Squeezable Bottle Including An Ornamental Feature

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

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] The instant application is a PCT International Application based on and claims the benefit of priority of U.S. provisional application No. 61/671,485, filed Jul. 13, 2012, the disclosure of which is hereby expressly incorporated by reference hereto in its entirety.

FIELD OF DISCLOSURE

[0002] The present disclosure relates to dispensers having resilient walls and more particularly to a squeezable bottle for dispensing a food product.

BACKGROUND

[0003] In addition to providing functionality, many product packages are designed to promote a company's image or sustain it heritage. For example, some product packages have a unique shape that customers associate with a particular manufacturer or brand name whereas some product packages do not have unique shapes, but include ornamental features on the product package that customers associate with a specific brand name or manufacturer. Examples from the auto industry would include the Mercedes hood ornament and the BMW.RTM. radiator grill. As companies change the materials in which they package their products and attempt to provide customers with enhanced functionality, the ornamental aspects of their product package that are at the heart of the company's image may not only lack functionality, but also inhibit the underlying functionality of the product package.

SUMMARY

[0004] Accordingly, the present disclosure addresses these and other drawbacks and discloses a squeezable bottle including an ornamental feature where the ornamental feature does not inhibit the functional aspects of the squeezable bottle.

[0005] Accordingly, in embodiments, a squeezable bottle is provided and may include a panel having at least one ornamental 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 a longitudinal 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 may be disposed at a predetermined angle with a generally planar surface of the second facet such that the panel is reversibly deformable.

[0006] In embodiments, a squeezable food-storage bottle is provided and may include a first pair of opposed 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 opposed side walls extending between the top and bottom walls, a rear wall disposed between the opposed side walls and extending between the top and bottom walls, and a front wall disposed between the opposed side walls and extending between the top and bottom walls. The front wall may include a first panel comprising a first facet having a length and a width. The length of the first facet extends in a direction generally parallel to a length of the squeezable food-storage bottle. A 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 and defines a first interface with the first facet. 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 a predetermined angle with a generally planar surface of the second facet such that the first panel is reversibly deformable.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0007] These and other features and advantages of the present disclosure will be more fully explained in the following detailed description, which is to be considered together with the accompanying drawings wherein like numbers refer to like parts. In this regard:

[0008] FIG. 1 is a front side view of a squeezable bottle including a panel having at least one ornamental feature thereon according to a first non-limiting embodiment.

[0009] FIG. 2 is a side view of the squeezable bottle illustrated in FIG. 1.

[0010] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the squeezable bottle illustrated in FIG. 1.

[0011] FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a cap usable with the squeezable body of FIG. 1.

[0012] FIG. 5 is a plan view of the cap illustrated in FIG. 3.

[0013] FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of the cap illustrated in FIG. 5 along line A-A.

[0014] FIG. 7 is a front side view of a squeezable bottle including a panel having at least one ornamental feature thereon according to a second non-limiting embodiment.

[0015] FIG. 8 is a side view of the squeezable bottle illustrated in FIG. 7.

[0016] FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the squeezable bottle illustrated in FIG. 7.

[0017] FIG. 10 is a front side view of a squeezable bottle including a panel having at least one ornamental feature thereon according to a third non-limiting embodiment.

[0018] FIG. 11 is a side view of the squeezable bottle illustrated in FIG. 10.

[0019] FIG. 12 is a perspective view of the squeezable bottle illustrated in FIG. 10.

[0020] FIG. 13 is a front side view of a squeezable bottle including a panel having at least one ornamental feature thereon according to a fourth non-limiting embodiment.

[0021] FIG. 14 is a side view of the squeezable bottle illustrated in FIG. 13.

[0022] FIG. 15 is a perspective view of the squeezable bottle illustrated in FIG. 13.

[0023] FIG. 16 is a front side view of a squeezable bottle including a panel having at least one ornamental feature thereon according to a fifth non-limiting embodiment.

[0024] FIG. 17 is a side view of the squeezable bottle illustrated in FIG. 16.

[0025] FIG. 18 is a perspective view of the squeezable bottle illustrated in FIG. 16.

