Abstract:
A fluid receptacle is described. In one embodiment, the fluid receptacle includes a low profile reservoir having a first peripheral surface, a second peripheral surface substantially perpendicular to the first peripheral surface and a third peripheral surface substantially parallel to the first peripheral surface and substantially perpendicular to the second peripheral surface; a handle connected to the first peripheral surface; a stand connected to the second peripheral surface; an applicator handle coupled to the fluid receptacle; and a lid coupled to the fluid receptacle wherein the lid covers an opening to the tire shaped reservoir. In other embodiments, the low profile fluid reservoir has a tire shape. In yet other embodiments, the receptacle uses a reservoir that does not have a tire shape. 7-10 garon jones fluid container with integral brush

Description:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION  
       [0001]     1. Field of the Invention  
         [0002]     Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to the containment and administration of fluids. More particularly, the invention relates to a container that stores a fluid and an applicator, temporarily located on the container, for the stored fluid.  
         [0003]     2. Description of the Related Art  
         [0004]     It has been known in the prior art that various liquid products can be packaged and marketed in containers. Similarly, it is known in the prior art, particularly in the prior art pertaining to cleaning products, such as soaps, lotions, etc., that brushes can be provided to be utilized in combination with various types of cleaning products to assist in removing dirt or grime in cooperation with the cleaning fluid, such as soap, etc. These brushes are sold and provided in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. Most of these brushes include structural features mounted on the surface of the body of the brush, such as bristles, to assist in the cleaning operation.  
         [0005]     It is known that, particularly where containers contain soaps or other cleaning instruments, it is desirable to provide the brush along with the container of the cleaning material at the point of sale so that the purchaser acquires both the cleaning liquid and the brush to be used with it in one stop. One such brush/container combination where the brush is stored on the container is disclosed in Holmes et al. (U.S. Pat. No. 6,302,608, issued Oct. 16, 2001) (“Holmes”). However, in the Holmes patent, neither the brush nor the container are designed to allow the brush to be inserted within the container and thereby access the fluid within the container.  
         [0006]     Most conventional containers used for applying a tire cleaning solution are equipped with a spray dispenser that is troublesome to use. Such a dispenser takes too many pump actions to spray the tire completely and the slightest wind blows the spray on the vehicle and on the person using the dispenser. It is apparent therefore that the best dispenser for a tire cleaning solution would be in the form of a brush with an associated container.  
         [0007]     Other brush and container combinations are known in the prior art. For example, Sexton (U.S. Pat. No. 772,382, issued Oct. 18, 1904) describes a brush holder which also functions as a lid for a paint can or other container. Similar brush/container combinations are also shown in Striban (U.S. Pat. No. 1,086,626, issued Feb. 10, 1914), Lonskey (U.S. Pat. No. 1,098,390, issued Jun. 2, 1914), and Woodruff (U.S. Pat. No. 1,455,158, issued Jul. 19, 1921). Although such prior art brush/container combinations are known they suffer from several disadvantages, such as for example difficulty in use.  
         [0008]     The present invention is intended to solve the problems inherent in the prior art and provide a unique and advanced brush/container combination where the brush is insertable into the container.  
         [0009]     It is therefore one general object of this invention to provide a brush applicator combined with a container of fluid that will provide a quick and easy access by the brush to the fluid (e.g., access to a tire cleaning solution for application by the brush onto a tire).  
       SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION  
       [0010]     The present invention generally to using a container and brush combination where the brush is insertable inside the container and, when not in use, at least a portion of the brush (e.g., a brush handle) is storable on the container. In keeping with these objects and others, which may become apparent, the present invention uses, in one embodiment, a tire shaped reservoir having a first peripheral surface, a second peripheral surface substantially perpendicular to the first peripheral surface and a third peripheral surface substantially parallel to the first peripheral surface and substantially perpendicular to said second peripheral surface; a handle connected to the first peripheral surface; a stand connected to the second peripheral surface; an applicator handle coupled to the fluid container; and a lid coupled to the fluid container wherein the lid covers an opening to the tire shaped reservoir. In various embodiments, the fluid container closely resembles a generally cylindrical automotive tire. Some embodiments of the invention utilize a “low profile” container having a height substantially less than the width diameter of the container. For example, the tire shaped container has a low profile. One advantage of using a low profile container is that the low profile container has a relatively low center of gravity making the container less likely to tip over.  
