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EP 1 972 574 A2 |
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EUROPEAN PATENT APPLICATION |
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Date of publication: |
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24.09.2008 Bulletin 2008/39 |
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Date of filing: 04.11.2004 |
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International Patent Classification (IPC):
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Designated Contracting States: |
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AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HU IE IS IT LI LU MC NL PL PT RO SE SI SK
TR |
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Priority: |
04.11.2003 NL 1024703
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Application number of the earlier application in accordance with Art. 76 EPC: |
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04800165.5 / 1680337 |
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Applicant: Van Dillewijn Group B.V. |
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1431 GD Aalsmeer (NL) |
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Inventor: |
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- Van Dillewijn, Jan
1431 AK Aalsmeer (NL)
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Representative: Bruin, Cornelis Willem |
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Arnold & Siedsma
Sweelinckplein 1
2517 GK Den Haag
2517 GK Den Haag (NL) |
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Remarks: |
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This application was filed on 10-07-2008 as a divisional application to the application
mentioned under INID code 62. |
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Sheet for wrapping flowers |
(57) The invention relates to a sheet for wrapping bunches of flowers and the like. The
object of the invention is now to provide a sheet for wrapping bunches of flowers
and the like, which fits well round the stems of the bunch of flowers for wrapping.
According to the invention this object is achieved with a sheet characterized in that
a bottom edge is provided with a recess for receiving the stems of the bunch of flowers
or the like.
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[0001] The invention relates to a sheet for wrapping bunches of flowers and the like.
[0002] It is generally known to wrap bunches of flowers, pot plants and the like for protection
thereof during transport from the place where the bunch of flowers or the like is
purchased to the place of destination.
[0003] Bunches of flowers and the like are usually used as gift. It is therefore usual to
wrap bunches of flowers in an attractive manner, so as to thus impart added value
to the gift.
[0004] The object of the invention is now to provide a sheet of the type specified in the
preamble, which fits well round the stems of the bunch of flowers for wrapping. According
to the invention this object is achieved with a sheet as characterized in claim 1.
[0005] The invention will be further elucidated in the following description with reference
to the accompanying figures.
[0006] Figure 1 shows a sheet according to the invention.
[0007] Figure 1 shows a sheet 10 according to the invention for wrapping bunches of flowers
and the like.
[0008] A recess 14 is arranged on the bottom edge of sheet 10, whereby the sheet fits well
round the stems of the bunch of flowers for wrapping.
1. Sheet for wrapping a bunch of flowers or the like, characterized in that
a bottom edge is provided with a recess for receiving the stems of bunch of flowers
or the like.
2. Method for forming a sheet according to claim 1, comprising
- providing a sheet for wrapping a bunch of flowers or the like, and
- providing a recess for receiving the stems of the bunch of flowers or the like at
a bottom edge.
3. Method for wrapping a bunch of flowers or the like, comprising
- providing a sheet for wrapping a bunch of flowers or the like; and
- providing a recess for receiving the stems of the bunch of flowers or the like at
a bottom edge;
- wrapping the bunch of flowers or the like in the sheet with the recess around the
stems.