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A method for filling a dispensing bag includes inserting a collapsed bag within a chamber of a bin and securing a lower end of the collapsed bag to the bin. After securing the lower end of the collapsed bag to the bin, a hoist coupled to an upper end of the collapsed bag is manipulated so that the h

A method for filling a dispensing bag includes inserting a collapsed bag within a chamber of a bin and securing a lower end of the collapsed bag to the bin. After securing the lower end of the collapsed bag to the bin, a hoist coupled to an upper end of the collapsed bag is manipulated so that the hoist raises the upper end of the collapsed bag within the chamber while the lower end of the collapsed bag remains secured to the bin so as to expand the collapsed bag within the chamber of the bin.

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1. A method for filling a dispensing bag, the method comprising: inserting a collapsed bag within a chamber of a bin, the bag having a sterilized compartment that is sealed closed;securing a lower end of the collapsed bag to the bin after inserting the collapsed bag within the chamber of the bin;sec

1. A method for filling a dispensing bag, the method comprising: inserting a collapsed bag within a chamber of a bin, the bag having a sterilized compartment that is sealed closed;securing a lower end of the collapsed bag to the bin after inserting the collapsed bag within the chamber of the bin;securing a hoist to hanger mounts on the collapsed bag; andafter securing the lower end of the collapsed bag to the bin and securing the hoist to the hanger mounts, manipulating the hoist secured to the collapsed bag so that the hoist raises an upper end of the collapsed bag within the chamber while the lower end of the collapsed bag remains secured to the bin so as to expand the collapsed bag within the chamber of the bin. 2. The method as recited in claim 1, wherein the step of securing the lower end of the collapsed bag comprises securing the lower end of the collapsed bag to a floor of the bin. 3. The method as recited in claim 1, wherein the step of securing the lower end of the collapsed bag comprises securely fixing a first port projecting from the lower end of the collapsed bag within a port hole formed on the floor of the bin. 4. The method as recited in claim 3, wherein the first port is securely fixed by frictional engagement to a retention plate disposed on a floor of the bin. 5. The method as recited in claim 1, wherein the step of inserting the collapsed bag comprises: placing the collapsed bag within the chamber of the bin, the bin having an opening extending through a floor of the bin;either before or after placing the collapsed bag within the chamber, positioning a first retention plate so that the first retention plate at least partially covers the opening extending through the floor, the first retention plate at least partially bounding a port hole; andadvancing a first port projecting from the lower end of the collapsed bag into the port hole. 6. The method as recited in claim 5, wherein the step of securing the lower end of the collapsed bag to the bin comprises fixing the first retention plate to the bin so that the first port is pressed against the first retention plate and thereby securely holds to the first port. 7. The method as recited in claim 5, wherein the step of securing the lower end of the collapsed bag to the bin comprises compressing the first port between the first retention plate and the floor of the bin. 8. The method as recited in claim 5, wherein the step of securing the lower end of the collapsed bag to the bin comprises compressing the first port between the first retention plate and a second retention plate disposed on the floor of the bin. 9. The method as recited in claim 1, wherein the step of securing the lower end of the collapsed bag comprises securely fixing an elongated tube projecting from the lower end of the collapsed bag within a port hole formed on the floor of the bin. 10. The method as recited in claim 1, wherein the step of inserting the collapsed bag comprises: placing the collapsed bag within the chamber of the bin, the bin having an opening extending through a floor of the bin;either before or after placing the collapsed bag within the chamber, positioning a first retention plate so that the first retention plate at least partially covers the opening extending through the floor, the first retention plate at least partially bounding a port hole; andadvancing an elongated tube projecting from the lower end of the collapsed bag into the port hole. 11. The method as recited in claim 10, wherein the step of securing the lower end of the collapsed bag to the bin comprises fixing the first retention plate to the bin so that the elongated tube is pressed against the first retention plate and thereby securely holds to the retention plate. 