         [0011]     In other embodiments, the invention need not utilize a fluid container resembling an automotive tire. For example, the invention can include a bottom wall; a peripheral side wall connected to the bottom wall; a top wall connected to the peripheral side wall wherein the top wall has an opening; an applicator handle wherein the applicator handle has a distal end; a container handle connected to the peripheral side wall wherein the container handle has a first receptor and is contoured to interlock with the applicator handle; and a lid interlocked with said top wall wherein the lid has a second receptor for receiving the applicator handle. 
     
    
     BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS  
       [0012]     So that the manner in which the above recited features of the present invention can be understood in detail, a more particular description of the invention, briefly summarized above, may be had by reference to embodiments, some of which are illustrated in the appended drawings. It is to be noted, however, that the appended drawings illustrate only typical embodiments of this invention and are therefore not to be considered limiting of its scope, for the invention may admit to other equally effective embodiments.  
         [0013]      FIG. 1  depicts a perspective view of an embodiment of the invention;  
         [0014]      FIG. 2  depicts another perspective view of the embodiment of the invention depicted in  FIG. 1 ;  
         [0015]      FIG. 3  depicts a cross-sectional view of the embodiment of the invention depicted in  FIGS. 1 and 2 ;  
         [0016]      FIG. 3A  depicts a cross-sectional view of an alternate embodiment of the inner cavity depicted in  FIG. 3 ;  
         [0017]      FIGS. 4-6  depict other perspective views of the embodiment of the invention depicted in  FIGS. 1-3A ;  
         [0018]      FIG. 7  depicts the embodiment of  FIGS. 1-6  in use;  
         [0019]      FIG. 8  depicts a perspective view of another embodiment of the invention;  
         [0020]      FIG. 9  depicts another perspective view the embodiment of the invention depicted in  FIG. 8 ;  
         [0021]      FIG. 10  depicts a close up partial cross-sectional view of the embodiment of the invention depicted in  FIG. 9 ;  
         [0022]      FIG. 11  depicts an exploded perspective view of another embodiment of the invention;  
         [0023]      FIG. 12  depicts an exploded perspective view of an embodiment of an applicator depicted in  FIG. 11 ;  
         [0024]      FIG. 13  depicts a cross section view of one aspect of the invention along the  13 - 13  line;  
         [0025]      FIG. 14  depicts a close up cross sectional view of the embodiment of the invention depicted in  FIGS. 11-13 ;  
         [0026]      FIG. 15  depicts a close up view of aspect  15  depicted in  FIG. 14 ;  
         [0027]      FIG. 16  depicts a perspective view yet another embodiment of the invention;  
         [0028]      FIG. 17  depicts another perspective view of the embodiment depicted in  FIG. 16 ; and  
         [0029]      FIG. 18  depicts a close up view of the embodiment depicted in  FIGS. 16 and 17 . 
     
    
       [0030]     To facilitate understanding, identical reference numerals have been used, wherever possible, to designate identical elements that are common to the figures.  
       DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT  
       [0031]     So that the manner in which the above recited features of the invention are attained and can be understood in detail, a more particular description of the invention, briefly summarized above, may be had by reference to the embodiments thereof which are illustrated in the appended drawings.  
         [0032]     It is to be noted, however, that the appended drawings illustrate only typical embodiments of this invention and are therefore not to be considered limiting of its scope, for the invention may admit to other equally effective embodiments.  
         [0033]      FIG. 1  depicts a perspective view of an embodiment of a fluid container  100  in accordance with the invention. Specifically,  FIG. 1  shows the fluid container  100  illustratively in the shape of a tire  102 . The container  100  has a height that is substantially less than its diameter width. Thus the fluid container  100  has a low rise (i.e., a low center of gravity). The low rise of the container  100  allows for a relatively greater stability of the container  100  on the ground.  
