Abstract: A container and dispenser in conical shape for edible or non-edible substances is described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a thermoformed container (1) for flowable food products comprising a squeezable container body (2) with a flat up-per edge (3) surrounding a container body opening (4), characterized in that: (i) said container body (2) is squeezable at least in both axial and transversal directions such that its volume can be reduced by at least 85%, preferably by at least 95% upon application of manual pressure or drawing up of the contained products, and (ii) said edge (3) is rigid, and comprises a dispensing spout (5) continuous with the opening (4) of the container body (2), said opening (4) being closed by at least one primary membrane (6) that is sealed onto said edge (3).

Abstract: A system for delivering a drop of liquid to an eye of a subject, wherein the instrument has a receiver to receive a liquid to be delivered to the eye of the subject, a transfer portion to receive the liquid from the receiver to advance a drop of the liquid by gravity and capillary action through a capillary tube to a lower discharge outlet whereat the drop of liquid breaks away and drops from the capillary tube, and a lid retractor supported adjacent to the discharge outlet of the capillary tube, for being pressed against the lower lid of the subject to form a cul-de-sac at the lower lid. The lower discharge outlet of the capillary tube is positioned adjacent to and above the lid retractor in a position to deposit the drop of liquid into the cul-de-sac.

Abstract: A container closure assembly includes: a container neck having a first thread on an outer surface thereof; a closure for the neck, the closure having an opening therein, a skirt extending downwardly, and a second thread on an internal surface of the skirt for engaging the first thread on the container neck; and complementary valve elements on the neck and the closure, wherein the valve elements engage to provide a fluid-tight seal over the neck when the closure is fully secured on the neck, but the valve elements allow fluid from the neck to flow out through the opening when the closure is at an intermediate position at which the closure is still retained on the neck, and wherein the closure is moveable from the fully secured position to the intermediate position by relative rotation of the closure and the neck. The assembly is especially useful on containers for carbonated or non-carbonated sports drinks.

Abstract: A single-use, multi-chamber package for housing and common administration of at least two flowable substances. The package includes at least first and second product storage cavities; and at least first and second product application channels. At least one separation line selectively reduces the strength of a predetermined area of the package and generally defines a tab. Steps of use include: 1) applying a force to tab creation areas to separate a portion of a tab; 2) removing the tab from the blister package by tearing across the product application channels to form wings, exposing the interior of the product application channels; 3) rotating the wings to pivot the channel openings toward one another, and 4) applying a force to the storage cavities to dispense the products. The package may contain more than two substances by employing multiple storage cavities and application channels.

Abstract: The present invention provides a can lid having an air passage that focalizes air flow to the pour spout opening during pouring in a manner that provides a laminar flow without substantial surging. More particularly, the present invention provides a container including a can lid, a severable pour spout in the can lid, and at least one air passage integrated into the can lid extending from the severable pour spout by a dimension to provide a focused air flow to an interior of the container to a spout opening when severed.

Abstract: A package (10) for the storage and dispensing of a plurality of materials includes a first and a second longitudinally juxtaposed barrels (11, 12). Each barrel (11,12) having a first and a second end (20, 21). Each first and second barrels (11, 12) having a quantity of at least one of the materials initially contained therein, and each barrel having an open end (20) and a dispensing end (21). A sealing plunger (40) disposed in each barrel (11, 12) such that the material in each barrel (11, 12) is initially positioned between the dispensing end (21) of the barrels (11, 12) and the respective ones of the sealing plungers (40). A snap cap (23) is contiguously formed to initially close each of the dispensing ends (21) of the barrels (11, 12), such that the snap cap (23) may be broken from the barrels (11, 12) to thereby forming a secondary open end (22) at the dispensing end (21) of the barrels (11, 12), thereby facilitating the material contained in each barrel (11, 12) to flow through and be dispensed.

Abstract: A pre-filled disposable pipette (10) consisting of a hollow bulb (12) dimensioned to enclose a medicinal product. From a lower end (16) of the bulb (12) is attached sequentially a medicinal transfer tube (24) and a medication fill tube (32), from where the medicinal product is applied. Between a lower end (28) of the tube (24) and an upper end (34) of the tube (32) is formed a break-away notch (40). When the tube (24) or the tube (32) is rotated, the notch (40) is twisted and breaks-off, thus allowing the medicinal product to flow from the bulb (12) and be released from the tube (24). The pipette (10) includes a primary grasping tab (46) attached to an upper end (14) of the bulb (12); a secondary grasping tab (54) attached to each side of the tube (24); and a support tab (70) attached to each side of the tube (32). The invention also discloses several methods for sealing the lower tip (36) of the medication fill tube (32).

