EP4698459A1

EP4698459A1 - Spout

Info

Publication number: EP4698459A1
Application number: EP24730657.4A
Authority: EP
Inventors: Sebastian Kraus
Original assignee: Kao Germany GmbH
Current assignee: Kao Germany GmbH
Priority date: 2023-05-31
Filing date: 2024-05-29
Publication date: 2026-02-25
Also published as: WO2024246148A1

Abstract

A spout (104) for a bag container(102) includes a first portion (152) adapted to extend outwardly of the bag container and defining a port (158) and a second portion (154) adapted to be arranged inside the bag container. The second portion includes a first finger portion (164) and a second finger portion (166) arranged spaced apart from each other and extending in a substantially longitudinal direction. The first finger portion defines a first opening (182) and the second finger portion defines a second opening (184). The spout includes an end wall (174) connecting the pair of finger portions and arranged opposite to the port. The second portion further includes a deflector (200) extending vertically towards the first portion from the end wall and is arranged between the first and second finger portions. The deflector is configured to divide and deflect a liquid, received via the port, towards the first and second openings.

Description

SPOUT

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present disclosure relates, generally, to a pouch for storing and dispensing liquid, and more particularly to a spout for a pouch to facilitate a filling and dispensing of the liquid from the pouch.

BACKGROUND

[0002] Flexible pouches include spouts to enable dispensing and filling a liquid inside the pouches. However, during a filling process, the liquid is filled at a high speed, causing turbulence, and splashing of the liquid inside the pouch when the liquid impacts either a base of the pouch or an end wall of the spout, resulting into a generation of a foam inside the pouch, which is undesirable.

SUMMARY

[0003] One aspect of the disclosure is to provide a spout for a pouch that restricts/prevents splashing and foaming of a liquid during filling of the liquid inside bag container of the pouch. [0004] One aspect of the disclosure is to provide a spout that facilitates a filling/refilling of a liquid inside the pouch.

[0005] Another aspect of the disclosure is to provide a pouch having a spout that enables a user to control an outflow of the liquid from the bag container of the pouch when the pouch is arranged in an inverted position.

[0006] The above and other aspects of the disclosure are provided by the spout of claim 1. The spout is adapted to be coupled to the bag container having a front wall and a rear wall and is configured to store the liquid.

[0007] In some embodiments, the spout includes a first portion adapted to extend outwardly of the bag container and defines a port, and a second portion adapted to be arranged inside the bag container. The second portion includes a first finger portion and a second finger portion arranged spaced apart from each other and extending in a substantially longitudinal direction. The first finger portion defines a first opening adapted to be arranged facing the front wall and the second finger portion defines a second opening adapted to be arranged facing the rear wall. This arrangement facilitates controlling of the flow of liquid from and to the bag container by closing the openings by pressing the front wall and the rear wall against the spout using finger.

[0008] The spout further includes an end wall connecting the pair of finger portions and arranged opposite to the first port. Moreover, the second portion also includes a separator/deflector extending vertically towards the first portion from the end wall and is arranged between the first and second finger portions. The separator/deflector is configured to divide and deflect a liquid, received via the first port, towards the first and second openings. This separation and deflection of the liquid helps in reducing the turbulence inside the liquid, thereby minimizing the foam generated during the filling process.

[0009] In some embodiments, the separator/deflector includes a divider extending substantially vertically and arranged substantially centrally between the first and second finger portions and a pair of guide structures extending on opposite sides of the divider and configured to direct and guide the liquid towards the first and second openings. The divider and the pair of guide structures together provide greater control over the filling process, ensuring that the liquid is filled into the bag container more precisely and consistently and reduces turbulence inside the liquid during liquid filling process.

[0010] In some embodiments, the pair of guide structures are arranged at a base of the divider and extends in a horizontal direction from the divider to smoothly direct and guide the liquid towards the first and second openings.

[0011] In some embodiments, an angle between the divider and the guide structure is an obtuse angle. The obtuse angle facilitates a smooth flow of the liquid stream from the divider to the associated opening along the associated guide structure, reducing turbulence inside the liquid, resulting in a more stable and controlled flow of the liquid, reducing the risk of foam formation during filling of the liquid inside the bag container.

[0012] In some embodiments, the angle between the divider and the guide structure is between 110 degrees and 140 degrees.

