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| 20080237260 | Beverage Dispenser and Sealed Dispensing unit - The invention described herein is a beverage cooler, equipped with an external valve or spigot in fluid communication with an internal bag or bladder, the bladder containing the beverage to be dispensed. The bag is typically connected to the external spigot by a length of hose or other conduit. The bag or bladder includes a fitting, and the hose includes a complimentary fitting that allows the bag to be attached to the conduit for dispensing of the beverage, and subsequent removal from the conduit or hose when the bladder is empty. Once the bag is connected, ice can be placed in the cooler to keep the beverage cold. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20080257910 | SUPPORTING DEVICE FOR PACKAGE WATER DISPENSER - A supporting device for a packaged water dispenser that is capable of supporting a water bag of packaged water includes a supporting base and a supporting tray. The bottom of the supporting base is provided with a through hole for allowing an inlet conduit protruding from the top of the water dispenser to penetrate therein. The periphery of the supporting base is provided with a plurality of positioning pillars. Each positioning pillar is provided with an elastic element. The supporting tray is accommodated in the supporting base. The bottom of the supporting tray is formed into a funnel and provided with a penetrating hole to correspond to the position of the through hole. The penetrating hole allows the inlet conduit to penetrate therein. The periphery of the supporting tray is provided with a plurality of accommodating troughs for accommodating each positioning pillar and elastic element, so that the elastic element can support the supporting tray. Via this arrangement, the supporting tray raises the water bag of packaged water, so that the drinking water within the water bag can be concentrated and enter the water dispenser, thereby utilizing the water resource well. | 10-23-2008 |
| 20080264970 | Liquid Spouting Nozzle, Packaging Bag Using the Nozzle, Box for Packaging Bag and Packaging Structure - It is to provide a cheap liquid pouring nozzle having a one-way function for automatically closing an opening port at the same time of stopping the pouring of a packing material to surely prevent the penetration of air into a package bag, in which the detaching of a cap to the pouring nozzle is useless and the production is easy and the fusion-joining to a package bag main body is simple and sure, as well as a package bag using the same and a box for a package bag and a packaging structure. Such a nozzle is a liquid pouring nozzle constituted by fusion-joining its base end portion to an inner surface of a soft package bag main body at a side portion of the package bag main body through a sealant layer as an outermost layer, in which front and rear laminate films comprising a uniaxially oriented or biaxially oriented base film layer and sealant layers sandwiching it are fused to each other at a surrounding portion other than the base end at a posture of opposing one sealant layers to each other. | 10-30-2008 |
| 20080272146 | Portable liquid-dispensing bag - The portable, liquid-dispensing bag comprises a constellation of bags constructed of flexible liquid proof materials, fitment portals, and resealable openings. Each bag may have one or more re-sealable openings. | 11-06-2008 |
| 20080277417 | Temperature controlled liquid dispenser, containers therefore, and bag-in-box container construction - A dispenser for relative rapid cooling or heating of the contents of a liquid storage container provides a receptacle for receiving the liquid storage container therein and positioning a thermal transfer portion of the liquid storage container in thermal conductive relationship with a thermal conduction pad associated with the receptacle. Thermal energy is effectively and efficiently transferred from the thermal conduction pad to the liquid in the liquid storage container. The thermal conduction pad is controlled to provide and maintain the desired temperature to the liquid. The liquid is dispensed directly from the container. Various types of containers can be used in the dispenser, with a special bag-in-box container having a inner container and outer box with thermal conduction windows in the box to provide good heat transfer between the thermal conduction pads and the inner container constituting an aspect of the invention. A special rigid container can also be used. | 11-13-2008 |
| 20090008410 | Flexible silo apparatus having a top removable valve or flow control device - A flexible silo apparatus having a top removable valve or flow control device assembly has a top removable valve or flow control device that has components to interface with the outlet of a flexible container and that can be supported upon a bridge. Various cone configurations can be added to support the cone section or bottom of a flexible container including a rigid cone, multi member cone, or “y Axis dynamic cone system. The apparatus is further enhanced with a floating bridge and the addition of a powered lifting and lowering device for the advantage of manipulating the flexible container in a vertical motion for improving the filling of product into or the discharging of product out of a flexible container. | 01-08-2009 |
| 20090057339 | Child-Resistant Closure for Bag-in-Box Dispenser - A bag-in-box dispenser has a child-resistant closure to prevent unintentional opening of the valve lever. The child resistant closure works with a finger-activated unlocking means on the dispensing spigot or fitment. The dispenser optionally includes a cup to receive the liquid. The valve housing and lever housing can snap together to form a leak-proof seal. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090071977 | Apparatus for extracting the contents from a refill pouch - An apparatus for extracting the contents from a refill pouch comprises a holding member for holding the pouch with its extraction port located downward, and a pump attached to the extraction port of the pouch. The pump has a pump body defining a housing space having an inlet opening and an outlet opening, an inlet-side valve which communicates with the extraction port to open and close the inlet opening so that the contents can be introduced into the housing space from the pouch, and an outlet-side valve to open and close the outlet opening so that the contents in the housing space can be discharged through a nozzle that communicates with the outlet-side valve. In one embodiment, the pump has two spindles disposed in laterally spaced-apart relation at opposite sides of the pump body and that are manually movable towards each other in a sidewise direction of the pump body to pressurize the housing space so that the contents can be extracted through the nozzle. In another embodiment, the pump wall portion is constituted by a resiliently compressible, restorable and flexible material so that the contents in the housing space can be extracted through the nozzle by manually squeezing the pump wall portion thereby pressurizing the housing space. | 03-19-2009 |
| 20090114679 | Collapsible bottle and cover - In combination with a collapsible container with a dimension that varies as the container collapses from a full position to an empty position, the bottle cover with a sight opening for viewing of indicia on the bottle to provide an indication as to the extent the bottle is full or empty. | 05-07-2009 |
| 20090250489 | Wine Container and Dispenser - An improved wine container and dispenser system is provided having a container that forms an overall, generally cylindrical housing exemplarily formed of a left barrel half or first cylindrical casing opposite a right barrel half or second cylindrical casing, and a front lid opposite a rear lid. A tray is positioned inside the container so that it slants toward the opening which accommodates the pour spout. The sloping profile of the tray facilitates in using the entire contents without having to tilt the wine container and dispenser system. An outer sheath circumscribes the assembled barrel body, and a spout, in fluid communication with an internally stored, compressible fluid bladder. This outer sheath is placed around the assembled container to provide two functions: to provide an indicia supporting surface to allow for placement of branding material, printed logo or advertisement, and can work in conjunction with the overall container to provide a unique brand differentiation; and, to provide an inwardly tensioned securing force to the assembled barrel halves to provide an overall rigidity to the assembly for handling, shipping, and packing. The spout is protected by a spout cover that is removably affixed to the front lid. | 10-08-2009 |
| 20090283541 | System and apparatus for dispensing pumpable products - The presently disclosed system comprises a pouch to house a pumpable product, a pouch fitment that can be associated with a pump, and an enclosing carton for containing the pouch and fitment. In some embodiments, the system can further comprise a pump operatively connected to the pouch and carton to dispense the pouch contents. The pouch is advantageously configured within the carton in an U-shaped arrangement, allowing the controlled dispensing of a pumpable product. | 11-19-2009 |
| 20100018994 | Beer Keg and Method of Assembly - A container, or keg, for storing, shipping, and dispensing a bulk quantity of a fluid, for example, beer or like malt beverage, is provided. The container/keg includes a flaccid bag ( | 01-28-2010 |
| 20100032450 | ULTRASOUND GEL DISPENSATION - A gel dispensing device comprises a flexible container filled with ultrasound contact gel, a dispensing tube having a dispensing end and a mounting end, and a device for mounting the mounting end of the tube on the container. Also disclosed is a corresponding ultrasound gel dispensing tube, a dispensing assembly comprising the tube and an adapter. | 02-11-2010 |
| 20100038380 | Dispenser and self-piercing lid for dispensing pumpable products - The presently disclosed subject matter comprises a pouch to house a pumpable product, a pouch fitment sealed within or outside the pouch, and a rigid dispenser for containing the pouch and fitment. In some embodiments, the system can further comprise a pump operatively connected to the rigid dispenser to dispense the pouch contents. The rigid dispenser is advantageously configured with a raised segment to support, center, and elevate the fitment sealed within said pouch. | 02-18-2010 |