         [0034]     The tire shape  102  of the fluid container  100  has a first peripheral surface  104  (which appears as the treaded portion of a typical tire), a second peripheral surface  106  which is substantially perpendicular to the first peripheral surface  104 . Note that there is a third peripheral surface (not shown) substantially perpendicular to the first peripheral surface  104  and substantially parallel to the second peripheral surface  106 . The combination of the first peripheral surface  104 , second peripheral surface  106 , and the third peripheral surface give the fluid container  100  the shape and appearance of a tire.  
         [0035]     Located at a substantially central portion of the second peripheral surface  106  is top or lid  112 . Removal of the top or lid  112  allows access to an inner chamber (not shown) of the fluid container  100 . The top or lid  112  can be temporarily secured to the second peripheral surface  106  of the fluid container  100  in a number of ways in accordance with the invention. Illustratively, the top or lid  112  is temporarily secured to the second peripheral surface  106  via a threaded inner portion on the top or lid  112  which mates with a threaded portion of the second peripheral surface  106 .  
         [0036]     In addition, the top or lid  112  has a central receptacle  114  for receiving an applicator handle  116 . The applicator handle  116  can be temporarily secured to the top or lid  112  via the central receptacle  114  in a number of ways. Illustratively, the applicator handle  116  and the central receptacle  114  have corresponding threads for temporarily securing the applicator handle  116  to the top and lid  112 . When not in use, the applicator handle  116  can be secured/stored to the fluid receptacle  100 . Illustratively, a clip  118  is affixed to the stand  108  for securing the applicator handle  116  to the fluid receptacle  100 . In operation, a user presses the applicator handle  116  into the clip  118 . The clip  118  has opposing ends that spread under the pressing force to receive the applicator handle  116 . When a user desires to retrieve the applicator handle  116  from the clip  118 , the user pulls the applicator handle  116  from the clip  118  forcing the opposing ends of the clip  118  to spread and release the applicator handle  116 .  
         [0037]     The first peripheral surface  104  has a stand  108  secured to it. The stand  108  has a bottom surface  110 . The bottom surface  110  can optionally have a logo or slogan affixed or emblazoned thereon. The stand  108  also operates as a handle, when desired, to hold the fluid container  100 .  
         [0038]      FIG. 2  depicts another perspective view of the embodiment of the invention depicted in  FIG. 1 . Various elements depicted in  FIG. 2  have already been described with respect to  FIG. 1 . For brevity, a description of those elements already described with respect to  FIG. 1  is not repeated. In addition, to the elements described in  FIG. 1 ,  FIG. 2  also depicts the top or lid  112  detached from the second peripheral surface  106  and the applicator handle  116  connected to the top or lid  112 . The detached top or lid  112  exposes an opening  202  of the fluid receptacle  100 . The opening  202 , illustratively, has a threaded periphery  204  which interacts with a correspondingly threaded periphery on the top or lid  112  for temporarily securing the top or lid  112  to the fluid receptacle  100 . The top or lid  112  has a brush  206  connected to an opposite side of the top or lid  112 . The top or lid  112 , brush  206 , and applicator handle  116  when coupled together form an applicator  208 .  
         [0039]      FIG. 3  depicts a cross-sectional view of the embodiment of the invention depicted in  FIGS. 1 and 2 . Various elements depicted in  FIG. 3  have already been described with respect to  FIGS. 1 and 2 . For brevity, a description of those elements already described is not repeated. In addition to those elements already described above,  FIG. 3  also depicts the brush  206  of the applicator  208  inside a cavity  304  of the fluid receptacle  100 ; a third peripheral surface  303 ; a handle connected to the third peripheral surface  302 ; and a well  310  between the handle  302  and the third peripheral surface  303 . The well  310  allows a user an unencumbered grip of the handle  302 .  
