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A device for dispensing a product solution includes a container for a product solution, the container having a top end, the top end including a continuous septum. The device also includes a receptacle for receiving the container in an inverted condition, the receptacle including a seat portion for r

A device for dispensing a product solution includes a container for a product solution, the container having a top end, the top end including a continuous septum. The device also includes a receptacle for receiving the container in an inverted condition, the receptacle including a seat portion for receiving the top end of the container, the seat portion including an upwardly extending, hollow piercing device capable of piercing the septum. The device also includes a pump for withdrawing product from the container through the piercing device. A method for dispensing a product solution is also disclosed.

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[ What is claimed is:] [8.] A device for dispensing a product solution, comprising:a container for a product solution, the container having a top end, the top end including a septum;a receptacle for receiving the container in an inverted condition, the receptacle including a seat portion for receivi

[ What is claimed is:] [8.] A device for dispensing a product solution, comprising:a container for a product solution, the container having a top end, the top end including a septum;a receptacle for receiving the container in an inverted condition, the receptacle including a seat portion for receiving the top end of the container, the seat portion including an upwardly extending, hollow piercing device capable of piercing the septum;a pump for withdrawing product from the container through the piercing device,wherein the septum is part of a cap that is attachable to and removable from a main body portion of the container, and the cap includes key and the seat includes a keyway in which the key is receivable. [13.] A method for dispensing a product solution, comprising the steps of:inverting a container of product solution such that a top end of the container faces downwardly, the top end of the container including a septum, the container further including one of a key and a keyway;positioning the container in a receptacle such that the top end of the container is disposed in a seat of the receptacle, the seat of the receptacle having a hollow, upwardly extending piercing device and one of a keyway and a key for mating with the one of the key and the keyway of the container, the container being positioned in the receptacle such that the one of the key and the keyway of the container is caused to mate with the one of the keyway and the key of the receptacle;piercing the septum with the piercing device such that part of the piercing device is disposed inside of the container; andwithdrawing the product from the container through the piercing device;removing the piercing device from the septum; andsubstantially completely closing an opening in the septum formed by the piercing device, after removal of the piercing device from the septum, by a self-sealing action of the septum.