Abstract: Flexible packages for holding and selectively dispensing a liquid therefrom and methods of making those packages. Each package is formed of a flexible material and includes a tap fitment having a generally boat shaped base section sealed between contiguous portions of the package. The fitment includes a valve to enable liquid within the package to be dispensed. The flexible package is arranged to be located within an outer carton, with a portion of the fitment extending out of the carton. The packages can be made on an automated form, fill and seal machine or can be made of precursor packages on an automated fill and seal machine.

Abstract: A sprayer with a changeable volume includes a container, a pump, a first pipe, a second pipe and a nozzle. The container includes an upper wall and a lower wall. The upper wall can be compressed while not containing water and extensible for containing water. The lower wall is connected to the upper wall. The pump is positioned in a space defined in the lower wall. The first pipe is directed to the pump from a space defined in the upper wall. The second pipe is directed to the exterior of the container from the pump. The nozzle is connected to the second pipe.

Abstract: A plastic spout 150,170 which is adapted to be sealed between two foil walls of a pouch. The spout has a spout body, which forms a passage 153 for delivering a medium from the pouch and/or feeding a medium to the pouch. In a bottom part thereof, the spout, on opposite sides, forms a sealing zone for a sealed connection to an adjoining foil wall. The sealing zones of the spout body are formed by sealing walls 158,159 which project downward from the spout body, each having a curvature over their entire length, such that each sealing wall is outwardly convex over its entire length with respect to an imaginary plane passing through the outermost ends, which adjoin one another, of the sealing walls. The sealing walls can preferably move flexibly transversely with respect to their plane and, on their inner side, are unsupported or are supported by one or more flexible supporting parts of the spout body.

Abstract: Collapsible tube head (100, 200, 300, 400) comprising a neck (103, 203, 303, 403) which is fitted, with a port (180, 280, 380, 480) and a shoulder (102, 202, 302, 402). The aforementioned head is fitted with a valve (110, 210, 310, 410) which is inserted in the neck of the said collapsible tube, the said valve comprising a sealing means (112, 212, 312, 412) which is connected to a ring support (115, 215, 315, 415) having an opening (122, 222, 322, 422), the said sealing means being maintained in the closed position of the said opening when the tube is not compressed, and being maintained in the open position when the tube is compressed. The inner surface of the tube is provided with a bore (105, 205, 305, 405) which is disposed close to the base of the said neck. The ring support is fixed to the bore by means of bonding, soldering or force fitting, and the said bore and ring support are preferably provided with complementary connection means, in particular a groove and rice grains.

Abstract: A disposable spoon having a hollow main housing with a spoon that is releasably attached to the main housing. When the user places a food packet inside the main housing, the spoon pierces the food packet. A movable extruder actuator is operatively attached to an extruder blade. When the user slides the movable extruder actuator, the extruder blade compresses the food packet causing the contents of the food packet to extruded from the food packet and onto the spoon.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a container for a flowable product, particularly for a beverage and, in particular, for still or sparkling mineral water. The container according to the invention includes a body having in a greater section a dimension d1 and of at least one neck with an internal diameter d2 which can be closed by a member for closing off and/or of distributing the flowable product from the container. The wall or walls forming the body of the container are preferably made of a flexible plastic which can deform for constant surface area, particularly under the weight of the flowable product from the container when the wall or walls encounter a point or bearing surface, so as to form, at least locally, a non-planar wall portion and wherein the ratio d2 to d1 is between 1:3 and 1:10.

Abstract: A feed bag includes a body bounding a compartment, the compartment being adapted to hold a feed material. The body has a first end with an outlet formed thereat and an opposing second end. A vent port is formed on the body so as to communicate with the compartment. In one embodiment a filter is coupled with the vent port. A fluid port is formed on the body so as to communicate with the compartment. The fluid port is adapted to receive a fluid line for delivering a fluid into the compartment of the body.

Abstract: A spout assembly for enhancing self-standing force of a flexible container includes a fitting portion for attaching on a portion of the flexible container, and a supporting member assembled on or integrally formed on the fitting portion and extending to contact at least more than one portion of front, rear, bottom and top portions of the container, thereby maintaining a predetermined shape of the flexible container.

