Flower Pot Cover

Abstract

A flower pot cover for placement over a flower pot. The flower pot cover includes a circular band of material having an open top and an open bottom. The open top provides a first elastic band located around the perimeter thereof in order to readily adjust to the flower pot to which it is applied. The open bottom provides a second elastic band located around the perimeter thereof in order to readily adjust to the flower pot to which it is applied. An insulative liner is located on the interior side of the flower pot cover and the exterior material of the flower pot cover provides a variety of decorative patterns thereon. The insulative liner prevents the escape of moisture and water from the soil, leaves and the plant placed into the flower pot to which the flower pot cover is applied.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of the Invention

The present invention relates to flower pot covers. More specifically, the invention relates to a flower pot cover comprising a circular band of material having an open top and open bottom and an insulating liner, wherein an elastic band is located at the top thereof and an elastic band is located at the bottom thereof to provide a snug fit to the flower pot to which it is applied.

Conventional methods of storing plants consist of placing soil, seeds, plant food and the plant or flowers into a planter having an open upper and a base that includes a plurality of holes for the release of water from the soil therein. Most often, these planters are unsightly and often become discolored from sun, dirt and debris exposure over time. In addition, most planters develop cracks, dents, and scratches on the exterior thereof, further contributing to its unsightly appearance.

More practical and aesthetically pleasing classes of storing plants involve the use of attractive holders having various shapes in order to provide a decorative appearance. However, such holders do not offer a removable cover having an insulative liner having a variety of decorative patterns on the exterior thereof and the user is thus forced to keep one's plant in a specific holder without having the option of periodically changing the exterior appearance of one's planter when so desired. Further, the lack of an insulative liner requires the user to vigilantly maintain the moisture, temperature and watering of the plant on a daily basis.

Accordingly, the present invention relates to a new and improved flower pot cover having a band of material that includes an open top and an open bottom. The open top provides an elastic band that can adjust and thus loosen or tighten the open upper in order to readily adjust the flower pot cover to the particular flower pot to which it is applied. The open bottom also provides an elastic band to readily adjust to the flower pot to which it is applied. The invention further provides an insulative liner located on the interior side of the cover and the exterior portion of the flower pot cover provides a variety of decorative patterns disposed thereon.

2. Description of the Prior Art

Devices have been disclosed in the prior art that relate to flower pot covers. These include devices that have been patented and published in patent application publications. These devices generally relate to flower pot covers. The following is a list of devices deemed most relevant to the present disclosure, which are herein described for the purposes of highlighting and differentiating the unique aspects of the present invention, and further highlighting the drawbacks existing in the prior art.

Specifically, U.S. Pat. No. 4,914,860 to Richardson provides for a pocket having an opening at the top of the flower pot that provides a flexible and waterproof material. The device includes a decorative shape and has an elastic member for constricting the top of the pot. The present invention however, provides a flower pot cover having an open upper, an open bottom, and an elastic band at the top and bottom perimeter thereof to provide a snug and secure fit to a flower pot.

U.S. Pat. No. 4,771,573 to Stengel discloses a cover for a flower pot, such as hanging plant, that can cover the sides and the bottom of the pot. There can include a tube that extends from the bottom thereof in order to enable the drainage of water therefrom. Still, the present invention provides a flower pot cover having an open bottom with elastic therearound so that the cover tightly fits the pot.

U.S. Pat. No. 5,454,191 to Mayeda provides a flexible pouch-like hanging basket liner that is adapted to conform to the shape of a hanging basket, wherein the device can be punctured and cut to enable the user to plant the sides of the basket as well. This device however, does not provide an elastic band at the upper and bottom perimeter thereof in order to enable the user to adjust the size of the device in order to accommodate different sized flower pots.

U.S. Pat. No. 7,621,075 to Rajagopalan describes a liner for use in a horticultural planter that provides an integral water tray that is located between inner and outer fibrous layers of a liner. There can be an overflow region that is included with the water tray near the top edge of the liner. The present invention however, provides a cover adapted for use with flower or plant pots having an open bottom and an open top, wherein the perimeter of the open top and the open bottom provide an elastic band to tightly fit the pot to which it is applied.

U.S. Pat. No. 5,018,300 to Chiu provides a hanging basket liner for lining wire that is adapted to hold live, growing plants and flowers therein. The liner of the device comprises a sphagnum moss on the outer surface thereof. In contrast, the present invention is adapted to be used as a cover for a flower pot having an insulative liner, an open upper and an open bottom with an elastic band at the bottom thereof and an elastic band at the open upper thereof for snugly fitting a flower pot.