| 20100059545 | LIQUID DISPENSER SYSTEM - A system comprises a bottle comprising a neck and a body, wherein the neck comprises a port configured for communication between an inside and an outside atmosphere. A bladder is configured to hold liquid and to fit within the body of the bottle. A seal cap couples the bladder to the bottle. A head assembly couples to the seal cap and forms a seal between the bladder and the head assembly. The head assembly comprises a nozzle. | 03-11-2010 |
| 20100065581 | BAG IN BOX CONTAINER SYSTEM - A bag-in-box container system includes a bag, a box, and a mechanism for fastening the bag and box combination. The bag may include a dispensing end with a collar and a groove. The box may have an opening through which a portion of the dispensing end protrudes when the bag is inside the box. A collar in the bag may resist the bag being pulled out of the box through the opening. The fastening mechanism may resist the portion of the dispensing end being pushed into the box through the opening. | 03-18-2010 |
| 20100072223 | HOLDER SYSTEM FOR BAG-IN-BOX - The invention relates to a holder system for vertically holding a bag-in-box ( | 03-25-2010 |
| 20100089946 | DEVICE WITH CO-EXTRUDED BODY AND FLEXIBLE INNER BLADDER AND RELATED APPARATUS AND METHOD - A device comprises a first portion including a first polymer, and a second portion that is relatively flexible in comparison to the first portion and includes a second polymer that is substantially not bondable to the first polymer. A chamber of the device is hermetically sealable with respect to ambient atmosphere and is defined by (i) an interior of the second portion, and/or (ii) a space formed between the first and second portions. A third portion of the device includes a third polymer that is bondable to the first and second polymers and fixedly secures the first and second portions to each other. | 04-15-2010 |
| 20100102086 | DISPENSER FOR CONTAINING AND DISPENSING A LIQUID OR POURABLE SOLID PRODUCT - A dispenser is provided for containing and dispensing a liquid or pourable solid product. The dispenser includes a shell having a bottom and a continuous side wall, which together define a hollow cavity. A lid assembly covers the rigid shell and includes a central opening. A flexible pouch is arranged for locating within the hollow cavity and for containing the product to be dispensed. The flexible pouch includes a pouring spout having an outlet opening. The pouring spout is arranged for extending through the lid assembly opening when the flexible pouch is situated within the hollow cavity. The lid assembly additionally includes a set of clamping members positioned to surround the pouring spout. The clamping members are responsive to actuation and arranged to move from a retracted position to a clamping position to prevent movement of the pouring spout when situated within the opening. | 04-29-2010 |
| 20100102087 | DISPOSABLE BEVERAGE-DISPENSING PACKAGE - The invention relates to a beverage pouring device in the form of a disposable barrel for the compressed-gas operated pouring of beverages such as beer, wine and soft drinks that are kept at drinking temperature, e.g. using compressed CO | 04-29-2010 |
| 20100140295 | VALVE ASSEMBLIES FOR LIQUID CONTAINERS - A valve assembly includes, in one embodiment, a housing sealably attachable to a flexible container. The housing has a passageway and an upper stop disposed in the passageway. A plug includes an upper portion having a first peripherally-extending recess, and a lower portion defining a lower stop and at least one passageway extending past the lower portion. A seal is positionable in the recess. A compression spring is disposed between the stops to bias the plug downwardly to engage the seal with an upper opening of the passageway in the housing. The valve assembly has a self-closing position, and an open position upon a force being applied to the bottom portion of the plug so that the seal is disposed away from the upper opening to allow liquid to pass through the passageway in the housing and through the at least one passageway in the lower portion of the plug. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20100147884 | Interlocking dispensing system for dispensing a pumpable products - The presently disclosed subject matter comprises a pouch to house a pumpable product, a pouch fitment to the pouch, and an enclosing carton for containing the pouch and fitment. The system further comprises a pump assembly that pierces the pouch fitment and interacts with the carton to dispense the pouch contents. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20100187254 | Package with resealable flexible spout - A package for containing and dispensing of pourable product has a sheet material bag. A dispenser tube is inserted through a seam of the bag, where a pouring spout of the tube extends into the bag from the bag seam and a sealing sleeve extends outwardly from the bag seam. An openable/closeable seal extends across the end of the sealing sleeve, the openable/closeable seal having first and second strips with releasably interengaging configuration. The openable/closeable seal may be opened and the pouring spout everted through the sealing sleeve. The pouring spout is longer than the sealing sleeve and extends past the open seal. The openable/closeable seal is a zipper seal or a slide seal. The package may have a box in which the bag and dispenser tube are contained prior to and after use in dispensing a pourable product. | 07-29-2010 |
| 20100200613 | DISPOSABLE ASSEMBLY FOR A REUSABLE URN OR VESSEL - The present invention provides a tubing adapter assembly. The assembly includes a fitment having an annular flexible mounting flange having a planar surface, and a generally centrally disposed, generally cylindrical annular wall extending axially away from the planar surface defining a passage way therethrough; and a tubing adapter having a first end and a second end opposed to the first end, a portion of the second end being positioned within the passageway, the second end having a first cylindrical wall having an outer surface having a member for fixedly attaching the tubing adapter to the fitment, the tubing adapter having a second generally cylindrical wall at the first end dimensioned to be inserted into a lumen of a tubing. | 08-12-2010 |
| 20100230438 | DISPENSING BOTTLE - Described is a plastic bottle fitted with a one-way check valve and an inner bladder containing a substance such as mustard or ketchup. When squeezed, the substance is dispensed from an inner bladder through an aperture in the top. When released, air is allowed into the bottle through the valve to displace the substance dispensed. Since the valve will not allow air out of the bottle, the bladder continuously shrinks until all the substance is dispensed without any waste or the need to strike the bottle or store it upside down. No air comes into contact with the substance thus avoiding bacterial contamination. | 09-16-2010 |
| 20100252572 | Flexible fuel tank carrier and method of dispensing fuel - The disclosed carrier is a semi-rigid, semi-flexible apparatus with convenient handles, support structure, anchoring mechanisms, access ports and reinforced bases. The carrier assists in containing otherwise highly compliant walls of a flexible tank contained therein. | 10-07-2010 |
| 20100252573 | PERFUME BOTTLE - A perfume bottle ( | 10-07-2010 |
| 20100258588 | MOVABLE POCKET FOR A DISPENSER AS DRINKS DISPENSING SYSTEM - The invention relates to a drink bag which has a pocket and makes improved cooling of the bottled drink possible via the pocket. The bag is filled with a drink and closed in a fluid-tight manner. It has a sealed dispensing section and a pocket which is attached to the flexible bag, protrudes freely into the interior of the drink-filled bag and is made from a material which is impermeable for the drink. In an inwardly lying position, the pocket has an opening to the outside for inserting a flat paddle element which has two sections. It is set in motion via the first section which lies outside the bag, with the result that this movement is transmitted to the drink filling by way of the second section which lies on the inside; this takes place together with the driving movement of the inner pocket which protrudes into the interior of the drink-filled bag. | 10-14-2010 |
| 20100264166 | DEVICE FOR CONTAINING FLUID SUBSTANCES UNDER AIRTIGHT CONDITIONS AND FOR DISPENSING THEM - A device for containing fluid substances under airtight conditions and dispensing them, comprising a rigid container ( | 10-21-2010 |
| 20100276447 | CONTAINER ASSOCIABLE WITH AIRLESS PUMPS AND METHOD FOR ITS PRODUCTION - A container comprising a rigid body ( | 11-04-2010 |
| 20100276448 | DEVICE FOR DISPENSING FLUID SUBSTANCES ENCLOSED IN SEALED CONDITIONS IN A BAG WITH GUIDED DEFORMATION - A device for dispensing fluid substances, comprising a rigid container ( | 11-04-2010 |
| 20100276449 | BULK CONTAINER ASSEMBLY - A substance container may be used for containing substances such as liquids or powders. The container assembly includes a body. A top panel of the body includes a flap that folds into the back panel of the body. A first aperture is located on the front panel to accommodate a dispensing assembly. A second aperture is also located on the top panel to accommodate a filling assembly. The filling assembly does not protrude past an uppermost plane represented by a top surface of the body. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20100276450 | Process And Apparatus For Forming A Minimal Headspace Pouch - A process for forming a pouch having an evacuated headspace containing a flowable material is disclosed. The process includes the steps of: providing a continuous tube of flexible and sealable film; supplying the continuous tube with a predetermined amount of flowable material; pinching the continuous tube above a sealing region so as to form a pinched portion of the continuous tube; evacuating the headspace between the pinched portion and the predetermined amount of flowable material; and sealing the continuous tube at the sealing region to form a top seal of a previously formed pouch containing flowable material and a bottom seal of a next-to-be filled pouch. Also disclosed is a vertical form-fill-seal apparatus for forming a pouch containing a flowable material and having an evacuated headspace. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20100320230 | ADAPTER FOR CONNECTING AEROSOL VALVE TO POUCH OF HIGH PRESSURE VESSEL - Provided is an adapter for connecting an aerosol valve installed at a middle part of a mounting cup fixed at a top end part of a high pressure vessel to a pouch of the high pressure vessel, the adapter including: a combination portion comprising a top end part interposed between the high pressure vessel and the mounting cup and having an approximately hollow cylindrical shape to surround an external side of the aerosol valve exposed to a lower part of the mounting cup so that the combination portion can be separated from the external side of the aerosol valve; and a connection portion comprising a top end part combined with a lower end part of the combination portion as a single body and a lower end part connected to an induction pipe inserted in the pouch and having an approximately hollow cylindrical shape. The adapter can be widely used regardless of the type of the aerosol valve so that the adapter has a simplified structure and production method with reduced costs. | 12-23-2010 |