[0013] In some embodiments, the deflector/separator includes fillet portions defined at an interface of each of the pair of guide structures with the divider. The fillet portions enable a smooth transition of the flow of the liquid from the divider to the guide structures.

[0014] In some embodiments, a radius of each of the fillet portions is between 1.8 millimeters and 2.1 millimeters. [0015] In some embodiments, the divider includes a first surface extending from a vertex of the divider to one of the pair of guide structures and a second surface extending from the vertex of the divider to other one of the pair of guide structures. An angle defined between the first surface and the second surface at the vertex is an acute angle. This enables dividing of the liquid received from the port into two liquid streams, while minimizing the turbulence and splashing of the liquid upon impact of the liquid with the divider.

[0016] In some embodiments, the vertex is a convex vertex having a radius between 0.15 millimeters and 0.25 millimeters.

[0017] In some embodiments, the first opening is adapted to be covered by the front wall of the bag container and the second opening is adapted to be covered by the rear wall of the bag container in response to pressing of the bag container and holding the finger portions by a user. In this manner, the user can have better control over dispensing of the liquid when the pouch is arranged in an inverted position.

[0018] Another aspect of the disclosure is to provide a pouch for storing and dispensing a liquid having a bag container and a spout that reduces the splashing and foaming of the liquid while filling the pouch with the liquid.

[0019] One more aspect of the disclosure is to provide a pouch that provides a user to control the outflow of the liquid when the pouch is arranged in an inverted position.

[0020] The aspects are provided by a pouch for storing and dispensing a liquid. The pouch includes a bag container for storing the liquid and having a front wall and a rear wall, and a spout coupled to the bag container to facilitate a filling and dispensing of the liquid from the bag container. The spout includes a first portion extending outwardly of the bag container and defining a port, and a second portion arranged inside the bag container. The second portion includes a first finger portion and a second finger portion arranged spaced apart from each other and extending in a substantially longitudinal direction. The first finger portion defines a first opening arranged facing the front wall and the second finger portion defines a second opening arranged facing the rear wall. This arrangement facilitates controlling of the flow of liquid from and to the bag container by closing the openings by pressing the front wall and the rear wall against the spout using fingers.

[0021] The spout further includes an end wall connecting the pair of finger portions and arranged opposite to the first port. The second portion also includes a separator/deflector extending vertically towards the first portion from the end wall and is arranged between the first and second finger portions. The separator/deflector is configured to divide and deflect the liquid, received via the first port, towards the first and second openings. This separation and deflection of the liquid helps in reducing the turbulence in the liquid inside the spout, thereby minimizing the foam generated during the filling process.

[0022] In some embodiments, the separator/deflector includes a divider extending substantially vertically and arranged substantially centrally between the first and second finger portions and a pair of guide structures extending on opposite sides of the divider and configured to direct and guide the liquid towards the first and second openings. The divider and the pair of guide structures together provide greater control over the filling process, ensuring that the liquid is filled inside the bag container more precisely and consistently by reducing turbulence inside the liquid, hence foam generation, during liquid filling process.

[0023] In some embodiments, the pair of guide structures are arranged at a base of the divider and extends in a horizontal direction from the divider to smoothly direct and guide the liquid towards the first and second openings.

[0024] In some embodiments, an angle between the divider and the guide structure is an obtuse angle. The obtuse angle facilitates a smooth flow of the liquid stream from the divider to the associated opening along the associated guide structure, reducing turbulence inside the liquid, resulting in a more stable and controlled flow of the liquid, reducing the risk of foam formation during filling of the liquid inside the bag container.

[0025] In some embodiments, the angle between the divider and the guide structure is between 110 degrees and 140 degrees.

[0026] In some embodiments, the deflector/separator includes fillet portions defined at an interface of each of the pair of guide structures with the divider. The fillet portions enable a smooth transition of the flow of the liquid from the divider to the guide structures.

[0027] In some embodiments, a radius of each of the fillet portions is between 1.8 millimeters and 2.1 millimeters.

[0028] In some embodiments, the divider includes a first surface extending from a vertex of the divider to one of the pair of guide structures and a second surface extending from the vertex of the divider to other one of the pair of guide structures. An angle defined between the first surface and the second surface at the vertex is an acute angle. This enables dividing of the liquid received from the port into two liquid streams, while minimizing the turbulence and splashing of the liquid upon impact of the liquid with the divider.

