Patent Publication Number: US-2019185210-A1

Title: Expandable Container

Description:
BACKGROUND 
     Currently, containers are manufactured in a variety of sizes (e.g., volumes) to accommodate user needs. For example, a single type of product, such as a cleaning solution, may be offered in a small container (e.g., 33 ounces), a medium container (e.g., 47 ounces), a large container (e.g., 56 ounces), and an extra-large container (e.g., 67 ounces). These containers may be filled with a mixture after manufacturing, and the container may be shipped, shelved, and sold with the mixture therein. As will be appreciated, containers with a liquid mixture therein may be heavy and burdensome, for example, when shipped via E-commerce. In addition, containers of this size may occupy a large volume during shipping and/or while shelved. It would therefore be desirable to have a container that is variable in size and configured to receive a liquid mixture at any desired time (e.g., after shipping and/or shelving). 
     BRIEF SUMMARY 
     A container system is disclosed. The container system includes a body having a first end and a second end. The first end has an opening formed therethrough. The body defines a plurality of ribs between the first end and the second end that are configured to actuate between a compressed state and an expanded state to vary a volume inside the body. A dissolvable concentrated material is disposed within the body. When a predetermined amount of water is introduced into the body after the plurality of ribs are actuated into the expanded state, the dissolvable concentrated material dissolves in the water to produce a mixture having a predetermined concentration. 
     Optionally, the plurality of ribs form from about 10% to about 50% of a height of the body when the plurality of ribs are in the compressed state, and the plurality of ribs form from about 50% to about 90% of the height of the body when the plurality of ribs are in the expanded state. 
     Optionally, the body includes a neck that is recessed such that an upper end of the neck does not extend beyond the first end of the body. 
     Optionally, the dissolvable concentrated material is encapsulated in a water-soluble material. 
     Optionally, the dissolvable concentrated material is in powder form or gel. 
     In another embodiment, the container system includes a first body having a first end and a second end. The first end has a first opening formed therethrough. The first body defines a plurality of ribs between the first end and the second end that are configured to actuate between a compressed state and an expanded state to vary a first volume inside the first body. The container system also includes a second body that has a second volume and that is configured to be coupled to the first body, or is integral with the first body. The second body has a concentrated material disposed therein. When a predetermined amount of water and a predetermined amount of the concentrated material are introduced into the first volume after the plurality of ribs are actuated into the expanded state, the concentrated material dissolves in the water to produce a mixture having a predetermined concentration. 
     Optionally, an additional predetermined amount of water and an additional predetermined amount of the concentrated material are configured to be introduced into the first volume to refill the mixture. 
     Optionally, the first body includes a neck having the first opening formed therethrough. The second body includes a packet having a tab with a second opening formed therethrough. The neck extends through the second opening to couple the first body and the second body together. 
     Optionally, an exterior surface of the first body includes a first engagement feature, and an exterior surface of the second body includes a second engagement feature that is configured to engage with the first engagement feature to couple the first body and the second body together. 
     Optionally, the first engagement feature is positioned on one side of the first body and above the plurality of ribs. The second body includes a second opening formed therethrough. The second opening in the second body allows the concentrated material to be poured from the second body into the first opening in the first body after the first and second engagement features disengage from one another. 
     Optionally, the first body is integral with the second body, and a transfer path extends from the second body into the first body. 
     Optionally, the second body is positioned on one side of the first body and above the plurality of ribs. 
     Optionally, a valve or frangible seal in the transfer path allows flow from the second body into the first body but prevents flow from the first body into the second body. 
     Optionally, the concentrated material flows through the transfer path and into the first body in response to a user squeezing the second body. 
     Optionally, the second body includes at least one actuation member that is configured to be squeezed to cause the concentrated material to flow through the transfer path and into the first body. 
     Optionally, the container system also includes a set of instructions for using the container system. The set of instructions instructs a user to actuate one or more of the plurality of ribs defined by the first body from the compressed state into the expanded state to increase the first volume inside the first body, to introduce the predetermined amount of the concentrated material into the first body, and to introduce the predetermined amount of water into the first body after the one or more of the ribs is actuated into the expanded state. 
