HK1208014A1 - Squeezable bottle including an ornamental feature - Google Patents

Abstract

A squeezable bottle includes a panel having at least one ornamental feature thereon. The panel includes a first facet having a length and a width and a second facet having a length and width. The lengths of the first and second facets extend in a direction generally parallel to a length of the squeezable bottle. The second facet is disposed adjacent to and defines a first interface with the first facet, and the first interface defines a first one of the at least one ornamental features. A generally planar surface of the first facet is disposed at an angle relative to a generally planar surface of the second facet such that the panel is reversibly deformable.

Description

Squeezable bottle including decorative features

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application is PCT international application based on U.S. provisional application No.61/671,485, filed on 7/13/2012 and claiming priority to that U.S. provisional application, the disclosure of which is expressly incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

Technical Field

The present disclosure relates to dispensers having resilient walls, and more particularly, to squeezable bottles for dispensing food products.

Background

In addition to providing functionality, many product packages are designed to enhance the image of a company or maintain its tradition. For example, some product packages have a unique shape that lets a customer associate it with a particular manufacturer or brand, while some product packages do not have a unique shape, but rather include decorative features on the product package that allow the customer to associate it with a particular brand or manufacturer. Examples from the automotive industry include engine hood trim and messendsRadiator grilles. When a company changes the materials of packaging a product and attempts to provide enhanced functionality to customers, the decorative features of the product packaging that are the core of the company's image may not only lose functionality, but inhibit the potential functionality of the product packaging.

Disclosure of Invention

Accordingly, the present disclosure addresses these and other deficiencies and discloses a squeezable bottle including a decorative feature, wherein the decorative feature does not inhibit the functional features of the squeezable bottle.

Accordingly, in some embodiments, a squeezable bottle is provided that can include a panel having at least one decorative feature thereon. The panel may include a first facet having a length and a width and a second facet having a length and a width. The lengths of the first and second facets extend in a direction generally parallel to the longitudinal length of the squeezable bottle. The second facet is disposed adjacent to the first facet and defines a first interface with the first facet, the first interface defining a first one of the at least one ornamental features. The substantially planar surface of the first facet may be disposed at a predetermined angle to the substantially planar surface of the second facet such that the panel is reversibly deformable.

In some embodiments, a squeezable food-storage bottle is provided that can include a first pair of opposing side panels having at least one ornamental feature thereon. The bottle may include a bottom wall, a top wall configured to engage a cap, a pair of opposing side walls extending between the top and bottom walls, a rear wall disposed between the opposing side walls and extending between the top and bottom walls, and a front wall disposed between the opposing side walls and extending between the top and bottom walls. The front wall may include a first panel including a first facet having a length and a width. The length of the first facet extends in a direction generally parallel to the length of the squeezable food-storage bottle. The second facet has a length and a width. The length of the second facet extends in a direction generally parallel to the length of the squeezable food-storage bottle. The second facet is disposed adjacent to the first facet and defines a first interface therewith. The first interface defines a first of the at least one decorative feature. The substantially planar surface of the first facet is disposed at a predetermined angle to the substantially planar surface of the second facet such that the first facet is reversibly deformable.

Drawings

These and other features and advantages of the present disclosure will be more fully explained in the following detailed description, which is to be read in connection with the accompanying drawings, wherein like numerals refer to like parts. In this respect:

FIG. 1 is a front view of a squeezable bottle including a panel having at least one decorative feature thereon according to a first non-limiting embodiment;

FIG. 2 is a side view of the squeezable bottle of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the squeezable bottle of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a cap that may be used with the squeezable bottle of FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a plan view of the lid shown in FIG. 3;

FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of the cap shown in FIG. 5 taken along line A-A;

FIG. 7 is a front view of a squeezable bottle including a panel having at least one ornamental feature thereon according to a second non-limiting embodiment;

FIG. 8 is a side view of the squeezable bottle shown in FIG. 7;

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the squeezable bottle shown in FIG. 7;

FIG. 10 is a front view of a squeezable bottle including a panel having at least one ornamental feature thereon according to a third non-limiting embodiment;

FIG. 11 is a side view of the squeezable bottle of FIG. 10;

FIG. 12 is a perspective view of the squeezable bottle of FIG. 10;

FIG. 13 is a front view of a squeezable bottle including a panel having at least one ornamental feature thereon according to a fourth non-limiting embodiment;

FIG. 14 is a side view of the squeezable bottle of FIG. 13;

