Abstract: A removable reservoir water dispensing system which includes a water dispenser body with a built-in water reservoir and a coupling for connecting a removable water reservoir to the built-in reservoir. A drainage pipe, through which water is drained from the built-in reservoir, extends through a bottom of the built-in reservoir. The drainage pipe has a first end and a second end. The second end is connected to a dispensing faucet on the water dispenser body. The first end extends vertically into the built-in water reservoir for at least one third of a height of the built-in water reservoir. Water in the built-in water reservoir, positioned below the first end of the drainage pipe, is unable to pass through the drainage pipe to the dispensing faucet and is always resident in the built-in water reservoir at a pre-set dispensing temperature.

Abstract: A fluid dispensing system comprises a sealed collapsible plastic bag for retaining fluid therein, and support means for supporting the plastic bag. The support means comprises a bowl-shaped carrier portion for retaining the plastic bag therein, a collar portion for supporting the carrier portion, and at least one cooling element disposed about the carrier portion for cooling the fluid in the plastic bag. The support means includes a spigot for puncturing the plastic bag, either under its own weight or with a downward force being exerted on the bag, when the bag is positioned on the carrier portion. The spigot is positioned in the carrier portion adjacent the lowermost portion thereof, and is shaped for sealing the plastic bag to the spigot after being punctured by the spigot. The spigot includes a fluid passageway, and a fluid inlet in communication with the fluid passageway for draining the fluid from the plastic bag.

Abstract: A water dispensing system has collapsible water bags locatable on a stand above a water cooler. The water cooler may be of conventional form or any convenient form having a cooling reservoir. A conduit leads from the collapsible bag into the cooling reservoir and is provided with a control valve to control the flow of water into the reservoir. The stand may be locatable on the top of the water cooler and have a bowl to hold the water bag. A sharp extension of the conduit extends upwardly into the bowl to puncture the water bag when It is placed in the bowl. The bags may be provided with a peel-off cover for reasons of hygiene. The peel-off cover may be removed immediately before the bag is located in the bowl. Advantages of the collapsible bag water dispensing system include easy of location of the bag in the water cooler. Lids may be provided above both the bag and for the cooling reservoir to further enhance hygiene.