[0026] FIG. 19 is a front side view of a squeezable bottle including a panel having at least one ornamental feature thereon according to a sixth non-limiting embodiment.

[0027] FIG. 20 is a side view of the squeezable bottle illustrated in FIG. 19.

[0028] FIG. 21 is a perspective view of the squeezable bottle illustrated in FIG. 19.

[0029] FIG. 22 is a front side view of a squeezable bottle including a panel having at least one ornamental feature thereon according to a seventh non-limiting embodiment.

[0030] FIG. 23 is a side view of the squeezable bottle illustrated in FIG. 22.

[0031] FIG. 24 is a perspective view of the squeezable bottle illustrated in FIG. 22.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] In view of the foregoing, the present disclosure, through one or more of its various aspects, embodiments and/or specific features, is thus intended to bring out one or more of the advantages as specifically noted below.

[0033] The following description is intended to be read in connection with the accompanying drawings, which are to be considered part of the entire written description. The drawing figures are not necessarily to scale and certain features of the invention may be shown exaggerated in scale 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 figure under discussion. These relative terms are for convenience of description and normally are not intended to require a particular orientation. Terms including "inwardly" versus "outwardly," "longitudinal" versus "lateral," and the like are to be interpreted relative to one another or relative to an axis of elongation, or an 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 otherwise. The term "operatively connected" is such an attachment, coupling or connection that allows the pertinent structures to operate as intended by virtue of that relationship.

[0034] FIGS. 1 and 2 illustrate 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 rear side 108, and opposed side walls 110, 112 connecting the front side 106 to the rear side 108. It is noted that the squeezable bottle 100 may be an inverted bottle where the top dispensing side 102 serves as a base or bottom end that supports a storing position of the bottle 100 (as opposed to the bottom base side 104). The front side 106, the rear side 108 and the opposed side walls 110, 112 generally extend along a longitudinal length of the bottle 100 between the top dispensing side 102 and the bottom base side 104 and an interior storage chamber 114 is defined therein.

[0035] In embodiments, the bottle 100 may be fabricated from a 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 discharge contents from the chamber 114 through the top dispensing side 102 of the bottle 100. For example, the bottle 100 may be fabricated from a resilient polyethylene terephthalate (or PET) that allows the front side 106 and the rear side 108 of the bottle 100 to be returned to their original shape and position after a squeeze operation. In addition, the PET may also be substantially translucent so that the amount of contents left in the bottle 100 may be visually evaluated. PET may also be desirable due to its recyclability and oxygen barrier characteristics. However, it is contemplated that the bottle 100 may also be made from polypropylene.

[0036] It will be understood by those skilled in the art that the bottle 100 may be used to store a wide variety of food products or condiments including, but not limited to, mustard, relish, mayonnaise, salsa, ketchup, and the like and that a volumetric capacity of the chamber 114 may be varied. 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.

[0037] As illustrated in FIG. 1, a protrusion 116 extends from the top dispensing side 102 in a direction along the longitudinal length of the bottle 100 and is sized and configured to engage a cap (see FIG. 4) for sealing the chamber 114. The protrusion 116 may include threads (not shown) disposed around an outer surface 118 thereof for coupling the cap to the bottle 100, although other attachment mechanisms other than threads may be implemented for connecting the cap to the bottle 100 such as, for example, a snap-on engagement structure. An upper portion of the protrusion 116 defines an opening for evacuation of the contents of the chamber 114 during a squeeze operation. In embodiments, the protrusion 116 has a generally circular cross-sectional geometry having a diameter that is smaller than a cross-sectional dimension of the top dispensing side 102 of the bottle 100 such that a shoulder 120 is provided at an interface between the top dispensing side 102 and the protrusion 116. This construction enables a user to more easily grip the bottle 100 around a neck region of the bottle 100 and thereby improve handling during a squeeze operation.