FIG. 15 is a perspective view of the squeezable bottle of FIG. 13;

FIG. 16 is a front view of a squeezable bottle including a panel having at least one ornamental feature thereon according to a fifth non-limiting embodiment;

FIG. 17 is a side view of the squeezable bottle of FIG. 16;

FIG. 18 is a perspective view of the squeezable bottle of FIG. 16;

FIG. 19 is a front view of a squeezable bottle including a panel having at least one ornamental feature thereon according to a sixth non-limiting embodiment;

FIG. 20 is a side view of the squeezable bottle of FIG. 19;

FIG. 21 is a perspective view of the squeezable bottle of FIG. 19;

FIG. 22 is a front view of a squeezable bottle including a panel having at least one ornamental feature thereon according to a seventh non-limiting embodiment;

FIG. 23 is a side view of the squeezable bottle of FIG. 22;

FIG. 24 is a perspective view of the squeezable bottle of FIG. 22.

Detailed Description

In view of this, the present disclosure is directed to one or more of the advantages of the various aspects, embodiments, and/or specific features thereof, as set forth with particularity below.

The following description is to be read in connection with the accompanying drawings, which are to be considered part of the entire written description. The drawings are not necessarily to scale, and certain features of the invention may be shown exaggerated in size or in somewhat schematic form in the interest of clarity and conciseness. In the description, relative terms such as "horizontal," "vertical," "up," "down," "top" and "bottom" as well as derivatives thereof (e.g., "horizontally," "downwardly," "upwardly," etc.) should be construed to refer to the orientation as then described or as shown in the drawing under discussion. These relative terms are for convenience of description and generally do not require a particular orientation. The following terms, including "inwardly" with respect to "outwardly", "longitudinally" with respect to "transversely", and the like, should be construed as referring to each other or to the elongate axis, or to the axis or center of rotation, as appropriate. Terms concerning attachments, coupling and the like, such as "connected" and "interconnected," refer to a relationship wherein structures are secured or attached to one another either directly or indirectly through intervening structures, as well as both movable or rigid attachments or relationships, unless expressly described to the contrary. The term "operably connected" is an attachment, coupling or connection that allows the associated structure to operate as intended in that relationship.

Fig. 1 and 2 show a non-limiting embodiment of a squeezable bottle 100. The squeezable bottle 100 includes a top dispensing side 102, a bottom base side 104, a front side 106, a back side 108, and opposing sidewalls 110, 112 connecting the front side 106 to the back side 108. It should be noted that the squeezable bottle 100 can be an inverted bottle, with the top dispensing side 102 serving as the base or bottom end (as opposed to the bottom base side 104) of the storage position supporting the bottle 100. The front side 106, the back side 108, and the opposing sidewalls 110, 112 extend generally along the longitudinal length of the bottle 100 between the top dispensing side 102 and the bottom base side 104, and define an internal storage chamber 114 therein.

In such embodiments, the bottle 100 may be made of plastic or other flexible material such that the front side 106 and the rear side 108 of the bottle 100 may be resiliently squeezed to release the contents from the chamber 114 via the top dispensing side 102 of the bottle 100. For example, the bottle 100 may be made of elastic polyethylene terephthalate (or PET), which allows the front side 106 and the back side 108 of the bottle 100 to return to their original shape and position after the squeezing operation. In addition. The PET may also be substantially translucent so that the amount of contents remaining in the bottle 100 can be visually estimated. PET is also desirable due to its recyclability and oxygen barrier characteristics. However, it is contemplated that bottle 100 may also be made of polypropylene.

It will be appreciated by those of ordinary skill in the art that the bottle 100 may be used to store a wide range of food products or condiments, including but not limited to mustard, savory dishes, mayonnaise, onion sauce, ketchup, and the like, and that the volume capacity of the chamber 114 may vary. Examples of the volumetric capacity of the chamber 114 include, but are not limited to, 8 ounces, 14 ounces, 20 ounces, 34 ounces, 36 ounces, 38 ounces, 50 ounces, 60 ounces, and 64 ounces.

