Patent ID: 6223940
Filing Date: 2001-05-01
Classification: B65D,B67B

Abstract:
An assembly of a fluid filled container and a dispensing spike for dispensing fluid from the container, wherein:a) said container includes a bag having walls formed of unsupported plastic film;b) said film walls have an inner surface and an outer surface;c) a dispensing spike extends through a hole formed in said film between said inner and outer surfaces by said spike;d) said spike includes a body and a dispensing pipe separated by a radially extending skirt;e) said body extends through said hole into communication with said fluid and said unsupported plastic film is resiliently distended in its own plane by said body so as to grip said body around said hole;f) said skirt is sealed against said outer surface of said film; andg) a fluid passage extends through said spike body and said pipe.