     Optionally, the predetermined amount of the concentrated material is disposed in or part of a capsule or pouch that is positioned inside the first body before the one or more ribs are actuated into the expanded state. 
     Optionally, the set of instructions instructs the user to introduce the predetermined amount of the concentrated material into the first body after the one or more ribs are actuated into the expanded state. 
     Optionally, the set of instructions instructs the user to remove a cap from a neck of the first body, and to remove the second body from the neck after the cap is removed from the neck. Introducing the predetermined amount of the concentrated material into the first body includes transferring the predetermined amount of concentrated material from the second body to the first body after the second body is removed from the neck. 
     Optionally, the set of instructions instructs the user to decouple the second body from the first body. Introducing the predetermined amount of the concentrated material into the first body includes transferring the predetermined amount of the concentrated material from the second body to the first body after the second body is decoupled from the first body. 
     Further areas of applicability of the present invention will become apparent from the detailed description provided hereinafter. It should be understood that the detailed description and specific examples, while indicating the preferred embodiment of the invention, are intended for purposes of illustration only and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       The present invention will become more fully understood from the detailed description and the accompanying drawing, wherein: 
         FIG. 1  depicts a perspective view of an example of a container in a compressed state, according to an embodiment. 
         FIG. 2  depicts a perspective view of an example of the container shown in  FIG. 1  in an expanded state with water and a concentrated material being introduced into the container, according to an embodiment. 
         FIG. 3  depicts a perspective view of an example of the container shown in  FIG. 1  in the compressed state with a second container having a concentrated material disposed therein coupled to the first container, according to an embodiment. 
         FIG. 4  depicts a perspective view of an example of the container shown in  FIG. 3  in the expanded state with water and the concentrated material being introduced into the container, according to an embodiment. 
         FIG. 5  depicts a perspective view of an example of a first container in a compressed state with a second container having a concentrated material disposed therein, which can be coupled to the first container, according to an embodiment. 
         FIG. 6  depicts a perspective view of an example of the first container shown in  FIG. 5  in an expanded state with water and the concentrated material being introduced into the first container, according to an embodiment. 
         FIG. 7  depicts a perspective view of an example of a container having a first volume portion and a second volume portion, according to an embodiment. 
         FIG. 8  depicts a cutaway side view of an example of the container shown in  FIG. 7  with the first volume portion expanded and with a concentrated material being transferred from the second volume portion into the first volume portion, according to an embodiment. 
         FIG. 9  depicts a perspective view of an example of a container having a first volume portion and a second volume portion, according to an embodiment. 
         FIG. 10  depicts a side view of an example of the container shown in  FIG. 9  with the first volume portion expanded and with a concentrated material being transferred from the second volume portion into the first volume portion, according to an embodiment. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
     The following description of the preferred embodiment(s) is merely exemplary in nature and is in no way intended to limit the invention, its application, or uses. 
     As used throughout, ranges are used as shorthand for describing each and every value that is within the range. Any value within the range can be selected as the terminus of the range. In addition, all references cited herein are hereby incorporated by referenced in their entireties. In the event of a conflict in a definition in the present disclosure and that of a cited reference, the present disclosure controls. 
     Various embodiments and examples of the containers described herein may occupy a reduced volume (e.g., during manufacturing, shipping, shelving, selling, and/or storage) when compared to conventional containers that cannot be compressed and/or expanded. In addition, the containers described herein have a reduced weight (e.g., during shipping and/or storage) when compared to conventional containers because the containers described herein may be shipped and/or stored without any solvent/carrier liquid (e.g., water) therein. Rather, the solvent/carrier liquid and/or the concentrated material may be introduced into the containers at a desired time to form a mixture or solution in the containers. 
