Universal barbeque brush cap

Abstract

A universal barbeque brush cap has an irregular shape. The lower main body of the cap is hollow and has two sets of threads, one large and one small. The two different sized thread patterns are capable of receiving nearly all the common male threads found on barbeque sauce bottles. The brush cap also has bristles on top of the cap. The lower main body is fluidly connected to the lower part of the threads by a small orifice. A barbeque sauce bottle can be attached to the brush cap using the appropriate set of threads. Barbeque sauce can then be applied through the small orifice to the lower part of the bristles. The invention provides a single device for both dispending barbeque sauce and applying it to the meat on the grill. Two faceplates, one on each side of the brush cap, allow for attachment of decorative designs or logos to the brush cap. The brush cap may be disassembled for quick and easy cleaning.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]This invention relates to the field of cooking or barbequing. More particularly, a universal bottle cap with an attached brush for barbeque sauce bottles is presented.[0002]When cooking, particularly outside on a barbeque grill, it is common to apply a sauce such as barbeque sauce to the meat and to then brush or baste the meat with a barbeque sauce brush. Several attempts have been made to streamline the process and to combine the brush with the sauce dispenser. For example, the 2000 US Patent issued to Zima, U.S. Pat. No. 6,036,389 provided a combination basting brush and container cap. The Zima device has an opening 6 with a removable lid 10 for dispensing the sauce combined with a brush 11 next to the opening. Zima is one example of the use of a single cap for dispensing and applying barbeque sauce. However, Zima requires two distinct actions (opening and closing the lid and then brushing) to perform the required task. It is an object of this inv...

AI Technical Summary

Problems solved by technology

While the Pyrozyk apparatus for dispensing and applying fluid is functional, its usefulness is limited because it only provides one size of threads for the many variations of bottles on the market.

The use and application of thick sauces like barbeque sauce often leaves a messy residue and requires a difficult clean-up.

For example, the food basting device of Bertothy (2005 U.S. Pat. No. 6,872,022) could become clogged if utilized with barbeque sauce.

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