[0038] As shown in FIG. 4, the cap 200 includes a cap body 210 and a closure tab 220. The cap body 210 and the closure tab 220 are connected via a living hinge. The cap body 210 includes a deck 230 having a discharge projection 240 and an internal thread configured to mate with the threads of protrusion 116 of the bottle 100. The discharge projection 240 extends upward from the deck 230 in the longitudinal length direction of the bottle 100. The deck 230, which has a generally smooth surface, extends in a radial direction generally orthogonal from a bottom of the discharge projection 240 and defines an upper surface of the cap body 210. The radial deck 230 also reduces the overall height of the cap 200. In embodiments, the cap 200 height may be reduced between 2/3 and 3/4 of an inch. The discharge projection 240 may have a frusto-conical shape (e.g., a volcano-like shape).

[0039] The cap body 210 may include an internal valve (not shown) to control passage of the contents from the chamber 114 towards an opening of the discharge projection 240. The valve is flexible and extends from the cap body towards the chamber 114 of the bottle 100. The valve limits or controls the amount of excess content exiting the bottle 100 during and after a squeeze operation that would otherwise collect on the deck 230 and an outer perimeter of the discharge projection 240. The radial deck 230 also enables easier clean-up of any excess content that would otherwise collect in various corners and angled portions of conventional caps. Additional descriptions of caps that may be coupled to the bottle 100 are provided in U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/477,903, the entirety of which is herein incorporated by reference.

[0040] As best seen in FIG. 1, the side walls 110, 112 extend from the bottom base side 104 to the top dispensing side 102. Each side wall 110, 112 is shaped so as to define the outer contours of the bottle in a cross-sectional view. Each side wall 110, 112 is also shaped such that the bottle 100 is tapered along its length and is configured to have a cross-sectional area at the bottom base side 104 larger than a cross-sectional area at the top dispensing side 102. The side walls 110, 112 are also seamlessly integrated into (and extend to) the front side 106 and the rear side 108. In this regard, the side walls 110, 112 may curve inwardly in an arcuate manner into the front and rear sides 106, 108 at a rounded edge or fillet as illustrated in FIG. 1.

[0041] In embodiments, the side walls 110, 112 may include a combination of straight intermediate portions and curved (or rounded) upper and lower portions, although the side walls 110, 112 may also include a combination of tapered intermediate portions and curved upper and lower portions. In this regard, the tapered intermediate portions may be configured as concave portions extending from the curved upper and lower portions toward the bottle 100, and the curved upper and lower portions may be configured as convex portions extending outwardly from the bottle 100. According to this configuration, the concave and convex portions of the side walls 110, 112 narrow the bottle 100 at a midsection thereof such that the bottle 100 has an hour-glass shape. The straight intermediate portions and curved upper and lower portions may also be configured such that the straight intermediate portions are positioned inwardly towards the bottle 100 relative to the curved upper and lower portions. The side walls 110, 112 are constructed in this manner so as to enable a user to more easily grip the bottle 100 and to improve handling during a squeeze operation. In embodiments, the intermediate portions may have a height, e.g., of 2.5 to 3 inches.

[0042] Turning now to FIG. 2, in side view the front and rear sides 106, 108 slightly taper inwardly at a mid-region of the bottle 100 from their respective upper and lower ends and include panels 122, 124. The panels 122, 124 each define a convex surface 126, 128 that projects outwardly from the tapered portion of the front and rear sides 106, 108. When viewed from the side or in perspective view, as shown, e.g., 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.

[0043] The front and rear sides 106, 108 also include a plurality of grooves 140 that define the recessed portion of the front and rear sides 106, 108. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, the grooves 140 also define an outer perimeter of the panels 122, 124 and taper inwardly towards the panels 122, 124 integrally transitioning the upper and lower ends of the front and rear sides 106, 108 into the panels 122, 124. The grooves 140 are configured as guides for user hand placement when performing a squeeze operation of the bottle 100. The grooves 140 are also positioned around the panels 122, 124 to improve the user's grip and enhance comfort when performing the squeeze operation of the bottle 100. The grooves 140 further enable the user to more stably control the direction of the content being discharged from the chamber 114. It is noted that the grooves 140 additionally serve to enhance the prominence of ornamental features defined by the panels 122, 124 (discussed below).

