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A fluid delivery system includes a flexible media bag having an outlet spout projecting therefrom. A passageway longitudinally extends through the outlet spout and communicates with the interior of the media bag. A diptube connector is mounted to the outlet spout. The diptube connector includes a st

A fluid delivery system includes a flexible media bag having an outlet spout projecting therefrom. A passageway longitudinally extends through the outlet spout and communicates with the interior of the media bag. A diptube connector is mounted to the outlet spout. The diptube connector includes a stem having a first end with a barb radially projecting out therefrom and an opposing second end with an annular flange radially projecting out therefrom. The flange has an outer diameter greater than the inner diameter of the passageway in the outlet spout. The first end of the diptube connector is received in sealed engagement within the first end of the diptube. The second end of the diptube is passed through the passageway in the outlet spout such that the flange on the diptube connector rests on the outlet spout. The outlet spout having the diptube connector mounted thereon is received in sealed engagement within a delivery tube.

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[ What is claimed and desired to be secured by United States Letters Patent is:] [1.] A port assembly for use with an interior compartment of a container, the port assembly comprising:(a) a diptube having a first end, an opposing second end, and a fluid path extending therebetween, the fluid path be

[ What is claimed and desired to be secured by United States Letters Patent is:] [1.] A port assembly for use with an interior compartment of a container, the port assembly comprising:(a) a diptube having a first end, an opposing second end, and a fluid path extending therebetween, the fluid path being open such that fluid can freely flow from the second end to the first end;(b) a tubular outlet spout having a free first end, an opposing second end, and an interior surface bounding a passageway extending therebetween, the second end of the outlet spout being adapted to be attached to the container such that the passageway communicates with the interior compartment of the container; and(c) a diptube connector comprising a tubular stem having a first end, an opposing second end, and an interior surface bounding a channel extending therebetween, the first end of the diptube connector being selectively received within the first end of the diptube, the first end of the diptube being received within the passageway of the outlet spout, the second end of the stem having a flange radially outwardly extending therefrom, the flange having an outer diameter greater than the inner diameter of the passageway at the first end of the outlet spout. [22.] A method for assembling a fluid delivery system, the method comprising the steps of:(a) securing a spout to a flexible media bag having an internal compartment, the spout having a passageway extending from a free end to the internal compartment of the media bag;(b) inserting a tubular stem of a diptube connector into one end of a diptube, the diptube connector further comprising a flange outwardly projecting from an end of the stem outside of the diptube;(c) disposing the diptube through the passageway in the spout so that the flange on the diptube connector rests on the free end of the spout, thereby supporting the diptube within the media bag; and(d) positioning a delivery tube over the free end of the spout.