12. The method as recited in claim 10, wherein the step of securing the lower end of the collapsed bag to the bin comprises compressing the elongated tube between the first retention plate and the floor of the bin or between the first retention plate and a second retention plate disposed on the floor of the bin. 13. The method as recited in claim 1, further comprising: delivering a fluid into the bag after the bag has been expanded; anddispensing the fluid from the bag. 14. The method as recited in claim 13, further comprising separating the hoist from the bag before dispensing the fluid from the bag. 15. The method as recited in claim 1, wherein the hoist comprises: a stand removably mounted to the bin, a support arm projecting from the stand so as to extend over the chamber of the bin; andan elongated line slidably mounted on the support arm, the line having a first end and an opposing second end, the line being selectively movable on the support arm such that the second end can be selectively raised and lowered within the chamber of the bin, the second end of the line being coupled to the bag, and wherein manipulating the hoist comprises raising the second end of the line. 16. The method as recited in claim 15, wherein a hanger is mounted on the first end of the line; and a plurality of connectors are mounted to the hanger, each connector engaging a corresponding hanger mount, andwherein raising the first end of the line causes the hanger to be raised. 17. The method as recited in claim 1, wherein the hoist comprises a hanger mounted on an end of the elongated line and a plurality of connectors mounted to the hanger, each connector engaging a corresponding hanger mount secured on the bag, and wherein selectively moving the elongated line causes the hanger to move the hanger mounts so as to raise the upper end of the collapsed bag. 18. The method as recited in claim 1, wherein the step of manipulating the hoist comprises the hoist being a mechanical hoist. 19. The method as recited in claim 1, wherein the step of manipulating the hoist comprises the hoist being secured to the bin. 20. The method as recited in claim 1, further comprising delivering fluid into the expanded bag while the bag is supported by the hoist. 21. The method as recited in claim 20, wherein the fluid comprises a culture media, serum, buffer, reagent, vaccine, or cell culture. 22. A method for filling a dispensing bag, the method comprising: inserting a collapsed bag within a chamber of a bin, the bag having a sterilized compartment that is sealed closed;securing a lower end of the collapsed bag to the bin after inserting the collapsed bag within the chamber of the bin; andafter securing the lower end of the collapsed bag to the bin, manipulating a hoist secured to the bin and coupled to an upper end of the collapsed bag so that the hoist raises the upper end of the collapsed bag within the chamber while the lower end of the collapsed bag remains secured to the bin so as to expand the collapsed bag within the chamber of the bin. 23. The method as recited in claim 22, wherein the step of securing the lower end of the collapsed bag comprises securely fixing a first port projecting from the lower end of the collapsed bag within a port hole formed on the floor of the bin. 24. The method as recited in claim 23, wherein the first port is securely fixed by frictional engagement to a retention plate disposed on a floor of the bin. 25. The method as recited in claim 22, wherein the step of inserting the collapsed bag comprises: placing the collapsed bag within the chamber of the bin, the bin having an opening extending through a floor of the bin;either before or after placing the collapsed bag within the chamber, positioning a first retention plate so that the first retention plate at least partially covers the opening extending through the floor, the first retention plate at least partially bounding a port hole; andadvancing a first port projecting from the lower end of the collapsed bag into the port hole. 26. The method as recited in claim 22, further comprising delivering fluid into the expanded bag while the bag is supported by the hoist. 27. The method as recited in claim 26, wherein the fluid comprises a culture media, serum, buffer, reagent, vaccine, or cell culture. 28. A method for filling a dispensing bag, the method comprising: inserting a collapsed bag within a chamber of a bin, the bag having a sterilized compartment that is sealed closed;securing a lower end of the collapsed bag to the bin after inserting the collapsed bag within the chamber of the bin; andafter securing the lower end of the collapsed bag to the bin, manipulating a hoist coupled to an upper end of the collapsed bag so that the hoist raises the upper end of the collapsed bag within the chamber while the lower end of the collapsed bag remains secured to the bin so as to expand the collapsed bag within the chamber of the bin, the hoist comprising a hanger mounted on an end of the elongated line and a plurality of connectors mounted to the hanger, each connector engaging a corresponding hanger mount secured on the bag, and wherein selectively moving the elongated line causes the hanger to move the hanger mounts so as to raise the upper end of the collapsed bag.