Flexible pouch and dock system

摘要

The present disclosure provides a flexible pouch for bottom-dispensing a liquid. A dock for holding the flexible pouch is also provided. Further disclosed herein is a system for dispensing a liquid. The system includes the pouch for placement in the dock.

主权项

1. A system for dispensing a liquid comprising:
A. a pouch for placement into a dock, the pouch comprising
(i) a flexible body and a base forming a closed chamber for holding a liquid;(ii) a closure for dispensing the liquid, the closure attached to a lower portion of the body;(iii) a front flexible film and a rear flexible film, the front flexible film and the rear flexible film sealed around a common peripheral edge; and(iv) a first flute and a second flute on opposing sides of the common peripheral edge; B. a dock comprising
(i) a floor having a peripheral edge;(ii) a waist surrounding the peripheral edge and extending upward from the floor, the waist and the floor defining a seat for receiving the base;(iii) a front panel and a rear panel extending upward from opposing sides of the waist, the front panel and the rear panel separated by a gap; and(iv) an orifice on a front surface of the waist, the orifice for receiving the closure;(v) a first U-shaped edge and a second U-shaped edge on opposing sides of the waist; wherein an upper end of the front panel stands freely with respect to an upper end of the rear panel; and the first flute contacts the first U-shaped edge and the second flute contacts the second U-shaped edge.