Abstract: A hermetically sealed container having a nozzle that defines a dispensing orifice closed by a unitary but removable cap. Accumulation of container contents in the cap is minimized by a constriction in the nozzle situated at least 0.1 inches from the dispensing orifice.

Abstract: An opening device comprising a removable membrane (11) connected to a pulling device (12). The pulling device (12) is connected to the membrane (11) at its opposed ends (13, 14) so as to define a pull ring. Weakening arrangements (15, 16) are provided at said opposed ends to initiate the tearing off of the membrane.

Abstract: A container and dispenser in conical shape for liquid or semi-liquid substances. The container features a rectangular rigid tab, two triangular notches on both sides of the tab at the height slightly below the tip of the cone, a perforated or indented scoreline to facilitate tearing off or cutting the top region of the tab, which is less rigid than the rest of the tab, where the top region of the container is made of a different material than the rest of the cone creating a zone of weakness at the indented dividing line between the top region and the rest of the cone and allows the user to easily tear off the top region of the tab and remove the top region of the cone opening a passageway in the tip of the cone where the substance can leave the dispenser by pressing the collapsible walls or back of the dispenser, without the need for a utensil.

Abstract: Disclosed is a plastic fitment with child-safe properties for attachment to a container component of film-like plastic material, including a tubular body portion defining a through passage having axially spaced ends, a welding rib, and a cap. Also disclosed are flexible pouch or beverage package comprising the fitment and a process for using the fitment.

Abstract: The present invention is an improved plastic industrial container which may be used for packaging, shipping and dispersing a variety of liquids while protecting the contents from tampering and theft. The container is manufactured in components which include a pail body, a cover and a nestable pour spout closure. The improved container design facilitates press fit assembly of the cover to the pail in the usual manner, but which blocks tool insertion and undamaged removal of the cover. The invention specifically relates to an improved cover and closure combination which facilitates the press fit assembly of the closure to the cover but which resists tampering. The barrier molded with thin cross section with frangible elements to be easily damaged if tools are used in a prying manner on the closure wall resist tampering by restricting the clearance for tool insertion and closure removal.

Abstract: A method and device for closing a container provided with a neck including a pourer and a cap and an element carried by the pourer and a sealing membrane carried by the pourer so as to interposed between the element and the neck. The element is secured to the membrane by sealing after the device is applied to the neck and the element forced to urge the membrane against the neck.

Abstract: The invention is a nozzle assembly (3, 20) with a re-useable break off cap (20) for dispensing a product from a container (1). On a dispensing end (5) of the nozzle (3) a break-off cap (20) is integrally formed thereon and closes off the dispensing end (5) of the nozzle (3). The break-off cap (20) is removable by breaking a frangible connection (22) between the nozzle (3) and the break-off cap (20). Removing the break-off cap opens the dispensing end (5) of the nozzle (3) thereby allowing product to be dispensed through the nozzle (3). The break-off cap (20) removed from the nozzle (3) can then be re-engaged with the nozzle (3) to close off the dispensing end (5) thereby preventing further product from being dispensed. The cap can be attached to or removed from the nozzle (3) as often as a user requires. The invention also includes packaging which includes a tray (111) or pouch into which the nozzle assembly (3, 20) and container (1) can be inserted.

Abstract: A cap member for a dual-compartment adhesive dispensing cartridge comprises a pair of dependent plugs, the cap member is initially integrally secured upon an upper end portion of a dispensing outlet portion by frangible connections which are defined between the plugs and upper end portions of a pair of dispensing conduits that are defined within the dispensing outlet portion by a divider wall. In addition, an axially oriented web member extends upwardly from a central region of the dispensing outlet portion, and the cap member is integrally secured to the upper extremity of the web member by another frangible connection. In this manner, when the cap member is to be separated from the dispensing cartridge, the integral connection defined between the cap member and the web member effectively serves as a pivotal fulcrum about which the cap member can be pivoted.

Abstract: A plastic pail having a dispensing closure and a diametrically opposed puncture zone to enable surge free pouring. The dispensing closure has a flexible pouring spout and threaded overcap. The spout dispensing passage is closed off by a tear out sealing diaphragm in initial shipping condition The puncture zone is surrounded by an upstanding retaining collar dimensioned to receive the separated tear out diaphragm which acts as a protective cover for the punctured anti-glug vent during storage and handling.