[0029] In some embodiments, the vertex is a convex vertex having a radius between 0.15 millimeters and 0.25 millimeters.

[0030] In some embodiments, the first opening is covered by the front wall of the bag container and the second opening is covered by the rear wall of the bag container in response to pressing of the bag container and holding the finger portions by a user. In this manner, the user can have better control over dispensing of the liquid when the pouch is arranged in an inverted position.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ACCOMPANYING DRAWINGS

Having thus described example embodiments of the present disclosure in general terms, reference will now be made to the accompanying drawings, which are not necessarily drawn to scale, and wherein:

[0031] FIG. 1 illustrates a top perspective view of a pouch arranged in an inverted position, in accordance with an embodiment of the disclosure;

[0032] FIG. 2 illustrates a front view of a spout of the pouch of FIG. 1, in accordance with an embodiment of the disclosure;

[0033] FIG. 3 illustrates a perspective view of a bottom portion of the spout of FIG. 2, in accordance with an embodiment of the disclosure;

[0034] FIG. 4 illustrates a sectional view of a second portion of the spout depicting an enlarged view of a deflector and showing two walls of a bag container of the pouch arranged at a gap from openings of the spout, in accordance with an embodiment of the disclosure;

[0035] FIG. 5 illustrates a sectional view of the second portion of the spout depicting two walls of the bag container of the pouch abutting finger portions of the spout and closing the openings of the finger portions, in accordance with an embodiment of the disclosure; and

[0036] FIG. 6 illustrates a schematic view depicting the liquid being divided into two liquid streams that are directed towards the openings by the divider, in accordance with an embodiment of the disclosure.

DETAILED DISCRIPTION [0037] In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the present disclosure. It will be apparent, however, to one skilled in the art that the present disclosure can be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, apparatus and methods are shown in block diagram form only in order to avoid obscuring the present disclosure.

[0038] Reference in this specification to “one embodiment” or “an embodiment” means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. The appearance of the phrase “in one embodiment” in various places in the specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment, nor are separate or alternative embodiments mutually exclusive of other embodiments. Further, the terms “a” and “an” herein do not denote a limitation of quantity, but rather denote the presence of at least one of the referenced items. Moreover, various features are described which may be exhibited by some embodiments and not by others. Similarly, various requirements are described which may be requirements for some embodiments but not for other embodiments.

[0039] Some embodiments of the present disclosure will now be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which some, but not all, embodiments of the disclosure are shown. Indeed, various embodiments of the disclosure may be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein; rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will satisfy applicable legal requirements. Like reference numerals refer to like elements throughout. The use of any term should not be taken to limit the spirit and scope of embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0040] The embodiments are described herein for illustrative purposes and are subject to many variations. It is understood that various omissions and substitutions of equivalents are contemplated as circumstances may suggest or render expedient but are intended to cover the application or implementation without departing from the spirit or the scope of the present disclosure. Further, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein are for the purpose of the description and should not be regarded as limiting. Any heading utilized within this description is for convenience only and has no legal or limiting effect. [0041] Referring to FIG. 1, a pouch 100 for storing and dispensing a liquid is shown. The pouch 100 includes a bag container 102 and a spout 104 coupled to the bag container 102 to facilitate a filling of the liquid inside the bag container 102 and dispensing of the liquid from the bag container 102. The bag container 102 defines a chamber (not shown) to store a liquid. In the illustrated embodiments, the bag container 102 is a flexible container 112 having a base 114 and a pair of sidewalls, for example, a front wall 116 and a rear wall 118 extending vertically upwardly from the base 114. The front wall 116 and the rear wall 118 are arranged opposite to each other and extend vertically from an outer edge of the base. Further, the side edges of the front wall 116 and the rear wall 118 are attached/coupled/fused with each other. Also, top edges of the front wall 116 and the rear wall 118 are partially fused/engaged/attached with each other, defining a top structure 120, for example, a top edge 122, of the bag container 102. In the illustrated embodiment, the bag container 102 is made of a flexible material adapted to be squeezed to a collapsed configuration. In the collapsed configuration, some portions of the front wall 116 and the rear wall 118 may be arranged abutting each other such that the base 114 is also folded along a center line such that the base 114 is disposed between lower portions of the front wall 116 and the rear wall 118. Also, when the bag container 102 is squeezed at a location proximate to the spout 104 using fingers, the inner surfaces of the front and the rear wall 116, 118 contact the spout 104, as shown in FIG. 5.

