Abstract:
A kit comprising various devices for supplying condiments thereto foodstuffs and stored therein a case is herein disclosed. The kit incorporates interchangeable brushes similar to a basting brush that threadably engages a squeezable condiment bottle containing catsup, mustard, barbecue sauce, glazes and the like. Unlike existing packaging, the condiments travel by squeeze pressure through a bottle opening, through a hollow handle, and subsequently onto bristles of an attached brush for application. The brush has a sanitary cover for storage and also comprises additional interchangeable cooking implements, such as, but not limited to flow tips and extension pieces.

Description:
RELATED APPLICATIONS 
     The present invention was first described in and claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/815,422, filed Jun. 22, 2006, the entire disclosures of which are incorporated herein by reference. 
    
    
     FIELD OF THE INVENTION 
     The present invention relates generally to a unique system and method for the packaging and the application of foodstuffs such as ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, barbecue sauce, glazes and, more particularly, to an interchangeable basting-like brush attached to the lid of a squeezable condiment bottle. 
     BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
     Spending time in the great outdoors is among the most popular fair weather leisure time activities. Quite often, cooking and eating a meal is made part of the outdoor activity. Whether it is a family gathering, a picnic or a cookout, a great deal of time is spent around a barbeque grill. A usual part of the barbequing process is that of applying barbeque sauce, glazes, sauces or other condiments. This usually means pouring the sauce in the original bottle into a bowl, where a brush or other applicator can be used to apply it to the meat. This results in additional dirty dishes, wasted time and perhaps even wasted condiments. 
     Several attempts have been made in the past to design an effective means for dispensing condiments evenly from a bottle onto a food product. U.S. Pat. No. 6,109,810 in the name of Flores discloses a replacement top for a condiment bottle. The replacement top includes a cap member adapted to be received on an opening of a bottle. The cap member includes a fluid passage therethrough. A valve member is supported by the cap member for operatively opening and closing the fluid passage in the cap member. A brush portion is attached to the cap member in proximity to the fluid passage. Unfortunately, this prior art example does not provide various caps to fulfill the needs of basting different food products. 
     U.S. Pat. No. 4,726,386 in the name of Schultz discloses a liquid nail polish applicator having a bottle containing a supply of nail polish and a brush applicator on the open end of the bottle. The brush is supplied with nail polish liquid internally through the brush bottle upon the removal of the center seal from the open end of the bottle and upon inverting the bottle. Unfortunately, this prior art example is not designed for effectively basting a food product with any desired condiment. 
     U.S. Pat. No. 6,575,651 in the name of Bertothy describes a device that is useful for basting food products in the cooking process. More specifically, the device is useful by providing variable fluid flow capabilities to food product basting appliances. The food basting device comprises two separate pieces, a cap piece and a brush piece that work in rotating relationship with each other to prove variable fluid flow through the device. The food basting device preferably works with fluid containers that do not have screw threads for a cap or lid, such as a beer or soda can. Unfortunately, this prior art example is not designed to conveniently attach to a preexisting condiment bottle. 
     None of the prior art particularly describes detachable condiment applicators for the packaging and the application of foodstuffs such as ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, barbecue sauce, glazes. Accordingly, there is a need for a means by which condiments can be applied directly to meats without the disadvantages described above. 
     SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
     In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the prior art, it has been observed that there is need for detachable condiment applicators for the packaging and the application of foodstuffs such as ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, barbecue sauce, glazes. 
     A condiment applicator includes an applicator cap removably connected to the existing first container and an interchangeable applicator head removably connected to the applicator cap and in fluid communication therewith the first container. Such an applicator head further includes a tufted bristle applicator situated below the slot such that the condiment is dispensed along a travel path defined perpendicular to a longitudinal length of the applicator head, and a conduit in fluid communication with the applicator head collar. The applicator head further includes a heat shield effectively connected thereto. 
     The applicator head is provided with a slot formed therein, and includes at least one of a slide plate and a rotary plate respectively seated within the slot. Each of such slide and rotary plates conveniently includes first and second apertures selectively alignable with a dispensing end of an applicator head collar when the slide plate and the rotary plate are biased to a predetermined positioned defined subjacent to the dispensing end. The rotary plate is rotatably adaptable within the slot such that the first and second apertures become vertically aligned beneath the dispensing end of the applicator head collar. The slide plate is linearly adaptable along a rectilinear path defined within the slot, and is provided with a pair of stop pins located upon an upper surface thereof such that the stop pins engage outer edges of the applicator head and thereby prevent linear movement of the slide plate. 