Abstract: A closure divice for a container including a pourer designed to be fixed on a neck of the container wherein the closure device includes a cover assembly adapted to be mounted on the neck and over the pourer. The cover assembly includes a cap movable between a first position wherein it closes the neck and the pourer from the outside and a second position where it allows access to the neck and to the pourer. The pourer is arranged at least partly inside the neck. The cap is provided with a skirt extending, in the first position of the cap, inside the neck. The skirt has at least one flange capable, when the cap is in the first position, of exerting a force urging the pourer against an edge of the neck.

Abstract: A dual chamber vial as formed having a body separated into two chambers by a baffle located in a cavity of the vial body. The baffle is oriented at an angle at about 30° and 60° relative to an axis extending perpendicularly through opposing parallel walls of the vial body. The baffle terminates intermediate the first and second ends of the body where slopes direct the fluid from the chambers to outlets. The outlets are initially closed with a key having a center post which extends along the center axis of the vial body providing an axis of rotation to allow twisting of the key relative to the body to place the vial outlets in an open configuration.

Abstract: A fluid dispenser comprising: a fluid reservoir (12) defining at least one actuating wall (21) suitable for being displaced; a dispensing orifice (41); and spring means (7) suitable for loading the actuating wall into a state in which the volume of the reservoir is at its maximum; said fluid dispenser being characterized in that the spring means (7) co-operate with cocking means (11) suitable for bringing the spring means to a state loading the actuating wall from an initial state in which the spring means do not load the actuating wall.

Abstract: The bottle cap unit (1) of this invention comprises an inner cap (2), which is tightly fitted to the bottleneck (24) to form a pour spout, and an outer cap (15), which is detachably screwed on or off the inner cap (2) to close or open the pour spout. The first locking part (5) is disposed on the outer wall of the attaching cylinder (3) of the inner cap (2). The second locking part (23) is disposed on the locking cylinder (22), which is connected to the outer cylinder (20) of the outer cap (15) via the breaking pieces (21). This second locking part (23) is engaged from underside with the first locking part (5) to lock the outer cap (15). The attachment of the inner cap (2) to the bottleneck (24) is set at such a strength that allows the inner cap (2) to be manually snapped out of the bottleneck (24). In this configuration, the bottle cap unit (1) can be easily snapped out of the bottleneck (24) for separate collection.

Abstract: A juice dispenser adapted to be used for adding flavoring to individual beverage servings in a glass or a cup consisting of a substantially flat hollow squeezable flexible container having dispensing ports along one edge thereof and a removable seal for holding the juice within the container.

Abstract: The present invention is an improved plastic industrial container which may be used for packaging, shipping and dispensing a variety of liquids while protecting the contents from tampering and theft. The container is manufactured in components which include a pail body, a cover and a nestable pour spout closure. The improved container design facilitates press fit assembly of the cover to the pail in the usual manner, but which blocks tool insertion and undamaged removal of the cover. The invention specifically relates to an improved cover and closure combination which facilitates the press fit assembly of the closure to the cover but which resists tampering. A molded cover sump and top plastic barrier wall closely surrounds the installed closure. The sump and barrier wall resist tampering by restricting the clearance for tool insertion and closure removal. The barrier wall is further molded in thin cross section with frangible elements to be easily damaged if tools are used in a prying manner on the closure.

Abstract: The invention relates to an opening device for packaging containers that comprises at least one base element, which is placed on an opening of the container and which, in particular, completely surrounds the edge area of the opening on the outside and/or inside of the container. The opening device also comprises a covering element, which can be placed on the base element in order to cover the opening of the container. Said covering element has joining means for joining the covering element to the base element once the base element has been placed on the container, and has functional means for performing a predetermined function. The covering element advantageously comprises snap, detent, clamping, hinged or screw joining means for joining to the base element and, as a functional means, can comprise, for example, a closure part for reclosing the opening, a protective part for protecting the base element or a safety seal, which is irreversibly changed the first time the packaging container is opened.

Abstract: An aperture forming structure for a sealed containment and dispensing package for flowable products is provided. The structure includes a breakaway tip member of thermoformable plastic. In one embodiment a cap may be integrally formed with the aperture forming structure and may be used to protect the tip member or for reclosing the aperture. An alternative embodiment relates to a pouch, wherein a flap member portion of the pouch is folded over and sealingly attached to the body of the pouch. When the flap member portion is pulled away from the body, an outlet aperture is produced through the surface of the pouch.

