Abstract: A flexible package for dispensing fluid or semi-fluid items. The package includes a top proximal portion and a bottom distal portion. A leash is defined within a side edge panel and extends from the proximal portion to the distal portion. A user tears the top proximal portion at a tear notch adjacent the proximal portion and then tears the top portion down along the leash in order to keep the top portion coupled to the package and allowing for removal of the package's contents.

Abstract: An spindle (10) for use in a dispenser (12) for rolled material such as toilet paper includes a core (30) having a length to extend between the inside surfaces (22, 24) of the dispenser (12). The first end (32) of the core (30) is held in the dispenser recess (26) by a plug (34) threadably received therein. The second end (38) of the core (30) is held in the dispenser recess (28) by a sleeve (40) telescopically received therein and which is biased outwardly by a compression spring (56). Access to the sleeve (40) is provided only at a location intermediate the ends (32, 38) and which is overlain by the rolled material while access to the sleeve (40) is effectively prevented adjacent the second end (38) of the core (30) and the dispenser recess (28). In the most preferred form, a longitudinal slot (54) is formed in the core (30) to allow access to the sleeve (40) and specifically to a tab (48) formed on the sleeve (40) having a detent (50) which extends into the slot (54).