FIG. 1 is a perspective view of our ornamental design for a fluid applicator containing two sets of four holes, the holes in each set being radially spaced 90° apart. The four holes in one set are located near the distal end and the four holes in the other set are located near the proximal end. Four holes are shown in FIG. 1 , the other four holes being located on the opposite perspective side view which is identical to FIG. 1 .

FIG. 2 is a top view of our design shown in FIG. 1 .

FIG. 3 is a side plan view of our design showing two holes, with the other side plan views being identical; and,

FIG. 4 is a bottom view of our design shown in FIG. 1 .

The fluid applicator is used to apply a fluid to a surface.

The applicator is closed at the top end and open at the bottom end.

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›1.independentThe ornamental design for a fluid applicator, as shown and described.

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