Method and apparatus for filing and dispensing a liquid from a container
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IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
B65D-035/56
B65D-035/00
출원번호
US-0182474
(2005-07-15)
등록번호
US-7434705
(2008-10-14)
발명자
/ 주소
Evangelista,Ricardo Enzo
출원인 / 주소
M.E.B. Import Export, Corp.
대리인 / 주소
Armstrong Teasdale LLP
인용정보
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4인용 특허 :
12
초록▼
A container including a first end, a second end, and a body extending therebetween and a closure member removably coupled to the first end, wherein the closure member includes a first engagement member. The container also includes a second engagement member removably coupled to the closure member an
A container including a first end, a second end, and a body extending therebetween and a closure member removably coupled to the first end, wherein the closure member includes a first engagement member. The container also includes a second engagement member removably coupled to the closure member and the first end and a plurality of support members configured to engage a body of a second container. A retaining member is removably coupled to the first end and to the closure member such that the retaining member extends through the first end and engages a recess within the closure member.
대표청구항▼
What is claimed is: 1. A container comprising: an open first end, a closed second end, and a body extending therebetween, said body comprising a cavity therein; a closure member removably coupled to said first end, said closure member including a first engagement member; a second engagement member
What is claimed is: 1. A container comprising: an open first end, a closed second end, and a body extending therebetween, said body comprising a cavity therein; a closure member removably coupled to said first end, said closure member including a first engagement member; a second engagement member removably coupled to said closure member and said first end; a plurality of support members configured to engage a body of a second container; a retaining member removably coupled to said first end and to said closure member such that said retaining member extends through said first end and engages a recess within said closure member; and a liner removably housed within said body cavity, said liner comprising a spout at least partially engaged by said first and said second engagement members. 2. A container in accordance with claim 1 wherein said liner comprises a fluid filled flexible bag. 3. A container in accordance with claim 1 wherein said closure member includes an aperture configured to receive at least a portion of said second engagement member therein, said first engagement member extending a distance substantially perpendicularly from said closure member and configured to couple to said second engagement member. 4. A container in accordance with claim 1 wherein said closure member includes an alignment member and a recess, said alignment member configured to engage said first end such that said closure member is secured to said first end in a predetermined position, said recess opposite said alignment member. 5. A container in accordance with claim 1 wherein said first end includes a first annular lip and a second annular lip, each of said lips extending a distance circumferentially about said body such that each of said first and second ends are recessed within said body. 6. A container in accordance with claim 5 wherein said first annular lip includes at least one recess configured to receive at least a portion of said closure member therein. 7. A container in accordance with claim 1 wherein said plurality of support members includes a first support member extending a first distance substantially perpendicularly from said body, a second support member extending a second distance substantially perpendicularly from said body, said second distance greater than said first distance, said first support member coupled to said second support member by a third support member, said first and second support members each comprising a first end, a second end, and a body extending therebetween, wherein said first end is arcuate and is configured to releasably couple to the second container. 8. A container in accordance with claim 1 wherein said plurality of support members includes a fourth support member extending substantially perpendicularly from said body, said fourth support member comprising a cylindrical body and a substantially flat end, wherein said flat end is configured to releasably couple to the second container. 9. A container in accordance with claim 1 wherein said container is hand molded and fabricated from at least one of a polypropylene material and a polyurethane material. 10. A method of stacking containers, said method comprising: providing a first container and a second container, each container including a first end, a second end, a top surface, a bottom surface, and a liner removably housed therein, wherein a closure member is removably coupled to the first end and wherein a first engagement member is defined on the closure member and a second engagement member is removably coupled to the closure member and the first end, the liner including a spout at least partially engaged by the first and the second engagement members, each of the first and second containers further including at least one support member extending outwardly from the bottom surface and at least one recess extending inwardly from the top surface; positioning the first container on top of the second container such that the at least one support member of the first container is substantially aligned with the at least one recess of the second container, the at least one recess of the second container sized to receive therein the at least one support member of the first container; and inserting the at least one support member of the first container into the at least one recess of the second container such that the first and second containers are secured to one another. 