Holders, method of making holders and frame for accommodating holders

Abstract

Described is a holder for accommodating an aqueous solution and cut flowers, plants, or the like. The holder includes: a flexible film bag sized and shaped to fit within a flower or other bucket for accommodating a plurality of flower stems, the flexible film bag having, on a first end, an opening for receiving the plurality of flower stems, and, a rigid or semi-rigid ring non-detachably affixed about (either internally or externally) the circumference of the flexible film bag. A method of making the holder and a frame for accommodating holders are also disclosed.

1 . A holder for accommodating aqueous solutions and cut flowers, the holder comprising:
 a flexible film bag sized and shaped to fit within a flower bucket for accommodating a plurality of flower stems, the flexible film bag having, on a first end, an opening for receiving the plurality of flower stems; and   a ring non-detachably affixed about the opening of the flexible film bag.   
   
   
       2 . The holder of  claim 1 , further comprising at least one handle, extending from the ring. 
   
   
       3 . The holder of  claim 2 , wherein the at least one handle comprising at least two handles, each of the two handles extending upward from the ring and circumferentially spaced about the ring. 
   
   
       4 . The holder of  claim 1 , wherein the ring is affixed externally about the opening. 
   
   
       5 . The holder of  claim 1 , wherein the ring further includes a tapered surface. 
   
   
       6 . The holder of  claim 1 , wherein the flexible film bag is transparent. 
   
   
       7 . The holder of  claim 1 , wherein the flexible film bag includes a second end forming a gusset. 
   
   
       8 . The holder of  claim 1 , wherein the flexible film bag is in the shape of a conic. 
   
   
       9 . A method of making a holder, the method comprising:
 folding a shaped single piece of flexible film substantially about a center forming one or more lateral edges and an opening;   sealing the one or more lateral edges to form one or more seams; and   affixing a rigid or semi-rigid member to either the interior or exterior of a circumference of the opening.   
   
   
       10 . The method according to  claim 10 , wherein folding includes forming a gusset by including a sigma shaped fold in the center of the flexible film. 
   
   
       11 . The method according to  claim 10 , wherein sealing the one or more lateral edges to form one or more seams comprising heating the folded piece of flexible film along at least one of the lateral edges. 
   
   
       12 . The method according to  claim 9 , further comprising affixing at least one handle to the rigid or semi-rigid member. 
   
   
       13 . A frame for accommodating holders, the frame comprising:
 at least one support element for supporting holders vertically within the frame, the support element comprises at least one opening for receiving one of the holders, one of the holders is a flexible film bag sized and shaped to fit within a flower bucket for accommodating a plurality of flower stems, the flexible film bag having, on a first end, an opening for receiving the plurality of flower stems, and a ring non-detachably affixed about the circumference of the first end of the flexible film bag.   
   
   
       14 . The frame of  claim 13 , wherein the at least one support element is an adjustable support element selectively configured for vertically adjustment within the frame. 
   
   
       15 . The frame of  claim 14 , wherein the adjustable support element is selectively configured for vertically adjustment to at least partially support the holder by the floor of the frame. 
   
   
       16 . The frame of  claim 13 , wherein the at least one support element comprises two support element, the second support element being a secondary support element. 
   
   
       17 . The frame of  claim 16 , wherein the secondary support element is vertically adjustable relative to the other support element and includes at least one opening for sportingly receiving one of the holders. 
   
   
       18 . The frame of  claim 13 , wherein the frame further comprising a top portion for surrounding and protecting the continents contained in holders. 
   
   
       19 . The frame of  claim 13 , wherein the frame engages and conforms to the inside of a shipping container. 
   
   
       20 . The frame of  claim 19 , wherein the shipping container is a wet pack box.