| 20100327015 | Storage container - A storage container according to an aspect of the invention is provided with a tube-shaped storing portion formed of a resin having an extraction opening enabling a stored substance to be sucked in a center area on one end side, and a circular opening on the other end side, and a bag-shaped storing portion which is welded along the circular opening of the tube-shaped storing portion, enters inside the tube-shaped storing portion to be able to come into intimate contact with an inner surface of the tube-shaped storing portion in sucking through the extraction opening, and is formed of a thin film in the shape of a bag to be a non-independent body, where the tube-shaped storing portion changes in cross-sectional shape from a circular shape to an elliptical shape toward one end side from the other end side. | 12-30-2010 |
| 20110024452 | CONTAINER ASSOCIABLE WITH AIRLESS PUMPS AND METHOD FOR ITS PRODUCTION - A refill for devices for dispensing fluid substances contained in a deformable bag, comprising a substantially rigid protection element ( | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110036864 | System and Method for Containing and Dispensing a Liquid - The present invention provides a system for use in dispensing a liquid comprising a container, for example a box ( | 02-17-2011 |
| 20110036865 | Integrated Fitment for Aseptic Packaging - The present invention provides a fitment, for use on a flexible container, comprising a spout member having a first end and a second end and defining a passageway between the two and a plug member which is sized to be received in the passageway. The plug member also has a leading end that lies in sealing engagement with the first end of the spout member when the plug member is received in the passageway. | 02-17-2011 |
| 20110056983 | BAG-IN-BOX CONTAINER INCLUDING A PRE-POSITIONED, SECURED DISPENSING SPOUT - In one embodiment, a bag-in-box container includes a fluid containment bag including a pliable body and a dispensing spout that extends from the body, the spout including a neck and a collar that extends outward from the neck, a carton in which the bag is positioned, the spout of the bag being recessed within an interior space of the carton, and a locking member placed in contact with the neck that secures the spout in a predetermined position within the carton interior space. | 03-10-2011 |
| 20110062185 | SPRAY BOTTLE ASSEMBLY - An integrally formed and assembled spray bottle assembly for maintaining a constant open access of the fluid within the reservoir, to the spray pump, allowing uninterrupted and complete use of the spray bottle assembly and the product it contains. A vented retaining ring adjacent to the opening of an inner collapsible reservoir and protective outer enclosure forms a vented double walled reservoir. The vented retaining ring allows fluid communication between an interior and exterior of the outer enclosure. A trigger pump covers the vented retaining ring while allowing fluid communication there through. A conduit is disposed within the inner collapsible reservoir. | 03-17-2011 |
| 20110073615 | Product storage and handling system for beverage dispenser - A product storage and handling system for a beverage dispenser is characterized by a cabinet in which a plurality of bins are removably supported on one or more shelves that may be slid into and out of the cabinet. Each bin is for containing a removable container of liquid beverage component, a fluid valve of which container extends downward through and is releasably secured against vertical movement in a lower opening in the bin. A connector coupled to a fluid line leading to a beverage valve of a beverage dispenser is arranged to be conveniently fluid coupled with and decoupled from the fluid valve of the bag. When a shelf of slid out of the cabinet, the bins supported by it may, if desired, be lifted off of and replaced on the shelf for during replacement of a depleted bag of liquid beverage component. Alternatively, the bins may remain supported on the shelf during replacement of a depleted bag of liquid beverage component. | 03-31-2011 |
| 20110073616 | Topping Caddy - An apparatus for holding a pastry bag comprises a caddy and an ice-bath container that removably receives the caddy. The caddy includes a tapered receptacle and a flange arranged externally about the tapered receptacle. The container includes a first wall having a generally planar external surface, a second wall adjacent the first wall, the second wall having a generally planar external surface, and a third wall adjacent the second wall. The third wall includes an external surface engaged by the flange and an opening configured to allow insertion of the tapered receptacle into the interior of the container. The flange and/or the external surface of the third wall are configured so that the tapered receptacle is inclined relative to a support surface (e.g. a tabletop) whether the container is placed on its bottom (the first wall) or on its side (the second wall). | 03-31-2011 |
| 20110089194 | CONTAINER FOR DRINKS, IN PARTICULAR WINE, OF THE "BAG IN BOX " TYPE - A container ( | 04-21-2011 |
| 20110095053 | Discharging device - A discharging device for liquids. | 04-28-2011 |
| 20110174835 | Self-contained squeeze card hanging package - A tamper-resistant hanging package particularly attractive in the squeezing of a confectionery, cosmetic or other flowable product content out through a nozzle includes a tear-off corner which, upon twisting, removes a connected cap from the nozzle of a bladder in which the product content is stored in allowing the product content to be sucked or spread through the nozzle; but with the tear-off corner being thereafter separable from the cap to allow the cap to be placed back onto the nozzle to close off and retain any remaining product content in the bladder for future use. | 07-21-2011 |
| 20110180566 | SPOUT AND LIQUID CONTAINER WITH SPOUT | 07-28-2011 |
| 20110233232 | Discharging device for liquids - A discharging device for pharmaceutical liquids having an actuator for carrying out a discharging operation of a pharmaceutical liquid. A first subordinate unit of the actuator has a discharge orifice, and a second subordinate unit is displaceable relative to the first subordinate unit for carrying out the discharging operation. The two subordinate units together delimit a buffer chamber from which a liquid passageway leads to the discharge orifice. A liquid-containing bag is accommodated in the buffer chamber and has film-like walls. The actuator and the bag are coordinated such that displacement of the subordinate units of the actuator relative to each other causes opening of the bag and reduction in the volume of the buffer chamber with consequent volume reduction of the liquid-containing bag and discharge of liquid through the discharge orifice. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110240673 | COLLAPSIBLE CONTAINER AND METHOD OF MAKING - A blow molded collapsible container includes a main body portion having a sidewall that defines an interior space that has a volume. The container further has a neck portion that is unitary with the sidewall. The neck portion has an opening defined therein that is in communication with the interior space. The main body portion includes opposing sides, with each of the opposing sides having an outwardly extending crease defined in a central portion thereof. The main body portion is constructed and arranged to collapse by folding along the outwardly extending creases when the volume of the interior space is reduced. The collapsible container is shaped in a manner that facilitates fabrication using an extrusion blow molding process. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110259916 | BAG-IN-A-BOX - A package includes a carton having an access opening that is for providing access to the interior of the carton. The package further includes a flexible bag that is positioned in the interior of the carton, and a spigot that is operatively connected to the bag for selectively dispensing flowable material from the bag. A holder is cooperatively associated with the spigot and the carton for holding the spigot so that the spigot is simultaneously proximate the access opening of the carton and disposed at least partially within the interior of the carton, so that access to the spigot is at least temporarily restricted in a manner that at least temporarily restricts any dispensing of flowable material from the bag by way of the spigot. | 10-27-2011 |
| 20120018450 | WINE STORAGE AND DISPENSING APPARATUS - An apparatus for storing and dispensing wine comprises a housing formed substantially in the shape of a wine barrel. The housing including a circumferential wall, a first closed end and a second open end. A spigot for selectively dispensing wine is supported by and positioned through the first closed end of the housing. A removable insert disposable within the housing through the second open end contains a collapsible bladder of wine. A wine dispensing port is contained within the bladder and insert. With the insert positioned within the housing, the port is positioned proximate the second open end thereof. A conduit in fluid communication with the spigot extends from the first closed end toward the second open end. Upon disposing the insert within the housing, the conduit is connectable to the port wherein the wine can be selectively dispensed from the spigot. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120024896 | BEVERAGE CONTAINMENT AND THERMAL MANAGEMENT - Concepts and technologies are described herein for beverage containment and thermal maintenance. Functionality can be provided for configuring a cooler to support insertion and containment of a bladder for containing a liquid such as a beverage. The cooler may be used to maintain desired thermal characteristics of the liquid. A tap on the bladder may extend to the outside of the cooler through an adjustable tap port within a wall of the cooler. An opening within the port may be adjustable in size and shape to support the insertion and securing of various sized taps. A reusable bladder may be refilled and the bladder membrane may be replaced while reusing the tap mechanism. Removing the tap may also support inserting a commercially filled second bladder into the bladder while allowing the second bladder's tap to extend through the tap hole within the first bladder. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120024897 | CONTAINERS FOR HOLDING MATERIALS - The invention provides for containers that can be formed from a liquid-holding vessel, a closure, and a skeleton. The liquid-holding vessel can comprise a flexible polymer or plastic material for preventing contact between a liquid stored in or dispensed from the container and the skeleton. The liquid-holding vessel and the closure may be formed from a minimal amount of polymer or plastic. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120085782 | HOLDER FOR FLEXIBLE POUCH CONTAINER - A flexible pouch container holder for a flexible pouch container includes a deformable flexible sheet and has an opening in an upper portion of the flexible pouch container, a liquid contained inside the flexible pouch container being discharged through the opening, wherein the holder includes a bottom support portion which supports a bottom of the flexible pouch container; and a peripheral support portion which is higher in rigidity than the flexible pouch container, has elasticity, is open at the top of the peripheral support portion and continuous with the bottom support portion, and surrounds a portion of the flexible pouch container which is positioned below the opening when the bottom of the flexible pouch container is placed on the bottom support portion. | 04-12-2012 |