Abstract: A tamper-resistant closure includes a cap provided with several cap retainers adapted to engage an annular ridge surrounding a discharge valve mounted on a can and a removable tamper band coupled to a lower edge of the cap to define an undulated frangible tear line between the cap and the tamper band. Several band retainers are provided on the tamper band and adapted to engage the annular ridge. The band retainers cooperate with the cap retainers to help retain the closure on the can while the tamper band remains coupled to the cap. Once the tamper band is removed, the cap retainers engage the annular ridge on the can and cooperate to retain the remaining cap on the can.

Abstract: A tear-off opening device for drink cans by means of a tab (1) with grip device (2) for tearing, comprising, underneath the tab (1), a shaped lamina (4), secured underneath the lid (6) for a segment (41) which partially surrounds the edge of the opening (3), whilst at least a remaining segment (42) stays free, the lamina (4) having a conformation that is able to vary from a first stable configuration in which, with the can closed, it is drawn up underneath the tab (1), to successive and transitory configurations that take place during the extraction of the lamina (4) through the opening (3) and to a final stable configuration in which, with the extraction completed, the lamina (4) constitutes a stable spout (8) with related opening (9) whose free edges belong to the free segment (42) of the lamina (4).

Abstract: A hermetically sealed container has a closure connected to the container by a frangible web and is provided with a unitary drop dispenser suitable for dropwise dispensing of a liquid contained therein. A hollow container body defines a liquid enclosure and has a dispensing nozzle that is unitary with the container body at a proximal end thereof. A hollow, campanulate chamber is situated at the distal end of the nozzle. The dispensing nozzle defines a liquid flow passageway in communication with the liquid enclosure and with the companulate chamber, and has a substantially uniform inside diameter. The hollow, campanulate chamber has a maximum inside diameter that is larger than the inside diameter of the liquid flow passageway and defines a drop dispensing aperture having an inside diameter that is smaller than the inside diameter of the liquid flow passageway. The drop dispensing aperture is defined by an annular flange that is connected to a closure cap at a frangible web.

Abstract: A container includes first and second intersecting surfaces, and has at least one tearstrip opening to permit access to the contents of the container. The opening is positioned substantially at the intersection of those surfaces to permit drainage of substantially all of the contents of the container through the opening formed upon tearing of the tearstrip. Where the intersection is formed by a lid and a container wall, the lid has an outermost edge and the opening is positioned sufficiently near to the outermost edge to permit the desired drainage but also either does not tear the outermost edge (because the opening is sufficiently inwardly from the outermost edge) or does not destroy the hoop strength of a downwardly-depending hoop flange formed at the outermost edge. A plurality of such tearstrips may be provided and may be spaced from each other to provide pouring and/or venting in a variety of directions.

Abstract: A fluid product sample is provided in the form of a substantially flat dispenser. A preferred embodiment includes (1) at least one thermoformed shell forming part of a reservoir and defining a deformable actuation wall; (2) an additional element, such as a capsule-forming substrate or film or a thermoformed shell for finishing off the reservoir, with the reservoir formed in this way containing at least a gas; (3) a spray orifice through which the fluid is sprayed; (4) a porous material piece which is capable of retaining a quantity of fluid and which is disposed upstream from the spray orifice; and (5) a support member fixed to the thermoformed shell to hold the porous material piece in place. The spray orifice is formed by the support member.

Abstract: An ampule having flexible walls with a zone which is programmed to promulgate collapse. The ampule includes an opening that is adapted to dock with a fluid receiving device such as a syringe in air tight sealing engagement. The collapse of the ampule is engineered to occur before breaking the seal that exists between the opening of the ampule and the docking syringe luer tip to ensure sterile transfer of fluid without contamination, especially from ambient air.

Abstract: A closure for a container neck having a crown, a reduced diameter portion, a downward facing shoulder, and an enlarged diameter portion. The crown defines an opening and an outwardly extending locking bead. The closure includes a cap, a skirt, a well, a frangible membrane, a pull ring, and a retainer. The skirt depends from the top and is adapted to fit around the crown and the enlarged diameter portion of the container neck. The well includes an upper side wall depending from the top, an inwardly directed shoulder located adjacent a bottom of the upper wall, and a lower side wall depending from the inwardly directed shoulder. The lower side wall has an interior surface and the lower side wall terminating at an open bottom. The frangible membrane in the well closes off the well and includes a line of weakness frangibly connecting the frangible membrane to the lower side wall adjacent the inwardly directed shoulder. The pull ring is attached to an upper surface of the frangible membrane.