Abstract: A sprayer with a changeable volume includes a container, a pump, a first pipe, a second pipe and a nozzle. The container includes an upper wall and a lower wall. The upper wall can be compressed while not containing water and extensible for containing water. The lower wall is connected to the upper wall. The pump is put in a space defined in the lower wall. The first pipe is led to the pump from a space defined in the upper wall. The second pipe is led to the exterior of the container from the pump. The nozzle is connected to the second pipe.

Abstract: A flexible stand-up package having a releasably securable closure, a fitment pour spout and a handle. The package includes a hollow interior of the package arranged to be filled with a flowable material, e.g., cherries in syrup, whereupon the bottom of the package assumes a generally planar configuration to support the package, while portions of the panels making up the package assume a vertical orientation, with the pour spout located in a recessed position, whereupon the filled package can be located immediately adjacent similar filled packages without wasted space therebetween.

Abstract: The present invention relates to plural compartment assemblies in which materials are stored in at least two separate compartments until the compartments are opened for use. More particularly, the invention relates to a dispensing tube whereby the utilization of a novel insert, a conventional dispensing tube can be divided into separate and discrete compartments at a low capital cost. The resulting dispensing assembly provides for dispensing more than one material from the same tube and even more particularly co-dispensing predetermined proportions of incompatible materials simultaneously and effectively.

Abstract: A method for indicating the relative fluid level of a personal hydration bladder, and for alerting the user that the bladder has been depleted to a predetermined level or levels. A non-invasive sensor detects changes in the bladder geometry and transmits the information to a indicating unit worn by the user.

Abstract: An improved dispensing pouch is provided having a flexible and collapsible container consisting of a pair of tapered side walls (14). A nozzle (12) is disposed at the lower end of the flexible container and heat sealed thereto. A removable end cap (26) is preferably snap-fit on to the nozzle and held in place by a retainer ring (30) or a nozzle with integral scaling threads (20). The side walls of the icing container are preferably heat sealed about the perimeter and on to the nozzle to effect a leak-proof container for the contents contained within.

Abstract: The invention concerns a dispensing and closure system arranged at the top of a container, in particular a soft tube comprising a liquid or pasty product, which is delivered by pressing on the tube. The invention is characterized in that it consists of a valve comprising two concentric elements, one of which forms a mobile cylindrical delivery valve and the other forms a cylindrical body exiting from a plate linked to the tube. The two elements defined between them an annular gap through which the product passes. When a manual pressure is exerted on the tube, it causes the product to act directly on the delivery valve causing the latter to open, countering an elastic return member, so as to allow the product to escape from the tube, when the pressure is exerted thereon and to automatically close the delivery valve when the pressure is released, preventing the possible return of the product already dispensed from returning inside the tube.

Abstract: The present invention provides a fitment assembly for a container including a spout connected in fluid communication to the container, a cap sealing an end of the spout, the cap having a pierceable portion, and a piercer for piercing the cap at the pierceable portion to permit fluid communication from the container through the spout and piercer.

Abstract: A valve mechanism adapted for a mouth portion of a tube-type fluid container includes: a valve seat portion having an opening through which a fluid passes; a disc-shaped valve portion; and an annular fixing portion for affixing the valve portion to the valve seat portion. The valve portion includes: an annular supporting portion, a closing portion for closing the opening, and multiple connecting portions connecting the closing portion to the annular supporting portion to urge the closing portion toward the opening. The annular supporting portion, the closing portion, and the multiple connecting portions are integrally formed.

Abstract: A dispensing closure is provided for attachment to the discharge port of a standard circular-headed tube. The closure comprises a skirt with a circular cross-sectional shape at its base that merges gradually to an oval-shaped face at its top. When the closure is attached to a standard circular-headed tube, with the long axis of the oval face oriented substantially parallel to the straight crimped edge of the filled tube, the combination of closure and tube appears to the ordinary observer to have a continuously oval cross-sectional shape throughout the length of the combination. The dispensing closure can be manufactured using typical injection-molding techniques, and may be adapted for use with dispensing mechanisms and attachment means known in the personal care products industry.

Abstract: A handle device for manually grasping an airless dispenser of the type including a drawing-off member provided with a dispensing head and fitted to a flexible pouch by means of a cylindrical fitting, wherein, at the top of the fitting, under the head, the fitting is provided with a set of fins whose bottom faces serve to receive and to be pressed by the fingers of the user.