       FIG. 1  depicts a perspective view of an example of a container  100  in a compressed state, according to an embodiment. The container  100  may include a body  102  made from plastic, polyethylene terephthalate (PET), high-density polyethylene (HDPE), polypropylene (PP), any other flex bottle resin, or the like. The body  102  may be produced or manufactured via a blow-molding process, injection stretch blow molding (ISBM), extrusion blow molding (EBM), or the like. 
     The body  102  may have an upper end  104  and a lower end  106 . The upper end  104  may have a spout or neck  107  with an opening formed therethrough that may be sealed by a removable cap  108 . The cap  108  may be or include a screw-on, a snap-on, a flip-top, a push and pull, or the like. As shown, the neck  107  and/or the cap  108  may be recessed within the upper end  104  such than an upper end of the neck  107  and/or the cap  108  does not extend past the upper end  104  of the body  102 . The lower end  106  may be or include a flat base. The body  102  may define a plurality of ribs  110  (also referred to as bellows) between the upper and lower ends  104 ,  106 . As shown, each rib  110  may include an upper portion and a lower portion. The upper and lower portions may be oriented at a first angle with respect to one another when the respective rib  110  is in a first (e.g., compressed) state, as shown in  FIG. 1 . The first angle may be from about 1° to about 30°, about 2° to about 20°, or about 3° to about 10°. 
       FIG. 2  depicts a see-through perspective view of an example of the container  100  in an expanded state, according to an embodiment. One or more of the ribs  110  may be expanded or otherwise reconfigured to increase the height of the container  100  and to increase the volume inside the container  100 . The rib(s)  110  may be expanded or otherwise reconfigured manually, (e.g., by a user pulling the upper and lower ends  104 ,  106  in opposing directions). As shown, the upper and lower portions of the ribs  110  may be oriented at a second angle with respect to one another when the respective rib  110  is in a second (e.g., expanded) state. The second angle may be from about 20° to about 160°, about 40° to about 140°, or about 60° to about 120°. In another embodiment, the second angle may be 180° (i.e., straight, vertical). The ribs  110  may form from about 10% to about 50% or from about 20% to about 40% of the height of the container  100  when the ribs  110  are in the compressed state, and the ribs  110  may form from about 50% to about 90% or about 60% to about 80% of the height of the container  100  when the ribs  110  are in the expanded state. 
     A dissolvable component or enclosure (e.g., a capsule or pouch)  140 , may be introduced into or attached inside of the container  100 . In one example, the dissolvable component  140  may be or include a water-soluble material such as polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) or another soluble material having a concentrated material mixed therewith or encapsulated therein. When the concentrated material is encapsulated within the PVA (or other soluble material), the concentrated material may be in powder form, liquid form, or gel form. The concentrated material may be or include a cleaning solution (e.g., a laundry detergent, a dish washing detergent, a floor cleaner, a surface cleaner, a hand soap, a body wash, etc.), a fabric softener, a fabric conditioner, a dentifrice, a hair care product, a mouthwash, a skin cream, a deodorant composition, an antiperspirant composition, a drink, or the like. 
     In one embodiment, the dissolvable component  140  may be introduced into or attached inside of the container  100  before the ribs  110  are expanded. For example, the dissolvable component  140  may be attached to an inside floor of the container  100  (e.g., using a water-soluble adhesive) after the container  100  is manufactured and before the container  100  is shipped (e.g., to a store) or sold (e.g., from the store to a user). In another embodiment, the dissolvable component  140  may be introduced into the container  100  after the ribs  110  are expanded. For example, the user may expand the ribs  110  and then place or otherwise introduce the dissolvable component  140  into the container  100 . 
     A predetermined amount of water may also be poured, streamed, or otherwise introduced into the container  100  through the opening in the neck  107  before, simultaneously with, or after the dissolvable component  140  is introduced into the container  100  and before or after the ribs  110  are expanded. For example, the predetermined amount of water may be up to an indicator  142  after the ribs  110  are expanded. In at least one embodiment, rather than expanding or otherwise reconfiguring the ribs  110  manually, as described above, the weight of the water being introduced into the container  100  may cause the ribs  110  to expand. In such embodiments, a person may suspend the container  100  by holding the upper end  104  only while the water is introduced, such that the weight of the water pushes down on the lower end  106  and bottom of the container  100 . In yet another embodiment, the neck  107  may be coupled to or in close contact with the water source (e.g., a sink) such that the water hydraulically expands the ribs  110 . In yet another embodiment, the dissolvable component  140  may generate a gas when in contact with the water, and after the cap  108  is re-coupled to the neck  107  to seal the internal volume, the gas may cause the ribs  110  to expand. 
