Patent ID: 6086574
Filing Date: 2000-07-11
Classification: A61J,C12M,Y10S

Abstract:
A port assembly for use with an interior compartment of a container, the port assembly comprising:(a) a diptube having a first end, an opposing second end, and a fluid path extending therebetween, the fluid path being open such that fluid can freely flow from the second end to the first end;(b) a tubular outlet spout having a free first end, an opposing second end, and an interior surface bounding a passageway extending therebetween, the second end of the outlet spout being adapted to be attached to the container such that the passageway communicates with the interior compartment of the container; and(c) a diptube connector comprising a tubular stem having a first end, an opposing second end, and an interior surface bounding a channel extending therebetween, the first end of the diptube connector being selectively received within the first end of the diptube, the first end of the diptube being received within the passageway of the outlet spout, the second end of the stem having a flange radially outwardly extending therefrom, the flange having an outer diameter greater than the inner diameter of the passageway at the first end of the outlet spout.