[0042] In an embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the top structure 120 includes a first top portion 124, for example, a first top edge portion 126, extending substantially horizontally and parallel to the base 114, and a second top portion 134, for example, a second top edge portion 136, extending at an angle ‘A’ relative to the first top portion. The first top edge portion 126 extends from a first side edge 138 towards a second side edge 139, while the second top edge portion 136 extends from the first top edge portion 126 to the second side edge 139. In some embodiments, the angle of inclination of the second top edge portion 136 relative to the first edge portion 126 is between 0 degrees and 50 degrees. Further, the top edge portion 122 defines an opening and the spout 104 extends through the opening and is coupled to the bag container 102. The spout 104 is arranged substantially perpendicularly to the top structure 120 (i.e., the second top edge portion 136).

[0043] Referring to FIG. 2, the spout 104 includes a first portion 152 disposed external to the bag container 102 and a second portion 154 (best shown in FIGS. 2 to 5) disposed inside the bag container 102. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the first portion 152 includes a substantially cylindrical tube 156 defining an elongated channel with a port 158 (shown in FIG. 1) arranged at a first end 160 of the spout 104. The port 158 provides an inlet for filling the bag container 102 with the liquid as well as allows outlet of the liquid from the bag container 102. The spout 104 may further include a cap 162 (shown in FIG. 2) adapted to be threadably engaged or press fitted to the cylindrical tube 156 of the spout 104.

[0044] Further, as shown in FIGS. 2 to 5, the second portion 154 includes a first finger portion 164 and a second finger portion 166 (shown in FIGS. 3 to 6) arranged spaced apart from each other defining a space 168 between them. The finger portions 164, 166 extend downwardly from the first portion 152 and extend in a substantially longitudinal direction. Also, the second portion 154 may include a pair of sidewalls 170, 172 arranged opposite to each other and connected to finger portions 164, 166. Also, the second portion 154 includes an end wall 174 (i.e., cover portion 174 arranged opposite to the port 158 and located at a second end of the spout 104. Further, as shown, the spout 104 includes a flange portion 180 arranged between the finger portions 164, 166 and the first portion 152. The flange portion 180 is arranged inside the bag container 102 and is connected to the top edge 122 of the bag container 102. It may be appreciated that the flange portion 180 includes a channel (not shown) to facilitate the flow of liquid between the second portion 154 and the first portion 152. Accordingly, while filling the liquid to the bag container 102, the liquid flows through the cylindrical tube 156 and enters the space 168 through the channel of the flange portion 180.

[0045] To facilitate a flow of liquid to the bag container 102 from the second portion 154 and to the second portion 154 (i.e., the spout 104) from the bag container 102, each of the finger portions 164, 166 defines an opening, for example, the first finger portion 164 defines a first opening 182 and the second finger portion 166 defines a second opening 184, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 6. It may be appreciated that the spout 104 is coupled with the bag container 102 such that front wall 116 of the bag container 102 is arranged facing the first finger portion 164 (i.e., the first opening 182) and the rear wall 118 of the of the bag container 102 is arranged facing the second finger portion 166 (i.e., the second opening 184), as shown in FIG. 4 and FIG. 5. Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 5, the openings 182, 184 are closed when the front wall 116 and rear wall 118 are disposed abutting the first finger portion 164 and the second finger portion 166, respectively, in response to the squeezing of the bag container 102 and holding the second portion 154 of the spout 104 between the fingers by a user. The front wall 116 and the rear wall 118 move away from the finger portions 164, 166 upon release of the pouch 100 (i.e., the spout 104), allowing the flow through the openings 182, 184.

[0046] Additionally, the second portion 154 includes a separator/deflector 200 extending vertically towards the first portion 152 from the end wall 174. The separator/deflector 200 is arranged inside the space 168, between the first finger portion 164 and the second finger portion 166, and is configured to divide and deflect the liquid, received from the first finger portion 164, towards the first and second openings 182, 184 of the spout 104. To divide, deflect, and guide the liquid towards the two openings 182, 184, the separator/deflector 200 includes a divider 202 arranged substantially centrally to the separator 200 and a pair of guide structures 204, 206 arranged on opposite sides of the divider 202 and extending towards the openings 182, 184. For example, a first guide structure 204 extends towards the first opening 182 from a base of the divider 202 and in a lateral direction, while a second guide structure 206 extends towards the second opening 184 from the base of the divider 202 in an opposite lateral direction. The divider is configured to divide/split the liquid stream into two parts and is arranged substantially centrally of the space 168, while the guide structures 204, 206 are adapted to direct and guide the two streams of the liquid towards the first and second openings 182, 184 of the spout 104, as shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 6. In some embodiments, the divider 202 may be configured to divide the liquid into two equal parts.