     The condiment applicator further includes an extension conduit connected to the applicator cap. Such an extension conduit advantageously has a rectilinear tubular shape and further has a collar and a medial portion integrally formed with the collar. The extension conduit further has a male attachment axially opposed from the collar and integrally formed with the medial portion. 
     The condiment applicator further includes a flow tip connected to the extension conduit. Such a flow tip includes a mechanism for effectively controlling a flow rate of the condiment. Such a flow rate controlling mechanism is housed within the flow tip and includes a restrictor tube with an inside diameter smaller than a diameter of the flow tip. The flow tip further includes a female collar in fluid communication with a conduit, and a male attachment axially opposed from the female collar. The condiment applicator further includes a cover slidably positional over the applicator head for conveniently shielding the applicator head from foreign debris during non-use and a carrying case including a plurality of recessed compartments and an interior foam rubber padding lined within the recessed compartments. 
     A method for dispensing a condiment from an existing container includes the steps of: providing a first container housing a predetermined quantity of the condiment; attaching a heat shield to an applicator head; attaching an applicator cap to the first container; attaching at least one extension conduit to the applicator cap; attaching a flow tip to the at least one extension conduit and the applicator head respectively; and squeezing the first container to thereby force the condiment to travel through the applicator cap and the extension conduit and the flow tip and the applicator head respectively. 
     The method further includes the steps of: sliding a cover over the applicator head; and storing the applicator head and the applicator cap and the extension conduit and the flow tip within a carrying case. The steps further include: inserting a rectangular plate within a slot formed within the applicator head, the plate including first and second apertures; and linearly adapting the plate along a rectilinear path until at least one of the first and second apertures is vertically aligning beneath a dispensing end of an applicator head collar. 
     The method further includes the steps of: inserting a circular plate within a slot formed within the applicator head, the plate including first and second apertures; and rotatably adapting the plate along a rectilinear path until at least one of the first and second apertures is vertically aligning beneath a dispensing end of an applicator head collar. 
     The innovative packaging apparatus is brush-type that screws onto squeezable condiment bottles such as barbeque sauce. To use the invention, the user unscrews the bottle cap that is supplied with the condiment and attaches it to the invention instead. Then, as the user squeezes the bottle, the contents travel up a long tube that is approximately nine inches in length. At the opposite end of the tube, a brush, similar in nature to a basting brush, is provided. The condiment emerges from the tube at the brush end and spreads over the bristles. From there the condiment can be spread over meats such as beef or chicken that are typically barbequed. While it is envisioned that the invention would most likely be used with barbeque sauce, it can be used with other condiments such as glazes, basting sauces, gravy, ketchup, mayonnaise or the like. Such features allow for the application of the condiment without touching it or pouring it into another container. The use of the innovative apparatus allows one to prepare foods that require the application of condiments in a manner, which is quick, easy and effective. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       The advantages and features of the present invention will become better understood with reference to the following more detailed description and claims taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which like elements are identified with like symbols, and in which: 
         FIG. 1  is an exploded view of attachable condiment applicators and a kit therefore  10 , according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 2  is a side cut-away view of attachable condiment applicators and a kit therefore  10  depicting fluid flow  91  therein, according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 3   a  is a perspective view of an applicator cap  30  and heat shield portion  23 , according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 3   b  is a perspective view of an applicator cap  35  and a second container  21 , according to alternate embodiments of the present invention; 
         FIG. 4  is a perspective view of an extension conduit portion  40 , according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 5  is a perspective view of a flow tip portion  50 , according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 6   a  is a perspective view of an applicator head  60  and cover  65  portion, according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 6   b  is a perspective view of a applicator head  100  with sponge applicator  66  according to an alternate embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 6   c  is a perspective view of a applicator head  110  with fabric applicator  67  according to an alternate embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 7  is a perspective view of a carrying case portion  70 , according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 8   a  is a perspective view of an applicator head  60  incorporating a slide plate  80 , according to an alternative embodiment of the present invention; and, 
         FIG. 8   b  is a perspective view of an applicator head  60  incorporating a rotary plate  81 , according to an alternative embodiment of the present invention. 
     
