GRILL BRUSH

Abstract

A grill brush includes a grill brush member that includes a material having a surface with properties to scrape residue off a grill and a cellular end member at either end of the grill brush member. The cellular end members include properties that absorb moisture and residue that are scraped off by the grill brush member.

Description

BACKGROUND

The barbecue grill offers a method of cooking food utilizing different techniques such as smoking, roasting, braising and grilling, that result in unique flavors and textures which may not be easily duplicated in a traditional kitchen.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The accompanying drawings illustrate various implementations of the principles described herein and are a part of the specification. The illustrated implementations are merely examples and do not limit the scope of the claims.

FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of a grill brush, according to an example of the principles described herein.

FIG. 2 illustrates a perspective view of a grill brush, according to an example of the principles described herein.

FIG. 3 illustrates a perspective view of a grill brush, according to an example of the principles described herein.

FIG. 4 illustrates a back side view of a grill brush, according to an example of the principles described herein.

FIG. 5 illustrates a side view of a grill brush, according to an example of the principles described herein.

FIG. 6 illustrates a side view of a handle, according to an example of the principles described herein.

FIG. 7 illustrates a back side view of a holder, according to an example of the principles described herein.

FIG. 8 illustrates a perspective view of a holder, according to an example of the principles described herein.

FIG. 9 illustrates a side view of a holder, according to an example of the principles described herein.

FIG. 10 illustrates a perspective view of a grill brush member, according to an example of the principles described herein.

FIG. 11 illustrates a front view of a grill brush member, according to an example of the principles described herein.

FIG. 12 illustrates a perspective view of a material, according to an example of the principles described herein.

FIG. 13 illustrates a side view of a material, according to an example of the principles described herein.

FIG. 14 illustrates a grill brush being used on a grate of a grill, according to an example of the principles described herein.

Throughout the drawings, identical reference numbers designate similar, but not necessarily identical, elements.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The following describes a grill brush that is used on a grill. Barbecue grilling may be used for a relaxing and entertaining social activity that often brings family and friends together for enjoyable gatherings. The barbecue grill also offers a method of cooking food utilizing different techniques such as smoking, roasting, braising and grilling, that result in unique flavors and textures which may not be easily duplicated in a traditional kitchen. A barbecue grill includes a flame or heat source to cook the food. The food itself is placed on a grate that sits over the flame or heat source.

However, barbecue grilling is not without its disadvantages and inconveniences. During the grilling process, food particles, charred debris, food residue, and grease may tend to accumulate on the grill grates. Unsanitary barbecue grill grates can contain material with disease-causing bacteria, viruses, and sometimes carcinogens. Therefore, frequent cleaning to remove deposits and residues is necessary to maintain a clean cooking surface. In addition, regular maintenance tends to increase the integrity and life span of grill grates. The following grill brush provides several advantages and is disposable such that unsanitary material is thrown away along with the grill brush.

An example grill brush includes a grill brush member with a material on a front side of the grill brush member. The material includes a surface with properties to scrape residue off a grill grate. A cellular end member is located at either end of the grill brush member. The cellular end member includes properties that absorb moisture and residue that are scraped off by the grill brush member.

Another example grill brush includes a grill brush member. A material is located on one side of the grill brush member to align with the back side of the grill brush. The material includes a surface with properties to scrape residue off a grill grate. A cellular end member is located at either end of the grill brush member. The cellular end member includes properties that absorb moisture from residue that is scraped off by the grill brush member. A handle is removably attached to a back side of the grill brush member.

In another example, a grill brush includes a rectangular holder having a generally flat surface. A corrugated material is attached to the flat surface of the holder. A cellular end member is attached at either end of the flat surface of the holder on either side of the corrugated material. The cellular end member includes properties that absorb moisture from residue that is scraped off by the grill brush member. A handle is attached to a back side of the grill brush member. The grill brush in claim 1, wherein the material on the one side of the grill brush member is corrugated.

Turning to FIG. 1, a grill brush 100 is shown. The grill brush 100 includes a grill brush member 102 that has a material 104 located on a front side of the grill brush member 102. The material 104 includes a surface with properties to scrape residue off a grill grate. Cellular end members 106-1, -2 are located at either end of the grill brush member 102 so as to be on either side of the material 104. The cellular end members 106-1, -2 include properties that absorb moisture from residue that is scraped off by the material 104 on the grill brush member 102. A handle 108 is removably attached to a back side of the grill brush member 102.

Turning to FIG. 2, a side view of the grill brush 100 is shown. The handle 108 may be curved or bent such that the material 104 on one side of the grill brush 100 may lay parallel to a grill grate while the handle 108 is being maneuvered. The handle 108 is shown being bent twice such that a user may grasp the handle 108 in two places 116-1, -2, one hand in each place. Finger holds or a grip may be present along sides or regions of the handle 108 as well. The curved or bent design of the handle 108 allows a user to apply both downward and planar forces to a grill grate and promote control as depicted in FIG. 14.