As shown in fig. 1, the protrusion 116 extends from the top dispensing side 102 in the direction of the longitudinal length of the bottle 100 and is sized and configured to engage a cap that seals the chamber 114 (see fig. 4). The protrusions 116 may include threads (not shown) disposed about their outer surface 118 for connecting the cap to the bottle 100, although other attachment mechanisms other than threads, such as snap-fit engagement structures, for connecting the cap to the bottle 100 may also be implemented. The upper portion of the protruding member 116 defines an opening for evacuating the contents of the chamber 114 during the squeezing operation. In the illustrated embodiment, the protruding member 116 has a generally circular cross-sectional geometry with a smaller diameter than the cross-sectional dimension of the top dispensing side 102 of the bottle 100, such that a shoulder 120 is provided at the junction between the top dispensing side 102 and the protruding member 116. This configuration allows a user to more easily grasp bottle 100 around the neck region of bottle 100, thereby improving handling during the squeezing operation.

As shown in fig. 4, the cover 200 includes a cover body 210 and a closure tab 220. The cover 210 and the closure flap 220 are connected via a living hinge. The cover 210 includes a platform 230 having a release protrusion 240 and internal threads configured to mate with the threads of the protrusion 116 of the bottle 100. The release tabs 240 extend upwardly from the platform 230 along the longitudinal length of the bottle 100. A platform 230 having a generally smooth surface extends generally orthogonally from the bottom of the release protrusion 240 in a radial direction and defines an upper surface of the cap body 210. The radial platform 230 also reduces the overall height of the cover 200. In the illustrated embodiment, the height of the lid 200 may be reduced by 2/3-3/4 inches. The release protrusion 240 may have a truncated cone shape (e.g., volcano-like).

The cover 210 may include an internal valve (not shown) to control the passage of contents from the cavity 114 toward the opening of the release protrusion 240. The valve is flexible and extends from the cap towards the chamber 114 of the bottle 100. The valve limits or controls the amount of excess contents that exit the bottle 100 during and after the squeezing operation that would otherwise accumulate on the platform 230 and on the periphery of the release protrusion 240. The radial platform 230 also allows for easier cleaning of any excess contents that might otherwise accumulate on the various corners and sloped portions of conventional lids. Additional description of a cap that may be attached to bottle 100 is provided in U.S. patent application No.11/477,903, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

As best shown in fig. 1, the sidewalls 110, 112 extend from the bottom base side 104 to the top dispensing side 102. In cross-sectional view, each sidewall 110, 112 is shaped to define the outer contour of the bottle. Each sidewall 110, 112 is also shaped such that bottle 100 is tapered along its length and is configured to have a cross-sectional area at the bottom base side 104 that is greater than the cross-sectional area at the top dispensing side 102. The sidewalls 110, 112 are also seamlessly joined to (and extend to) the front side 106 and the back side 108. In this regard, the sidewalls 110, 112 may curve inwardly into the front and rear sides 106, 108 at rounded edges or corners in an arcuate manner, as shown in fig. 1.

In the illustrated embodiment, the sidewalls 110, 112 can include a combination of straight middle portions and curved (or rounded) upper and lower portions, although the sidewalls 110, 112 can also include a combination of tapered middle portions and curved upper and lower portions. In this regard, the tapered middle portion may be configured as a concave portion extending from the curved upper and lower portions toward the bottle 100, and the curved upper and lower portions may be configured as a convex portion extending outward from the bottle. According to this configuration, the concave and convex portions of the sidewalls 110, 112 narrow the bottle 100 in the middle section, such that the bottle 100 has an hourglass shape. The straight middle portion and the curved upper and lower portions may also be configured such that the straight middle portion is positioned inwardly toward the bottle 100 relative to the curved upper and lower portions. The side walls 110, 112 are configured in such a way as to allow a user to more easily grip the bottle 100 during the squeezing operation and to improve handling. In such embodiments, the intermediate portion may have a height of, for example, 2.5 to 3 inches.

Turning now to fig. 2, in side view, the front and rear sides 106, 108 taper slightly inwardly from their respective upper and lower ends at a mid-region of the bottle 100 and include panels 122, 124. The panels 122, 125 each define a convex surface 126, 128, the convex surfaces 126, 128 projecting outwardly from the tapered portions of the front and rear sides 106, 108. When viewed from a side or perspective view, as shown, for example, in fig. 3, the panels 122, 124 are at least partially recessed relative to the upper and lower ends of the front and rear sides 106, 108.

