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US5012956A
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Squeeze bottle with bag, dispensing system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1989-08-07
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Granted: 1991-05-07
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Expires: 2009-08-07
Abstract
Abstract A fluid dispenser system being a substantially conventional squeeze bottle within which a collapsible flaccid bag, containing dispensable fluid, is suspended. The bag is spaced from interior surfaces of the bottle and a pressure actuated valve, that facilitates fluid discharge and blocks against back flow entry of air into the bag, closes the bag. The bottle is vented, having a vent hole which is normally open, permitting air entry into the space between the interior surfaces of the bottle and the exterior surfaces of the bag. This vent hole requires obturation incidental with squeezing of the bottle, for fluid dispensing. In that situation air is trapped in the space and compressed, and indirectly exerts outwards pressure against the valve causing the valve to open, and promotes dispensing of the fluid whereby the bag progressively collapses as fluid is expelled.
Inventors
- 👤 William R. Stoody
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 21:51
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D83/00; B65D83/771
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
154 words
A squeeze bottle class dispensing system for isolated containment and dispensing of fluid product therefrom, which comprises: a bottle having resilingly deflectable side walls, and an easily obturated vent means which facilitate squeezing of said bottle for dispensation of said fluid product; at least one collapsible bag, containing dispensable fluid product, being suspended within said bottle and spaced from said walls; a normally closed valve, which facilitates containment and dispensation of said fluid product, being disposed on and closing said bag; and a bottle closure being secured to said bottle and thereby retaining said valve and said bag in place relative to said bottle; said bag having, integral therewith, a passive guide means that promotes collapsing of said bag and thereby ensures against proliferation and sustainment of fluid retention pockets in said bag; said fluid product within said bag being in dispensing readiness communication with said valve regardless of attitude of said dispensing system.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
154 words
A squeeze bottle class dispensing system for isolated containment and dispensing of fluid product therefrom, which comprises: a bottle having resilingly deflectable side walls, and an easily obturated vent means which facilitate squeezing of said bottle for dispensation of said fluid product; at least one collapsible bag, containing dispensable fluid product, being suspended within said bottle and spaced from said walls; a normally closed valve, which facilitates containment and dispensation of said fluid product, being disposed on and closing said bag; and a bottle closure being secured to said bottle and thereby retaining said valve and said bag in place relative to said bottle; said bag having, integral therewith, a passive guide means that promotes collapsing of said bag and thereby ensures against proliferation and sustainment of fluid retention pockets in said bag; said fluid product within said bag being in dispensing readiness communication with said valve regardless of attitude of said dispensing system.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
159 words
A squeeze bottle class dispensing system for isolated containment and dispensing of fluid product therefrom, which comprises: a bottle having resilingly deflectable side walls, and an easily obturated vent means which facilitate squeezing of said bottle for dispensation of said fluid product; at least one collapsible bag, which is adapted for containment of dispensable fluid product, being suspended within said bottle and spaced from said walls; a normally closed valve, which facilitates containment and dispensation of fluid product, being disposed on and closing said bag; and a bottle closure being secured to said bottle and thereby retaining said valve and said bag in place relative to said bottle; said bag having, integral therewith, a passive guide means that promotes collapsing of said bag and thereby ensures against proliferation and sustainment of fluid retention pockets in said bag; said bag being adapted to keep fluid product in dispensing readiness communication with said valve regardless of attitude of said dispensing system.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
159 words
A squeeze bottle class dispensing system for isolated containment and dispensing of fluid product therefrom, which comprises: a bottle having resilingly deflectable side walls, and an easily obturated vent means which facilitate squeezing of said bottle for dispensation of said fluid product; at least one collapsible bag, which is adapted for containment of dispensable fluid product, being suspended within said bottle and spaced from said walls; a normally closed valve, which facilitates containment and dispensation of fluid product, being disposed on and closing said bag; and a bottle closure being secured to said bottle and thereby retaining said valve and said bag in place relative to said bottle; said bag having, integral therewith, a passive guide means that promotes collapsing of said bag and thereby ensures against proliferation and sustainment of fluid retention pockets in said bag; said bag being adapted to keep fluid product in dispensing readiness communication with said valve regardless of attitude of said dispensing system.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
214 words
A squeeze bottle class dispensing system for isolated containment and dispensing of fluid product therefrom, which comprises: a bottle having resilingly deflectable side walls, and an easily obturated vent means which facilitate operation of said bottle for dispensation of said fluid product; at least one collapsible flaccid bag, containing dispensable fluid product, being suspended within said bottle; an air space being inside of said bottle and outside of said bag, and communicating with atmosphere outside of said bottle via said vent means; a normally closed pressure actuated valve, which responsively opens under outwards exertion of fluid pressure thereon, being disposed on and closing said bag; and a bottle closure being secured to said bottle and thereby retaining said valve and said bag in place relative to said bottle; said bag having, integral therewith, a passive guide means that promotes collapsing of said bag and thereby ensures against proliferation and sustainment of fluid retention pockets in said bag; said operation being squeezing of said bottle incidental with obturation of said vent means, whereas squeezing of said bottle incidental with obturation of said vent means deflects said walls inwardly and indirectly exerts outwards pressure on said valve and thereby opens said valve and promotes dispensing of said fluid product regardless of the attitude of said bottle.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
214 words
A squeeze bottle class dispensing system for isolated containment and dispensing of fluid product therefrom, which comprises: a bottle having resilingly deflectable side walls, and an easily obturated vent means which facilitate operation of said bottle for dispensation of said fluid product; at least one collapsible flaccid bag, containing dispensable fluid product, being suspended within said bottle; an air space being inside of said bottle and outside of said bag, and communicating with atmosphere outside of said bottle via said vent means; a normally closed pressure actuated valve, which responsively opens under outwards exertion of fluid pressure thereon, being disposed on and closing said bag; and a bottle closure being secured to said bottle and thereby retaining said valve and said bag in place relative to said bottle; said bag having, integral therewith, a passive guide means that promotes collapsing of said bag and thereby ensures against proliferation and sustainment of fluid retention pockets in said bag; said operation being squeezing of said bottle incidental with obturation of said vent means, whereas squeezing of said bottle incidental with obturation of said vent means deflects said walls inwardly and indirectly exerts outwards pressure on said valve and thereby opens said valve and promotes dispensing of said fluid product regardless of the attitude of said bottle.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
In the invention of claim 3, said vent means having a baffle plate which protects said bag.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
In the invention of claim 3, said valve being an elastomeric component having an upwardly projecting concavo-convex bulge having a transverse valvular slit.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
In the invention of claim 3, said bottle closure being an integral part of said valve.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
26 words
In the invention of claim 3, fluid product within said bag being in dispensing readiness communication with said valve regardless of attitude of said dispensing system.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
14 words
In the invention of claim 3, said bottle closure having an attached secondary cap.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
17 words
In the invention of claim 8, said cap being a positive closing means for said dispensing system.
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