Patent ID: 8151838
Filing Date: 2012-04-10
Classification: A47G,B65D,B67D

Abstract:
1. A liquid dispensing system comprising: a liquid dispensing apparatus having at least one dispensing nozzle; and containers for use with the liquid dispensing apparatus; wherein each container has a base region formed with a sealable charging opening having a one-way valve located in the charging opening and providing for dispensing of a liquid into the container by the penetration of the container by the dispensing nozzle of the apparatus via the charging opening; wherein, when the container is in an upright position, the base region of the container comprises a substantially horizontal base and a first wall extending upwardly from the base and defining an open cup and a second wall extending downwardly from the base and defining a substantially hollow foot below the base; wherein the charging opening is disposed in a substantially vertical plane when the container is in an upright position; wherein the at least one dispensing nozzle of the dispensing apparatus is disposed in a substantially horizontal plane and adapted to penetrate the charging opening along the substantially horizontal plane upon engagement of the container by the dispensing nozzle in use; and wherein the one-way valve of the container is adapted to form a seal about the at least one dispensing nozzle of the dispensing apparatus when the dispensing nozzle penetrates the container through the charging opening and one-way valve and to seal the charging opening following retraction of the dispensing nozzle from the container.