Liquid container support and hygienic liquid dispensing system
US5222531A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 15, 1992 |
| Grant date | Jun 29, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 15, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB67D3/0032
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A hygienic liquid dispensing system includes a cap to close the opening of an inverted liquid container enclosing drinking water or other potable liquid. The cap has a lid portion to overlie and sealingly close the opening and an annular skirt portion extending axially away from the lid to surround a portion of the container neck. The lid portion is provided with an axially inwardly extending recess including an outer sleeve and an inner plug portion integrally formed with a frangible connection therebetween. A feed tube is dimensioned for forcible insertion into the recess for breaking the frangible connection and separating the plug portion from the sleeve to permit the discharge of liquid from the container. A mounting apparatus is also provided to fit on the upper portion of a water cooler cabinet and defines an annular ring for supporting the shoulder of an inverted bottle or container thereon. The mounting apparatus also defines a tapered entry portion extending downwardly and inwardly from the annular ring for receiving the neck of the inverted container therein.
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