    
    
     DESCRIPTIVE KEY 
     
       
         
               
               
             
           
               
                   
               
             
             
               
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                 attachable condiment applicators and kit therefore 
               
               
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                 first container 
               
               
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                 second container 
               
               
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                 container attachment 
               
               
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                 heat shield 
               
               
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                 applicator cap 
               
               
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                 first collar 
               
               
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                 first conduit 
               
               
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                 first male attachment 
               
               
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                 dispensing nozzle 
               
               
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                 alternate applicator cap 
               
               
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                 extension conduit 
               
               
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                 second collar 
               
               
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                 second male attachment 
               
               
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                 second conduit 
               
               
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                 flow tip 
               
               
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                 third collar 
               
               
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                 third conduit 
               
               
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                 third male attachment 
               
               
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                 restrictor tube 
               
               
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                 bristle applicator head 
               
               
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                 fourth collar 
               
               
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                 fourth conduit 
               
               
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                 dispenser head 
               
               
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                 bristle applicator 
               
               
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                 cover 
               
               
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                 sponge applicator 
               
               
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                 fabric applicator 
               
               
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                 dispersing aperture 
               
               
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                 carrying case 
               
               
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                 compartment 
               
               
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                 handle 
               
               
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                 upper portion 
               
               
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                 lower portion 
               
               
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                 hasp 
               
               
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                 hinge 
               
               
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                 padding 
               
               
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                 slide plate 
               
               
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                 rotary plate 
               
               
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                 large aperture 
               
               
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                 small aperture 
               
               
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                 stop pin 
               
               
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                 condiment/fluid 
               
               
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                 fluid flow 
               
               
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                 sliding motion 
               