The front and rear sides 106, 108 also include a plurality of grooves 140 that define recessed portions of the front and rear sides 106, 108. As shown in fig. 1 and 3, the groove 140 also defines the outer perimeter of the panels 122, 124 and tapers inwardly toward the panels 122, 124, thereby integrally transitioning the upper and lower ends of the front and rear sides 106, 108 into the panels 122, 124. Groove 140 is configured as a guide for placement of a user's hand when performing a squeezing operation of bottle 100. The groove 140 is also positioned around the panels 122, 124 to improve the user's grip and enhance comfort when performing the squeezing operation of the bottle 100. The groove 140 further allows the user to more stably control the direction in which the contents are released from the chamber 114. It should be noted that the groove 140 additionally serves to enhance the prominence of the decorative features defined by the panels 122, 124 (discussed below).

As shown in fig. 1, panels 122, 124 include a plurality of resilient facets 130 having generally planar surfaces 132, the surfaces 132 extending generally parallel to the longitudinal length of bottle 100. Each generally planar surface 132 may include a slight arcuate shape or curvature along its length. The slightly arcuate shape stabilizes each facet 130 to prevent the facets 130 from "popping out" when the panels 122, 124 spring back to their original position and shape after the pressing operation. The slightly arcuate shape also prevents the panels 122, 124 from becoming fixed or twisted in a recessed condition in a direction toward the chamber 114 after the panels 122, 124 are squeezed. Thus, the structural integrity of the facets 130 is maintained, as is the generally flat appearance of each facet 130, even after the panels 122, 124 are deformed during the pressing operation. In the illustrated embodiment, the slightly arcuate shape may measure about 10-20 thousandths of an inch (measured from the bottom end of the generally flat surface to the apex of the arc), and the arc may vary across the width of each facet 130.

As will be appreciated by one of ordinary skill in the art, each panel 122, 124 may include two, three, four, or more facets 130, and the number of facets 130 on one panel (i.e., panel 122 or 124) may be different from or the same as the number of facets 130 on the other panel (i.e., panel 122 or 124). In the described embodiment, it is contemplated that only one of the panels 122, 124 includes a facet 130.

The generally planar surfaces 132 of adjacent facets 130 are disposed at an angle relative to each other such that an interface 134 between adjacent panels defining the apex of the angle projects in a direction away from the cavity 114 and provides a cosmetic line 136 (when viewed from the front or rear, as shown, for example, in fig. 1 and 3). The decorative thread 136 forms at least a portion of the decorative feature of the present disclosure and provides the bottle 100 with an appearance that is significantly similar to the appearance of a typical carafe that has been sold for decades.

It should be noted, however, that the inclusion and angling of the facets 130 to form decorative lines 136 in the panels 122, 124 increases the rigidity and stiffness of the front and rear sides 106, 108, which is contradictory to the compressible function of the bottle 100 (i.e., the reversible deformability of the panels 122, 124). Thus, to maintain the compressible function while also maintaining the ornamental features of the bottle 100, the panels 122, 124 are designed such that adjacent facets are positioned at a predetermined angle. By positioning adjacent facets in this manner, bottle 100 retains substantially all of the flexible functionality for a controlled, uniform, and smooth dispensing action of the contents from chamber 114, while maintaining decorative features that promote a brand image. The predetermined angle between adjacent facets varies with the size of the bottle. The size of the bottle may refer to height, length, width, volumetric capacity, or any combination of these dimensional factors, although those of ordinary skill in the art will readily recognize other known dimensional factors. It should be noted that positioning adjacent facets within this angular range also reduces noise generated when bottle 100 is compressed during the squeezing operation. If the angle between adjacent facets is too flat, the squeezing operation of bottle 100 may produce an undesirable clicking sound. Similarly, when the angle between adjacent facets is too significant, the bottle 100 becomes undesirably stiff and rigid, preventing the bottle 100 from being compressed in a smooth and controlled manner.

To further maintain compressibility of the bottle 100, a predetermined ratio between the length and width of each adjacent facet 130 is established such that after the pressing operation is completed, the panels 122, 124 reversibly deform to their original state and retain the ornamental features of the bottle 100. By designing the adjacent facets in this manner, similar to the predetermined angles described above, the bottle 100 retains substantially all of its flexible function for controlled, uniform and smooth dispensing of the contents from the chamber 114, while maintaining decorative features that promote brand image. The predetermined length and width ratio between adjacent facets may also vary with the size of the bottle. It should be noted that by positioning the adjoining facets within the panel at these predetermined length to width ratios, the noise generated when bottle 100 is squeezed during the squeezing operation is also reduced. If the length to width ratio between adjacent facets falls outside of the predetermined ratio, the squeezing operation of bottle 100 may produce an undesirable clicking sound or distort the shape of bottle 100 so that the ornamental feature is not retained after the squeezing operation. In addition, when the length to width ratio between adjacent facets is outside of a predetermined ratio, bottle 100 becomes unstable, preventing bottle 100 from being squeezed in a smooth and controlled manner.

