Abstract: A method of manufacturing a foldable bag for use in a bag-in-box assembly is described. The foldable bag being manufactured according to this method has a folded condition in which it includes at least an inwardly creased bag portion in a longitudinal direction thereof. Furthermore, the bag includes a bottom edge and a top edge opposite to each other in a longitudinal direction of the bag. The inwardly creased bag portion has a first closed end and a second closed end opposite to each other in the longitudinal direction of it. The first and/or second closed end of the inwardly creased bag portion is a free end. The bag according to the invention has an improved unfolding process during filling it, and has such a configuration that it does not cause material stress in certain welded seams such as in known bags.

Abstract: A closure (10) for a bottle containing a carbonated beverage. The closure (10) including an inner part (40) and an outer part (5). The inner part (40) adapted to receive a portion of a finish of the bottle. The inner part (40) includes one or more outwardly extending raised portions (52). The outer part (5) is adapted to fit substantially over the inner part (40) and is movable relative to the inner part (40) between a closed position, in which at least a portion of the outer part (5) urges at least a portion of the inner part (40) against the neck of the bottle to resist disengagement of the inner part (40) from the finish and to resist rotational movement of the inner part (40) relative to the finish, and an open position, in which the inner part (40) allows disengagement from the finish. The outer part (5) includes one or more inwardly extending raised portions (17).

Abstract: A film for a bag. The film includes a plurality of extruded layers, with the layers including a first layer, a second layer, a third layer, a fourth layer, and a fifth layer. The first layer is a mixture of metallocene polyethylene and linear low density polyethylene. The second layer contacting the first layer and comprising a tie layer. The third layer contacts the second layer opposite the first layer. The third layer comprises ethylene vinyl alcohol having a mol % ethylene of at least approximately 24 mol % and a thickness of between approximately 0.01 mil and 0.40 mil. The fourth layer contacts the third layer opposite of the second layer. The fourth layer comprises a tie layer. The fifth layer contacts the fourth layer opposite the third layer. The fifth layer comprises a metallocene polyethylene and liner low density polyethylene. The film includes a thickness that is between approximately 0.46 mil and 10.4 mil.

Abstract: A cap assembly comprising a body, a sealing membrane and a retaining ring. An opening is provided through the body and includes a recessed circumferential channel and a membrane engaging flange positioned proximate the recessed circumferential channel. The sealing membrane covers the opening and includes a body engaging flange and a pierceable surface. The retaining ring is positioned with the sealing membrane engagement surface in overlying engagement with the sealing membrane. Extension of the tab into the recessed circumferential channel of the body releasably maintains the overlying engagement and biases the retaining ring against the membrane. The inner wall structure of the retaining ring extends radially inward beyond the membrane engaging flange of the sealing membrane, to, in turn, protect the membrane.

Abstract: A vapor hydrogen peroxide system and method that includes a reservoir assembly, a first pump assembly, a second pump assembly, a test assembly and a heating assembly. The system is configured to operate sequentially switching between the first pump assembly and the second pump assembly. The pump assembly that is to be utilized is directed through a recirculation procedure prior to the switching, to, in turn, purge any air bubbles that may have amassed within the pump assembly prior to switching.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A dispensing system which has a dispenser housing assembly, and a bag assembly that fits within the dispensing housing assembly. The bag assembly includes a flexible bag and an integrated spout and valve member. The integrated spout and valve member includes a spout portion which has an annular base flange and a spout body extending therefrom. A valve is positioned within the spout body. The valve including an opening that can be selectively opened to allow the passage of a flowable material from within the flexible bag.

Abstract: A bag in box carton configured for receipt of a flexible package. Advantageously, the front wall assembly comprises a plurality of chamfered surfaces so that the panel through which the spout extends is captured and contained substantially or entirely within the footprint of the carton.

Abstract: A cap assembly comprising a body, a sealing membrane and a retaining ring. An opening is provided through the body and includes a recessed circumferential channel and a membrane engaging flange positioned proximate the recessed circumferential channel. The sealing membrane covers the opening and includes a body engaging flange and a pierceable surface. The retaining ring is positioned with the sealing membrane engagement surface in overlying engagement with the sealing membrane. Extension of the tab into the recessed circumferential channel of the body releasably maintains the overlying engagement and biases the retaining ring against the membrane. The inner wall structure of the retaining ring extends radially inward beyond the membrane engaging flange of the sealing membrane, to, in turn, protect the membrane.

