Container having a push-button activated, pop-open lid

A container for storing and dispensing product, the container comprising:

• a flexible pouch for storing product, the flexible pouch defining an interior space, the flexible pouch having an inner surface generally facing toward the interior space, and an outer surface generally facing away from the interior space;
• a rigid flip top assembly having a longitudinal dimension and a transverse dimension, the assembly comprising a ring lever, a lid, and a flange, the flange being affixed to the outer surface of the pouch, the lid covering a dispensing orifice when the lid is in a closed position, the flange surrounding the ring lever;
• wherein the ring lever has a first end and a second end, the lid being connected to the flange at a hinge proximate the second end, the ring lever extending in the longitudinal direction over at least one fulcrum,
• wherein the ring lever and the flange encircle a dispensing orifice through which the product can be withdrawn from the interior space,
• wherein, when a force is applied to the ring lever proximate the first end, the ring lever pivots at the at least one fulcrum about a pivot axis, and the second end of the ring lever moves the lid from the closed position toward an open position.

A container for storing and dispensing product, the container comprising:

• a flexible pouch for storing product, the flexible pouch defining an interior space, the flexible pouch having an inner surface generally facing toward the interior space, and an outer surface generally facing away from the interior space;
• a rigid flip top assembly having a longitudinal dimension and a transverse dimension, the assembly comprising a lid and a push button;
• wherein the lid includes a catch, the catch adapted to engage a latch when the lid is in a closed position,
• wherein when a force is applied to the push button, the lid springs from the closed position toward an open position,
• wherein the rigid flip top assembly includes no component made of rubber, silicone, elastomer, or metal.