| 20120097707 | POCKET VIAL PACKAGING AND DISPENSING DEVICE - A pocket vial device for packaging and dispensing fluid products has a flexible pouch placed in a rigid vial ( | 04-26-2012 |
| 20120104042 | Topping Caddy - A caddy for holding a pastry bag comprises a receptacle having an open end, a closed end, an internal surface connecting the open and closed ends, and a plurality of fins projecting from the internal surface of the receptacle toward a central longitudinal axis of the receptacle. The fins define a tapered framework of contact ridges for contacting the pastry bag to reduce the surface area of contact between the pastry bag and the internal surface of the receptacle. A container removably receives the receptacle and holds a heat transfer medium for surrounding an external surface of the receptacle. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120125947 | Refill Bag - A flexible bag for containing a product comprises a dispensing portion, a panel forming a first compartment for containing the product and forming a second compartment that is separate from the first compartment, and an elongated grip disposed at least in part in the second compartment. A user may grasp the grip to transport the bag or to pour a product from the first compartment. The grip may also prevent the bag from collapsing, allowing the bag to be efficiently stored on a surface and providing a surface on the flexible bag to prominently display information regarding the product. The dispensing portion may be a metered cap. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20120125948 | CARDBOARD TUBE CONTAINER OF WHICH THE CONTENTS CAN BE REFILLED - Disclosed is a cardboard tube container of which the contents can be refilled, which comprises a cardboard tube body which has a space for accommodating a content; a fixture part which is engaged to an inner, upper side of the cardboard tube body and has a protrusion formed along an upper, outer circumferential surface; a pouch which is secured to a lower side of the fixture part and accommodates a content and is detachable from the fixture part for an exchange of itself when a content is all consumed; a pumping member which is secured to an upper side of the fixture part and serves to discharge the content stored in the pouch to the outside by way of a pumping operation and is detachable from the cardboard tube body; and a cardboard tube cap which is secured to an upper side of the cardboard tube body. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20120152978 | LIQUID BAG CONNECTING MEMBER - A liquid bag connecting member includes a support face and a holding part. The support face supports a bottom face of a liquid bag to be filled with a liquid and is arranged so that an opening part of the liquid bag faces in a gravity direction. The holding part is positioned lower than the support face in the gravity direction and holds the opening part. The holding part includes an opening into which the opening part is inserted. The liquid bag connecting member is connected to the liquid bag to have the liquid bag form into a funnel shape by using a difference of position between the support face and the holding part in the gravity direction. | 06-21-2012 |
| 20120168461 | REUSEABLE HOUSING FOR FLEXIBLE POUCH WITH FITMENT - A container is disclosed which includes a housing having an inner chamber and a hinge allowing the housing to open and close. Contained at least partially within the housing is a pouch for holding a substance and a fitment attached thereto for accessing the substance. Additionally, a hinged cap is also included for selectively accessing and sealing the substance held within the pouch. | 07-05-2012 |
| 20120205396 | Bag In Box Packaging Having an Insertable Tray - A bag in box packaging comprising an outer box, an inner bag and a tray member. The outer box includes an opening at the lower end of the front wall and onto the bottom wall. A pair of opposing slits extend along the lower edge on opposing sides of the opening thereat. The spout and/or the tap extend through an opening in the base so that the tap and the inner bag are on opposite sides of the base. A pair of opposing channels are defined between the respective flange and the dispensing wall interfacing surface of the tray. The tray member can be slid into position by extending the front wall between the respective flange and the dispensing wall interfacing surface and into the respective opposing channels defined thereby, to, in turn, secure the tray to the outer box. | 08-16-2012 |
| 20120205397 | Liquid Food Dispenser System and Method - A system and method for dispensing fluids is introduced. A preferred embodiment comprises a sealed tank, a bag containing fluid inside the sealed tank, an outlet for dispensing the liquid in the bag, and a pressure generating device to create pressure in the sealed tank. | 08-16-2012 |
| 20120217265 | Bag In Box Packaging Having A Locating Panel for A Tap - A bag in box packaging comprising an outer box, an inner bag and a locating panel. The outer box has a bottom wall and a dispensing wall with an opening. The inner bag includes a spout with a tap. The locating panel includes is coupled to the inner bag, the spout or the tap, with a dispensing opening of the tap on one side of the locating panel and the bag on the other side of The inner bag is placed within the box so that the central region is positioned at an angle relative to each of the bottom and dispensing walls. The front surface of the upper region overlies an inner surface of the dispensing wall. The front surface of the lower region overlies an inner surface of the bottom wall. | 08-30-2012 |
| 20120217266 | Bag In Box Packaging Having A Tap Articulating Assembly - A bag in box packaging comprising an outer box, an inner bag and a tap. A tap articulating assembly includes a tap wall and at least two hinge assemblies. The tap wall has an opening with the tap extending therethrough. The hinge assemblies each have a first hinge panel and a second hinge panel. The first and second hinge panels are joined to each other at an intermediate hinge fold, with the first hinge panel joined to the tap wall at an inner hinge fold and to one of the front wall and a respective side wall at an outer hinge fold. The first hinge assembly is spaced apart from the second hinge assembly, and they provide for a shipping orientation wherein the tap wall is recessed with the tap in the footprint of the box to an dispensing orientation wherein the tap extends beyond the outer box. | 08-30-2012 |
| 20120248146 | SUPPORT UNIT - A support unit for supporting a drain tap in a flexible bag located in a bag-in-box (BIB) liquid dispenser includes a substantially planar plate with a least one surface adapted to abut the outer surface of the box. The support unit has a slit to receive the drain tap when lead through the wall of the box and form a supporting collar around the drain tap where the plate area next to the slit tapers towards the opening of the slit, forming two tapering areas on each side of the slit. The support unit may further include an area that is convex. | 10-04-2012 |
| 20120255971 | Wine bag carrier - An insulated carrier for a wine-containing bag having a tap through which wine is dispensed from the wine-containing bag includes a substantially flat bottom, a first sidewall and a second sidewall. Furthermore, there is provided a space between the first and second sidewalls which provides an interior for the carrier within which a wine-containing bag can be positioned. In addition, the first sidewall defines an opening therein for accepting the tap of the wine-containing bag manipulated therethrough so that after positioning the wine-containing bag within the interior of the carrier, the tap can be manipulated through the opening of the first sidewall for accessing the tap. The carrier is also provided with a handle which facilitates the transport of the carrier between sites. | 10-11-2012 |
| 20120305594 | COLORANT STORAGE MEDIUM AND DISPENSING SYSTEM FOR PAINT - A colorant storage medium and dispensing system where colorants are packaged in bags to solve the issue of drying and storage. The system allows end users to convert their old manual dispenser into dispensing non-glycol water based colorants. Since the colorant is stored in an air tight bag, there would be no need to purge colorant. Moreover, the system would not need electricity or computers to operate. The bag may include a stirring mechanism, one or more fill ports and an exit hose that connects to a dispensing unit or an adapter fitted for a dispensing unit. Such an adapter is herein described, as well as a fill kit useful for filling the colorant bags. | 12-06-2012 |
| 20120305595 | Fluid Pouch Dispensing Container, Cooler and Support - Disclosed is a beverage pouch or bladder supporting container having a plurality of elements for the purposes of efficiently dispensing, storing and preserving the beverage contained within the pouch, all while presenting an outward appearance that is tasteful and decorative. The container comprises an enclosure having an internal volume and a base, wherein the volume is actively cooled using a refrigeration system or alternatively is insulated for retaining a plurality of freezable blocks or a quantity of ice therein. Along the forward face of the enclosure is an aperture adapted to accept the spout of the beverage pouch, while an attachable or pull-out drip tray is positioned therebelow. Within the interior of the enclosure may further be provided a bladder support element, comprising a means to suspend, compress or elevate the bag for more efficient and constant-flow dispensing of its contents through the externally-mounted spout. | 12-06-2012 |