Abstract: A nozzle is attached to a tip of a fluid container which is formed of two flexible sheets overlapped with each other. The sheets have their internal surfaces fitted to each other in a normal state after contents are filled into the container such that even a very small portion of contents remaining in the container can be removed by a required amount without coming into contact with air.

Abstract: A tamper resistant beverage dispensing bag has a flexible pouch having a top, a bottom, first and second panels and a width, and wherein the first and second panels define a first opening at the top and wherein at least one of the first and second panels defines a second opening near the bottom, and wherein the pouch has a top edge; a liquid dispensing apparatus including a tube and being connected to the pouch to permit a controlled flow of liquid from the second opening of the pouch; and, wherein the first and second panels are connected together at the top to releasably close the first opening.

Abstract: A flexible plastic fitment for providing spouts for pouches formed of sheet material. The fitment includes a pair of opposed side walls each having a center portion formed from diametrically opposed segments of a common cylinder and straight segments that blend respectively into the cylindrical segments on opposite sides of the common cylinder. The side walls are joined together at both ends thereof to form a canoe shape. A cover, which provides the only support for the side walls joins the top edges of the canoe shape and extends at both ends of the canoe shape between the cylindrical segments and the joined ends. A thin fin extends from each end of the joined side walls. A method of and apparatus for attaching the fitment by distending the side walls outwardly while urging the sheet material toward the side walls is also disclosed.

Abstract: A collapsible bag for dispensing liquids which includes at least one sheet sealed to define an enclosure and a fitment (spout) attached to the enclosure and out through which liquid in the enclosure is dispensed. An interior surface of the one or more sheets has an integral texture to assist with withdrawal of the liquid from the enclosure when collapsed. The texture can be provided by sheet surfaces that are mechanically or ultrasonically embossed or are bubble-cushioned or which have sealed pleats or accordion folds. The bottom surface of a lower flange of the fitment may have concentric ridges (or spirals) and/or radial grooves. Also disclosed are methods of making the bag from one, two, three or four sheets.

Abstract: There is a flexible tube having a neck in which an outer surface has a securing attachment and a transverse end wall bearing a cylindrical vent. There is also a rigid end cap having a sealing shirt and a securing skirt having a securing attachment matching that of the neck. The vent of the flexible tube and sealing and securing skirt are arranged so as to obtain longitudinal locking of the rigid end cap on the neck by a simple longitudinal translational movement.

Abstract: The present invention provides a fitment for attachment to a container for holding and dispensing a fluid. The fitment comprises a generally cylindrical spout having an external surface capable of mating with a collar of a dispensing connector, an external slider movable axially within said spout and an internal slider movable axially within the external slider. The internal slider is movable between a closed position that prevents the flow of fluid through the fitment and an open position that allows for the flow of fluid through the fitment. The internal slider is adapted to be moved between the closed and open positions by insertion of a dispensing connector into the external slider adjacent said internal slider. The internal slider is biased towards said closed position.

Abstract: A plastic spout (150,170) which is adapted to be sealed between two foil walls of a pouch. The spout has a spout body, which forms a passage (153) for delivering a medium from the pouch and/or feeding a medium to the pouch. In a bottom part thereof, the spout, on opposite sides, forms a sealing zone for a sealed connection to an adjoining foil wall. The sealing zones of the spout body are formed by sealing walls (158,159) which project downward from the spout body, each having a curvature over their entire length, such that each sealing wall is outwardly convex over its entire length with respect to an imaginary plane passing through the outermost ends, which adjoin one another, of the sealing walls. The sealing walls can preferably move flexibly transversely with respect to their plane and, on their inner side, are unsupported or are supported by one or more flexible supporting parts of the spout body.

Abstract: A flexible bottle having a gusseted body section and a neck section comprised of narrowed portions of the side panels and gussets of the body section, with a fitment in the neck section. The bottle has a flat bottom that may be created by tapering the webs forming the bottom at about 45 degrees. The body has a substantially square or rectangular cross section when filled, but may be contoured in the vertical direction. A process for fabricating the bottle is also disclosed which involves feeding webs, including a pair of gussets, creating perimeter seals around only the top portion of the bottle, inserting the fitment from the input end of the machine in the direction of web travel, forming the remainder of the perimeter seams, detaching the nascent bottle from the web, and sealing the neck section of the bottle to the fitment by clamping the neck section with a heated clamp, and preferably repeating the seal operation at a different radial angle.

