Device for storing and squeezing sachets

#The present invention relates to a device for storing and squeezing collapsible containers, said containers having at least one dispensing outlet.

#The invention also relates to a kit of parts, comprising a reusable container storing device and at least one collapsible container having a dispensing outlet.

#Collapsible containers such as, for example, sachets or pouches are becoming increasingly popular packaging forms for pourable or squeezable products because they can be cheaply manufactured and are of low weight. Many collapsible containers, particularly containing liquid or squeezable food products, comprise resealable dispensing outlets to allow for the dispensing of multiple portions of the content of the containers. These type of containers are frequently used for food products such as mayonnaise or ketchup and also for personal care products such as toothpastes, washing liquids, shampoos or liquid soaps.

#A device according to the invention is a holder for storing and squeezing a collapsible container wherein the container has at least one dispensing outlet. The container has an upper part and a lower part. The upper part of the container is defined as the portion of the container wherein the dispensing outlet is situated.

#Although the device can be used for any type of conventional collapsible container, preferred containers according to the invention are pouches or sachets. Preferably, the containers are containers for liquid or squeezable food products, or personal care products e.g. tooth-paste, shampoos and washing liquids. The dispensing outlet of the container is preferably a resealable outlet. Preferably, the body of the container is wider than the outlet. If the resealable outlet is covered by a lid, it is preferred that the lid does not cover the entire outlet but leaves part of the outlet Between lid and body of the container accessible for an engagement means.

#The device comprises at least two opposing bodies that are hingedly linked. At least one of the bodies has an aperture. When inserting the collapsible container into the device, the container is placed between the opposable bodies of the device and the outlet of the container is passed through the aperture. Generally, the outlet extends beyond the perimeter of the opposing bodies or extends beyond the perimeter of at least of one of the exposing bodies.