Patent ID: 11919765
Assignee: LIQUIBOX CORPORATION
Field: Handling (Mechanical engineering)
Classification: CPC B | IPC B

Claim 0:
1. A tap dispenser for use with a fluid container, the tap dispenser comprising:
a tap body comprising an attachment portion, a channel portion, and a dispensing portion;
the attachment portion configured to connect to a spout of the fluid container;
the channel portion fluidly connecting the attachment portion and the dispensing portion and having an upper wall and a lower wall; and
the dispensing portion comprising a valve stem guide connected to at least two guide supports with a gap between the guide supports, wherein the guide supports are located closer to the upper wall than the lower wall;

a spring button attached to the dispensing portion; and
a valve that is attached to the spring button and slidingly inserted through the valve stem guide; wherein:
the tap dispenser having a closed position wherein the spring button is in an nondeflected position which holds the valve in contact with the dispensing portion, preventing fluid flow out of the dispensing portion; and
the tap dispenser having an open position wherein the spring button is deflected downward forcing the valve downward such that the valve is not in contact with the dispensing portion, allowing fluid to flow out of the tap dispenser.