Patent ID: 6598757
Filing Date: 2003-07-29
Classification: B65D

Abstract:
A drink spout system, comprising:a dispensing portion having an outlet through which drink fluid may be dispensed from the system and a fluid conduit through which drink fluid may flow; a valve assembly associated with the dispensing portion and configured to regulate the flow of drink fluid through the fluid conduit, wherein the valve assembly is selectively configurable between a dispensing orientation, in which the valve assembly is adapted to permit the flow of drink fluid through the valve assembly to the outlet, and a closed orientation, in which the valve assembly is adapted to obstruct the fluid conduit and prevent drink fluid from flowing through the valve assembly to the outlet, wherein the valve assembly is adapted to be configured from the closed orientation to the dispensing orientation responsive to user-applied forces, and wherein the valve assembly is further adapted to return automatically to the closed orientation upon removal of the user-applied forces; and a piercing portion associated with the dispensing portion and adapted to pierce a container of drink fluid to allow drink fluid to flow to the valve assembly and, when the valve assembly is in the dispensing orientation, through the outlet.