Abstract: A plastic fitment with child-safe properties for attachment to a container component of film-like plastic material, includes a tubular body portion defining a through passage having axially spaced ends. A plurality of welding ribs is formed integrally on the outer periphery of the body portion near one axial end of the through passage. Furthermore, a cap member is integrally formed on the body portion near the other axial end, said cap member sealing the through passage at one end. The cap member is attached to the body portion through a weakened portion that is adapted to break when a rotational force is exerted by hand on the cap member. Radially outwardly projecting, wing-like blades are formed on the cap member at diametrically opposite positions thereof so that a person can place his fingers thereon in order to apply the rotational force to the cap member.

Abstract: The present invention provides a liquid container which has a check valve for preventing a flow of outside air into its inside and which is capable of maintaining the performance of the check valve constant.

Abstract: A metal tube for storing and distributing liquids, the tubes typically being manufactured of an aluminum alloy, comprising a cylindrical or truncated skirt having one end and another end linked to a dispensing head, the inner surface of the cylindrical skirt being covered, proximate to the open end, with an adhesive annular seal; and wherein the adhesive seal comprises an oxygen absorbing agent that is released when the tube is finally sealed; and wherein the oxygen absorbing agent is directly incorporated in the resin used for producing the seal to ensure that the oxygen absorbing agent is released only when the tube is finally sealed.

Abstract: A bottle for flowable adhesive includes an outer tube made of soft metal and an inner tube made from a material that allows the inner tube to restore its original shape when an external squeezing force applied to the outer tube is released. The inner tube has an outer diameter the same as an inner diameter of the outer tube, with an outer peripheral face of the inner tube being in intimate contact with an inner peripheral face of the outer tube. When the outer tube is squeezed, the flowable adhesive contained in the inner tube is dispensed through the spout of the dispensing member. The outer tube restores its original shape when the external squeezing force applied to the outer tube is released, as the inner tube pushes the outer tube outwardly when the inner tube is restoring its original shape.

Abstract: A tube provided with a head and a skirt having an orthogonal cross section of particular shape in which the largest inscribed circle has a diameter D. The head, which is designed for fixing of a rigid closure, is provided with a circular cylindrical wall extending towards the inside of the tube and enclosing an orifice concentric to the inscribed circle and having a large diameter, typically more than 0.8D, and takes up substantially the internal volume of the skirt end over a height less than D, preferably less than D/3. The invention is further directed to a closure element, in particular a convenience closure, adapted for fixing substantially irreversibly on the tube head, comprising a base having an external outline matching the shape of the orthogonal cross section of the tube skirt, and a skirt having a diameter in the range of 0.5D to 0.9D.

Abstract: A nozzle is attached to a tip of a fluid container which is formed of two flexible sheets overlapped with each other. The sheets have their internal surfaces fitted to each other in a normal state after contents are filled into the container such that even a very small portion of contents remaining in the container can be removed by a required amount without coming into contact with air.

Abstract: A hand-held container for liquid is provided, having a main body and a burstable membrane that is located over and seals peripherally with an outlet of the main body. The membrane can be broken by either squeezing the main body or by squeezing a ring to which the membrane is attached. A spout guides the liquid from the outlet of the main body after the membrane is broken.

Abstract: A cartridge that supplies fresh photographic processing solution or chemistry to a photoprocessing machine and recovers silver from spent processing solution. The cartridge is designed to integrate a solution supply system and a silver recovery system to facilitate the collection of silver from spent processing solution, form a less-regulated spent solution and reduce chemical exposures to operators of photoprocessing systems.

Abstract: Collapsible tube head (100, 200, 300, 400) comprising a neck (103, 203, 303, 403) which is fitted, with a port (180, 280, 380, 480) and a shoulder (102, 202, 302, 402). The aforementioned head is fitted with a valve (110, 210, 310, 410) which is inserted in the neck of the said collapsible tube, the said valve comprising a sealing means (112, 212, 312, 412) which is connected to a ring support (115, 215, 315, 415) having an opening (122, 222, 322, 422), the said sealing means being maintained in the closed position of the said opening when the tube is not compressed, and being maintained in the open position when the tube is compressed. The inner surface of the tube is provided with a bore (105, 205, 305, 405) which is disposed close to the base of the said neck. The ring support is fixed to the bore by means of bonding, soldering or force fitting, and the said bore and ring support are preferably provided with complementary connection means, in particular a groove and rice grains.