[0044] As shown in FIG. 1, the panels 122, 124 include a plurality of resilient facets 130 having generally flat surfaces 132 that extend generally parallel to the longitudinal lengthwise direction of the bottle 100. Each generally flat surface 132 may include a slight arc or curvature along its length. The slight arc stabilizes each facet 130 so as to prevent the facets 130 from being "blown out" when the panels 122, 124 rebound to their original position and shape after a squeeze operation. The slight arc also prevents the panels 122, 124 from becoming fixed or distorted in a concave state in a direction towards the chamber 114 after the panels 122, 124 are squeezed. Accordingly, even after a deformation of the panel 122, 124 during a squeeze operation, the structural integrity of the facets 130 is maintained, as is the generally flat look of each facet 130. In embodiments, the slight arc may measure approximately 10-20 thousands of an inch (measured from a base end of the generally flat surface to an apex of the arc) and the arc may vary across the width of each facet 130.

[0045] As will be understood by those skilled 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 equal to the number of facets 130 on the other panel, i.e., panel 122 or 124. In embodiments, it is contemplated that only one of the panels 122, 124 includes the facets 130.

[0046] The generally flat surfaces 132 of adjacent facets 130 are disposed at an angle from one another such that an interface 134 between adjacent panels, which defines a vertex of the angle, projects in a direction away from the chamber 114 and provides ornamental lines 136 when viewed from the front or back as shown, for example, in FIGS. 1 and 3. The ornamental lines 136 constitute at least a part of the ornamental feature of the present disclosure and provide the bottle 100 with an appearance that strongly resembles the appearance of iconic glass condiment bottles that have been sold for decades.

[0047] However, it is noted that the inclusion and angling of the facets 130 to create the ornamental lines 136 in the panels 122, 124 increases the stiffness and rigidity of the front and rear sides 106, 108, which goes against the squeezable functionality of the bottle 100, i.e., the ability of panels 122, 124 to be reversibly deformable. Thus, in order to maintain the squeezability function while also maintaining the ornamental aspects of the bottle 100, the panels 122, 124 are designed such that adjacent facets are positioned at predetermined angles. By positioning adjacent facets in this manner, the bottle 100 retains substantially all of its flexible functionality for a controlled, uniform and smooth dispensing action of the content from the chamber 114, while maintaining the ornamental aspects that promote the brand image. The predetermined angle between adjoining facets varies with the size of the bottle. The size of the bottle may refer to a height, a length, a width, a volumetric capacity or any combination of these size factors although those having ordinary skill in the art would readily recognize other known size factors. It is noted that positioning adjacent facets within this range of angles also reduces noise generated when the bottle 100 is compressed during a squeeze operation. If the angle between adjacent facets is too flat, a squeeze operation of the bottle 100 generates an undesirable clicking sound. Similarly, when the angle between adjacent facets is too pronounced, the bottle 100 becomes undesirably stiff and rigid and thereby prevents the bottle 100 from being squeezable in a smooth and controlled manner.

[0048] To further maintain the squeezability of the bottle 100, predetermined ratios between the lengths and widths of each adjoining facet 130 is established so that after a squeeze operation is complete the panels 122, 124 are reversibly deformable to their original state and the ornamental aspects of the bottle 100 are maintained. By designing adjacent facets in this manner, similar to the predetermined angles discussed above, the bottle 100 retains substantially all of its flexible functionality for a controlled, uniform and smooth dispensing action of the content from the chamber 114, while maintaining the ornamental aspects that promote the brand image. The predetermined length and width ratios between adjoining facets may also vary with the size of the bottle. It is noted that by positioning adjacent facets within the panel at these predetermined length and width ratios also reduces noise generated when the bottle 100 is compressed during a squeeze operation. If the length and width ratios between adjacent facets fall outside the predetermined ratios, a squeeze operation of the bottle 100 generates an undesirable clicking sound or distorts the shape of the bottle 100 such that the ornamental feature is not maintained after the squeeze operation. In addition, when the length and width ratios between adjacent facets are outside the predetermined ratios, the bottle 100 becomes unstable and thereby prevents the bottle 100 from being squeezable in a smooth and controlled manner.