Abstract: A container including a tube member having a truck portion which is elastically squeezable, and a wide-mouthed neck portion extending upwardly from the trunk portion, a top wall closing a top surface of the neck portion and having a discharge port, said top wall also having a peripheral portion connected to a top end of the neck portion, from which the peripheral portion is made undetachably, and a cover plate connected by a hinge to the neck portion and having a plug for closing the discharge port, the plug depending from an underside of the cover plate, wherein the top wall has a first breaking line which is formed within the peripheral portion of the top wall, and a knob for tearing the first breaking line, said knob is formed on the top wall within the first breaking line.

Abstract: A container for biological fluids useful in artificial insemination is disclosed. The inventive container has a nozzle for delivery of the biological liquid, wherein the nozzle has means for bending such that the container may be used in a vertical position while attached to a horizontal catheter. The nozzle also has means to facilitate opening the tube without tools.

Abstract: A closure for a container neck having a crown, a reduced diameter portion, a downward facing shoulder, and an enlarged diameter portion. The crown defines an opening and an outwardly extending locking bead. The closure includes a cap, a skirt, a well, a frangible membrane, a pull ring, and a retainer. The skirt depends from the top and is adapted to fit around the crown and the enlarged diameter portion of the container neck. The well includes an upper side wall depending from the top, an inwardly directed shoulder located adjacent a bottom of the upper wall, and a lower side wall depending from the inwardly directed shoulder. The lower side wall has an interior surface and the lower side wall terminating at an open bottom. The frangible membrane in the well closes off the well and includes a line of weakness frangibly connecting the frangible membrane to the lower side wall adjacent the inwardly directed shoulder. The pull ring is attached to an upper surface of the frangible membrane.

Abstract: A fitment including a spout flange, a spout, a frangible membrane and a gripping member. The spout projects upward from the spout flange and has upper and lower ends and an inner wall. The frangible membrane seals off the spout and has a peripheral edge joined to the inner wall surface along a line of weakness. The gripping member is adapted to facilitate removal of the frangible membrane from the spout.

Abstract: The invention relates to a dispenser endpiece having a break-off end part. The end part includes first grip means enabling the end part to be detached by a first movement, and second grip means enabling the end part to be detached by a second movement, different from the first.

Abstract: A tamper-resistant closure includes a cap provided with several cap retainers adapted to engage an annular ridge surrounding a discharge valve mounted on a can and a removable tamper band coupled to a lower edge of the cap to define an undulated frangible tear line between the cap and the tamper band. Several band retainers are provided on the tamper band and adapted to engage the annular ridge. The band retainers cooperate with the cap retainers to help retain the closure on the can while the tamper band remains coupled to the cap. Once the tamper band is removed, the cap retainers engage the annular ridge on the can and cooperate to retain the remaining cap on the can.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for fusing a pour spout to the surrounding surface of a lid or container during the molding process. During molding the hot molten plastic of the lid or container contacts a relatively thick rim portion at the bottom of the pour spout to meet the thick rim portion and create fusing during the cooling of the mold. The pour spout has a flexible section to permit a portion of the fused pour spout to be moved between collapsed and extended positions.

Abstract: A container including a pail and a lid with a retractable spout disposed in an opening defined in the lid. The spout is displaceable between a retracted position with said spout projecting inwardly into the pail and an extended position with the spout projecting outwardly from the lid away from the pail. The spout has a free end and an opposite end permanently secured at all times to the lid proximate the opening irrespective of the positioning of the spout. In a preferred embodiment, the lid is secured to the pail so as to form an airtight seal therebetween. The spout and lid also preferably form an airtight seal therebetween. The container is used to store any product, for example, a salt product used to melt ice on outdoor surfaces in cold weather.

Abstract: A flexible container for dispensing liquids is disclosed. The flexible container includes a spout which is integrally formed with a reservoir body of the container. The integral spout includes a cohesive material disposed across the spout opening for providing easy access to the reservoir and which then may be resealed.

Abstract: A container for, for instance, an adhesive agent, comprising a main cap and a container main body formed with a nozzle section that has a twist-off cap that can be separated from and opens the nozzle section; wherein the main cap is formed therein with an accommodating section that holds the twist-off cap, and the main cap is rotatably mounted on the nozzle section. When the main cap is turned or twisted, the twist-off cap inside the main cap is twisted and separated from the nozzle section but stays inside the accommodating section of the main cap even after the main cap is detached from the container main body.