11. A method in accordance with claim 10 further comprising coupling a second support member and a third support member of the first container to the top surface of the second container body such that the containers are secured to each other. 12. A method in accordance with claim 11 further comprising providing arcuate portions along a bottom portion of the second and third support members of the first container to facilitate increasing the stability of stacking the first container on top of the second container. 13. A method in accordance with claim 10 further comprising providing flat portions along a bottom portion of a second and a third support member of the second container to facilitate increasing the stacking stability of the second container on a flat surface. 14. A method in accordance with claim 10 wherein said providing a first container and a second container comprises providing each container with a liner including a flexible bag of wine such that at least one of the first and second containers is capable of dispensing wine while the first container is secured to second container. 15. A method of dispensing a liquid, said method comprising: providing a liquid filled liner including a dispensing spout and a body; providing a container including an open first end, a closed second end, a body extending therebetween, and a closure member removably coupled to the first end, wherein the closure member includes a first engagement member sized to receive the dispensing spout therein, a second engagement member removably coupled to the closure member and the first end, and a fastener configured to extend through the container body and into the closure member; and coupling the spout between the first and second engagement members such that the spout is at least partially engaged by the first and the second engagement members and such that the liquid filled liner is sealed within the container body and from the atmosphere. 16. A method in accordance with claim 15 wherein said providing a liquid filled liner further comprises providing a liquid filled liner including a spout that includes a first annular ring, a second annular ring, and a groove extending therebetween, the groove configured to be coupled between the first and second engagement members. 17. A method in accordance with claim 16 further comprising inserting the groove into the first engagement member. 18. A method in accordance with claim 16 further comprising coupling the second engagement member about the groove and inserting the liquid filled liner into the container. 19. A method in accordance with claim 18 further comprising coupling the closure member including the liquid filled liner and the engagement members to the container first end and fastening the closure member such that a sealed cavity is defined inside the container body. 20. A method in accordance with claim 19 wherein the liquid is sealed from air and the liquid filled liner is protected by the container during stacking and shipment. 21. A liquid dispensing system comprising: a liquid filled liner including a dispensing spout; a unitary container comprising an open first end, a closed second end, and a body extending therebetween, said body comprising an inner surface defining a cavity therein and an integrally formed support ledge extending between said first end and said second end; a first closure member removably coupled to a second closure member, said first closure member including a first engagement member, said second closure member including a second engagement member, wherein said spout is at least partially engaged by said first and said second engagement members and wherein said first and second closure members are removably coupled to said container first end, said first closure member removably coupled to said first end by a plurality of attachment members; a plurality of hollow support members extending from said body and configured to engage a body of a second container; and a retaining member extending though said first end and engaging a recess within said first closure member, said retaining member is fixedly coupled to said first end. 22. A system in accordance with claim 21 wherein said liquid filled liner is filled with wine. 23. A system in accordance with claim 21 wherein said first and second engagement members are configured to circumferentially couple to said dispensing spout. 24. A system in accordance with claim 21 wherein said plurality of attachment members are configured to engage a plurality of recesses positioned in said first end. 25. A system in accordance with claim 21 wherein said first closure member is coupled to said second closure member by a hinge. 26. A system in accordance with claim 21 wherein said plurality of support members includes a first support member extending a first distance substantially perpendicularly from said body, a second support member extending a second distance substantially perpendicularly from said body, said second distance greater than said first distance, said first support member coupled to said second support member by a third support member, said first and second support members each comprising a first end, a second end, and a hollow body extending therebetween, each of said first ends is arcuate and is configured to releasably couple to the second container. 27. A system in accordance with claim 21 wherein said plurality of support members comprises a fourth support member extending substantially perpendicularly from said body, said fourth support member comprising a cylindrical, hollow body and a substantially flat end, said flat end configured to releasably couple to the second container. 28. A system in accordance with claim 21 wherein said container is machine molded and fabricated from a polypropylene material.
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Mueller Alfred F. (Neshanic Station NJ), Apparatus and method to provide bag-in-a-box system.
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