| 20120318821 | PACKAGE FOR LIQUID PRODUCTS | 12-20-2012 |
| 20130037568 | DISPOSABLE ASSEMBLY FOR A REUSABLE URN OR VESSEL - The present invention provides a container assembly for use with a reusable urn or vessel. The assembly includes a (1) flexible pouch, (2) a fitment connected to the pouch and having a flexible flange and a first fluid passageway therethrough in fluid communication with the chamber, (3) a tubing adapter having a first end connected to the fitment and a second end having a member for connecting to a tubing and a second fluid passageway in fluid communication with the first fluid passageway; and (4) wherein the flexible flange is capable of bending to conform to an interior wall of the urn or vessel to place the second fluid passageway in alignment with an axis of a through hole in the urn or vessel. | 02-14-2013 |
| 20130075423 | FLUID MATERIAL DISPENSING KIT INCLUDING A POUCH AND A DISPENSING CASE - A fluid material dispensing kit including a pouch, provided with a flexible casing and a dispensing case provided with a cover that is to be mounted onto a base. The cover includes an upper recess that has a manually flexibly deformable wall mounted thereon. The wall has a dispensing opening, and the cover is provided with a lower reinforcement that defines, with the wall, a pumping chamber. The reinforcement has a supply opening. The distribution opening and supply opening are provided with, respectively, an output valve and an input valve. The pouch has, built therein, a coupling provided with a well that is sealably covered by the casing of the pouch, and the reinforcement includes a nipple that is to be placed into the well. The nipple is set up so as to enable the perforation of the casing during the placement thereof into the well. | 03-28-2013 |
| 20130140325 | CONTAINER INCLUDING AN EXTENSION TAB AND RELATED STRUCTURES AND METHODS - The present invention relates to a container having a hollow shell defining a body with a dispensing aperture, and a bag within the shell, the open end of the bag extending through the dispensing aperture and being secured with respect to the outside of the shell. The bag is made from a material suitable for containing the intended contents of the container. The shell may be formed from a material that would not be suitable for containing the intended contents of the container alone. The shell may be formed from a biodegradable material, such as wood or paper pulp. The bag may be separated from the main body of the container to allow for separate disposal. The container may be sealed by providing a spout through which the contents of the container are to be dispensed, and by folding the spout over to create a nip which seals the container. | 06-06-2013 |
| 20130140326 | CONTAINER AND BAG APPARATUS - The present invention relates to a container having a hollow shell defining a body with a dispensing aperture, and a bag within the shell, the open end of the bag extending through the dispensing aperture and being secured with respect to the outside of the shell. The bag is made from a material suitable for containing the intended contents of the container. The shell may be formed from a material that would not be suitable for containing the intended contents of the container alone. The shell may be formed from a biodegradable material, such as wood or paper pulp. The bag may be separated from the main body of the container to allow for separate disposal. The container may be sealed by providing a spout through which the contents of the container are to be dispensed, and by folding the spout over to create a nip which seals the container. | 06-06-2013 |
| 20130146616 | CONTAINER AND BAG APPARATUS AND RELATED STRUCTURES AND METHODS - The present invention relates to a container having a hollow shell defining a body with a dispensing aperture, and a bag within the shell, the open end of the bag extending through the dispensing aperture and being secured with respect to the outside of the shell. The bag is made from a material suitable for containing the intended contents of the container. The shell may be formed from a material that would not be suitable for containing the intended contents of the container alone. The shell may be formed from a biodegradable material, such as wood or paper pulp. The bag may be separated from the main body of the container to allow for separate disposal. The container may be sealed by providing a spout through which the contents of the container are to be dispensed, and by folding the spout over to create a nip which seals the container. | 06-13-2013 |
| 20130146617 | CONTAINER HAVING DISPENSING APERTURE AND RELATED STRUCTURES - The present invention relates to a container having a hollow shell defining a body with a dispensing aperture, and a bag within the shell, the open end of the bag extending through the dispensing aperture and being secured with respect to the outside of the shell. The bag is made from a material suitable for containing the intended contents of the container. The shell may be formed from a material that would not be suitable for containing the intended contents of the container alone. The shell may be formed from a biodegradable material, such as wood or paper pulp. The bag may be separated from the main body of the container to allow for separate disposal. The container may be sealed by providing a spout through which the contents of the container are to be dispensed, and by folding the spout over to create a nip which seals the container. | 06-13-2013 |
| 20130153601 | DRINKING-WATER DISPENSER - A drinking-water dispenser comprising: a containment chamber for the water; a delivery device, which is designed to enable or prevent outlet of the water from the containment chamber so as to enable a user to draw off water from the dispenser; a connection device for enabling installation of a replaceable refill reservoir on the dispenser and for setting the dispenser and the refill reservoir in fluid communication; and a collector, which in turn comprises a substantially limp sac set within the containment chamber and connected in a releasable way to the connection device and to the delivery device. | 06-20-2013 |
| 20130161350 | MEDICAL PATIENT ORAL HYDRATION SYSTEM - An oral hydration system includes a mounting fitting configured to be mounted to a mounting structure and a holster rotatably coupled to the mounting fitting. A hydration liquid bladder is removably disposed in the holster. A feed tube has a proximal end communicating with the hydration liquid bladder. A backflow-prevention bite valve is coupled to a distal end of the feed tube. | 06-27-2013 |
| 20130181007 | DISCHARGER FOR SIDE-SECURED BAG SPOUT - A bag spout retainer apparatus for a bulk bag discharger is the disclosure of the type wherein a frame suspends a bulk bag with a side-secured discharge spout, and the spout is held in a closed position against the bag. A bag-engaging member is mounted on the frame in a position laterally-displaced from a lower end of the bag above the discharge spout. A reciprocating driver is attached to the bag-engaging member and is adapted for moving the bag-engaging member between a retracted position out of engagement with the lower end of the bag and an extended bag engaging position for engaging and holding the bag spout in a closed position against the side of the bag during release of the spout against the side of the bag. | 07-18-2013 |
| 20130206790 | CONTAINER FOR RETAINING LIQUIDS AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - A jug for retaining a plastic bag containing a liquid and a method of using the same. The jug includes a bottom and a peripheral wall extending upwardly therefrom and defining a cavity for receiving the bag. The peripheral wall terminates in a rim and a handle extends outwardly from the peripheral wall's exterior surface. An engagement means is provided on the jug to engage the bag and retain it within the cavity when the jug is tilted to pour the liquid therefrom. The engagement means preferably is a slit defined in the rear region of the peripheral wall adjacent the handle. The slit originates in the rim and extends downwardly for a distance. A portion of a rear region of the bag is slid into the slit and wedged therein. The wedged portion extends into a compartment defined by a retaining wall that extends outwardly from the peripheral wall. | 08-15-2013 |
| 20130206791 | PORTABLE HANDHELD LIQUID DISPENSER - The present invention provides a dispenser ( | 08-15-2013 |
| 20130306676 | Bag in Box Cleanable Connector System - A system and method for connecting a fluid within a product container such as a bag to a product dispenser. The system and method, more particularly, discloses a cleanable connector system for a Bag-In-Box (“BIB”) type package having a valve arrangement that prevents the mixing of product within the bag and in the line. Various embodiments provide a connector system including a valve arrangement having a line-side valve and a bag-side valve, wherein the valve arrangement allows connection to a bag and to a line-side connector while preventing the product within the bag and in the line from mixing. The system and method improves the shelf life of products contained within the bag and reduces the risk of contamination of the bag, the line, and the product contained within the bag by minimizing the risk of introducing biological and other foreign material into the system when connecting the bag and the line. | 11-21-2013 |
| 20130341354 | PORTABLE LIQUID DISPENSER - Portable liquid dispensers are disclosed herein, including a bracket and a pouch. The pouch comprises a container portion, a flange portion surrounding the container portion, and a channel portion formed in the flange portion for providing fluid communication from an interior of the container portion through the flange portion. The bracket holds the flange portion of the pouch in order to form the liquid dispenser. | 12-26-2013 |
