Abstract: The invention is a liquid dispenser including a container for retaining a liquid to be dispensed and comprising a mounting plate portion having a downwardly opening slot defined by a slot edge, a front surface bounding the slot, and a rear surface for juxtaposition a support surface; and a bracket comprising a body portion with a back surface for engaging the support surface, a wall bordering the body portion and extending transversely to the support surface, and a skirt projecting from the wall and spaced from and substantially parallel to the support surface. The wall engages the slot edge so as to provide vertical support for the container and the skirt and the support surface straddle and engage the front surface and the rear surface plate portion, respectively, so as to provide horizontal support for the container.

Abstract: Disclosed is a container for fluids and a dispenser for use in conjunction therewith. The container comprises a reinforced portion that defines an aperture and a puncturable seal closing the aperture. The dispenser includes a support for receiving and supporting the container in an operative position. When the container is placed in operative position a puncture tube automatically punctures the seal and allows fluid to flow out of the dispenser under control of a manually operated valve.