[0047] As best shown in FIG. 4, the divider 202 includes a first surface 210 and a second surface 212 arranged facing the first opening 182 and the second opening 184, respectively. Also, the first surface 210 and the second surface 212, each extends at an inclination relative to the end wall 174 or a central longitudinal axis of the spout 104 such that a distance between the first surface 210 and the second surface 212 decreases in a direction away from the end wall 174. Accordingly, the divider 202 includes a vertex 216 disposed vertically above and distally to the end wall 174. In some embodiments, the vertex 216 includes a substantially convex shape having a radius between 0.15 millimeters and 0.25 millimeters, and the angle between the first surface and the second surface at the vertex 216 is an acute angle ‘B’. In some embodiments, the angle ‘B’ is between 5 degrees to 20 degrees.

[0048] Further, the pair of guide structures 204, 206 extend in a horizontal direction from the divider on either side such that a first angle ‘F’ is defined between the first surface 210 and an upper surface of the first guide structure 204 and a second angle ‘S’ is defined between the second surface 212 and an upper surface of the second guide structure 206. In an embodiment, the first angle ‘F’ and the second angle ‘S’, each is an obtuse angle. In some embodiments, the first angle ‘F’ and the second angle ‘S’ are equal. Alternatively, the first angle ‘F’ may be different from the second angle ‘S’. In some embodiments, the first angle ‘F’ and the second angle ‘S’, each is between 110 degrees and 140 degrees. The separator/deflector 200 further includes fillet portions 220, 222 defined at interfaces of each of the pair of guide structures 204, 206 with the divider 202. The fillet portions 220, 222 facilitate a smooth transition of the flow of the liquid from the divider 202 to the guide structures 204, 206, restricting the flow separation. In an embodiment, radius of each of the fillet portions 220, 222 is between 1.8 millimeters and 2.1 millimeters.

[0049] The spout 104 having the separator/deflector 200 helps in reducing turbulence during filling of the liquid in the pouch 100. The deflector 200 receives the liquid, during filling of the pouch 100, divides the liquid into two streams and guides the liquid streams towards the openings 182, 184 of the spout 104 through which the liquid flows inside the bag container 102. Accordingly, the deflector 200 prevents the liquid stream to directly hit the end wall 174, and therefore, restricts the foaming and splashing of the liquid inside the spout 104 before exiting the spout 104. Due to the guide structures 204, 206, the turbulence of the liquid is reduced. Moreover, the spout's design allows it to be easily integrated into existing bag container 102 filling systems.

[0050] Many modifications and other embodiments of the disclosures set forth herein will come to mind to one skilled in the art to which these disclosures pertain having the benefit of the teachings presented in the foregoing descriptions and the associated drawings. Therefore, it is to be understood that the disclosures are not to be limited to the specific embodiments disclosed and that modifications and other embodiments are intended to be included within the scope of the appended claims. Moreover, although the foregoing descriptions and the associated drawings describe example embodiments in the context of certain example combinations of elements and/or functions, it should be appreciated that different combinations of elements and/or functions may be provided by alternative embodiments without departing from the scope of the appended claims. In this regard, for example, different combinations of elements and/or functions than those explicitly described above are also contemplated as may be set forth in some of the appended claims. Although specific terms are employed herein, they are used in a generic and descriptive sense only and not for purposes of limitation.

Claims

1. A spout (104) for a bag container (102) having a front wall (116) and a rear wall (118), the spout (104) comprising: a first portion (152) adapted to extend outwardly of the bag container (102) and defining a port (158); and a second portion (154) adapted to be arranged inside the bag container (102) and including a first finger portion (164) and a second finger portion (166) arranged spaced apart from each other and extending in a substantially longitudinal direction, wherein the first finger portion (164) defines a first opening (182) adapted to be arranged facing the front wall (116) and the second finger portion (166) defines a second opening (184) adapted to be arranged facing the rear wall (118), and an end wall (174) connecting the pair of finger portions (164, 166) and arranged opposite to the port (158), characterized in that the second portion (154) includes a deflector (200) extending vertically towards the first portion (152) from the end wall (174) and is arranged between the first and second finger portions (164, 166), wherein the deflector (200) is configured to divide and deflect a liquid, received via the port (158), towards the first and second openings (182, 184).