Abstract: A plastic pail lid opening surrounded by an upstanding closure receiving cylindrical neck is modified to incorporate a shorter outer cylindrical collar surrounding the neck. A closure assembly made up of an internally threaded closure fitment and a hand applied plug is affixed to the opening neck. The threaded opening is surrounded by an integrally molded sealing channel having an axially extending inner wall and a peripheral interlocking outer wall. To secure the closure assembly to the pail opening the inner wall is guided within the opening neck while the outer wall is axially forced between the outer surface of the upstanding neck and the inner diameter of the surrounding cylindrical collar. With the sealing channel outer wall interlockingly squeezed between the opening neck and surrounding collar, a liquid tight tamper resistant connection is formed.

Abstract: An aperture forming structure for a sealed containment and dispensing package for flowable products is provided. The structure includes a breakaway tip member of thermoformable plastic. In one embodiment a cap may be integrally formed with the aperture forming structure and may be used to protect the tip member or for reclosing the aperture. An alternative embodiment relates to a pouch, wherein a flap member portion of the pouch is folded over and sealingly attached to the body of the pouch. When the flap member portion is pulled away from the body, an outlet aperture is produced through the surface of the pouch.

Abstract: A closure structure for a container includes a closure body having a deck and a depending skirt, the skirt being adapted to be mounted on a container neck or formed with the container. A dispensing orifice is formed through the deck. A protruding member extends from a surface of the deck, the protruding member including a first locking ledge at an intermediate position along a length of the protruding member. A lid, hinged at one side to the closure body at a position opposite to the protruding member, has a socket on a side of the lid opposite the hinge. The socket has a receiver cavity open in an axial direction of the lid and includes a second locking ledge extending radially within the receiver cavity. The first and second locking ledges are engageable when the protruding member is positioned sufficiently within the receiver cavity when the lid is initially closed to the body.

Abstract: The present invention discloses and teaches an improved fitment for use on paperboard, gable top liquid containers and the like. More specifically the present invention teaches a easy open tamper evident seal including a pull ring attached to the seal by means of a post having an aspect ratio of less than two thereby requiring less pulling force to break the tamper evident seal and remove it from the fitment spout.

Abstract: A plastic pail lid opening surrounded by an upstanding closure receiving cylindrical neck is modified to incorporate a shorter outer cylindrical collar surrounding the neck. A closure assembly made up of a nestable pouring spout and an internally threaded screw cap is affixed to the opening neck. The pouring spout is surrounded by an integrally molded sealing channel having an axially extending inner wall and a peripheral interlocking outer wall. To secure the closure to the pail opening the spout inner wall is guided within the opening neck and the spout outer wall is axially forced between the outer surface of the upstanding neck and the inner diameter of the surrounding collar. With the spout sealing channel outer wall interlockingly squeezed between the opening neck and surrounding collar, a liquid tight tamper resistant connection is formed.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for fusing a preformed pour spout to the surrounding surface of a lid or container during the molding process. During molding the hot molten plastic of the lid or container contacts a relatively thick rim portion at the bottom of the pour spout to meet the thick rim portion and create fusing during the cooling of the mold. The pour spout has a flexible section to permit a portion of the fused pour spout to be moved between collapsed and extended positions.

Abstract: A device for effecting transfer of material from a container by piercing the container. The device includes a fitment member that includes a portion having a bore and a base end capable of being attached to a container; a spout member that has a piercing end; and a portion of tube having an outer surface capable of mating in axial relationship with the portion of bore of the fitment member so as to form mating surfaces. The device preferably has a locking assembly that is adapted to lock the fitment and spout members together in a position whereby the piercing end is in piercing engagement with the container. The device also includes at least one sealing member that is arranged to seal the portion of tube and the portion of bore in a position between the locking assembly and the piercing end so as to leave the mating surfaces downstream including the locking assembly substantially cleansed of the flowable material.

Abstract: A disposable product dispensing pouch having first and second generally rectanguloid plastic sheets having first, second, third and fourth distal corners and first and second inner respective opposed facing sides. The first and second sheets are affixed together on an affixing line forming a perimeter of a product-containing portion between the inner and outer opposed faces. The product-containing portion includes a generally trapezoidal main portion and a nozzle portion in permanent fluid communication with the main portion. The main portion has an area of being 70% and 90% of the area of the first and second plastic sheets and has portions extending to near the first, second and third distal corners of the sheets. The nozzle portion is oriented generally toward the fourth corner and has an area of between about 5% and 20% of the area of the main portion.