Also referenced in FIG. 2 is a holder 110. The holder 110 is a generally flat planar member that is attached to the handle 108 on one side and the material 104 and cellular end members 106-1, -2 on the other side. The holder 110 may removably receive a grill brush member 102. When, over time, the grill brush member 102, or the material 104 and cellular end members 106-1, -2, deteriorates with use, the grill brush member 102 may be detached from the holder 110 and disposed of. Removably attaching the grill brush member 102 to the holder 110 thus facilitates replacing a used grill brush member 102 with a new grill brush member 102.

Turning to FIG. 3, the front side of the grill brush 100 is shown. The grill brush member 102 is shown as a rectangular component, however, the shape of the grill brush member 102 may be round, oval, square, or other shape. Note that the cellular end members 106-1, -2 are located on opposing ends of the holder 110, the two end members 106-1, -2 also being in parallel with a long axis of the grill brush 100, or in other words, along an axis that is parallel to a long axis of the handle 108. Thus, force and control exerted on the holder 110 and its components by a user is directly in line to an axis that is central to the cellular end members 106-1, -2.

Turning to FIG. 4, the connection of the handle 108 is shown being centrally positioned to the back side of the holder 110. The grill brush 100 may be symmetrical as shown, with equal, mirror-imaged sides of the holder 110 relative to the connection of the handle 108. In other examples, the holder 110 has a unique, non-symmetrical shape. The handle 108 may be removably attached to the back side of the holder 110 by a fastening component 112. In an example, the fastening component 112 may include locking sides that attach to either side of the handle 108 as shown. In an example, locking to the sides of the handle 108 may occur with a spring lock, each side having a coil that pushes a locking member into a side of the handle 108. A pinch or push with fingers on either side of the fastening component 112 may release the spring lock or grip on the handle 108 and thereby release the handle 108 from the holder 110. In another example, a screw lock on either side of the handle 108 may be used that includes a screw fit into threaded sides of the handle 108. Also, a friction fit may be used with side members that clamp to sides of the handle 108. The fastening component 112 may include other known locking structures or combinations of the examples discussed herein.

Turning to FIG. 5, the symmetrical configuration of the grill brush 100 is apparent from a frontal view as well. The symmetry of the handle 108 being attached to a central location on the back side of the holder 110 promotes balance and stability in use.

As referenced in FIG. 5, an adhesive 114 or other bonding material is used to attach the cellular end member 106-1, the material 104 (see FIG. 3), and cellular end member 106-2 (see FIG. 3) to the holder 110. In an example, the adhesive 114 or other bonding material may withstand temperatures of at least 500 degrees.

Turning to FIG. 6, as stated previously, the handle 108 is curved or bent to be ergonomic, or otherwise designed for efficiency and comfort in the working environment and for reducing the risk of injury. The handle is also shaped for comfort, namely, to allow a user to easily and effectively apply pressure and movement to the grill brush 100 on a grate of the grill. In FIG. 6, the handle 108 is shown as being separated from the grill brush member 102. Examples of the present specification include that the handle 108 be either permanently attached or removably attached to the grill brush member 102. This allows the grill brush member 102, or parts thereof, to be easily disposed of and replaced with other grill brush members or parts thereof. In an example, the holder 110, the material 104, and the cellular end members 106-1, -2 are removable from the holder 110 and replaceable.

Turning to FIG. 7, and with reference to FIG. 3 for various components, a back side view of a holder 110 is shown. The holder 110 is a generally flat rectangular member. In an example, the holder 110 is thinner relative to the material 104 and cellular end members 106-1, -2. The holder 110 has a strength and stiffness to attach and hold the material 104 and cellular end members 106-1, -2 and transmit forces applied to the holder 110 to the material 104 and cellular end members 106-1, -2 to create pressure on a grill grate. The holder 110 may comprise plastic, metal, or a combination thereof. The holder 110 further has properties to attach to a handle 108 (see. FIG. 4). The holder 110 may be attached on a front facing side to the material 104 and the cellular end members 106-1, -2. In another example, attachment of the material 104 and cellular end members 106-1, -2 is through both the front and back sides of the holder 110.

As shown, the holder 110 includes a fastening component 112. FIGS. 8 and 9 illustrate various views of the fastening component 112 on the holder 110. The fastening component 112 may include locking sides that attach to either side of the handle 108. The fastening component 112 is to removably attach the holder 110 to the handle 108.

In another example, the holder 110 is attached directly to the material 104 and the cellular end members 106-1, -2.

Turning to FIGS. 10 and 11, the grill brush member 102 is shown in various views. The material 104 is folded over or corrugated to create folds that catch various residue on a grate. The corrugations deflect around grate members so as to scrape off and catch remains, particles, or other debris in the folds. The folds contain the residue and as the residue moves to outer sides of the folds, it becomes absorbed in the cellular end members. The cellular end members may be washed or wiped off after use to remove at least a portion of the residue.

In an example, the material 104 is sharply bent back and forth s to define sharp creases on outward facing folded edges. In another example, and as shown, the material 104 is folded with rounded or curved creases on outer facing folds. In other examples, the material 104 includes both sharp bends as well as curved folds. Other examples include that the material comprises bristles or bristle-like members that extend straight out or are angled outward from a side of the holder 110 or handle 108. The material 104 may include metal, plastic, or a combination thereof.

