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The invention relates to a dispensing device for dispensing a flowable substance to form a beverage. The device includes a removable container which in a filled state has a main flexible pouch into which is stored the flowable substance and a fitment located at the bottom of the pouch and tightly at

The invention relates to a dispensing device for dispensing a flowable substance to form a beverage. The device includes a removable container which in a filled state has a main flexible pouch into which is stored the flowable substance and a fitment located at the bottom of the pouch and tightly attached thereto. The fitment is shaped so as to include a pair of side flanges at least one passage for allowing the flowable substance to pass therethrough by gravity. The device also has a dispensing base adapter that includes a pair of side channel-type guides shaped to guide in slidable arrangement the flanges and a bottom bearing surface for supporting the fitment. In addition, the device has an elastic member for maintaining a downwardly oriented pressure of the flanges onto the bottom bearing surface effective to create a substantially tight seal arrangement and prevent the flowable substance from entering the space between the flanges and the bottom bearing surface.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A dispensing device for dispensing a flowable substance for the preparation of a beverage comprising:a removable container comprising a pouch having a top portion and which in a filled state contains a flowable substance and a bottom portion that includes a fitment atta

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A dispensing device for dispensing a flowable substance for the preparation of a beverage comprising:a removable container comprising a pouch having a top portion and which in a filled state contains a flowable substance and a bottom portion that includes a fitment attached thereto, the fitment being configured and dimensioned to include a pair of side extending end flanges, a bottom opening and at least one passage for allowing the flowable substance to pass therethrough and out of the opening by gravity;a dispensing base adapter comprising a pair of side channel members configured and dimensioned to guide in slidable arrangement the end flanges of the container fitment, and a bottom bearing surface for supporting the fitment; anda closure member for maintaining pressure on the end flanges toward the bottom bearing surface so as to create a substantially tight seal arrangement between the adapter and container.