               
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     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT 
     The best mode for carrying out the invention is presented in terms of its preferred embodiment, herein depicted within  FIGS. 1 through 8   b . However, the invention is not limited to the described embodiment and a person skilled in the art will appreciate that many other embodiments of the invention are possible without deviating from the basic concept of the invention, and that any such work around will also fall under scope of this invention. It is envisioned that other styles and configurations of the present invention can be easily incorporated into the teachings of the present invention, and only one particular configuration shall be shown and described for purposes of clarity and disclosure and not by way of limitation of scope. 
     The terms “a” and “an” herein do not denote a limitation of quantity, but rather denote the presence of at least one of the referenced items. 
     The present invention describes a device and method for attachable condiment applicators and a kit therefor  10  (herein described as the “apparatus”)  10 , which provides a means for aiding in application of various condiments/fluids  90  such as catsup, mustard, barbecue sauce, glazes, and the like with a plurality of applicators in a carrying case  70 . The apparatus  10  comprises a first container  20 , a plurality of extension conduits  40 , an interchangeable applicator head  60 , and a means to connect said assemblies to each other. The apparatus  10  further provides a customized padded carrying case  70  for the transportation and storage of the various applicators. The apparatus  10  is envisioned to be fabricated using durable materials capable of withstanding high temperatures and frequent use. Additionally, the apparatus  10  may be used to contain and dispense a variety of fluids such as various medicinal ointments, cleaning fluids, and the like, therefore being useful in a wide range of applications. 
     Referring now to  FIG. 1 , an exploded view of the apparatus  10 , according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention, is disclosed. The apparatus  10  comprises a first container  20  envisioned to contain catsup, mustard, barbecue sauce, glazes, or other commercially available condiment/fluids  90 . The apparatus  10  may be utilized as a single unit comprising the dispenser/applicator portions and a first container  20  to the cooking area permitting quick and convenient application of sauces to foods and can be left on said first container  20  until the contents thereof have been fully dispensed. 
     The first container  20  further comprises a common purchased squeeze type container providing said condiment/fluids  90 . The first container  20  is envisioned to provide common features such as, but not limited to; a handle, grips, recessed finger sections, or the like. The first container  20  also defines an interior compartment for housing a condiment/fluid  90  and an open top portion providing a container attachment  22 . The container attachment  22  is envisioned to be a threaded or grooved male feature common to commercially available condiment products. Said container attachment  22  provides an attachment means to an applicator cap  30  via a threaded or a snap-on female feature therein (see  FIG. 3   a ). The applicator cap  30  provides further attachment at an upper location thereupon to an extension conduit  40  via a male/female threaded connection (see  FIG. 4 ). 
     The extension conduit  40  further provides an attachment means at an upper location thereupon to a flow tip  50  using a male/female connection similar to the aforementioned applicator cap  30  connection. The flow tip  50  provides a flow restriction means via a reduced inside diameter, thereby controlling the flow characteristics of condiment/fluids  90  of lesser viscosity such as oils, glazes, or the like. It is envisioned that the flow tips  50  would be provided as a graduated set of three (3) or four (4) devices (see  FIG. 5 ). The flow tip  50  provides an attachment means at an upper location thereupon to an applicator head  60  using a male/female connection similar to the aforementioned applicator cap  30  connection. The applicator head  60  comprises a dispensing device utilizing tufted bristles attached thereto. The applicator head  60  is envisioned to redirect and dispense the condiment/fluid  90  in a perpendicular direction relative to a longitudinal axis of the apparatus  10 , thereby providing a convenient angled distribution means of said condiment/fluid  90  upon meats and other food surfaces via a tufted bristle applicator  64  (see  FIG. 6   a ). The condiment/fluid  90  conveying components of the invention  10  described herein are envisioned to be made using durable plastic materials such as polypropylene, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), or the like. 
     Referring now to  FIG. 2 , a side cut-away view of the apparatus  10  depicting fluid flow  91  therein, according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention, is disclosed. The apparatus  10  as illustrated here depicts a linear fluid flow  91  of condiment/fluids  90  from a compressed first container  20  to an applicator head  60 . Said fluid flow  91  is initiated via a manual squeezing motion  92  of the first container  20  providing an expected fluid communication propelling said condiment/fluids  90  in a forward direction in turn through the applicator cap  30 , the extension conduit  40 , the flow tip  50 , and finally being dispensed from the applicator head  60 . The flow tips  50  provide a flow control means to said condiment/fluids  90  via a restrictor tube  54  providing a reduced inside diameter correspondingly suitable thereto condiment/fluids  90  with low viscosities. 