In the described embodiments, the length and width ratios may be a width-to-width ratio between adjacent facets, a length-to-length ratio between facets, and a length-to-width ratio between single and adjacent facets.

Figures 7-24 illustrate additional non-limiting embodiments of the present disclosure that may incorporate each of the features described above without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.

In particular, fig. 7 shows a front side view of a squeezable bottle 300, the bottle 300 including at least one panel 322, the panel 322 having at least one ornamental feature 336 and a plurality of grooves 340. FIG. 8 is a side view of squeezable bottle 300, and FIG. 9 is a perspective view of squeezable bottle 300.

Fig. 10 shows a front side view of a squeezable bottle 400, the bottle 400 including at least one panel 422, the panel 422 having at least one ornamental feature 436 and a plurality of grooves 440. Fig. 11 is a side view of a squeezable bottle 400, and fig. 12 is a perspective view of the squeezable bottle 400.

Fig. 13 shows a front side view of a squeezable bottle 500, the bottle 500 including at least one panel 522, the panel 522 having at least one decorative feature 536 and a plurality of grooves 540. Fig. 14 is a side view of a squeezable bottle 500, and fig. 15 is a perspective view of squeezable bottle 500.

Fig. 16 shows a front side view of a squeezable bottle 600, the bottle 600 including at least one panel 622, the panel 622 having at least one ornamental feature 636 and a plurality of grooves 640. FIG. 17 is a side view of a squeezable bottle 600, and FIG. 18 is a perspective view of the squeezable bottle 600.

Fig. 19 shows a front side view of a squeezable bottle 700, the bottle 700 including at least one panel 722, the panel 722 having at least one ornamental feature 736 and a plurality of grooves 740. Fig. 20 is a side view of squeezable bottle 700, and fig. 21 is a perspective view of squeezable bottle 700.

Fig. 22 shows a front side view of a squeezable bottle 800, the bottle 800 including at least one panel 822, the panel 822 having at least one decorative feature 836 and a plurality of grooves 840. Fig. 23 is a side view of squeezable bottle 800, and fig. 24 is a perspective view of squeezable bottle 800.

As also shown in fig. 19-24, it is noted that squeezable bottles 700 and 800 further include ring-shaped protrusions 750 and 850, respectively. The annular projections 750 and 850 extend circumferentially around the neck area of the top side of each bottle 700, 800 and are disposed beneath a projection configured to attach to a cap. The ring projections 750, 850 are also each disposed above the panels 722, 822 of their respective bottles 700, 800. The annular protrusions 750, 850 are provided to increase the volumetric capacity of the chamber 114 and are configured as guides for placement of a user's hand to provide more stable control of the bottle 100 and to enhance comfort, for example, when a user removes the bottle 700, 800 from a storage position.

The above-disclosed subject matter is to be considered illustrative, and not restrictive, and the appended claims are intended to cover all such modifications, enhancements, and other embodiments, which fall within the true spirit and scope of the present disclosure. Thus, to the maximum extent allowed by law, the scope of the present disclosure is to be determined by the broadest permissible interpretation of the following claims and their equivalents, and shall not be restricted or limited by the foregoing detailed description.

Claims (11)

1. A squeezable bottle including a panel having at least one decorative feature thereon, the panel comprising:

a first ornamental facet having a length and a width, the length of the first ornamental facet extending in a direction generally parallel to a length of the squeezable bottle; and

a second ornamental facet having a length and a width, the length of the second ornamental facet extending in a direction generally parallel to a length of the squeezable bottle, the second ornamental facet being disposed adjacent to and defining a first interface with the first ornamental facet, the first interface defining a first one of the at least one ornamental features;

wherein a generally planar surface of the first ornamental facet is disposed at a predetermined angle to a generally planar surface of the second ornamental facet such that the panel is reversibly deformable.

2. The squeezable bottle of claim 1, further comprising:

a third ornamental facet having a length and a width, the length of the third ornamental facet extending in a direction generally parallel to a length of the squeezable bottle, the third ornamental facet being disposed adjacent to and defining a second interface with the first ornamental facet, the second ornamental interface defining a second one of the at least one ornamental features;

wherein a generally planar surface of the third ornamental facet is disposed at a predetermined angle to the generally planar surface of the first ornamental facet such that the panel is reversibly deformable.

