Abstract: A dispensing device (50) for application to a flexible bag (20) as in a "bag-in-box" packaging system, is fastened to the outer cardboard box (14) of the bag. A first portion (52), connected to a second one (51) via a hinge region (53) is swung up and the still-closed bag (20') is pulled through the opening in the device. After closing and locking (54, 57) the portions (52, 51), clamping or valve members (49, 48) act against each other through the inserted bag (20) and seal it. The protuberant corner of the bag (20') is then opened by the user. By manual action by means of an actuating lever (55) against a closure wall (59) bearing one of the clamping members (49), the opening for the dispensing of the bag filling product can be selectively opened. The swing position of the portions (51, 52) at the hinge (53) is not affected thereby and the portions (51, 52) remain locked in one another (54, 57).

Abstract: A method and apparatus of removing articles from a package wherein the articles are arranged in a plurality of side by side rows and sealed in a film of thermoplastic material wherein the package is positioned with the rows of articles supported on a horizontal base, and then the package is severed into two sections along a plane passing between two adjacent rows of articles, the two severed package sections are then withdrawn from the assembly of articles by drawing each section in a direction normal to the severing plane.

Abstract: A method and apparatus of removing articles from a package wherein the articles are arranged in a plurality of side by side rows and sealed in a film of thermoplastic material wherein the package is positioned with the rows of articles supported on a horizontal base, and then two longitudinal and two transverse tear lines or splits are formed in the upper surface extending substantially the full length and width of the package, a force is then applied to the portion of the thermoplastic material bound by the four tear lines or splits along a line in a plane passing between two adjacent rows of articles and that portion of the thermoplastic material is forced downwardly between the rows into contact with the under side of the package and thereafter said portion and a part of the under side of the package is forced downwardly through a slot in the base and all of the thermoplastic material of the package is withdrawn through said slot.