     The dissolvable component  140  may dissolve in the water, and the concentrated material and the water may mix together in the container  100  (e.g., by shaking the first container  100 ) to form a mixture or solution having a predetermined concentration. The predetermined concentration may be, for example, from about 1 part concentrated material to about 10 parts water or about 1 part concentrated material to about 15 parts water. The predetermined concentration may have the active ingredient present in an amount from about 1% to about 5% or from about 2% to about 3%. After the mixture is used, an additional dissolvable component  140  may be introduced into the container  100  and more water may be added to create another mixture. In this way, the container  100  may be used over and over to make refills. 
     The amount of concentrated material in the dissolvable component  140  may correspond to (e.g., be proportional to) the volume inside the container  100  after the ribs  110  are expanded. For example, after the container  100  is expanded, the predetermined amount of water may be introduced into the container  100  until the container  100  is full or the liquid level reaches a predetermined marker  142 . At this point, the ratio of concentrated material to water in the container  100  may be a predetermined/designed ratio to cause the mixture to have a desired concentration such that the mixture has desired (e.g., cleaning) properties. 
       FIG. 3  depicts a perspective view of an example of the container (now referred to as a first container)  100  in the compressed state with a second container  150  having the concentrated material disposed therein coupled to the first container  100 , according to an embodiment. The second container  150  is also shown in dashed lines after being de-coupled and removed from the first container  100 , e.g., in preparation for putting its contents into the first container  100 . The second container  150  may be or include a packet, a pouch, a sachet, or the like. As shown, the second container  150  may have a flap or tab that has an opening  152  formed therethrough that is configured to be positioned around the neck  107  and/or the cap  108  of the first container  100  to couple the second container  150  to the first container  100 . A diameter of the opening  152  may be larger than a diameter of the neck  107  but smaller than a diameter of the cap  108 , such that the second container  150  is secured in place around the neck  107  by the tab when the cap  108  is in place as shown, and such that the second container  150  is easily removed from the neck  107  when the cap  108  is removed. In another embodiment, the second container  150  may be adhered to an exterior of the first container  100 . In another embodiment, the second container  150  may, be positioned at least partially within a recess formed in an exterior of the first container  100 . The second container  150  may have the concentrated material disposed therein. The concentrated material may be in the form of a powder, a liquid, a paste, a gel, a foam, an emulsion, or the like. 
       FIG. 4  depicts a perspective view of an example of the first container  100  in the expanded state with water and the concentrated material being introduced into the first container  100 , according to an embodiment. One or more of the ribs  110  may be expanded or otherwise reconfigured to increase the volume inside the first container  100 , as described above. The cap  108  may be removed prior to expanding the ribs  110  to allow air to flow in through the opening in the neck  107  as the volume of the first container  100  increases. After the cap  108  is removed, the second container  150  may be removed from the neck  107  and opened (e.g., by tearing or cutting or the like). The concentrated material in the second container  150  may be introduced into the first container  100  through the opening in the neck  107  of the first container  100  before or after the ribs  110  are expanded. A predetermined amount of water may also be introduced into the first container  100  through the opening in the neck  107  of the first container  100  before, simultaneously with, or after the concentrated material is introduced into the first container  100 . For example, the predetermined amount of water may be up to the indicator  142  after the ribs  110  are expanded. The concentrated material and the water may mix together in the first container  100  (e.g., by shaking the first container  100 ) to form a mixture or solution having a predetermined concentration. The predetermined concentration may be the same as described above. 