In an example, the material 104 and cellular end members 106-1, -2 include properties that make them durable for up to ten uses or more. In an example, these properties of the material 104 and cellular end members 106-1, -2 include that the material does not break down, chip, crack, or melt. In an example, the material 104 and cellular end members 106-1, -2 comprise a high heat plastic, metal, or combination thereof. The material 104 further includes properties of being rigid and stiff. In another example, the material 104 is pliable and resilient. In another example, the material 104 and cellular end members 106-1, -2 comprise properties that allow them to withstand a relatively high heat, namely, a heat of 500 F. In an example, the material 104 and cellular end members 106-1, -2 withstand a temperature higher than 500 F. The material 104 may include properties of being rigid, semi-rigid, or flexible. The cellular end members 106-1, -2 may include properties that include being porous or absorptive, or at least having an absorptive-like effect that allows residue to accumulate on the outer surface or within the folds of the material 104 and cellular end members 106-1, -2. In an example, the cellular end members 106-1, -2 include sponges, or include sponge-like properties.

The dimensions of the grill brush member 102 may vary. For example, the cellular end members 106-1, -2 may have a thickness greater than or equal to the thickness of the material 104. In another example, each of the cellular end members 106-1, -2 are the same length or less than the length of the material. Also, the cellular end members 106-1, -2 may have the same width or less than a width of the material 104. As shown, the cellular end members 106-1, -2 are located on both ends of the holder 110, with the handle 108 attached to a central location on the back side of the holder 110.

Turning to FIGS. 12 and 13, an example of the material 104 at various views is shown. The material 104 includes folds that run perpendicular to a central long axis of the grill brush 100. Note that a variety of folds, angles, and other configurations are anticipated.

Turning to FIG. 14, an illustration shows an individual grasping the handle 108 of the grill brush 100 in an act of cleaning a grill grate. Hand holds at two locations 116-1, -2 allow maneuverability, control, and a desirable pressure on the surface of the grate.

The preceding description has been presented to illustrate and describe examples of the principles described. This description is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit these principles to any precise form disclosed. Many modifications and variations are possible in light of the above teaching.

Claims

1. A grill brush, comprising:

a grill brush member;

a material on a front side of the grill brush member, the material having a surface with properties to scrape residue off a grill grate;

a cellular end member at either end of the grill brush member, the cellular end members each having properties that absorb moisture from residue that is scraped off by the grill brush member.

2. The grill brush in claim 1, wherein the material on the first side of the grill brush member is corrugated.

3. The grill brush in claim 1, wherein the material on the first side of the grill brush member includes metal.

4. The grill brush in claim 1, the grill brush member further comprising a holder that attaches on a front side to the material and each of the cellular end members and attaches on a back side to the handle.

5. The grill brush in claim 4, wherein the holder includes a fastening component to removably attach the holder to the handle.

6. The grill brush in claim 4, wherein an end of the handle attaches to a central location on the back side of the holder.

7. The grill brush in claim 1, wherein at least one of the cellular end members has a thickness greater than or equal to the thickness of the material on the one side of the grill brush member.

8. The grill brush in claim 1, wherein the handle is bent to be ergonomic to apply pressure and movement to the grill brush on the grill grate.

9. The grill brush in claim 1, wherein the handle is curved or bent such that the material on the one side of the grill brush may lay parallel to the grill grate while the handle is being maneuvered.

10. A grill brush, comprising:

a grill brush member;

a material on a front side of the grill brush member to align with the back side of the grill brush, the material having a surface with properties to scrape residue off a grill grate;

a cellular end member at either end of the grill brush member, each cellular end member having properties that absorb moisture from residue that is scraped off by the grill brush member;

a handle removably attached to a back side of the grill brush member.

11. The grill brush in claim 10, wherein each of the cellular end members are the same length as the material.

12. The grill brush in claim 10, wherein each of the cellular end members are the same width as the material.

13. The grill brush in claim 10, the grill brush member further comprising a holder that is attached to the material and each cellular end member.

14. The grill brush in claim 13, further comprising an adhesive or other bonding material that attaches at least one of the material and each cellular end member to the holder.

15. The grill brush in claim 10, wherein the material and the cellular end members include properties that make them durable for up to ten uses or more.

16. The grill brush in claim 10, wherein the material comprises a plastic, metal, or combination thereof that withstands a temperature of at least 500 F.

17. The grill brush in claim 10, wherein the cellular end members comprise properties that allow them to withstand a temperature of at least 500 F.

18. The grill brush in claim 10, wherein the cellular end members extend on the back side and front side of holder, with the handle centrally located on the back side of the holder.

19. The grill brush in claim 10, wherein the material includes folds that run perpendicular to a central long axis of the grill brush.

20. A grill brush, comprising:

a rectangular holder having a generally flat surface;

a corrugated material attached to the flat surface of the holder;

a cellular end member attached at either end of the flat surface of the holder on either side of the corrugated material, each cellular end member having properties that absorb moisture from residue that is scraped off by the grill brush member;

a handle attached to a back side of the grill brush member.