claim 1 wherein said device has adjustable sides so that said device fits multiple sizes of boxes or containers.
18. The device of claim 7 wherein a water repellent or waterproof sheet is placed in bottom of said box or container.
19. The device of claim 18 wherein said sheet comprises polyethylene.
20. The device of claim 18 wherein said sheet is attached to said box by an attachment mechanism.
21. The device of claim 20 wherein said mechanism comprises adhesive tape, or clips.
22. The device of claim 7 wherein each of said pieces has an attachment mechanism for attaching each of said pieces to said box or container or to other pieces.
23. The device of claim 1 wherein said further opening is an irregular opening.
24. The device of claim 1 wherein each of said pieces is of a different size.
25. The device of claim 1 wherein said multiple pieces comprised two or more pieces.
26. The device of claim 1 wherein each of said pieces comprises three sides with panels that fold down.
27. A device for securely transporting multiple potted plants or other objects having a base comprising: said device comprised of multiple pieces; each of said pieces having a foldable portion(s); each of said pieces having at least one opening; 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; said pieces fitting together when placed in a box or container to securely fit said device in said box or container.
Description
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0052] FIG. 1 is a top view of an embodiment of the device of the present invention.
[0053] FIG. 2 is a bottom view of an embodiment of the device of the present invention.
[0054] FIG. 3 is a top folded view of an embodiment of the device of the present invention.
[0055] FIG. 4 is a top view of an embodiment of the device of the present invention placed in a box.
[0056] 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.
[0057] 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.
[0058] FIG. 7 is a top view of an embodiment of the device of the present invention placed in a box.
[0059] 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.
[0060] FIG. 9 is a side view of an embodiment of the device of the present invention.
[0061] FIG. 10 is a side view through the box of an embodiment of the device of the present invention placed in a box.
[0062] FIG. 11 is a top view of an embodiment of the device of the present invention.
[0063] FIG. 12 is a top view of a piece of FIG. 13 of the present invention.
[0064] FIG. 13 is a top view of an embodiment of the device of the present invention.
[0065] FIG. 14 is a top view of an embodiment of the device of the present invention.
[0066] FIG. 15 is a side view of an embodiment of separate pieces of the device of the present invention.
[0067] FIG. 16 is a further side view of FIG. 15 wherein the separate pieces of the device of the present invention are put together.
[0068] FIG. 17 is a side view through the box of the pieces of the device of FIG. 15 put together in a box.
[0069] FIG. 18 is a top view of an embodiment of the device of the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0070] 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.
[0071] 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.
[0072] 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.
[0073] 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.
[0074] 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.
[0075] 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.
[0076] 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 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.
[0077] 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 in opening 30. A lamp 82 is placed in opening 34.
[0078] 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.
[0079] 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.
[0080] 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.
[0081] FIG. 12 shows a piece 201 of the device 200, shown in FIG. 13, having foldable portions 202, 204 and 206. The foldable portion 202 is foldable along crease 208. The foldable portion 206 is foldable along crease 210. The foldable portion 204 is foldable along crease 211. Piece 201 has an opening 212 having slits 216. The opening 212 has multiple slits 216 which allow the opening 212 to retain different size plant holders or other objects having a base. The device 200 further includes a partial opening 214 which when joined with other pieces of the device, 221, 231 and 241 shown in FIG. 13, creates an opening similar to opening 212.
[0082] FIG. 13 shows a top view of the device 200. The device 200 is broken up into four pieces, upper left corner 201, upper right corner 221, lower right corner 231, and lower left corner 241. The device 200 is shown having five openings 212, 222, 232, 242 and 252. Each of the openings has multiple slits 216, 226, 236, 246 and 256 respectively, which allow each opening to retain different size plant holders or other objects having a base. The opening 252 is made by placing each of the pieces 201, 221, 231 and 241 together. Each piece 201, 221, 231 and 241 has foldable portions to assist in placing the device 200 in a box.
[0083] FIG. 14 shows a top view of the device 300. The device is broken up into four pieces, upper left corner 301, upper right corner 321, lower right corner 331, and lower left corner 341. The pieces 301, 321, 331 and 341 are not of the same size. The device 300 is shown having five openings 312, 322, 332, 342 and 352. Each of the openings has multiple slits 316, 326, 336, 346 which allow each opening to retain different size plant holders or other objects having a base. Opening 352, an irregular shaped opening, is created by the pieces 301, 321, 331 and 341 which also creates the slits 356 and 351, which shows slits of different size and shape, which allow the opening to retain different size plant holders or other objects having a base. The opening 352 is made by placing each of the pieces 301, 321, 331 and 341 together. Each piece 301, 321, 331 and 341 has foldable portions to assist in placing the device 300 in a box.
[0084] FIG. 15 shows a side view of two pieces 241 and 231 of the device 200 showing the folding portions. FIG. 15 shows the pieces 241 and 231 separated and folded along their creases, each having their respective openings 242, and 232 with respective slits 246 and 236, and each having a partial opening.
[0085] FIG. 16 shows a side view of two pieces of 241 and 231 of the device 200 showing the folded portions, wherein the two pieces are placed together to form the device 200. FIG. 16 shows the pieces 241 and 231 folded along their crease, each having their respective openings 242, and 232 with slits 246 and 236, and each having a partial opening.
[0086] FIG. 17 shows the device 200 placed in a box 350. The device 200 has shown pieces 241 and 231 placed together to allow the device 200 to fit inside the box 350 securely, and supported.
[0087] FIG. 18 shows a top view of the device 200. The device 200 is broken up into four pieces, upper left corner 201, upper right corner 221, lower right corner 231, and lower left corner 241. The device 200 is shown having four openings 212, 222, 232 and 242. Each of the openings has multiple slots 216, 226, 236 and 246 respectively which allow each opening to retain difference size plant holders or other objects having a base. Each piece 201, 221, 231 and 241 has foldable portions to assist in placing the device 200 in a box.