Abstract: An expandable single use liquid containment vessel that can fit into restricted spaces such as the trunk or glove compartment of a passenger transport vehicle. The vessel contains a top and bottom wall integrally connected via an outer wall embodying accordion type pleats to allow for vessel compression and expansion. A single piece pouring nozzle is permanently attached to the containment vessel subsequent to introduction of a fluid the containment vessel's interior portion. One end of the filling nozzle secures the nozzle to the containment vessel. At the second end of the nozzle is an exiting orifice which has been dimensioned to preclude insertion therein of publicly accessible fueling nozzles commonly associated with motor vehicle refueling stations.

Abstract: A container comprises container body means (2a) arranged for containing a fluid product (3) and pipe means (15) arranged for controlling distribution of said product (3) from said container (2), said pipe means (15) defining a non-rectilinear path (21) for said product (3), said path (21) extending along substantially progressively decreasing sections of said pipe means (15); an apparatus for producing containers (2) provided with container body means (2a) arranged for containing a fluid product (3) and pipe means (15) arranged for controlling distribution of said product (3) from said container body means (2a), comprises thermoforming mould means (11) arranged for thermoforming first film means (4) and second film means (5) of thermoformable material for defining in said pipe means (15) a curvilinear path (21); a method for producing containers (2) comprises thermoforming thermoformable sheet material (4, 5) for defining in said containers (2) container body means (2a) arranged for containing a fluid product

Abstract: A sealed bag prefilled with a decorating food product having a decorating tip removably attached thereto and a method of removably attaching a decorating tip to a sealed bag prefilled with a decorating food product, whereby the decorating food product contents of the sealed prefilled bag are decoratively dispensable through said decorating tip by squeezing said prefilled dispensing bag.

Abstract: A spray container device for a fluid product is disclosed. The device includes a container having at least one compressible wall. A first end of the container delimits a first opening for filling the container with a fluid product. The first opening is sealed after filling of the container. A second end of the container is closed and is capable, prior to the first use of the device, of being opened so as to uncover a second opening through which the product can be dispensed. The device further includes an insert arranged inside of the container. The insert delimits a spray orifice in communication with the product. The spray orifice faces the second opening. The insert is also preferably configured to isolate the product from the first opening prior to the sealing thereof.

Abstract: A check valve, wherein a tubular body having a through-passage is installed, a valve element formed with an elastic material having an opening part near the tip thereof is installed, so as to cover the tubular body, and a skin body having an opening part near the tip thereof is installed so as to cover the valve element. A liquid container, comprising an outlet for discharging contents, wherein a reverse flow prevention valve having an opening part closed in normal state and opened when a pressure in the container rises is installed at the outlet, a measuring container is installed at the tip of the outlet, and a cap having an intake with a reverse flow prevention valve with an opening part closed in normal state and opened when the pressure in the container is negative is fitted to the opening part, whereby, when the contents once discharged into the measuring container is distributed at the time of metered distribution, the contents beyond a metered volume is prevented from flowing out of a container body.

Abstract: A container has an opening and a nozzle disposed within the opening. The nozzle has a sealed tip that extends from the opening. A cap having an opening therethrough is secured to the nozzle. To use the container, the tip of the nozzle is cut to enable a viscous fluid to dispense therefrom at a first thickness. When the cap is re-secured to the nozzle, the opening of the cap enables the viscous food substance to dispense therefrom at a second thickness that is less than the first thickness.

Abstract: A device for containing and dispensing a fluid product, such as a cosmetic product, in the form of a spray. The device includes a reservoir containing the product at substantially atmospheric pressure, with the reservoir having flexible walls that preferably do not have shape memory. The device is equipped with a spray member for spraying the product in response to pressure exerted on the flexible walls of the reservoir, and an anti-air-intake element provided in order to prevent any entry of air inside the reservoir when said pressure ceases. When pressure is applied, the walls are deformed and the product is sprayed from the container. After dispensing is completed, the walls are maintained in the deformed state because air is prevented from entering the container. As a result, the next spraying action occurs more immediately and consistently because the container remains substantially filled with the product as the volume of the container is reduced upon deformation of the container walls.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a sterile closure device that is particularly suited for flexible containers, or pouches, that contain medical fluids. The sterile closure device provides a port for a conventional spike set to puncture in order to attach a patient feeding line. The sterile closure device features at least two protection mechanisms that enhance sterility. Between the two protection mechanisms is a sterile chamber that minimizes leakage of medical fluid from the flexible container when the protection mechanisms are breached by a the spike set. The sterile closure device also features finger support to facilitate the user in grasping and puncturing the sterile closure device.

