Abstract: An improved spigot actuating device is provided for actuating the spigot on a spout of bag-in-box potable liquids. The device comprises a collar for mounting onto a spout of a large standard diameter. A spacer is provided in the shape of an arcuate cuff, that makes all smaller spouts emulate the large standard diameter. The collar is flexible and resilient, arcuate, terminates in legs, and extends around the spout more than half way. The collar mounts graspingly the spout along a grasp arc that is larger than 180.degree., which makes for a secure attachment. Teeth are provided on the collar to render the attachment more secure. A pair of pinchers can be squeezed together to increase the separation between the legs, to permit mounting and removing the collar. The device further includes an actuator that is pivotable with respect to the collar around a rotation axis. The actuator has a handle for the user, and a cam with a specially designed upper surface.

Abstract: A flexible bag is formed with a peripheral sleeve provided about its open end, and a stiff, resilient locking strap is contained within the peripheral sleeve, the terminal ends of the strap exiting the sleeve on the outside of the bag for connection to each other through a locking-type fastener member, whereby the resiliency of the strap member retains the bag normally in fully open condition and by cinching the strap fully the bag is closed into sealed, substantially water-tight condition against re-opening. An encircling apron member may be provided about the open end of the bag to provide a convenient hand grasp for holding the bag during use and for stabilizing the open end of the bag against tipping when the bag is disposed on an underlying surface during use.