Brushing – scrubbing – and general cleaning – Implements – Combined
Reexamination Certificate
1999-08-13
2001-04-17
Spisich, Mark (Department: 1744)
Brushing, scrubbing, and general cleaning
Implements
Combined
C015S143100, C015S176100, C015S236010, CD32S042000, CD32S048000, CD32S049000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06216306
ABSTRACT:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates generally to devices for cleaning cooking grills and more particularly to combination brush/scrapers for cleaning grills.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Grill brushes and scrapers are generally known in the art and various types are commercially available. Several features are absent from prior art devices which would significantly enhance the utility of the basic design. For example, provision of a second handle would provide leverage for extra cleaning power. In addition, if the brush head could be replaced with a clean, fresh brush head, unnecessary waste of a functional tool handle would be eliminated as a replacement cleaning head could be purchased and installed. Further, the cleaning head could be removed and cleaned, thus providing a more sanitary tool for use with a grill. It also would be highly desirable if the scraper blade is fabricated from a very hard, oxidation-resistant metal such as stainless steel. Such a choice in material would provide a more durable and long-lasting device since other common metals leads to pitting and rapid degradation of the scraper blade over time. Likewise, it would be desirable if the bristles of the brush portion of the device are also made of a strong, inert material such as stainless steel.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
An object of the present invention is to provide a grill brush and scraper having the capability of ready replacement of the cleaning head assembly, thereby extending the useful lifetime of the grill brush/scraper.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a grill brush having a second handle which would permit the application of additional force so as to clean grill surfaces more effectively.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a grill brush and scraper having a soft-grip handle and curved neck portion which would make use of the device more comfortable.
Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a grill cleaner and scraper having a scraper blade which is made from an oxidation-resistant metal so as to provide a long-lasting device by selecting a blade material which resists degradation over time, such as stainless steel.
A further object of the present invention is to provide a cleaning brush and scraper for grills in which the bristles of the brush portion of the device are also made of a long-lasting, oxidation-resistant material, such as stainless steel.
It will be understood that the foregoing general description as well as the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory of the invention but are not intended to be restrictive thereof.
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Akinrele Dylan
Esterson Robin
Fiebel Bill
Killen Kristie M.
Lacotta Paul
Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP
Spisich Mark
The Coleman Company Inc.
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