| 20140027470 | COLLAPSIBLE CONTAINER AND DISPENSER EMPLOYING A COLLAPSIBLE CONTAINER - A collapsible container has a front face and a collapsible backing, wherein the container volume decreases as product is removed, and the collapsible backing collapses by vacuum as the container volume decreases. The front face may be flexible and thus susceptible to losing its original shape as the container volume decreases, but is nevertheless designed to retain its shape by having a frame around at least a portion of its perimeter. The front face may instead be adapted to retain its shape as the collapsible backing collapses upon a decrease in the container volume. The collapsible container is of particular beneficial use in a dispenser housing having a sight window in a front wall thereof, the sight window being aligned with the front face of the collapsible container. | 01-30-2014 |
| 20140048559 | WINE STORAGE AND DISPENSING APPARATUS - An apparatus for storing and dispensing wine comprises a housing formed substantially in the shape of a wine barrel. The housing including a circumferential wall, a first closed end and a second open end. A spigot for selectively dispensing wine is supported by and positioned through the first closed end of the housing. A removable insert disposable within the housing through the second open end contains a collapsible bladder of wine. A wine dispensing port is contained within the bladder and insert. With the insert positioned within the housing, the port is positioned proximate the second open end thereof. A conduit in fluid communication with the spigot extends from the first closed end toward the second open end. Upon disposing the insert within the housing, the conduit is connectable to the port wherein the wine can be selectively dispensed from the spigot. | 02-20-2014 |
| 20140061234 | Serving and preserving system - Embodiments of a container system for ingestion by humans and method of storing and dispensing liquids for ingestion by humans that include at least at least one first structure that can be in the general shape of a bottle. The system further includes at least one at least partially flexible container that is positioned at least partially in an inner space. The system also includes at least one liquid passageway and at least one air purger that is capable of purging air out of the at least one at least partially flexible container through at least one opening. The system also includes at least one ball check valve and at least one manually initiated valve. The invention also includes embodiments of an air pump purging system and embodiments of a method for an air pump purging system for a container system for liquids ingestible by humans. | 03-06-2014 |
| 20140076927 | Bag In Box Packaging - An outer box for a bag in box packaging includes a plurality of walls and an articulatable portion. The articulatable portion is hingedly coupled to each of the dispensing wall, the first sidewall and the second sidewall. The articulatable portion also includes a front portion, a first side webbing and a second side webbing. Inward rotation of the front portion causes the first and second panels of each of the first and second side webbing to rotate about a respective one of the central folds thereof. An outer surface of each of the first and second panels face each other, with the articulated portion overlying a portion of the first panel of each of the first side webbing and second side webbing. | 03-20-2014 |
| 20140084023 | Device With Co-Extruded Body and Flexible Inner Bladder and Related Apparatus and Method - A device comprises a first portion including a first polymer, and a second portion that is relatively flexible in comparison to the first portion and includes a second polymer that is substantially not bondable to the first polymer. A chamber of the device is hermetically sealable with respect to ambient atmosphere and is defined by (i) an interior of the second portion, and/or (ii) a space formed between the first and second portions. A third portion of the device includes a third polymer that is bondable to the first and second polymers and fixedly secures the first and second portions to each other. | 03-27-2014 |
| 20140097202 | Support Unit - A support unit for supporting a drain tap in a flexible bag located in a bag-in-box (BIB) liquid dispenser includes a substantially planar plate with a least one surface adapted to abut the outer surface of the box. The support unit has a slit to receive the drain tap when lead through the wall of the box and form a supporting collar around the drain tap where the plate area next to the slit tapers towards the opening of the slit, forming two tapering areas on each side of the slit. The support unit may further include an area that is convex. | 04-10-2014 |
| 20140103067 | STAND-UP CAULK DISPENSER - The present application relates to a caulk dispenser. The dispenser includes a tube member having an internal chamber for holding caulk, where the chamber defines a volume. The tube member further comprises a first end with an outlet port and a second closed end. The dispenser further includes a cap member with a first end and a second end, where the cap member first end forms a substantially flat surface. | 04-17-2014 |
| 20140103068 | CONTENTS REFILLABLE PAPER TUBE CONTAINER - A contents refillable paper tube container enables: a pumping member to be combined with a paper body in a detachable manner; and a combination part to be formed on the lower part of the pumping member in order to replace a pouch, thereby reducing manufacturing costs and shortening manufacturing time since the pouch can be fixed and replaced through a simple structure. | 04-17-2014 |
| 20140144938 | DISPENSING CONTAINER - A dispensing container provides that after discharging content, the content which has not been returned to an internal container is prevented from leaking out of a discharge port. The dispensing container has an internal container which contains content and an external container in which the internal container is attached. The external container is provided with a suction port for sucking external air in between the internal container and the external container. A discharge cap is attached to a spout and is provided with a discharge port for discharging the content. The discharge cap includes an inside plug which closes the spout and a cylindrical body covering the inside plug and being provided with the discharge port. The inside plug is provided with a communication port. A valve that is slidable along an axial direction of the communication port is provided to open and close the communication port. | 05-29-2014 |
| 20140183223 | COMBINATION CHILD-RESISTANT PACKAGE AND COLLAPSIBLE TUBE, AND METHOD OF USING SAME - A combination includes a child-resistant package and a collapsible tube removably positionable therein. A sidewall of a body of the package has an interior surface and an opposing exterior surface. A cavity is defined by the body. An opening is positioned proximate an open first end of the body. A bottom wall is positioned proximate an open second end of the body. A cap is removably mounted onto at least a portion of the first end of the body. The collapsible tube is surrounded by the body, the bottom wall and the cap when the cap is mounted onto at least a portion of the first end of the body. The collapsible tube includes a generally flexible housing defining a cavity for holding a substance to be dispensed from the housing. A closure is removably mounted onto the housing. | 07-03-2014 |
| 20140197201 | BULK BAG WITH PERFORATED SECTIONS - A novel bag for holding, transporting, and pouring a bulk product is provided. In one embodiment, the bag comprises a curved, perforated section at one corner. The section can be removed by tearing along the perforation, thus forming a spout for pouring the product from the bag. In another embodiment, the bag further comprises a second perforated section extending the majority of the way (and preferably the entire way) horizontally across the bag. In this embodiment, the bag could alternatively, or additionally, be opened by tearing along the second set of perforations and separating the resulting two sections of the bag. The bag is typically formed of plastic, and can be used for salt, animal food, and other pourable products. | 07-17-2014 |
| 20140231451 | TEMPORARY LIQUID SOAP OR SANITIZER SUPPORT STRUCTURES AND DISPENSER SYSTEMS - Temporary support structures for holding fluid dispensing systems and removable refill units are disclosed herein. The temporary support structures are formed out of flat stock that is cut into desired shapes and has predetermined fold lines. The flat stock may be folded along the predetermined fold lines and assembled into a temporary support structure that includes a base and a tower. | 08-21-2014 |
| 20140231452 | Dispensing Container and Method - The present disclosure provides a container for dispensing a liquid from the container. The container includes a flexible body having a closed top and an open bottom and a base attached to the open bottom of the body. The body and base define a chamber for holding a liquid. The base includes a floor and a peripheral rim extending below the floor. A nozzle extends from the floor. A closure slidingly engages with the nozzle. The closure includes a panel-cap having an aperture through which the liquid is dispensed. | 08-21-2014 |
| 20140231453 | Flexible Pouch and Dock System - The present disclosure provides a flexible pouch for bottom-dispensing a liquid. A dock for holding the flexible pouch is also provided. Further disclosed herein is a system for dispensing a liquid. The system includes the pouch for placement in the dock. | 08-21-2014 |
| 20140231454 | Pouch Having A Flexible Casing Delimiting A Reservoir Wherein A Product To Be Dispensed Is Intended To Be Conditioned - The invention relates to a pouch ( | 08-21-2014 |
| 20140239011 | CONTAINER FOR USE WITH A COUNTER MOUNTED DISPENSING SYSTEM - The present disclosure relates to a container for flowable material configured to be installed in a counter below an access hole. The container includes a first deformable portion and a second deformable portion. The first deformable portion defines a first cavity and has a sealable first cavity inlet. The second deformable portion defines a second cavity and is in flow communication with the first cavity. The first deformable portion is configured to deform to fit into the access hole when substantially no flowable material is therein and the second deformable portion configured to deform to fit through the access hole when substantially no flowable material is therein. The disclosure also includes a method of installing a container of flowable material in a counter below an access hole. | 08-28-2014 |
| 20140239012 | Disposable Assembly for a Reusable Urn or Vessel - The present invention provides a container assembly for use with a reusable urn or vessel. The assembly includes a (1) flexible pouch, (2) a fitment connected to the pouch and having a flexible flange and a first fluid passageway therethrough in fluid communication with the chamber, (3) a tubing adapter having a first end connected to the fitment and a second end having a member for connecting to a tubing and a second fluid passageway in fluid communication with the first fluid passageway; and (4) wherein the flexible flange is capable of bending to conform to an interior wall of the urn or vessel to place the second fluid passageway in alignment with an axis of a through hole in the urn or vessel. | 08-28-2014 |