         [0040]     The well  310  causes the inner cavity  304  to have a raised inner portion  306  located substantially in the center of inner cavity. The raised inner portion  306  is substantially parallel to the opening  202  and is juxtaposed to the applicator  208 . A valley  312  is formed around the raised inner portion  306 . As a result of the inner portion  306  being raised with respect to the valley  312 , sediment or other contaminants in the fluid  308  trapped within the inner cavity  304  is likely to settle at the valley  312 .  
         [0041]      FIG. 3A  depicts a cross-sectional view of an alternate embodiment of the inner cavity depicted in  FIG. 3 . The embodiment depicted in  FIG. 3A  is substantially similar to the embodiment depicted in  FIG. 3 . However, in contrast to  FIG. 3 ,  FIG. 3A  does not have a valley  312 . Instead, contains an angled interior bottom wall  314 . The angled interior bottom wall  314  forms an angle with the raised inner portion  306  such that the fluid  308  has a propensity to drain towards the raised inner portion  306 . As a result, the user is able to utilize the fluid  308  in the inner cavity  304  when the inner cavity  304  is nearly empty.  
         [0042]      FIGS. 4-6  depict other perspective views of the embodiment of the invention depicted in  FIGS. 1-3A . Various elements depicted in  FIGS. 4-6  have already been described with respect to  FIGS. 1-3A . For brevity, a description of those elements already described is not repeated with respect to  FIGS. 4-6 .  
         [0043]     Referring to  FIG. 4 ,  FIG. 4  depicts the fluid receptacle  100  in a vertical position. Specifically,  FIG. 4  depicts the fluid receptacle  100  supported by the stand  108 . Referring to  FIG. 5 ,  FIG. 5  depicts a demonstration of how a user holds the fluid receptacle  100  via handle  302 .  FIG. 6  demonstrates how the user holds the fluid receptacle  100  using handle  108 .  
         [0044]      FIG. 7  depicts the embodiment of  FIGS. 1-6  in use. Specifically, depicts a partial view  700  of a vehicle  702  and tire  704  being cleaned by a user using the fluid receptacle. Specifically, the user has placed the fluid receptacle on the ground. Thereafter a force is applied to the threaded applicator handle  116  to remove the threaded handle from the holder  118 . The user unscrews the top  112  from the second peripheral surface  106 . The threaded applicator handle  116  is inserted into the threaded receptacle  114 . The combination of the top or lid  112 , brush  206 , and threaded handle form the applicator  208 . To saturate the brush  206  with the fluid (e.g., a tire cleaning solution) in the fluid receptacle  100 , the user inserts the applicator  208  into the fluid receptacle via opening  202 .  
         [0045]      FIG. 8  depicts a perspective view of another embodiment of the invention. Note that the embodiment depicted in  FIG. 8  also depicts a low rise container similar to the functioning of the low rise container described above. Specifically,  FIG. 8  depicts a fluid receptacle  800  having a tire shaped portion  802  and integrated stand portion  808 . Fluid within the fluid receptacle  800  is held within the tire shaped portion  802  and the integrated stand portion  808 .  
         [0046]     The tire shaped portion  802  has a first peripheral surface  804  and a substantially perpendicular second peripheral surface  806 . The first peripheral surface can optionally have a logo or slogan thereon. The second peripheral surface  804  has the appearance of tire treads.  
         [0047]     The stand portion  808  has a first side  818 , a top or lid  812  temporarily secured to the first side  818 , a substantially flat base  810  which is substantially perpendicular to the first side  818 , and an opposing second side  904  (described in greater detail below). The substantially flat base  810  is suitable for supporting the fluid receptacle  800 .  
