Brushing – scrubbing – and general cleaning – Implements – Brush or broom
Reexamination Certificate
1999-08-13
2001-11-27
Chin, Randall E. (Department: 1744)
Brushing, scrubbing, and general cleaning
Implements
Brush or broom
C015S176600, C015S160000, C015S143100, C015SDIG005
Reexamination Certificate
active
06321408
ABSTRACT:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates generally to improvements in basting brushes and particularly basting brushes used in cooking on barbeque grills.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Conventional basting brushes for use in barbeque cooking suffer from a number of disadvantages. Over time, the bristles of these brushes often become contaminated with food and grease residues which decompose and harden. Microbial organisms which thrive on the food and grease residues may be inadvertently transferred to fresh meats and other foods during further use of the basting brush, and therefore pose a potentially significant health risk. Because the organic food residues tend to be concealed in nooks and crannies of the basting brush, inaccessible to typical washing procedures, the brush is rendered essentially uncleanable and therefore unusable. After a short period of time, these residue-clogged basting brushes become aesthetically and hygienically unappealing for continued use, and are discarded even though the handle portions of the brushes remain useful and their disposal is economically wasteful. A new design which permits ready replacement of the bristle portion of the basting brush would enhance the hygiene and appeal of reusing the brush, and therefore alleviate the waste of brush handles.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide an improved basting brush having a handle and a bristle portion detachably and replaceably secured to the handle portion.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a basting brush which permits detachment and replacement of brush bristle heads, thereby extending the useful lifetime of the basting brush.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a basting brush which permits simple, convenient and quick replacement of the bristle brush head using a twist-lock or similar type connection.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a basting brush with a replaceable bristle head in order to make the basting of cooked foods a more hygienic process.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a basting brush having a curved handle for more convenient application of basting fluids.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a basting brush having angled bristles providing for more flexible basting action.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a basting brush having a soft-grip handle which would make use of the device more comfortable.
The accompanying drawings, referred to herein and constituting a part hereof, illustrate preferred embodiments of the invention and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the invention.
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Esterson Robin
Fiebel Bill
Killen Kristie M.
Lacotta Paul
Lamond Donald R.
Chin Randall E.
Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP.
Sunbeam Products Inc.
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