Fluid despensing and shipping container system and methods
US5826752A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 23, 1995 |
| Grant date | Oct 27, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 23, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D2203/04
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for containing and dispensing fluids comprises a collapsible, fluid-tight bag having an bag internal volume for storing fluid and at least one opening thereto, dispensing mechanism positioned one opening of the at least one opening for selectively dispensing fluid from the collapsible, fluid-tight bag; and a rigid container having a container internal volume and a partition to divide the container internal volume into a first chamber and a second chamber, the partition having an opening, the dispensing mechanism extending through the opening and secured in the opening, the collapsible, fluid-tight bag positioned in the first chamber, wherein the second chamber is removable. The bag is formed of a flexible plastic material. The dispensing mechanism is a spigot that has a neck mechanically coupled to the opening of the bag, whereby the spigot is in fluid communication with the container internal volume. A method of making a container for shipping and dispensing bulk liquids comprises the steps of manufacturing a container having a protective housing and a main housing with an opening therebetween, the protective housing forming a protective internal cavity, the main hous…
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