     Referring now to  FIG. 3   a , a perspective view of an applicator cap portion  30  and a heat shield  23 , according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention, is disclosed. By providing the apparatus  10  with an applicator cap  30  having a standard connection means, the apparatus  10  may be used directly on conventional sauce containers  20 . 
     The first container  20  comprises an outer wall defining a threaded or grooved container attachment  22  positioned at an upper opening for receiving and cooperating with the first collar portion  31  of the applicator cap  30 . 
     The applicator cap  30  comprises an inside wall defining a first collar  31  for receiving said threaded or grooved container attachment portion  22 , thereby disposing the condiment/fluid  90 . The applicator cap  30  also comprises a first conduit  32  and a first male attachment  33  providing connection to and fluid flow  91  toward, an extension conduit  40  (see  FIG. 4 ). 
     Also illustrated is a heat shield  23  which may be used in conjunction with either the first container  20  or second container  21  (see  FIG. 3   b ), and is to be affixed at a circumferential location thereupon the container attachment portion  22  via an opening centrally located upon an upper surface of said heat shield  23 . The heat shield  23  is envisioned to protect a user&#39;s hand and/or the container  20 ,  21  from heat when the apparatus  10  is used in proximity to a heat source. The heat shield  23  is envisioned being made using heat reflective materials such as metal foil covered fabrics, fire resistant fiber or plastic based panels, or the like. 
     Referring now to  FIG. 3   b , a perspective view of an applicator cap  35  and a second container  21 , according to alternate embodiments of the present invention, are disclosed. In the event that the container attachment portion  22  of the purchased first container  20  is of a non-standard connection type, an alternate second container  21  provides a compressible vessel means which is similar to the first container  20 ; however, particular features enabling correct attachment to said applicator cap  35  are also provided. Said condiment/fluids  90  would be either transferred from said first container  20  or obtained from an alternate source and poured into the second container  21 , thereby allowing an intended application of said condiment/fluids  90  using the apparatus  10 . The second container  21  is depicted here as a common cylindrical-shaped plastic squeeze bottle, however said second container  21  may be provided in a variety of shapes and capacities and as such should not be interpreted as a limiting factor of the present invention  10 . The second container  21  is envisioned to be made using a polyethylene material common in the plastic bottle industry. 
     The alternate applicator cap  35  as illustrated here features a dispensing nozzle  34  which provides an integrally reducing dispersing aperture being suitable for immediate table use in lieu of additional condiment dispensing apparatus  10 . The alternate applicator cap  33  may be used in conjunction with the first  20  or second  21  containers via a first collar  31  in a similar manner as the preferred embodiment of said applicator cap  30 . 
     Referring now to  FIG. 4 , a perspective view of an extension conduit portion  40 , according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention, is disclosed. The extension conduit  40  comprises a tubular member therein operable to a condiment/fluid  90  communication with either said preferred applicator cap  30  or said alternate applicator cap  35 . The extension conduit  40  is envisioned to be provided in a plurality of lengths ranging from six (6) to twelve (12) inches long, thereby providing a configurable length to the apparatus  10  during the application of condiments/fluids  90 . The extension conduit  40  is envisioned to be provided as a graduated set of three (3) or four (4) pieces comprising various lengths. The extension conduit  40  comprises a second collar  41 , a second conduit  43 , and a second male attachment  42 . The second collar  41  is envisioned to be similar to the aforementioned first collar  31  and provides a female attachment means to said applicator caps  30 ,  35 . The second conduit  43  provides a relatively straight and rigid fluid conduit with a uniform inner diameter between the second collar  41  and the second male attachment  42 . The second male attachment  42  provides an attachment means to an additional extension conduit portion  40 , a flow tip  50 , or an applicator head  60 . 
     Referring now to  FIG. 5 , a perspective view of a flow tip portion  50 , according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention, is disclosed. The flow tip  50  comprises a third collar  51 , a third conduit  52 , and a third male attachment  53 . The flow tip  50  provides a flow control means to communicated condiment/fluids  90  via a third conduit  52  which further comprises an internal restrictor tube  54 . It is envisioned that the apparatus  10  would be provided with a series of three (3) or four (4) flow tips  50  comprising of graduated restrictor tubes  54 , thereby allowing use of the invention  10  to dispense and apply a wide variety of condiments/fluids  90  of differing viscosities. The third collar  51  and the third male attachment  53  are envisioned to be similar to the aforementioned applicator caps  30 ,  35 . Said third collar  51  and third male attachment  53  are envisioned to provide an attachment means to the extension conduit  40  and applicator head  60 , respectively. The flow tip  50  is envisioned to be used in conjunction with the applicator head  60 ; however, said flow tip  50  may be used without the applicator head  60  to dispense said condiment/fluids  90  directly onto a food surface if desired. 
