Patent ID: 6230937
Filing Date: 2001-05-15
Classification: B65D

Abstract:
A dispensing outlet assembly for connection to a liquid container, said assembly comprising (a) a body having (i) an inlet for connection to the container, (ii) a dispensing outlet through which liquid is dispensed from the container, and (iii) a flow passage between the inlet and the outlet; and (b) at least one modifier for modifying at least one property of the liquid being dispensed, said at least one modifier being disposed in the flow passage in the body so as to be contacted, by the liquid passing in use from the inlet to the dispensing outlet, wherein said at least one modifier is selected from an additive for changing the colour of the liquid being dispensed and an additive for changing the flavour of the liquid being dispensed whereby, in use, liquid having a colour and/or flavour which is different to that of the liquid in the container is dispensed, and wherein means are provided for preventing liquid which has already contacted said at least one modifier from returning to the container.