Patent ID: 8602263
Filing Date: 2013-12-10
Classification: B05B,B67D

Abstract:
1. An improved coupling for connecting a pump to a container, the container having a fitment defining an internal fitment bore communicating with the container with a frangible seal sealing said internal fitment bore, comprising: a coupling having a first and a second coupling portion with an internal coupling bore extending therethrough; a coupling engagement for securing said first coupling portion of said coupling to said pump for enabling the flow of liquid through said internal coupling bore to said pump; a coupling sleeve defining a proximal sleeve end and a distal sleeve end with proximal sleeve end extending from said coupling; said distal sleeve end of said coupling sleeve being slidably received within said internal fitment bore of said fitment; a spacer interposed between said coupling and said fitment for spacing said distal sleeve end of said coupling from said frangible seal and for inhibiting said distal sleeve end of said coupling to slide within said internal fitment bore toward said frangible seal; a first stop for inhibiting removal of said coupling from said fitment; and said spacer being removable for enabling said distal sleeve end of said coupling to slide within said internal fitment bore to pierce said frangible seal for providing liquid communication from the container to the pump.