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A liquid dispensing apparatus is provided for use in combination with rigid or semi-rigid inverted liquid containers. The liquid dispensing apparatus is comprised of a base portion that provides a stable platform for the combination, a coupling extending up from the base portion that is inserted int

A liquid dispensing apparatus is provided for use in combination with rigid or semi-rigid inverted liquid containers. The liquid dispensing apparatus is comprised of a base portion that provides a stable platform for the combination, a coupling extending up from the base portion that is inserted into the neck of the open liquid container to provide a seal around the neck and to provide an opening to discharge the liquid, and a spigot with a valve in communication with the opening to control the flow of liquid. A stabilizing arm extending from the base portion contacts the bottom of the liquid container and, in conjunction with the coupling, secures the liquid container to the liquid dispensing apparatus. The base portion is also designed to contain any liquid that may leak from the coupling.

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A liquid dispensing appartus, for use in combination with an inverted liquid container, comprising: a base portion; a mounting bore centrally located in said base portion; a coupling means attached to and extending up from said base portion to form an integral unit with said base portion for inserti

A liquid dispensing appartus, for use in combination with an inverted liquid container, comprising: a base portion; a mounting bore centrally located in said base portion; a coupling means attached to and extending up from said base portion to form an integral unit with said base portion for insertion into the open neck of the liquid container to provide a press-fit secure seal with the liquid container; wherein said coupling means is a nozzle composed of a unitary piece of material that is slightly flexible while retaining its general shape, wherein the nozzle comprises: a conic shaped top portion extending above the surface of said base portion, a cylindrically shaped lower portion friction fitted in said mounting bore of said base portion, and a tapered center cavity extending from the apex of said nozzle top portion to an intermediate position in said nozzle lower portion; wherein said base portion includes an upper portion and a lower portion said base portion subtending an area greater than that subtended by the liquid container and said lower base portion having a square perimeter, said upper portion having a generally circular shape which is centered on said lower base portion wherein the upper base portion consists of a means for containing leaks from said coupling means, said means for containing leaks from said coupling means comprises a concave top surface of said upper portion concentric with said coupling means whereby a sink is formed surrounding said coupling means; a longitudinal bore extending from said tapered center cavity of said coupling means to the side of said base portion so that the liquid may be discharged from the container; a valved spigot in communication with said longitudinal bore at the side of said base portion to control the flow of liquid; and a stabilizing means extending from said base portion for contact with the bottom surface of the inverted liquid dispensing apparatus.