         [0048]     The top or lid  812  is temporarily secured to the stand portion  808  by applying pressure to the top or lid  812 . Specifically, the application of sufficient pressure causes a periphery of the top or lid  812  to expand and interlock with a corresponding mated portion on a lip  814  on the stand portion  808 . To remove the top or lid  812 , the user pulls the top or lid  812  with a force sufficient to cause the periphery of the top or lid  812  to expand. When the top or lid  812  is removed from the stand portion  808 , an opening  816  to an interior portion of the fluid receptacle  800 . With the opening  816  exposed, the user is able to insert an applicator  817  into the opening  816  of the fluid receptacle  800 . When the fluid receptacle  800  is near empty the user can tilt the fluid receptacle  800  on an angle so that the stand portion  808  is lower than the rest of the fluid receptacle  800 . This causes the fluid within the fluid receptacle  800  to pool near the opening  816  where the applicator  817  can access the remaining fluid. When the top or lid  812  is secured to the fluid receptacle  800 , the user can stand the receptacle  800  upright on the stand portion  808 . Because fluid within the receptacle  800  pools toward the flat base  810 , the weight of the fluid serves to provide stability to the receptacle  800 .  
         [0049]      FIG. 9  depicts another perspective view the embodiment of the invention depicted in  FIG. 8 . Specifically,  FIG. 9  depicts a second peripheral surface  902  of the tire shape receptacle  802  and an opposing second side  904  which is connected to and substantially perpendicular with the stand  808 .  
         [0050]     The opposing second side  904  has a molded recess  906  conforming to the shape of the applicator  817 . The molded recess  906  acts as a storage space for the applicator  817 . When not in use the applicator  817  is depressed into the molded recess  906 . A periphery of the molded recess  906  temporarily secures the applicator  817  to the opposing second side  904 . To remove the applicator  817 , the user merely inserts at least one finger in a notch (not shown) along the periphery of the molded recess  906  and pulls on the applicator  816  with sufficient force to remove the applicator  817 . It is appreciated that the applicator  816 , the first side  818 , the opposing second side  904 , and/or the substantially flat base  810  can have a logo or slogan thereon.  
         [0051]      FIG. 10  depicts close up partial cross-sectional view of the embodiment of the invention depicted in  FIG. 9 . Specifically,  FIG. 10  depicts the applicator  816  inserted into fluid container  800  via the opening  814 , along the  8 - 8  line.  
         [0052]     The applicator  817  includes an applicator handle  1002 , a fluid barrier  1014 , and a brush  1006 . The fluid barrier  1014  is shaped to prevent fluid  1008  from flowing onto the handle  1002  when the brush  1006  is elevated above the handle  1002  (e.g., when a user is using the applicator  816 ). In addition to preventing the fluid  1008  from flowing on the handle  1002 , the fluid barrier  1014  catches the fluid so that the user can reinsert the applicator  817  into the fluid container said that the caught fluid drains from the applicator  817  and intermingles with the fluid  1008  within the fluid container  800 .  
         [0053]      FIG. 11  depicts an exploded perspective view of another embodiment  1100  of the invention. Specifically,  FIG. 11  depicts a tire shaped receptacle  1102  which includes a first peripheral surface  1104  (resembling tire treads), a second peripheral surface  1106  substantially perpendicular to the first peripheral surface  1104 , a third peripheral surface (not shown) substantially perpendicular to the first peripheral surface  1104  and substantially parallel to the second peripheral surface  1106 , and a stand  1112 . The second peripheral surface  1106  and the third peripheral surface each have a substantially centrally located threaded hub  1108 . The threaded hub  1108  on the second peripheral surface  1106  allows access to an opening  1120  of the fluid container  1100 .  
         [0054]     The stand  1112  has a substantially flat base  1114  and side panels  1115 ,  1116  substantially perpendicular to the flat base  1114  and substantially parallel with each other. Each of the side panels  1115  has an orifice  1113  corresponding to the threaded hub  1108 . A user attaches the stand  1112  to the tire shaped receptacle  1102  by inserting the threaded hubs into the orifices  1115 .  
         [0055]     Thereafter, a threaded annular ring  1110  is screwed onto hub  1108  and a threaded annular ring  1111  is screwed onto the hub located on the third peripheral surface. The threaded annular rings  1110  and  1111  secure the stand  1112  to the tire shaped receptacle  1102 . Located within an annular groove of the threaded annular ring  1110  is a first “O” ring  1130 . The first “O” ring  1130  acts a seal to help prevent fluid from leaking from the fluid receptacle  1102 .  