2. The spout (104) according to claim 1, wherein the second portion (154) is configured to control the flow of liquid from and to the bag container (102) by closing the first opening (182) and second opening (184) by pressing the front wall (116) and the rear wall (118) against the spout (104) using the finger portions by a user.

3. The spout (104) according to claim 1, wherein the first opening (182) is adapted to be covered by the front wall (116) of the bag container (102) and the second opening (184) is adapted to be covered by the rear wall (118) of the bag container (102) in response to pressing of the bag container (102) and holding the finger portions by a user.

4. The spout (104) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the deflector (200) includes a divider (202) extending substantially vertically and arranged substantially centrally between the first and second finger portions (164, 166), and a pair of guide structures (204, 206) extending on opposite sides of the divider (202) and configured to direct and guide the liquid towards the first and second openings (182, 184).

5. The spout (104) according to claim 4, wherein an angle between the divider (202) and each of the guide structures (204, 206) is an obtuse angle.

6. The spout (104) according to any of the claims 4 and/or 5, wherein an angle between the divider (202) and each of the guide structures (204, 206) is between 110 degrees and 140 degrees.

7. The spout (104) according to any of the claims 4 to 6, wherein the deflector (200) includes fillet portions (220, 222) defined at an interface of each of the pair of guide structures (204, 206) with the divider (202).

8. The spout (104) according to claim 7, wherein a radius of each of the fillet potions (220, 222) is between 1.8 millimeters and 2.1 millimeters.

9. The spout (104) according to any one the claims 4 to 8, wherein the divider (202) includes a first surface (210) extending from a vertex (216) of the divider (202) to one of the pair of guide structures (204, 206), and a second surface (212) extending from the vertex (216) of the divider (202) to other one of the pair of guide structures (204, 206), wherein an angle defined between the first surface (210) and the second surface (212) at the vertex (216) is an acute angle.

10. The spout (104) according to claim 9, wherein the vertex (216) is a convex vertex having a radius between 0.15 millimeters and 0.25 millimeters.

11. A pouch (100) for storing and dispensing a liquid, the pouch (100) comprising: a bag container (102) for storing the liquid and having a front wall (116) and a rear wall (118); and a spout (104) according to any of the claims 1 to 10 coupled to the bag container (102) to facilitate a filling and dispensing of the liquid from the bag container (102)

12. The pouch (100) according to claim 11, wherein the deflector (200) includes a divider (202) extending substantially vertically and arranged substantially centrally between the first and second finger portions (164, 166), and a pair of guide structures (204, 206) extending on opposite sides of the divider (202) and configured to direct and guide the liquid towards the first and second openings (182, 184).

13. The pouch (100) according to claim 12, wherein an angle between the divider 202 and each of the guide structures (204, 206) is an obtuse angle.

14. The pouch (100) according to any of the claims 11 to 13, wherein the deflector (200) includes fillet portions (220, 222) defined at an interface of each of the pair of guide structures (204, 206) with the divider (202).

15. The pouch (100) according to claim 14, wherein a radius of each of the fillet portions (220, 222) is between 1.8 millimeters and 2.1 millimeters.

16. The pouch (100) according to any of claims 11 to 15, wherein the divider (202) includes a first surface (210) extending from a vertex (216) of the divider (202) to one of the pair of guide structures (204, 206), and a second surface (212) extending from the vertex (216) of the divider (202) to other one of the pair of guide structures (204, 206), wherein an angle defined between the first surface (210) and the second surface (212) at the vertex (216) is an acute angle.

17. The pouch (100) according to claim 16, wherein the vertex (216) is a convex vertex having a radius between 0.15 millimeters and 0.25 millimeters.

18. The pouch (100) according to any of claims 11 to 17, wherein the first opening (182) is covered by the front wall (116) of the bag container (102) and the second opening (184) is covered by the rear wall (118) of the bag container (102) in response to a pressing of the bag container (102) and holding the finger portions (164, 166) of the spout (104) by a user.