Patent ID: 7172099

Claim:
A fluid transfer fitment, said fitment comprising: a cap portion having a first fluid transfer opening; an engaging segment for engaging a receiving member of a fluid delivery mechanism, wherein said engaging segment extends from said first fluid transfer opening of said cap portion and wherein said engaging segment comprises a wall defining a cavity and a second fluid transfer opening in fluid communication with said first fluid transfer opening; and a fluid transfer check valve for controllably preventing a fluid from flowing through said fitment, wherein said fluid transfer check valve is connected to said engaging segment and wherein at least a portion of said fluid transfer check valve is located within said engaging segment; said fitment comprising a fluid filled reservoir having substantially rigid walls and having a finish portion wherein said cap portion is releasably attached to said finish portion and wherein said fluid filled reservoir is inverted; wherein said cap portion comprises a vent opening in fluid communication with the outside atmosphere and a vent valve in fluid communication with said vent opening; wherein said fluid transfer check valve controllably closes said first fluid transfer opening in a substantially leak-tight manner; and wherein said fluid transfer check valve controllably closes said second fluid transfer opening in a substantially leak-tight manner.