         [0056]      FIG. 11  also depicts a fluid applicator  1121 . The fluid applicator  1121  includes a sheath  1118  and an applicator brush  1119 . The applicator brush  1119  of the fluid applicator  1121  is insertable within the opening  1120 . The length of the applicator brush  1119  can be incrementally adjusted (described in further detail below). The sheath  1118  is made of a pliable material (e.g., rubber). The sheath  1118  has a distal end  1122  that serves to protect the user from any fluid that runs off of the applicator brush  1119  and also interlocks the fluid applicator  1121  with the hub  1108 .  
         [0057]      FIG. 12  depicts an exploded perspective view of the embodiment of the applicator depicted in  FIG. 11 . Specifically,  FIG. 12  depicts an exploded view of the sheath  1118 , a threaded cap  1206 , and the applicator brush  1119 . The interior of the sheath  1118  is hollow along its longitudinal axis. The threaded cap  1206  has a substantially central hole  1207  therein. The substantially central hole  1207  aligns with the hollow longitudinal axis of the sheath  1118  when the threaded cap  1206  is inserted into the distal end  1122  of the sheath  1118 .  
         [0058]     The applicator brush  1119  is attached to a shaft  1202 . The shaft  1202  has a plurality of ribs  1204  thereon. Once inserted into the sheath  1118  through the threaded cap  1206 , the shaft  1202  is held within the sheath  1118  in part by the ribs  1204 . A user can adjust the overall length of the applicator brush  1119  by incrementally moving the shaft  1202  within the sheath  1118 . The user performs this task by squeezing the distal end of the sheath  1122  and advancing the handle  1202  forward (i.e., forcing the brush  1119  away from the sheath  1122 .  
         [0059]      FIG. 13  depicts a cross-sectional view, along the  13 - 13  line of  FIG. 12 , of the threaded cap  1206  and a second “O” ring  1302 . In addition, the  FIG. 13  also depicts a threaded portion  1304 . The user inserts the shaft  1202  into the threaded cap  1206 . The second “O” ring  1302  allows the shaft  1202  to pass there-through. When shaft is advanced such that the ribs  1204  come into contact with the second “O” ring  1302 , the user applies sufficient force to cause ribs to expand and allow the progression of the shaft  1202  within the sheath  1122 .  
         [0060]      FIG. 14  depicts a close up cross sectional view of the embodiment of the invention depicted in  FIGS. 11-13 . Specifically,  FIG. 14  depicts the applicator brush  1119  inside of the fluid receptacle  1102  and the sheath  1118  contacting the side panel  1116 . Various elements depicted in  FIG. 14  have already been described with respect to  FIGS. 11, 12 , and  13 . For brevity, a description of those elements already described with respect to  FIGS. 11, 12 , and  13  is not repeated in as much detail.  
         [0061]     Briefly, side panel  1116  is coupled to the threaded hub  1108 . The annular ring  1110  is interconnected with the threaded hub  1108 . The annular ring  1110  has the first “O” ring partially disposed therein. The threaded cap  1206  is secured to the distal end  1122  of the sheath  1121 . The threaded cap  1206  has a second “O” ring  1302  disposed therein. The handle  1202  is disposed within the sheath  1121  and temporarily held within the sheath  1121  by the second “O” ring  1302 . As fluid within the fluid receptacle  1102  diminishes, less of the applicator brush  1119  is immersed within the fluid. To increase the amount of the applicator brush  1119  immersed within the fluid, the user can advance the applicator brush  1119  (i.e., force the applicator brush  1119  away from the distal end  1122 ). To advance the applicator brush  1119 , the user squeezes a portion of the sheath  1121  not juxtaposed with the handle  1202 . Sufficient squeezing force causes rib(s)  1204  to advance beyond the second “O” ring  1302 . As a result, the applicator brush  1119  is deeper within the fluid receptacle  1102 .  
