Patent ID: 6644510
Filing Date: 2003-11-11
Classification: B65D,F16K

Abstract:
A bag-in-box container comprising:a box; a flexible bag defining an interior space for holding liquid, said bag located at least partially in said box; a faucet comprising: a body defining a bore having an inlet and an outlet, said inlet of said bore in fluid communication with said interior space of said bag; a valve seat located in said bore; a valve member comprising a resilient seal portion normally resiliently biased into sealing engagement with said valve seat to inhibit air flow into said interior space of said bag through said bore, said resilient seal portion selectively deflectable away from said valve seat under fluid pressure to allow flow of liquid from said inlet of said bore to said outlet of said bore when said box is moved to a position where liquid in said interior space of said bag exerts pressure on said seal portion.