Flexible bowl

Abstract

A flexible bowl having a base, circumferential wall, and a contoured rim forming an open end and interior surface of the bowl. The bowl is constructed out of silicone or another like material. The circumferential walls are flexible to allow opposing sides to be bent towards each other forming a spout-like channel to allow food to be efficiently removed. The contours on the rim cause the spout to have an oblong end making it more effective in removing food. The base is thick to provide stability. The thickness of the base relative to the weight and dimensions of the wall allows the bowl to be as stable as a traditional bowl. The circumferential wall has a lower, middle, and upper region. The lower region and the rim may be thicker than the middle and upper regions. The bowl is dishwasher-safe, microwave-safe, and oven-proof.

1 . A flexible bowl, comprising:
 a base, circumferential wall, and rim forming an open end and an inside surface for holding food;   said circumferential wall being flexible to enable opposing sides of said circumferential wall to be squeezed towards each other in order to form a spout-like channel on said rim to efficiently remove contents from said bowl;   the thickness of said base and the weight and dimension of said circumferential wall provide said bowl with a stability equivalent to that of a traditional bowl; and   said rim is contoured giving said spout-like channel an oblong end to more efficiently control the removal of food from said bowl.   
   
   
       2 . The flexible bowl as in  claim 1 , wherein said bowl has a lid matching the contours of said rim to cover said bowl. 
   
   
       3 . The flexible bowl as in  claim 1 , wherein said cover has sealing flanges to form a tight seal to said top. 
   
   
       4 . The flexible bowl as in  claim 1 , wherein said bowl is constructed of a flexible material thereby giving flexibility to said circumferential wall. 
   
   
       5 . The flexible bowl as in  claim 1 , wherein said bowl is constructed out of silicone. 
   
   
       6 . The flexible bowl as in  claim 1 , wherein said bowl is microwave-safe and dishwasher-safe. 
   
   
       7 . The flexible bowl as in  claim 6 , wherein said bowl is also oven proof. 
   
   
       8 . The flexible bowl as in  claim 1 , wherein said inside surface of said bowl is smooth to minimize food residue from remaining in said bowl. 
   
   
       9 . The flexible bowl as in  claim 1 , wherein said inside surface of said bowl has volume markings. 
   
   
       10 . A flexible bowl, comprising:
 a base, circumferential wall, and rim forming an open end and an inside surface for holding food;   said circumferential wall being flexible to enable opposing sides of said circumferential wall to be squeezed towards each other in order to form a spout-like channel on said rim to efficiently remove contents from said bowl;   the thickness of said base and the weight and dimension of said circumferential wall provide said bowl with a stability equivalent to that of a traditional bowl; and   said circumferential wall has a lower, middle, and upper region, said lower region being thicker than said middle and upper regions.   
   
   
       11 . The flexible bowl as in  claim 10 , wherein said rim is thicker than said middle and upper regions. 
   
   
       12 . The flexible bowl as in  claim 10 , wherein said bowl is constructed of a flexible material thereby giving flexibility to said circumferential wall. 
   
   
       13 . The flexible bowl as in  claim 10 , wherein said bowl is constructed out of silicone. 
   
   
       14 . The flexible bowl as in  claim 10 , wherein said bowl is microwave-safe and dishwasher-safe. 
   
   
       15 . The flexible bowl as in  claim 14 , wherein said bowl is also oven proof. 
   
   
       16 . The flexible bowl as in  claim 10 , wherein said inside surface of said bowl is smooth to minimize food residue from remaining in said bowl. 
   
   
       17 . The flexible bowl as in  claim 10 , wherein said inside surface of said bowl has volume markings.