These prior art devices have several known drawbacks. The above discussed flower pot covers do not provide a flower pot cover having an open upper and an open bottom, both of which provide a perimeter edge, wherein an elastic band extends around the perimeter edge of the open bottom and a second elastic band extends around the perimeter edge of the open upper for adjustment by the user and in order to accommodate various flower pots. In light of the devices disclosed in the prior art, it is submitted that the present invention substantially diverges in design elements from the prior art and consequently it is clear that there is a need in the art for an improvement to existing flower pot cover devices. In this regard the instant invention substantially fulfills these needs.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the known types of flower pot covers now present in the prior art, the present invention provides a new flower pot cover wherein the same can be utilized for providing convenience for the user when covering potted plants and/or flowers for the display thereof.

It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a new and improved flower pot cover device that has all of the advantages of the prior art and none of the disadvantages.

It is another object of the present invention to provide a flower pot cover having an open upper.

It is another object of the present invention to provide a flower pot cover having an open bottom.

It is another object of the present invention to provide a flower pot cover having an elastic band at the perimeter of the open bottom.

It is another object of the present invention to provide a flower pot cover having an elastic band at the perimeter of the open top.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a flower pot cover that is washable.

Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a flower pot cover having an insulative interior liner for the prevention of water and moisture evaporation from the soil within the flower pot.

Other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTIONS OF THE DRAWINGS

Although the characteristic features of this invention will be particularly pointed out in the claims, the invention itself and manner in which it may be made and used may be better understood after a review of the following description, taken in connection with the accompanying drawings wherein like numeral annotations are provided throughout.

FIG. 1 shows a front view of the flower pot cover having an open upper, an open bottom, wherein the open upper and the open bottom provides a perimeter having an elastic band therearound.

FIG. 2 shows a front view of the flower pot cover in use with a flower pot, wherein the open bottom and open upper provides an elastic band therearound.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

Reference is made herein to the attached drawings. Like reference numerals are used throughout the drawings to depict like or similar elements of the flower pot cover. For the purposes of presenting a brief and clear description of the present invention, the preferred embodiment will be discussed as used for covering a flower pot in a snugly fitting manner and preventing the evaporation of water therefrom. The figures are intended for representative purposes only and should not be considered to be limiting in any respect.

Referring now to FIG. 1, there is shown a front view of the flower pot cover of the present invention. The flower pot cover 11 comprises a tubular sheet of material that is preferably circular in shape. The tubular sheet of material 12 includes an open upper with a first perimeter edge and an open bottom with second perimeter edge. A first elastic band 25 is located at the first perimeter edge that extends around the open upper and a second elastic band 13 at the second perimeter edge thereof that extends around the open bottom of the flower pot cover. The flower pot cover 11 provides a sheet 12 having a first side, a second side, a top end, a bottom end, wherein the sheet 12 defines an interior volume having an open upper and an open bottom. The sheet 12 is preferably composed of a flexible and durable material, such as fabric. The open upper of the flower pot cover 11 comprises a perimeter edge having a first elastic band 25 that extends therearound. In an alternative embodiment, the open upper or open bottom can have a hollow channel comprising a first open end and a second open end, wherein a drawstring extends threrethough and exits therefrom through the first open end and the second open end to allow for adjustability thereof.

The open bottom of the flower pot cover 11 has a perimeter edge that comprises a second elastic band 13 therearound in order to provide a snug fit to the flower pot to which it is applied. Thus, the second elastic band 13 enables the flower pot cover 11 to be readily adjusted to conform to the size of various flower pots. The flower pot cover 11 is adapted to be utilized with a standard flower pot having a basesidewalls, and an open upper end defining an interior volume in which soil, seeds and plants can be positioned. The user can insert a flower pot having dirt, soil, seeds, plants, flowers and the like held therein into the interior volume of the flower pot cover at the top end thereof, wherein the base of the flower pot can rest in the second elastic band 13 located at the perimeter of the open bottom thereof and the second elastic band 13 can stretch and/or retract as such in order to conform to the flower pot therein.

Once the base of the flower pot is placed within the interior volume of the flower pot cover 11, the first side and the second side of the sheet 12 of the flower pot cover thus remains flush with the sidewalls of the flower pot. As such, the second elastic band 13 of the second perimeter edge of the open bottom forms a gathering or ruching around the base of the flower pot, wherein the sheet 12 of the flower pot cover forms a partial covering over the base of the flower pot. Similarly, the open upper of the flower pot cover 11 is adjustable via a first elastic band 25 to fit the size and/or circumference of the flower pot and/or plants, flowers and the like therein, in order to provide a snug and/or tight fit thereto.

