| 摘要 |
A fluent dispenser comprising an outer shell having one closed end and one open end, a fluent filled flexible plastic bag inserted in the shell through the open end thereof, and a generally planar closure or wall detachably mounted in the open end of the shell to retain the bag therein, the bag having a dispensing spout and the shell or closure having movable flaps facilitating extraction of the spout and mounting of the spout to provide for convenient dispensing of the fluent contents of the bag. In the preferred embodiment, the shell is an integral, semi-rigid, molded plastic member, and the closure is fiber-board. Also in the preferred embodiment, the shell is formed to simulate a barrel to complement the packaging and service of beverages such as wine. Other features include a removable bung in the shell for insertion between the shell and the bag of ice and/or water for chilling the bag contents; and the provision on the shell of a flattened side wall area to orient the spout downward and to prevent the shell from rolling when the barrel is placed on its side in fluent dispensing position. In one modification, the shell may be provided at its open end with an integral partial end wall section to facilitate rigid mounting of the dispensing spout, chilling of the bag contents with ice and ice water, and use of a fiber-board closure that would not be wetted by the ice water. |