[0049] In embodiments, the length and width ratios may be width-to-width ratios between adjacent facets, length-to-length ratios between facets, and the length-to-width ratios of individual and adjacent facets.

[0050] FIGS. 7-24 show 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.

[0051] In particular, FIG. 7 shows a front side view of a squeezable bottle 300 including at least one panel 322 having at least one ornamental feature 336 and a plurality of grooves 340. FIG. 8 is a side view of the squeezable bottle 300 and FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the squeezable bottle 300.

[0052] FIG. 10 shows a front side view of a squeezable bottle 400 including at least one panel 422 having at least one ornamental feature 436 and a plurality of grooves 440. FIG. 11 is a side view of the squeezable bottle 400 and FIG. 12 is a perspective view of the squeezable bottle 400.

[0053] FIG. 13 shows a front side view of a squeezable bottle 500 including at least one panel 522 having at least one ornamental feature 536 and a plurality of grooves 540. FIG. 14 is a side view of the squeezable bottle 500 and FIG. 15 is a perspective view of the squeezable bottle 500.

[0054] FIG. 16 shows a front side view of a squeezable bottle 600 including at least one panel 622 having at least one ornamental feature 636 and a plurality of grooves 640. FIG. 17 is a side view of the squeezable bottle 600 and FIG. 18 is a perspective view of the squeezable bottle 600.

[0055] FIG. 19 shows a front side view of a squeezable bottle 700 including at least one panel 722 having at least one ornamental feature 736 and a plurality of grooves 740. FIG. 20 is a side view of the squeezable bottle 700 and FIG. 21 is a perspective view of the squeezable bottle 700.

[0056] FIG. 22 shows a front side view of a squeezable bottle 800 including at least one panel 822 having at least one ornamental feature 836 and a plurality of grooves 840. FIG. 23 is a side view of the squeezable bottle 800 and FIG. 24 is a perspective view of the squeezable bottle 800.

[0057] As also shown in FIGS. 19-24, it is noted that squeezable bottles 700 and 800 further include annular protrusions 750 and 850, respectively. The annular protrusions 750 and 850 extend circumferentially around a neck region of a top side of each bottle 700, 800 and are disposed below a protrusion configured to attach to a cap. The annular protrusions 750, 850 are also each disposed above the panels 722, 822 of their respective bottles 700, 800. The annular protrusions 750, 850 are provided so as to increase a volumetric capacity of the chamber 114 and configured as guides for user hand placement to more stably control the bottle 100 and enhance comfort when, e.g., a user removes the bottle 700, 800 from a storage position.

[0058] 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

1. A squeezable bottle including a panel having at least one ornamental 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 the 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 with 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 the 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 with a 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 that define an outer perimeter 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 towards a respective panel integrally transitioning at least one of an upper 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 deck defining an upper surface of the cap body, the deck having a discharge 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 ornamental feature thereon, the bottle comprising: a bottom wall; a top wall configured to engage a cap; a pair of opposed side walls extending between the top and bottom walls; a rear wall disposed between the opposed side walls and extending between the top and bottom walls; and a front wall disposed between the opposed side walls and extending between top and bottom walls, the front wall including 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 width, the length of the second ornamental facet extending in a direction generally parallel to the 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 with 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 generally planar surface of the third ornamental facet is disposed at a predetermined angle with the generally 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 includes a second panel comprising: a third ornamental facet having a length and a width, the length of the third ornamental facet extending in a substantially parallel direction to a length of the squeezable food-storage bottle; a fourth ornamental facet having a length and width, the length of the fourth ornamental facet extending in a direction generally parallel to the 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 generally planar surface of the third ornamental facet is disposed at a predetermined angle with a generally 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 generally planar surface of the fifth ornamental facet is disposed at a predetermined angle with the generally 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 one of the at least one ornamental features, wherein a generally planar surface of the sixth ornamental facet is disposed at a predetermined angle with the generally 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 that define at least a portion of an outer perimeter 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 towards a respective panel integrally transitioning at least one of an upper 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 deck defining an upper surface of the cap body, the deck having a discharge projection and extending in a radial direction.