The flower pot cover 11 provides a variety of decorative patterns, characters, colors, themes, figures, objects and the like on the first side or exterior surface thereof that can include flowers, trees, leaves, polka dots, stripes, paisley, chevron, animals, checkers and/or other suitable designs. The flower pot cover 11 can be made in various sizes in order to accommodate different sized flower and/or plant pots. The flower pot cover 11 can be made from cotton, neoprene, velvet, lace, wool, polyester, fleece, nylon, woven materials, insulative materials, water resistant material, heat resistant materials, waterproof materials and/or other suitable materials.

FIG. 2 shows a front view of the flower pot cover in use with a flower pot, wherein the open bottom and the open upper has a first and second elastic band therearound. The sheet 12 of the flower pot cover provides an open upper having a perimeter edge that comprises a first elastic band 25 that extends around the perimeter edge of the open upper in order to provide the user with adjustability. The user can manually place the flower pot cover 11 onto a flower pot, wherein the first elastic band 25 and the second elastic band allows the diameter of the open upper and the open bottom to increase or decrease in size to adjust to the size of the flower pot to which it is applied.

The second side of the flower pot cover 11 comprises an insulative liner 30, wherein the insulative liner 30 is adapted to prevent the release or escape of water from the soil and plant located within the planter or flower pot. The insulative liner 30 can be made from cotton, spandex, rubber, neoprene, fleece, wool, polyester, foam and/or other suitable materials. When a planter or flower pot is placed within the flower pot cover 11, the second side thereof contacts and lies flush against the exterior surface of the flower pot, thus promoting the maintenance of the water within soil and plant of the flower pot and preventing the release of water, moisture and warmth from the flower pot. The insulative liner 30 enables the user to provide less maintenance, monitoring and watering to a plant placed into a standard flower pot when applied thereto.

The open upper of the flower pot cover 11 is adapted as such that when it is applied to a flower pot, the sheet 12 substantially extends over the soil located within the flower pot in order to provide insulation and moisture to the soil and prevent the release thereof. The user can manually adjust the open upper of the flower pot cover to cover more or less of the soil within the flower pot, wherein the open upper provides a circular shaped open upper having an adjustable diameter via the first elastic band 25. In this way, the user can adjust the flower pot cover 11 to have a larger or smaller open upper in order to accommodate the water, moisture, and temperature needs of the particular flower or plant within the flower pot. The flower pot cover 11 is washable and both washer and dryer compatible.

It is therefore submitted that the instant invention has been shown and described in what is considered to be the most practical and preferred embodiments. It is recognized, however, that departures may be made within the scope of the invention and that obvious modifications will occur to a person skilled in the art. With respect to the above description then, it is to be realized that the optimum dimensional relationships for the parts of the invention, to include variations in size, materials, shape, form, function and manner of operation, assembly and use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in the art, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in the drawings and described in the specification are intended to be encompassed by the present invention.

Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the invention. Further, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the invention to the exact construction and operation shown and described, and accordingly, all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the invention.

Claims

1. A flower pot covering comprising: a tubular sheet, said sheet having a first side and a second side and defining an interior volume forming an open upper and an open bottom;said open upper having a perimeter edge;said perimeter edge having a first securing means;said open bottom having a perimeter edge;said perimeter edge having a second securing means;wherein said perimeter edge of said upper and said perimeter edge of said open bottom further comprise a hollow channel having a first open end and a second open end;said first securing means being a first drawstring, said first drawstring extending within said hollow channel of said perimeter edge of said open upper, said first drawstring exits said first open end and said second open end of said hollow channel of said open upper;said second securing means being a second drawstring, said second drawstring extending within said hollow channel of said perimeter edge of said open bottom, said second drawstring exits said first open end and said second open end of said hollow channel of said open bottom;wherein said open bottom forms a ruching around said perimeter edge; andwherein said second side of said sheet further comprises a thermally insulative liner on an interior surface of said tubular sheet.

2. (canceled)

3. (canceled)

4. (canceled)

5. (canceled)

6. The flower pot cover of claim 1, said sheet composed of water resistant material.

7. (canceled)

8. The flower pot cover of claim 1, said first side of said sheet having patterns disposed thereon.

9. The flower pot cover of claim 1, wherein said ruching partially encloses a bottom of a flower pot.

10. A flower pot covering comprising: a tubular sheet having an interior volume, an open upper end, and an open bottom end;the open upper end having a first hollow channel extending around a perimeter edge thereof;the open bottom end having a second hollow channel extending around a perimeter edge thereof;a first elastic band disposed through the first hollow channel;a second elastic band disposed through the second hollow channel;wherein the first hollow channel and the second hollow channel are fully enclosed;wherein the open bottom end forms a ruching around the perimeter edge thereof;a thermally insulative liner disposed on an interior surface of the tubular sheet.

11. The flower pot covering of claim 10, wherein the interior volume is configured to conform to a flower pot such that the thermally insulative layer rests against an exterior surface of the flower pot when the flower pot covering is placed around the flower pot.