     Referring now to  FIG. 6   a , a perspective view of an applicator head  60  and cover  65  portion, according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention, is disclosed. The apparatus  10  is envisioned to comprise an interchangeable applicator head  60  comprising a fourth collar  61 , a fourth conduit  62 , a dispenser head  63 , and a tufted bristle applicator  64 . The applicator head  60  is envisioned to provide a dispensing surface parallel to the longitudinal axis of the apparatus  10 . The applicator head  60  is to be removably secured thereto such to permit adjustments of the applicator head  60  before, during, and/or after use of the apparatus  10 . The fourth collar  61  receives condiment/fluid  90  from a flow tip  50  or an extension conduit  40 . Said condiment/fluids  90  are redirected and communicated in a generally perpendicular direction with respect to the longitudinal axis of the apparatus  10  through the fourth collar  61 , the fourth conduit  62 , and are subsequently dispensed therethrough the dispersing aperture  68 . The dispenser head  63  provides an attachment means to the fluid dispersing aperture  68  which is in direct correspondence with the bristle applicator  64  thereby dispersing the received condiment/fluid  90  therethrough. The bristle applicator  64  comprises a plurality of tufted bristles embedded thereto the dispenser head  63 . 
     The bristle portion of the bristle applicator  64  may be provided in a variety of sizes and/or configurations including shapes such as disc, rectangular, oval, or various other regular or irregular shapes. The bristle applicator  64  is preferably, but not essentially, fabricated of the same material found in common basting brushes. 
     Additionally, the apparatus  10  comprises a cover  65  providing a means to contain the applicator head  60  as well as the alternate applicator head designs  100 ,  110  after utilization of the apparatus  10 . The cover  65  comprises a rectangularly-shaped slip-on enclosure having five (5) sides and a slot located thereupon a top surface which engages the fourth conduit portion  62 . The cover  65  is envisioned to completely encapsulate the applicator head  60  to reduce exposure of said applicator heads  60 ,  100 ,  110  to air thereby providing optimal sanitation. The cover  65  is envisioned to be made using washable plastic or metal materials. 
     Referring now to  FIGS. 6   b  and  6   c , perspective views of a sponge applicator head  100  and a fabric applicator head  110 , respectively, according to an alternate embodiment of the present invention, are disclosed. The apparatus  10  may be provided with alternate applicator head designs  100 ,  110  utilizing either an open-cell sponge material  66  or a fabric material  67  as illustrated here. It is envisioned that the fluid communication portions of the said alternate head designs  100 ,  110  including the fourth collar  61 , the fourth conduit  62 , the dispenser head  63 , and the dispersing aperture  68  comprise a similar design and functionality as the preferred embodiment of the applicator head  60 . 
     Referring now to  FIG. 7 , a perspective view of a carrying case portion  70 , according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention, is disclosed. The apparatus  10  further comprises a customized carrying case  70 . The carrying case  70  which provides a transportation and protection means to both the preferred and alternate portions of the invention  10 . The carrying case  70  comprises an interior foam rubber padding  77  further comprising a plurality of recessed compartments  71  shaped correspondingly to various parts of the invention  10  providing a secure containment of said portions of the apparatus  10  within. The carrying case  70  is depicted here in the form of a rectangular-shaped two-piece center-folding enclosure similar to a standard briefcase; however, the carrying case  70  may be provided in a variety of shapes, colors, and patterns and as such should not be interpreted as a limiting factor of the present invention  10 . Additionally, said carrying case  70  comprises standard features such as an upper portion  73 , a lower portion  74 , a handle  72 , a hasp  75 , a hinge  76 , and sufficient foam rubber padding  77  designed to provide sufficient mechanical protection to the invention  10 . The carrying case  70  is envisioned to be made using durable materials such as metal, plastic, fiberglass, or the like. 
     Referring now to  FIGS. 8   a  and  8   b , perspective views of an applicator head  60  incorporating a slide plate  80  and a rotary plate  81 , respectively, according to an alternative embodiment of the present invention, are disclosed. Illustrated here are alternative applicator head  60  designs which provide effective flow control to condiment/fluids  90  having varying viscosities. Depicted here are a rotary plate  81  and a slide plate  80  design, both comprising a large aperture  82  and a small aperture  83 , each of which are manually selectively introduced thereinto the fluid flow path  91  by repositioning said plates  80 ,  81 , thereby regulating flow of said condiments/fluids  90  therethrough. The plates  80 ,  81  are envisioned to be made using corrosion resistant materials such as plastic, stainless steel, or the like. The slide plate  80  is envisioned to provide a lateral sliding motion  93  to align and select the apertures  82 ,  83  with the fluid flow  91 . The slide plate  80  is positioned via a pair of stop pins  84  located upon an upper surface. In like manner, the rotary plate  81  is envisioned to provide similar functionality as the aforementioned slide plate  80 ; however, selection and alignment of the apertures  82 ,  83  is envisioned to be accomplished by initiating a rotary motion  94  of said plate  81  until certain indicia  85  located upon the rotary plate  81  and the dispenser head portion  63 , are aligned. 
