International Dispensing Corporation

Gary R Allanson

Ann Marie Sullivan

John David Gundlach

John A MacNeil

Thomas C Merle

John C Costello

John Carl Costello

Joseph E Koehler

Joseph DiMatteo

Disclosed is a self-sealing dispensing tap for use on flexible packages. The tap includes a piercing end configured for piercing the wall of a flexible container, and a flexible member that rides along the tap as it is inserted into the container and expands once installed so as to prevent its withdrawal from the container. A clamping device is provided on the outside of the container which draws the flexible member against the interior wall of the container so as to provide a barrier preventing product within the container, bacteria, or oxygen from inadvertently passing between the interior and exterior of the container.

Self-sealing dispensing tap for flexible packages

Disposable beverage container

Storage and dispensing carafe

An improved disposable storage and dispensing carafe which allows the easy transport and dispensing of a bulk volume of a hot or cold liquid in a throw-away container. The carafe comprises a rigid frame having a dispensing outlet, a pliable or plastic bag for holding a hot or cold liquid having a rigid spout affixed thereto, means for detachably connecting the rigid spout to the dispensing outlet, and an insulating jacket detachably connected to the frame and enveloping the pliable or plastic bag.

Disposable storage and dispensing carafe

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Crownsville, MD, United States of America

Gary R Allanson