     The expanded volume of the container  100  may precisely correspond (e.g., be proportional to) the amount of concentrated material in the second container  105  such that the mixture or solution has the proper concentration to produce specific desired properties of the mixture or solution (e.g., desired cleaning properties). In other words, after the container  100  is expanded, the concentrated material and the water may be added until the container  100  is full or the liquid level reaches the predetermined marker  142 . At this point, the ratio of concentrated material to water in the container  100  may be a predetermined/designed ratio to cause the mixture to have the desired concentration such that the mixture has the desired properties. 
       FIG. 5  depicts a perspective view of an example of another first container  500  in the compressed state with a second container  550  configured to be removably coupled to the first container  100 , according to an embodiment. The second container may contain a concentrated material, as described previously. The first container  500  may be similar to the first container  100 ; however, the first container  500  may include an external recess or void  520 . In the embodiment shown, the recess or void  520  is positioned on one side of the neck  107  and/or above the ribs  510 . Other embodiments may have different arrangements. The first container  500  may include a first engagement feature  524  on an exterior thereof that at least partially, defines the external recess or void  520 . In the example shown in  FIG. 5 , the first engagement feature  524  is a triangular tongue. 
     The second container  550  may include a body  552  that is sized and shaped to be positioned in the recess or void  520 . The second container  550  may include a second engagement feature  554  that is configured to engage or mate with the first engagement feature  524 . In the example shown in  FIG. 5 , the second engagement feature  554  is a triangular groove that mates with the triangular tongue  524 . In various examples of implementations, the first and second engagement features  524 ,  554  may be or include a snap-on engagement, a dovetail engagement, track and rail, undercut, adhesive, or the like. In the embodiment shown, the second container  550  may be disengaged with the first container  500  by moving or sliding the second container  550  upward (i.e., away from the lower end  106  of the first container  500 . The second container  550  may have the concentrated material disposed therein. The body  552  of the second container  550  may have a neck  557  with an opening formed therethrough that may be sealed by a removable cap  558 . 
       FIG. 6  depicts a perspective view of an example of the first container  500  shown in  FIG. 5  in the expanded state with water and the concentrated material being introduced into the first container  500 , according to an embodiment. As described above, one or more of the ribs  510  may be expanded or otherwise reconfigured to increase to the volume inside the first container  500 , as described above. Before or after the ribs  510  are expanded, the second engagement feature  554  on the second container  550  may be disengaged from the first engagement feature  524  on the first container  500  (e.g., by moving or sliding the second container  550  upward). 
     The concentrated material in the second container  550  may be introduced into the first container  500  through the opening in the neck  107  of the first container  500  before or after the ribs  510  are expanded. A predetermined amount of water may also be introduced into the first container  500  through the opening in the neck  107  of the first container  500  before, simultaneously with, or after the concentrated material is introduced into the first container  500 . For example, the predetermined amount of water may be up to an indicator  542  after the ribs  510  are expanded. The concentrated material and the water may mix together in the first container  500  (e.g., by shaking the first container  500 ) to form a mixture or solution having a predetermined concentration. The predetermined concentration may be the same as described above. 
     The expanded volume of the first container  500  and the volume of the second container  550  may precisely correspond (e.g., be proportional to) one another. For example, after the first container  500  is expanded, the predetermined amount of water and the predetermined amount of the concentrated material from the second container  550  may be introduced into the first container  500  until the first container  500  is fill or the liquid level reaches a predetermined marker  542 . At this point, the ratio of concentrated material to water in the first container  500  may be a predetermined/designed ratio to cause the mixture to have the desired concentration such that the mixture has the desired properties. If the predetermined portion is, for example, ¼ of the concentrated material in the second container  550 , a predetermined number of batches (e.g., 4) of the mixture may be formed in the first container  500 . 
       FIG. 7  depicts a perspective view of an example of another container  700  having a first volume portion  703  and a second volume portion  753 , according to an embodiment. The container  700  may be similar to the first container  100 ; however, the container  700  may include a first body portion  702  defining the first volume portion  703  and a second body portion  752  defining the second volume portion  753 . The first and second body portions  702 ,  752  may be coupled to or integral with one another such that a fluid can pass from the second volume portion  753  into the first volume portion  703 . As shown in this example, the second body portion  752  may be positioned on one side of the first neck  707  and/or above the ribs  710 . 