| 20140252031 | Beverage Dispensing System - The present application provides a beverage dispensing system for dispensing a number of beverages. The beverage dispensing system may include a housing, a pouch with one of the beverages therein, the pouch including a first pouch end and a second pouch end, and a beverage basket removably positionable within the housing. The beverage basket may include a pouch clip for the first pouch end and a slanted floor for the second pouch end such that the pouch may be positioned substantially vertically therein for good evacuation of the beverage from the pouch. | 09-11-2014 |
| 20140252032 | CONTAINERS FOR HOLDING MATERIALS - The invention provides for a container that may include a liquid-holding vessel and a skeleton shell supporting the liquid holding vessel. The liquid-holding vessel may comprise a flexible polymer or plastic material for preventing contact between a liquid stored in or dispensed from the container and the skeleton. The liquid-holding vessel and the closure may be formed from a minimal amount of polymer or plastic. The invention also provides for a connection of a liquid-holding vessel with a fitment to the skeleton shell using ultrasonic means. Further, a skeleton shell with mating features allowing the skeleton shell to be formed with smooth edges is provided. | 09-11-2014 |
| 20140263442 | Beverage Dispenser Container and Carton - A container for insertion of a carton containing a beverage ingredient into a beverage dispenser is disclosed. The container may include a base surface and a front surface, a back surface, and two side surfaces that may extend from the base surface. The surfaces may define a cavity sized to receive the carton. A method for inserting the carton containing the beverage ingredient into the beverage dispenser is disclosed. The method includes inserting the carton into the container, partially inserting the container into the beverage dispenser, and causing a fitment to engage the beverage dispenser. The fitment protruding from the carton. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140263443 | DISCHARGE CONTAINER - A discharge container includes a container main body having an inner container and an outer container, and a discharge cap, a suction hole configured to suction external air to a space between the inner container and the outer container is formed in the outer container, the discharge cap includes an air valve configured to switch between allowing and blocking communication between the outside of the discharge cap and the suction hole, and a discharge film elastically deformable to close the discharge port, and a slit is formed in the discharge film. As the discharge film is elastically deformed according to an increase in the pressure inside the inner container, the slit is widened and opened to open the discharge port. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140284351 | APPARATUS FOR STORING AND DISPENSING WINE - Implementations described and claimed herein provide for an apparatus for storing and dispensing a fluid from a flexible portable fluid container. The apparatus includes a bottom surface and at least one sidewall that defining a cavity configured to receive a flexible portable fluid container. A support member extends from the bottom surface of the body into the cavity to help support the flexible portable fluid container. An extruding member extends outwardly from the outside portion of the sidewall and defines a channel that extends from the inside portion of the sidewall through the extruding member. The channel is sized to receive the spout of the flexible portable fluid container | 09-25-2014 |
| 20140291351 | VACUUM CONTAINER AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - The present invention relates to a vacuum container in which a periphery of an inner container, a periphery of a film container, and an inner container cover are bonded through ultrasonic wave fusion and a method of manufacturing the same. | 10-02-2014 |
| 20140312063 | Pouch With Metering Handle For Dispensing Flowable Products - The presently disclosed subject matter is a novel adaptation of a pouch that enables the measurement and dispensing of unit doses of flowable products. Particularly, the pouch comprises a storage compartment that houses a flowable product prior to dispensing. The pouch further includes a dispensing compartment comprising a support member with a fitment to accommodate dispensing out of the pouch. The support member can function to support the pouch, such as for use as a handle or gripping area. Further, the support member allows the structural integrity of the pouch to remain intact. The pouch further includes a dividing seal comprising a one-way channel that facilitates the movement of flowable product from the storage compartment to the dispensing compartment so that dispensing and/or metering can occur. | 10-23-2014 |
| 20140326751 | DISCHARGE APPARATUS - A discharge device for use with a bulk container of the kind having an outlet through which product is to be dispensed. The device has an inlet end, an outlet end and a wall extending between said inlet end and said outlet end. The device is configured for directing a flow of product from an outlet of a bulk container, and is further configured to permit relative movement between said inlet end and said outlet end between a retracted position and an extended position. The outlet end may take the form of a plate for supporting the lower end of the bulk container. The plate may be vibrated for assisting discharge of product from the bulk container. | 11-06-2014 |
| 20140339258 | FOLDED LINER FOR USE WITH AN OVERPACK AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A method for folding a liner for packaging and/or insertion into an overpack. The method may include providing a liner comprising a substantially tubular body portion and a closed top and bottom, and a fitment formed in or affixed to the top of the liner, forming a gusset in the bottom panel of the liner, forming a gusset in the body portion of the liner, and fan-folding the liner. In some embodiments, the top of the liner may be a substantially circular top panel and the bottom of the liner may be a substantially circular bottom panel, with the top panel being attached to one end of the tubular body portion and the bottom panel being attached to an opposite end of the tubular body portion. In other embodiments, the liner may be a flexible, blow molded liner, thereby having no weld seams. | 11-20-2014 |
| 20140361039 | ANTI-COLLAPSE FLEXIBLE FLUID CONTAINER - A valve assembly for use with a flexible container, in which the valve assembly is anchored to the flexible container. The valve assembly provides for the egress of fluid from the flexible container such that the interior surfaces flexible container do not block or otherwise prevent fluid flow or fluidic communication between the interior of the flexible container and the valve assembly. The portion of the valve assembly within the interior of the flexible container includes a support structure that prevents the walls of the flexible container from collapsing down on, and blocking either completely or in part, fluid flow through the opening of the valve inside of the flexible container. | 12-11-2014 |
| 20140361040 | SYSTEMS, COMPONENTS AND METHODS FOR DELIVERING LIQUID SUBSTANCES - A product reservoir is provided that includes a flexible bag and a carton to receive and retain the flexible bag. The bag may contain liquid chemical substances that are dispensed from the bag through a bag spout. The product reservoir may serve as a component to a fluid delivery system, such as a direct injection system employed by agricultural seed planting machines. When the bag is connected to the direct injection system, the liquid substance is placed in fluid communication with a delivery device whereby the substance can be dispensed to a selected area for treatment. The liquid substance may be mixed in-line with water received from a water reservoir prior to being dispensed by the delivery device. The planting machine may be equipped with a plurality of product reservoirs. A method of applying a liquid pesticide to a selected area is also provided. | 12-11-2014 |
| 20140374443 | Carbonated Beverage Storage, Transportation, and Dispensing System - A container for the storage, transport and consumption of a carbonated beverage, and specifically a carbonated malt beverage such as, but not limited to, beer, which utilizes a flexible inner container and a rigid outer container (often a wall of the dispenser) which is presented in generally close proximity thereto by having inner dimensions similar to the outer dimensions of the internal bag. In order to dispense the beverage, an external source of gas, which will commonly be carbon dioxide or nitrogen, is used to feed gas directly into the flexible container portion of the device and the beverage itself. This causes the interior container to push against the rigid walls of the exterior container creating pressure and dispensing the beverage. | 12-25-2014 |
| 20150034670 | DISPOSABLE FLEXIBLE CONTAINERS HAVING SURFACE ELEMENTS - A disposable flexible container for a fluent product comprises a product volume for the fluent product at least partially defined by a nonstructural panel having one or more flat spaces and one or more structural support volumes. The disposable flexible container also includes one or more surface elements generally projecting outwardly in relation to the one or more flat spaces on the nonstructural panel. Preferably, the one or more structural support volumes comprise a structural support frame configured to prevent the container from collapsing and, more preferably, they are arranged to generate and maintain tension in the nonstructural panel when they are expanded. | 02-05-2015 |
| 20150041494 | Bag In Box Packaging Having An Inserted Panel For Receiving A Spout Of The Bag - A bag in box packaging including a flexible bag and an outer carton. The flexible bag defines a cavity, with a spout coupled thereto providing access to the cavity. The outer carton has a first sidewall and a second sidewall opposite the first side wall. A front wall extends therebetween. The inner spout retaining member further includes an inner spout retaining member. The inner spout retaining member includes a first panel that extends between the first sidewall and the second sidewall and is spaced apart from the front wall. The first panel includes a spout receiving slot extending thereinto. The spout of the bag is positionable within the spout receiving slot of the first panel, so as to position the spout between the first panel and the front wall. A spout locking member is structurally configured to maintain the spout within the spout receiving slot of the first panel. | 02-12-2015 |
