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A liquid storage and dispensing device includes a bottle and a fluid flow control device which is mounted to the neck of the bottle. The bottle includes a planar surface upon which the bottle may rest in an inclined orientation, with the neck of the bottle pointed down. The planar surface is formed

A liquid storage and dispensing device includes a bottle and a fluid flow control device which is mounted to the neck of the bottle. The bottle includes a planar surface upon which the bottle may rest in an inclined orientation, with the neck of the bottle pointed down. The planar surface is formed at an angle with respect to the rest of the bottle geometry so that the center of gravity of the bottle, when full of liquid and in the inclined orientation, is above the planar surface. Thus, the full bottle is able to be safely stored in the inclined orientation with any level of liquid contained in the bottle, without concern that the bottle will topple over, and the liquid contents may be dispensed through the fluid flow control device.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A liquid container and dispensing system comprising:a wall forming a container, the wall having a base portion, and the container having a neck integral with the base portion forming a mouth through which liquid contents may be dispensed from the container, the base porti

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A liquid container and dispensing system comprising:a wall forming a container, the wall having a base portion, and the container having a neck integral with the base portion forming a mouth through which liquid contents may be dispensed from the container, the base portion having a bottom surface for supporting the container with the neck extending substantially perpendicular to the bottom surface, said wall being formed of a material that is substantially rigid;the container wall including a bottom portion extending from the base portion and the container wall including a shoulder extending between the bottom portion and the neck, the shoulder portion having a substantially flat support surface that intersects the bottom portion at a transition zone intermediate the neck and the base portion;dispensing valve means for controlling the flow of liquid out of the container through the mouth of the container;the container wall having a shape that when the container is filled with liquid the center of gravity is located between the mouth of the container and an axis extending perpendicular to the support surface at the transition zone, whereby the container is stable in an upright position supported by the bottom of the container and in a pouring position with the support surface of the container resting on a horizontal surface.