     The first body portion  702  may have a first neck  707  with an opening formed therethrough that may be sealed by a first removable cap  708 . Fluid, (e.g., water) may be introduced into the first volume portion  703  through the opening in the first neck  707 . Similarly, the second body portion  752  may have a second neck  757  with an opening formed therethrough that may be sealed by a second removable cap  758 . The concentrated material may be introduced into the second volume portion  753  through the opening in the second neck  757 , for example, when the container  700  is manufactured. 
       FIG. 8  depicts a cutaway side view of an example of the container  700  with the first body portion  702  in the expanded state and with the concentrated material being transferred from the second volume portion  753  into the first volume portion  703 , according to an embodiment. The concentrated material may be transferred from the second volume portion  753  to the first volume portion  703  via a transfer path  760 , e.g., for a concentrated material that is in the form of a fluid. In some implementations, as shown, the transfer path  760  may extend from a lower portion of the second volume portion  753  upward and into the first volume portion  703 . In use, a user may squeeze or compress the second body portion  752  to reduce the volume of the second volume portion  753 , thereby causing at least a portion of the concentrated material to flow through the transfer path  760  and into the first volume portion  703 . As shown in this example, the second body portion  752  may be squeezed or compressed inward toward the transfer path  760 . In at least one embodiment, a valve or frangible seal  762  may be positioned within the transfer path to prevent flow in the opposing direction (e.g., from the first volume portion  703  into the second volume portion  753 ). A predetermined amount of water may also be introduced into the first volume portion  703  through the opening in the first neck  707  of the first body, portion  702  before, simultaneously with, or after the concentrated material is introduced into the first volume portion  703 . For example, the predetermined amount of water may be up to an indicator  742  after the ribs  710  are expanded. The concentrated material and the water may mix together in the first volume portion  703  to form a mixture or solution having a predetermined concentration. The predetermined concentration may be the same as described above. 
     The expanded first volume portion  703  and the second volume portion  753  may precisely, correspond (e.g., be proportional to) one another. For example, after the first volume portion  703  is expanded, the predetermined amount of water and the predetermined amount of the concentrated material from the second volume portion  753  may be introduced into the first volume portion  703  until the first volume portion  703  is full or the liquid level reaches a predetermined marker  742 . At this point, the ratio of concentrated material to water in the first volume portion  703  may be a predetermined/designed ratio to cause the mixture to have the desired concentration such that the mixture has the desired properties. If the predetermined portion is, for example, ¼ of the concentrated material in the second volume portion  753 , a predetermined number of batches (e.g., 4) of the mixture may be formed in the first volume portion  703 . 
       FIG. 9  depicts a perspective view of an example of another container  900  having a first volume portion  903  and a second volume portion  953 , according to an embodiment. The container  900  may be similar to the first container  700 , including the transfer path, which functions similarly to the transfer path  760 ; however, a second body portion  952  of the container  900  defining a second volume portion  953  may include one or more actuation members (two are shown:  954 A,  954 B) that are configured to be squeezed or compressed to cause the concentrated material to flow into the first volume portion  903 . 
       FIG. 10  depicts a perspective view of an example of the container  900  with a first body, portion  902  in the expanded state and with a concentrated material being transferred from the second volume portion  953  into the first volume portion  903 , according to an embodiment. The concentrated material may be transferred from the second volume portion  953  to the first volume portion  903  through a nozzle or orifice or other transfer path (not shown) between the first and second volume portions  903 ,  953 . For example, a user may squeeze or compress the actuation members  954 A,  954 B to reduce the second volume portion  953 , thereby causing at least a portion of the concentrated material to flow through the nozzle or orifice and into the first volume portion  903 . As shown, a user may squeeze or compress the actuation members  954 A,  954 B toward one another. In at least one embodiment, a valve (not shown) may be positioned within the nozzle or orifice to prevent flow in the opposing direction (e.g., from the first volume portion  903  into the second volume portion  953 ). A predetermined amount of water may also be introduced into the first volume portion  903  through an opening in the first body portion  902  before, simultaneously with, or after the concentrated material is introduced into the first volume portion  903 . For example, the predetermined amount of water may be up to an indicator  942  after the ribs  910  are expanded. The concentrated material and the water may mix together in the first volume portion  903  to form a mixture or solution having a predetermined concentration. The predetermined concentration may be the same as described above. 
