Coca-Cola Co. files patents for new bottle designs

Coca-Cola received a design patent on this bottle on Dec. 6, 2016.

There's no more iconic American product than Coca-Cola, and there's no more iconic product packaging than the Coca-Cola bottle.

But while the iconic Coke bottle is recognized around the world, The Coca-Cola Co. (NYSE: KO) is constantly creating new bottle designs. Check out the adjacent slideshow to see a dozen new bottle designs that Coca-Cola patented during 2016.