3. The squeezable bottle of claim 1, further comprising a plurality of grooves defining outer peripheries of the first ornamental facet and the second ornamental facet, the plurality of grooves being disposed on the squeezable bottle such that each groove tapers inwardly toward a respective panel, integrally transitioning at least one of an upper end and a lower end of the squeezable bottle into the first ornamental facet and the second ornamental facet.

4. The squeezable bottle of claim 1, further comprising a cap including a cap body and a closure tab, the cap body including a platform defining an upper surface of the cap body, the platform having a release projection and extending in a radial direction.

5. A squeezable food-storage bottle including a first pair of opposed side panels having at least one decorative feature thereon, the bottle comprising:

a bottom wall;

a top wall configured to engage with a lid;

a pair of opposing side walls extending between the top and bottom walls;

a rear wall located between the opposing side walls and extending between the top and bottom walls; and

a front wall located between the opposing side walls and extending between the top and bottom walls,

the front wall includes a first panel comprising:

a first ornamental facet having a length and a width, the length of the first ornamental facet extending in a direction generally parallel to a length of the squeezable food-storage bottle;

a second ornamental facet having a length and a width, the length of the second ornamental facet extending in a direction generally parallel to a length of the squeezable food-storage bottle, the second ornamental facet being disposed adjacent to and defining a first interface with the first ornamental facet, the first interface defining a first one of the at least one ornamental features;

wherein a generally planar surface of the first ornamental facet is disposed at a predetermined angle to a generally planar surface of the second ornamental facet such that the first panel is reversibly deformable.

6. The squeezable food-storage bottle of claim 5, wherein the first panel includes a third ornamental facet having a length and a width, the length of the third ornamental facet extending in a direction generally parallel to the length of the squeezable food-storage bottle, the third ornamental facet being disposed adjacent to and defining a second interface with the first ornamental facet, the second interface defining a second one of the at least one ornamental features,

wherein a substantially planar surface of the third ornamental facet is disposed at a predetermined angle to a substantially planar surface of the first ornamental facet such that the first panel is reversibly deformable.

7. The squeezable food-storage bottle of claim 6, wherein the rear panel comprises a second panel comprising:

a third ornamental facet having a length and a width, the length of the third ornamental facet extending in a direction generally parallel to a length of the squeezable food-storage bottle;

a fourth ornamental facet having a length and a width, the length of the fourth ornamental facet extending in a direction generally parallel to a length of the squeezable food-storage bottle, the fourth ornamental facet being disposed adjacent to and defining a second interface with the third ornamental facet, the second interface defining a second one of the at least one ornamental features;

wherein a substantially planar surface of the third ornamental facet is disposed at a predetermined angle to a substantially planar surface of the fourth facet such that the second panel is reversibly deformable.

8. The squeezable food-storage bottle of claim 7, wherein the second panel includes a fifth ornamental facet having a length and a width, the length of the fifth ornamental facet extending in a direction generally parallel to the length of the squeezable food-storage bottle, the fifth ornamental facet being disposed adjacent to and defining a third interface with the third ornamental facet, the third interface defining a third one of the at least one ornamental features,

wherein a substantially planar surface of the fifth ornamental facet is disposed at a predetermined angle to a substantially planar surface of the third ornamental facet such that the second panel is reversibly deformable.

9. The squeezable food-storage bottle of claim 8, wherein the first panel includes a sixth ornamental facet having a length and a width, the length of the sixth ornamental facet extending in a direction generally parallel to the length of the squeezable food-storage bottle, the sixth ornamental facet being disposed adjacent to and defining a fourth interface with the first ornamental facet, the fourth interface defining a fourth of the at least one ornamental feature,

wherein a substantially planar surface of the sixth ornamental facet is disposed at a predetermined angle to the substantially planar surface of the first ornamental facet such that the first panel is reversibly deformable.

10. The squeezable food-storage bottle of claim 5, further comprising a plurality of grooves defining at least a portion of an outer periphery of the first ornamental facet and the second ornamental facet, the plurality of grooves being disposed on the front wall such that each groove tapers inwardly toward the respective panel, thereby integrally transitioning at least one of an upper end and a lower end of the front wall into the first ornamental facet and the second ornamental facet.

11. The squeezable food-storage bottle of claim 5, further comprising a cap including a cap body and a closure tab, the cap body including a platform defining an upper surface of the cap body, the platform having a release protrusion and extending in a radial direction.