Package

Abstract

A package to facilitate the use of squeeze bottles and other dispensers, particularly in the food service industry. The invention is directed to, in particular, a combined bottle liner and food product which includes a liner pouch, a liner peripheral sealing area and a food product contained within the liner pouch. Preferably, the combined bottle liner and food product also includes a closure which is sealed to the sealing surface of the bottle liner. The product of the invention facilitates the use of squeeze bottles for products such as mayonnaise and other dressings in food service by permitting sale of a combined bottle liner and food product to the busy eating establishment. The eating establishment can simply insert the liner into the squeeze bottle or other dispenser and remove the closure. A closure is placed on the squeeze bottle and the squeeze bottle is then ready to dispense the product. Alternatively, the liner closure is not removed because the squeeze bottle closure is provided with a means for piercing the liner closure when the squeeze bottle closure is applied to the squeeze bottle. The invention also concerns the process of using the package in food service.

1 . A liner for a bottle, which liner comprises:
 (a) a liner pouch, and   (b) a fitment attached to one end of said pouch, said fitment including a fastener for fastening said fitment, directly or indirectly, to a bottle.   
   
   
       2 . The liner according to  claim 1  wherein said fitment includes a dispensing spout. 
   
   
       3 . The liner according to  claim 2  wherein said spout includes a one way dispensing nozzle. 
   
   
       4 . The liner according to  claim 1  wherein the pouch is heat sealed on four sides. 
   
   
       5 . The liner according to  claim 1  wherein the pouch is heat sealed on two sides. 
   
   
       6 . The liner according to  claim 1  wherein said pouch has a second end and the pouch is crimped with a clamp at said second end. 
   
   
       7 . The liner according to  claim 6  wherein said claim is made from metal. 
   
   
       8 . The liner according to  claim 1  wherein said pouch is self supporting so that it can stand on a second end of said pouch. 
   
   
       9 . The liner according to  claim 8  wherein said self-supporting pouch includes a gusseted bottom at said second end. 
   
   
       10 . A liner for a bottle, which liner comprises:
 (a) a liner pouch, and   (b) a fitment attached to one end of said pouch, said fitment including a connector for connecting said fitment to said bottle.   
   
   
       11 . A combined liner and bottle comprising:
 (a) a liner pouch,   (b) a fitment attached to one end of said pouch, said fitment including a fastener,   (c) a bottle having an interior   (d) said liner pouch being received within said bottle interior,   (e) said bottle including a closure, and   (f) said bottle closure being attached to said pouch fitment at said fastener.