Abstract: A support apparatus for a fluid dispenser having a container with a body portion, a neck portion defining an opening and a flange; and a fluid pump mechanism for withdrawing fluid from the container. Included in the apparatus is a housing for mounting on an upright planar surface; the housing defining a guide, and a support surface for receiving the flange to removably support the container; a latch; and a retainer shaped and arranged for reciprocating movement on the guide between open and closed positions and in a first direction relative to the housing and for reciprocating movement in a second direction different than the first direction and between the closed position and a latched position. The retainer, in its open position, allows removal of the container from the housing, in its closed position, prevents removal, and, in its latched position, is prevented from movement in the first direction by the latch. The retainer discourages unauthorized removal of the container from the support apparatus.

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.