     The expanded first volume portion  903  and the second volume portion  953  may precisely correspond (e.g., be proportional to) one another. For example, after the first volume portion  903  is expanded, the predetermined amount of water and the predetermined amount of the concentrated material from the second volume portion  953  may be introduced into the first volume portion  903  until the first volume portion  903  is full or the liquid level reaches a predetermined marker  942 . At this point, the ratio of concentrated material to water in the first volume portion  903  may be a predetermined/designed ratio to cause the mixture to have the desired concentration such that the mixture has the desired properties. If the predetermined portion is, for example, ¼ of the concentrated material in the second volume portion  953 , a predetermined number of batches (e.g., 4) of the mixture may be formed in the first volume portion  903 . 
     The containers described above (e.g., a container system) may be packaged and sold with a set of instructions for using the container system. The instructions may instruct a user to actuate one or more of the plurality of ribs  110 ,  510 ,  710 ,  910  defined by the first body/container  100 ,  500 ,  700 ,  900  from the compressed state into the expanded state to increase the first volume inside the first body/container  100 ,  500 ,  700 ,  900 . The instructions may also instruct the user to introduce the predetermined amount of the concentrated material into the first body/container  100 ,  500 ,  700 ,  900 . The instructions may also instruct the user to introduce the predetermined amount of water into the first body/container  100 ,  500 ,  700 ,  900  after the one or more of the ribs  110 ,  510 ,  710 ,  910  is actuated into the expanded state. 
     The instructions may also instruct the user to introduce the predetermined amount of the concentrated material inside the first body/container  100 ,  500 ,  700 ,  900  after the one or more ribs  110 ,  510 ,  710 ,  910  are actuated into the expanded state. 
     The instructions may also instruct the user to remove a cap  108 ,  508 ,  708  from a neck  107 ,  507 ,  707  of the first body/container  100 ,  500 ,  700 ,  900 , and remove the second body/container  150 ,  550 ,  750 ,  950  from the neck  107 ,  507 ,  707  after the cap  108 ,  508 ,  708  is removed from the neck  107 ,  507 ,  707 . Introducing the predetermined amount of the concentrated material into the first body/container  100 ,  500 ,  700 ,  900  may include transferring the predetermined amount of concentrated material from the second body/container  150 ,  550 ,  750 ,  950  to the first body/container  100 ,  500 ,  700 ,  900  after the second body/container  150 ,  550 ,  750 ,  950  is removed from the neck  107 ,  507 ,  707 . 
     The instructions may also instruct the user to decouple the second body/container  150 ,  550 ,  750 ,  950  from the first body/container  100 ,  500 ,  700 ,  900 . Introducing the predetermined amount of the concentrated material into the first body/container  100 ,  500 ,  700 ,  900  may include transferring the predetermined amount of the concentrated material from the second body/container  150 ,  550 ,  750 ,  950  to the first body/container  100 ,  500 ,  700 ,  900  after the second body/container  150 ,  550 ,  750 ,  950  is decoupled from the first body/container  100 ,  500 ,  700 ,  900 . 
     Introducing the predetermined amount of concentrated material into the first body/container  100 ,  500 ,  700 ,  900  may include squeezing the second body/container  150 ,  550 ,  750 ,  950  to reduce the second volume, thereby causing the predetermined amount of the concentrated material to flow through a transfer path  760  and into the first body/container  100 ,  500 ,  700 ,  900 .