Container with a surface storage cavity
The invention is a container with a storage cavity formed on its outer surface. Many products today come in a container that requires a peripheral part for proper application. Usually, application of these products is difficult without the peripheral part or the tool. Thus, the user is burdened with having to remember where the peripheral part is or remembering to carry the peripheral part along with the product. By integrating a storage cavity into the container, the invention relieves the user of this burden. An exemplary application is in the case of tire sealants. A tire sealant comes in a container and is usually used with a filler tube that is used to transfer the sealant to the tire. With the invention, the filler tube may be securely stored in the storage cavity formed on the sealant container.
1 . A bottle, the bottle comprising:
a container having an outer surface;
a storage cavity formed on the outer surface; and
a securing mechanism for holding an object in the storage cavity.
2 . The bottle of claim 1 further comprising an opening for filling and emptying the container.
3 . The bottle of claim 1 , wherein the securing mechanism comprises a set of tabs.
4 . The bottle of claim 3 , wherein the tabs are about ⅛″ to about 1/16″ thick.
5 . The bottle of claim 3 , wherein the tabs comprise high density polyethylene (HDPE).
6 . The bottle of claim 1 further comprising a door for the storage cavity.
7 . The bottle of claim 1 , wherein the outer surface comprises a sidewall and a base, wherein the storage cavity is formed on the sidewall.
8 . The bottle of claim 1 , wherein the storage cavity has an elongated shape.
9 . The bottle of claim 1 , wherein the container is made of one of a polymer, metal, plastic, paper product, ceramic, and glass.
10 . The bottle of claim 1 , wherein the storage cavity is a groove formed on the outer surface of the container.
11 . The bottle of claim 1 , wherein the securing mechanism comprises an adhesive layer located inside the storage cavity.
12 . A kit comprising:
a container having an opening and an outer surface, wherein the outer surface has a storage cavity formed thereon; and
a tube that is shaped to connect to the opening and designed to securely fit in the storage cavity when not in use.
13 . The kit of claim 12 further comprising a latex rubber composition for filling the container.
14 . The kit of claim 12 , wherein the container holds a latex rubber composition.
15 . The kit of claim 12 further comprising a bottle top detachably connected to the opening of the container.
16 . The kit of claim 15 further comprising a tool for opening a tire valve, wherein the tool is located in the bottle top.
17 . The kit of claim 12 further comprising a cap for closing the opening.
18 . A tire sealant product comprising:
a container holding the sealant;
an opening in the container;
a storage cavity formed on an outer surface of the container;
a tube that is shaped to connect with the opening when attached to the opening and to fit in the storage cavity when placed in the indented portion.
19 . The product of claim 18 , wherein the storage cavity is a groove formed on the outer surface of the container.
20 . The product of claim 18 further comprising a securing mechanism in the storage cavity for holding the tube.
21 . The product of claim 18 further comprising:
a bottle top designed to attach to the opening for directing the sealant coming out of the container, wherein the bottle top has a storage space.
22 . The product of claim 21 further comprising a tool located in the storage space.
23 . A method of storing an object, the method comprising:
placing the object in a storage cavity on an outer surface of a container; and
securing the object in the storage cavity by using a securing mechanism, wherein the securing mechanism.
24 . The method of claim 23 , wherein the securing mechanism comprises a mechanical means selected from a group consisting of tabs, belt, band, clip, and tape.
25 . The method of claim 23 , wherein the securing mechanism comprises an adhesive layer located inside the storage cavity.