Flower container

Abstract

A container adapted for carrying long stemmed flowers includes a sheet of inherently flexible material which defines a receptacle having an aperture at its top section facilitating the insertion or removal of the flowers and a wall enveloping the flowers when they are placed in the receptacle and which tapers from top to bottom. The bottom region is of sufficiently small cross-section in order to retain the flowers when they are placed in the receptacle. The wall is adapted to receive—or itself incorporating—one or more shoulder straps long enough to enable a user of the container to carry it, in use, on his or her shoulder and/or generally diagonally across his or her back.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] The invention relates to containers for carrying flowers and is especially applicable to the carrying of long-stemmed flowers. REVIEW OF ART KNOWN TO THE APPLICANT(S) [0002] Typically in supermarkets, flower bunches come in a pre-wrapped envelope. These flower bunches are often difficult to carry along with other shopping articles and bags. While juggling with several shopping items, a busy shopper often accidentally damages the delicate flowers. [0003] In an attempt to prevent damage to the flowers, the shopper usually carries them in one hand and directs his or her attention to avoiding damaging them. [0004] Another drawback of the traditional flower envelope is that they are designed for a single usage. And since they are not usually recyclable, they contribute to damaging the environment. [0005] Wrapping flowers with these traditional envelopes is an operation which requires great dexterity—it is often difficult to satisfactorily attach the envelope...

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Benefits of technology

[0009] A further object of the invention is to provide a container which prevents the flowers from being accidentally damaged during transportation.

[0010] The invention will also prov

Problems solved by technology

These flower bunches are often difficult to carry along with other shopping articles and bags.

While juggling with several shopping items, a busy shopper often accidentally damages the delicate flowers.

Another drawback of the traditional flower envelope is that they are designed for a

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