Abstract: A pouring mouth member for a container includes an intermediate resin layer having barrier property and a fold-back portion is formed on at least one end portion of the intermediate resin layer having barrier property. Further, due to an inner layer resin and/or an outer layer resin provided to an outer periphery of this fold-back portion, the exposure of the resin having barrier property can be surely prevented and, at the same time, a cut edge of the intermediate resin layer having barrier property is effectively sealed between the inner and outer layer resins since the cut edge is also in a fold-back state.

Abstract: A support (1) for a flexible pouch for a fluid dispenser, said support comprising an appendage (11) to which the flexible pouch is fixed via its opening, and a socket (12) on which a dispensing member such as a pump is mounted, said support defining a passageway (13) causing the dispensing member to communicate with the flexible pouch so as to enable fluid contained in the pouch to be extracted by the dispensing member, said support being characterized in that said support (1) is provided with at least one tube (2) defining an internal duct (20) open at both ends of the tube, said tube (2) being fixed to the support (1) so that it has a free end (21) extending inside the flexible pouch, while its “top” other end (22) is fixed to the support eccentrically relative to the passageway (13) so that it causes the internal duct (20) to communicate with said passageway (13).

Abstract: A collapsible bag for dispensing liquids which includes at least one sheet sealed to define an enclosure and a fitment (spout) attached to the enclosure and out through which liquid in the enclosure is dispensed. An interior surface of the one or more sheets has an integral texture to assist with withdrawal of the liquid from the enclosure when collapsed. The texture can be provided by sheet surfaces that are mechanically or ultrasonically embossed or are bubble-cushioned or which have sealed pleats or accordion folds. The bottom surface of a lower flange of the fitment may have concentric ridges (or spirals) and/or radial grooves. Also disclosed are methods of making the bag from one, two, three or four sheets.

Abstract: A sequentially moulded closure arrangement (1) comprising a body (4), which forms the shoulder of a container, such as a tube (2), and defines a dispensing passageway, a cover (5), to seal the dispensing passageway, and a fixing ring (7) to join the body to the container. The cover is connected to the body or the fixing ring by a moulded hinge (6) and the cover and fixing ring are sequentially moulded together as an integral moulding, removing the requirement to assemble the cover, body and fixing ring in a separate assembly operation. The arrangement has further advantages relating to cleanliness and ease of dispensing.

Abstract: The invention concerns a packaging tube for pasty product, comprising a tubular skirt extending along an axial direction and sealed by swaging at the end of the tube, and a head located at the other end of the tube, the head including a dispensing passage and a neck forming a radial extension of the dispensing passage, the neck being connected to the skirt by a connecting surface. The skirt and the connecting surface have, respectively, a circumference and a radius of curvature such that the ratio of the circumference over the radius is not more than 20.

Abstract: A tube-type container includes a container main body, a lid material to be attached in the top of the container main body, a valve body 20 comprising an opening/closing mechanism and a tube-shaped material 30. On the top periphery of the tube-shaped material 30, an engaging groove 32 that can be engaged with the container main body is formed. On the inner circumference of the tube-shaped material 30, the first tapered portion 31 is formed, and in the under surface 34 in the tube-shaped material 30, an opening portion 33 is formed. In the valve body 20, the second tapered portion 21 is formed. Additionally, in the lower end portion of the valve body 20, a regulating portion 22 is formed.

Abstract: A dispensing structure, and a package with a dispensing structure, is provided with a valve. In one embodiment, the dispensing structure is a multi-piece fitment. The multi-piece fitment includes a base for mounting to the container and a valve carrier for mounting to the base. A flexible, self-sealing slit-type valve is mounted within the carrier. In another embodiment, a fitment is mounted in the opening of a thin-walled, flexible, collapsible container, and the flexible valve is mounted in the fitment. In yet another embodiment, a package includes a container having a corner wall defining an opening, and a fitment is sealingly mounted to the corner wall at the opening. A valve is disposed within the fitment. A removable and disposable cover extends from the container over the fitment and at least a portion of the corner wall to define a hermetically sealed volume around the fitment. The cover may be pulled away from the container to expose the fitment.