| 20150041495 | Bag In Box Packaging Having An Inserted Panel For Receiving A Spout Of The Bag For Corner Dispensing - The bag in box packaging comprising an inner bag, an outer carton and an inner spout retaining member. The inner bag defines a cavity with a spout coupled thereto. The outer carton includes a front wall and a first sidewall positioned adjacent the front wall, both extending from a bottom wall to a top wall. The inner spout retaining member including a first panel spanning diagonally from the first sidewall to the front wall obliquely relative to each wall and spaced apart from a side edge joining the front wall to the first sidewall, to define a triangular cross-sectional configuration. The first panel includes a spout retaining slot extending thereinto. The spout extends into the spout receiving slot so as to capture the spout within the cross-sectional configuration and directed toward the side edge. The inner bag is positioned on the opposite side of the first panel. | 02-12-2015 |
| 20150048111 | Tap For A Flexible Package Having A Dosing Dispenser - A tap for a flexible package having a dosing dispenser. The tap can be coupled to a spout of a flexible bag (such as the type that is provided for bag in box packaging). The tap permits the application of metered doses from the flexible bag. As the flexible bag is emptied, the flexible bag collapses, as the dosing dispenser generally prohibits the passage of air back into the flexible bag when the flowable material is emptied therefrom. | 02-19-2015 |
| 20150060487 | WATER SERVER - A water server includes a raw water container which can be slid into and out of a loading space, while being placed on a slide table. The slide table has a container holder adapted to restrain the peripheral side wall of the raw water container. The minimum height and the shape of the container holder are determined such that when the peripheral side wall of the raw water container is collapsed, the raw water container is never pulled up by the container holder as a result of the peripheral side wall getting caught on the container holder, and such that when the raw water container becomes empty, the raw water container is received within the container holder. This prevents portions of the peripheral side wall from protruding into spaces behind front distal ends of side plates defining the loading space. | 03-05-2015 |
| 20150097000 | Tote Bag Beverage Dispensing Apparatus - A tote bag beverage dispensing apparatus includes a housing having upper and lower portions. The upper portion includes bottom and upstanding side walls that define an interior area for carrying articles and an open top for access thereto. The lower portion includes insulated bottom and upstanding side walls defining a compartment and defining a slot for access thereto. The compartment is configured to receive a bladder of liquid having a dispensing nozzle and is insulated for maintaining a temperature of a bladder of liquid, such as a beverage, placed therein. One side wall of the lower portion defines an aperture configured to receive the dispensing nozzle of the bladder of liquid therethrough. The slot transitions between a closed configuration blocking access to the compartment and an open configuration allowing access to the compartment. A flap coupled to the lower portion conceals the opening and the dispensing nozzle. | 04-09-2015 |
| 20150102059 | CANISTER - A novel canister storage system, mixing system, canister assembly, dispensing system, and tracking system. In one or more embodiments, the systems are used for storing, mixing and dispensing fluids. In one application, the fluid includes one or more paint toners. | 04-16-2015 |
| 20150102060 | STORAGE, MIXING, DISPENSING AND TRACKING SYSTEM - A novel canister storage system, mixing system, canister assembly, dispensing system, and tracking system. In one or more embodiments, the systems are used for storing, mixing and dispensing fluids. | 04-16-2015 |
| 20150108165 | PACKAGE FOR LIQUID PRODUCTS - A package for liquid products containing an air-tight bag adapted for containing and discharging a liquid product, wherein the bag includes an outlet part adapted to discharge the liquid product when a tap is open, and an outlet part arranged in the package such that the entire outlet part or part thereof during use can be grasped and moved by a user to a stop position, and wherein the outlet part is surrounded by a guiding part that has one end thereof attached to the bag. | 04-23-2015 |
| 20150122835 | Variable Volume Container - A device and method of use for storing and/or dispensing any solid, liquid, and/or gas is disclosed. In one embodiment, the device for storing and/or dispensing any solid, liquid, and/or gas is comprised of a base member, one or more intermediate member(s), and a top member. In another embodiment, the device is also comprised of a flow value member that may be included in the base member, intermediate member(s), and/or top member. In another embodiment, the device is also comprised of a one or more sealing member(s) between the base member and the intermediate member, each intermediate member, and the intermediate member and the top member. In yet another embodiment, the base member and/or top member is comprised of one or more mixing member(s) that can be used to mix the contents of the container. Lastly, in another embodiment, the device may consist of a liner member inside the container. | 05-07-2015 |
| 20150129612 | Dispensing Bag Having A Hose Spout - A flexible package having dispensing bag and a hose spout integrally coupled therewith. The dispensing bag is positioned within an outer vessel or urn having a valve dispensing member. The hose spout is extended through the valve dispensing member. The filled container can be emptied through the hose spout, which dispensing fluid flow can be controlled by the valve dispensing member. The hose spout comprises a molded member that includes a base flange that extends through a transition region to an elongated spout, with a dispensing opening at a distal end of the elongated spout. | 05-14-2015 |
| 20150136804 | BAG-IN-BOX CONTAINER AND METHOD OF CONSTRUCTING THE SAME - A bag-in-box container for storing and dispensing liquids is provided. The container includes an outer box including two opposing end walls, two opposing side walls, a bottom wall, a top wall, a fill opening, and a dispensing opening. The container further includes an inner, liquid-impermeable bag stored within the outer box. The bag includes a first opening, a filling fixture coupled to the first opening, a second opening, and a dispensing fixture coupled to the second opening. The filling fixture extends through the fill opening and defines a first fluid passageway extending from outside of the box to an internal cavity of the bag. The dispensing fixture extends through the dispensing opening and defines a second fluid passageway extending from the bag internal cavity to outside of the box. | 05-21-2015 |
| 20150314316 | DIP TUBE ASSEMBLIES AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A dip tube assembly having a tubular body portion and a coupler overmolded to a first end of the tubular body portion, the coupler configured for removable coupling with the mouth of a container storing contents therein. Also disclosed are a method of making the overmolded dip tube assembly and a container system including the overmolded dip tube assembly. In some embodiments, the tubular body portion and/or the coupler may include retention features molded into a surface thereof at an overmold interface between the tubular body portion and the coupler. | 11-05-2015 |
| 20150320187 | GOLF BAG HYDRATION SYSTEM AND MULTI-ACCESSORY UNIT - A golf bag hydration system includes a hydration bladder and a length of tubing for carrying liquid from the hydration pack to a remote location. The golf bag hydration system may include a storage pack for holding of the tubing. The storage pack may include attachment members for mounting on the golf bag. The hydration system may also include a guide or sleeve for holding a distal end of the tubing for holding the tubing to a shoulder strap or handcart associated with a golf bag. | 11-12-2015 |
| 20150353254 | FLEXIBLE CONTAINER FOR PORTABLE BEVERAGES - A flexible container for providing dietary supplements comprising: a first position, where the first position compacted; a second position, where the second position is expanded; a spout at a top portion of the container; and a removable cap sealing the spout. Preferably, the first position folds into a compact form for portability. The container may include a dietary supplement in the form of a mixable powder within the container. In one particular embodiment, the flexible container also includes a clip to attach the container to a belt loop or gym bag. | 12-10-2015 |
| 20150360830 | DUAL THREAD NOZZLE AND CAP ASSEMBLY FOR DISPENSING POUCH - A nozzle and cap assembly for a dispensing pouch includes a hollow unitary nozzle terminating in a rim. The nozzle including a first exterior threaded section and a second exterior threaded section having a different diameter than a diameter of the first exterior threaded section. A cap receives the nozzle and has an inner surface interfacing with the rim to seal the nozzle. | 12-17-2015 |
| 20160060012 | System and Method for Containing and Dispensing a Liquid - The present invention provides a system for use in dispensing a liquid comprising a container, for example a box ( | 03-03-2016 |
| 20160167835 | DENTIFRICE DISPENSER STAND | 06-16-2016 |
| 20160185500 | CONTAINERS FOR HOLDING MATERIALS - A liquid container comprises a liquid holding bag, a drain-back pour spout in fluid communication with the liquid holding bag, and a skeleton shell for supporting the liquid holding bag, the skeleton shell formed of a low-embodied energy material, such as a molded fiber or pulp-formed material. The liquid container can be configured for holding and dispensing a detergent. | 06-30-2016 |
| 20160251109 | Beverage Container | 09-01-2016 |
| 20220135313 | PACKAGE OPENING AND METHOD THEREFOR - The present invention relates to a package. More particularly but not exclusively it relates to package that is rupturable so as to create an opening in the package, yet the package is resistant to rupture from undue forces from particular directions due to a convex shaped burst region that requires straightening to burst. | 05-05-2022 |