Abstract: A closure (22) for a bottle (20) containing carbonated beverages. The closure (22) comprises an inner part (28) and an outer part (24). The inner part (28) is adapted to receive a portion of a finish of the bottle (20) and includes a plurality of outwardly extending first cam surfaces (32) that are obliquely angled to the longitudinal axis of the closure (24). The outer part (24) is adapted to fit substantially over the inner part (28), the outer part (24) including a plurality of inwardly extending second cam surfaces (34) that are obliquely angled to the longitudinal axis of the closure (22). The outer part (24) is movable relative to the inner part (28) between a closed position in which at least a portion of the outer part (24) urges at least a portion of the inner part (28) against the neck to resist disengagement of the inner part (28) from the finish and an open position in which the inner part (28) allows disengagement of the inner (28) part from the finish.

Abstract: A cap assembly having a body, a sealing membrane and a retaining ring. A spout engagement channel is positioned on the bottom surface of the body. An opening extends through the body and includes a recessed circumferential channel and a membrane engaging flange. The sealing membrane covers the opening and includes a body engaging flange and a pierceable surface. The sealing membrane is positioned upon the membrane engaging flange so that the body engaging flange and the membrane engaging flange are in overlying engagement. The retaining ring includes a tab, a sealing membrane engagement surface and an inner wall structure. The retaining ring is positioned in overlying engagement with the sealing membrane. Extension of the tab into the recessed circumferential channel releasably maintains said overlying engagement and biases the retaining ring against the membrane. The inner wall structure of the retaining ring extends radially inward beyond the membrane engaging flange.

Abstract: A film for a bag. The film includes a plurality of extruded layers, with the layers including a first layer, a second layer, a third layer, a fourth layer, and a fifth layer. The first layer is a mixture of metallocene polyethylene and linear low density polyethylene. The second layer contacting the first layer and comprising a tie layer. The third layer contacts the second layer opposite the first layer. The third layer comprises ethylene vinyl alcohol having a mol % ethylene of at least approximately 24 mol % and a thickness of between approximately 0.01 mil and 0.40 mil. The fourth layer contacts the third layer opposite of the second layer. The fourth layer comprises a tie layer. The fifth layer contacts the fourth layer opposite the third layer. The fifth layer comprises a metallocene polyethylene and liner low density polyethylene. The film includes a thickness that is between approximately 0.46 mil and 10.4 mil.

Abstract: A spout and self sealing fitment assembly including a spout and a self sealing fitment. The spout and the fitment are configured to allow for the fitment to be pressed onto the spout whereupon corresponding threads on each matingly engage, thereby allowing for removal of the spout and fitment by way of unscrewing. The fitment may also be pried off the spout.

Abstract: A tap for use in association with bag in box containers including a body, a plug member and a drip limiting assembly. The body includes a tap nozzle with a dispensing opening. A nozzle opening is placeable in fluid communication the dispensing opening and with a bag of a bag in box container. The plug member has a second end structurally configured to interface with the dispensing opening and with the plug member. The plug member is selectively actuatable between a closed orientation and an open orientation. In the open orientation, the nozzle opening is in fluid communication with the dispensing opening. In the closed orientation, the nozzle opening is precluded from fluid communication with the dispensing opening. The drip limiting assembly is disposed at the dispensing opening. The drip limiting assembly limits the formation of drips after the plug member is returned to a closed orientation.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to reservoir assembly for storing hydrogen peroxide for use with a hydrogen peroxide vaporizer in association with a filler. Which includes a fluid chamber, a float member and a column level sensor. The float member is positioned within the fluid chamber. The fluid column level sensor is positioned at or near the upper end of the fluid chamber. The float member is configured to absorb the vibrations, turbulence and bubbling caused by the fluid movement and degradation. To that end, the float member is configured so as to be partially submerged. In addition, the float member includes an outer surface that has both passageways and sidewall guide surfaces which facilitate proper tracking within the fluid chamber, while also allowing for the directing of fluid movements around the float.

Abstract: A bag in box carton configured for receipt of a flexible package. Advantageously, the front wall assembly comprises a plurality of chamfered surfaces so that the panel through which the spout extends is captured and contained substantially or entirely within the footprint of the carton.

Abstract: A bag in box packaging comprising an outer carton having a plurality of sides, thereby defining a cavity, and an inner bag having a wall structure comprising a plurality of layers of a co-extrusion. The inner bag being formed from at least one film having a plurality of seals to define a fluid tight configuration, the inner bag co-extrusion having a plurality of layers with a tie layer having at least 0.5% maleic anhydride-grafted polyethylene. Films made through an orientation process for bag in box packaging is likewise disclosed, as are manufacturing processes.

Abstract: A bag-in-box assembly apparatus comprising a frame, an insertion assembly and assembly urging arms. The bag-in-box assembly apparatus is configured for use in association with a bag-in-box package having a box with an opening and a bag having a spout. A collar is coupled to the spout of the bag and the also interfaces with the opening of the box. The assembly apparatus is utilized to couple the collar to the bag, inserting the bag into the box and coupling the collar to the box.

Abstract: 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.