BOX-LIKE ENCLOSURE FOR TRANSPORTATION OF CUT FLOWERS AND PLANTS IN CONTAINERS

摘要

A box-like enclosure for transporting cut flowers and plants is provided. The box has an upper wall, four side walls, and an open lower end. The box can be of predetermined cross-sectional dimensions sized to receive a container for holding cut flowers with a clearance fit. The box can a plurality of openings for increased air flow within the box and for a user to engage with their hands when moving the box alone or the box and enclosed container. An air gap is provided above the top of the flowers. The enclosure can be made as a flat blank of suitable water-resistant material which can easily be assembled when needed.

主权项

1. A device for protecting and preserving plants and cut flowers comprising:
a container having four sides, a bottom, an open top, and a pair of handles disposed on opposite sides of the container at first height; and a protective box, having
a first pair of side walls defining a width of the protective box, the first pair of side walls being disposed on opposite sides of the protective box;a second pair of side walls defining a depth of the protective box, the second pair of side walls connected to the first pair of side walls and disposed on opposite sides of the protective box and alternating with the first pair of side walls;an upper wall connected to each of the first pair of side walls and the second pair of side walls;a plurality of openings formed at predetermined locations in the first pair of side walls and the second pair of side walls, the plurality of openings configured to allow air to flow into and out of the protective box;an open lower end defined by a bottom edge of each of the first pair of side walls and the second pair of side walls, the open lower end having a cross section defined by the width and the depth and sized to receive the container in a clearance fit and does not enclose the bottom of the container;a handle hole formed in each of the first pair of side walls, the handle hole being disposed a second height from the open bottom, the second height being similar to the first height of the pair of handles, such that each handle of the pair of handles is accessible through the first pair of side walls via the respective handle hole,wherein the protective box lacks any attachment to the container.