         [0062]      FIG. 15  depicts a close up view of the encircled area  15  depicted in  FIG. 14 .  FIG. 15  depicts the motion of the handle  1202  when the user has applied a squeezing force to the sheath  1121  to advance the applicator brush  1119 . The squeezing force and advancing motion depress the second “O” ring  1302  to allow the rib(s) to bypass the second “O” ring  1302 . All of the elements depicted in  FIG. 15  have already been described with respect to  FIGS. 12 and 13 . For brevity, a description of those elements is not repeated.  
         [0063]      FIG. 16  depicts a perspective view yet another embodiment of the invention. Specifically,  FIG. 16  depicts a fluid container  1600  that includes a side peripheral surface  1602 , a bottom peripheral surface (not shown), and a top peripheral surface  1603 .  
         [0064]     A top or lid  1604  is temporarily interlocked with the top peripheral surface  1603 . In one embodiment, the top or lid  1604  and the top peripheral surface  1603  have corresponding threads for screwing (and temporarily interlocking) the top or lid  1604  onto the top peripheral surface  1603 . The top or lid  1604  has a substantially centrally located first receptor  1606 .  
         [0065]     The side peripheral surface  1602  has attached thereto a container handle  1612  having a longitudinal axis substantially perpendicular to the bottom peripheral surface. The container handle  1612  has a distal end, a proximal end, and a groove  1613  that runs along the longitudinal axis. A second receptor is located at the distal end of the container handle  1612 .  
         [0066]      FIG. 16  also depicts an applicator handle  1608 . The applicator handle  1608  has a proximal end and a distal end  1610 . The distal end  1610  corresponds to the first receptor  1606  and the second receptor  1614 . In addition, the groove  1613  corresponds to the periphery of the applicator handle  1608 . As such, a user inserts the applicator handle  1608  into the first receptor  1606 , when the user wishes to use the fluid container  1600 . Otherwise, the user can store the applicator handle  1608  against the container handle  1612  by inserting and interlocking the distal end  1610  of the applicator handle  1608  into the second receptor  1614 . In various embodiments, the distal end  1610  has threads corresponding with threads located within the first receptor  1606  and the second receptor  1614  respectively to allow temporary interlocking of the applicator handle  1608 .  
         [0067]      FIG. 17  depicts another perspective view of the embodiment depicted in  FIG. 16 . Specifically,  FIG. 17  depicts a fluid applicator  1700  outside of the fluid container  1600 . The fluid applicator includes the top or lid  1604 , the distal end  1610  of the applicator handle  1608  inserted within the first receptor  1606 , and an applicator brush  1702  connected to an underside of the top or lid  1604 . The removal of the top or lid  1604  from the top periphery  1603  exposes an access  1704  to fluid located within the fluid container  1600 . Other elements depicted in  FIG. 17  have been shown and described with respect to  FIG. 16 . For brevity, further discussion of those previously described elements is not repeated.  
         [0068]      FIG. 18  depicts a close up view of the embodiment depicted in  FIGS. 16 and 17 . Specifically,  FIG. 18  depicts the applicator  1700  inside the fluid container  1601 . For clarity, a portion of the first peripheral surface  1602  is invisible to show the applicator brush  1702  immersed in fluid  1800  within the fluid container  1601 .  
         [0069]     In the foregoing description, certain terms and visual depictions are used to illustrate various embodiments of the invention. However, no unnecessary limitations are to be construed by the terms used or illustrations depicted, beyond what is shown in the prior art, since the terms and illustrations are exemplary only, and are not meant to limit the scope of the present invention. For example, it is appreciated that various portions of the fluid container can have a slogan and/or a logo thereon (e.g., the top or lid, stand, any peripheral surface, and/or the applicator handle). In addition, it is appreciated that the invention can be used to house and administer various types of fluids (e.g., a tire cleaning solution or tire dressing solution). Further, although the low rise container has been depicted and described and being in the shape of a tire, it is appreciated that the container can be in any shape in which the height of the container is less than the diameter width of the container. Thus, while the foregoing is directed to embodiments of the present invention, other and further embodiments of the invention may be devised without departing from the basic scope thereof, and the scope thereof is determined by the claims that follow.