     It is envisioned that other styles and configurations of the present invention can be easily incorporated into the teachings of the present invention, and only one particular configuration shall be shown and described for purposes of clarity and disclosure and not by way of limitation of scope. 
     The preferred embodiment of the present invention can be utilized by the common user in a simple and effortless manner with little or no training. After initial purchase or acquisition of the apparatus  10 , it would be installed as indicated in  FIG. 1  and alternately as depicted in  FIGS. 3   b,    6   b,    6   c,    8   a , and  8   b.    
     The method of assembling and utilizing the apparatus  10  may be achieved by performing the following steps: procuring a desired condiment/fluid  90 ; selecting a desired surface to be basted, glazed, or other applicable procedures; providing a first container  20  containing a desired condiment/fluid  90  content within; attaching the heat shield  23  thereon the first container  20  by inserting the container attachment portion  22  through an opening in the heat shield  23 ; attaching the applicator cap  30  using the first collar portion  31  thereto the corresponding container attachment portion  22 ; attaching any combination of extension conduits  40  to the applicator cap  30  using the first male attachment portion  33  and the second collar portion  41  resulting in an apparatus  10  of desired length; attaching, if necessary, a flow tip  50  using the second male attachment portion  42  and the third collar  51  to obtain a desired flow rate of the condiment/fluid  90  through the apparatus  10 ; attaching the applicator head  60  to the flow tip  50  using the fourth collar portion  61  and the third male attachment portion  53 ; squeezing the first container  20  with a squeezing motion  92 , thereby forcing condiment/fluids  90  to travel therethrough the applicator cap  30 , the extension conduit  40 , the flow tip  50 , and finally the applicator head  60  thereby dispersing the condiment/fluid  90  along the bristle applicator  64 ; applying condiment/fluids  90  thereon the desired food surface; sliding the cover  65  over the dispenser head  63  to temporarily store the apparatus  10  until needed again; repeating use of the invention  10  until the condiment/fluids  90  are extinguished; storing the apparatus  10  within the carrying case  70  until needed again. 
     The use of an alternate second container  21  may be utilized in the event that a purchased first container  20  comprises a non-standard container attachment portion  22  and is therefore mechanically incompatible with the applicator cap  30 ; or in the event a user desires to create his/her own condiment/fluid  90 . The alternate second container  21  would then be filled with a desired condiment/fluid content  90  and dispensed as described previously. Additionally, the use of the alternate applicator cap  35  with dispensing nozzle  34  may be used in conjunction with said second container  21  for normal table dispensing of said condiment/fluids  90 . 
     It should be stated that the apparatus  10  may comprise any number of assembled configurations using any combination of the aforementioned dispensing components resulting in a desired result. Furthermore, the extension conduits  40 , the flow tips  50 , and the applicator heads  60  may be added or subtracted entirely to obtain additional condiment/fluid  90  dispensing effects. 
     The method for obtaining a desired fluid flow  91  of condiment/fluids  90  having various viscosities may be obtained using the aforementioned flow tips  50  or using alternate applicator head  60  designs incorporating a slide plate  80  or a rotary plate  81 . The method for utilizing said alternate applicator head  60  designs may be achieved by performing the following steps: choosing either a large aperture  82  or a small aperture  83  by manually sliding  93  said slide plate  80  until the stop pin  84  is contacted, thereby positioning the desired aperture  82 ,  83  thereinto the fluid flow  91 ; or choosing the desired aperture  82 ,  83  by manually rotating  94  said rotary plate  81  until achieving alignment of particular alignment indicia  85 , thereby positioning the desired aperture  82 ,  83  thereinto the fluid flow  91 . 
     An alternate method for dispersing and applying condiment/fluids  90  upon a surface may be achieved by utilizing another alternate applicator head  60  design comprising a sponge  66  or fabric  67  applicator portion. 
     Finally, the apparatus  10  may be utilized to contain and dispense various non-food liquid materials such as medicinal ointments, cleaning fluids, and the like, therefore being useful in a wide range of applications. 
     The foregoing descriptions of specific embodiments of the present invention have been presented for purposes of illustration and description. They are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention and method of use to the precise forms disclosed. Obviously many modifications and variations are possible in light of the above teaching. The embodiment was chosen and described in order to best explain the principles of the invention and its practical application, and to thereby enable others skilled in the art to best utilize the invention and various embodiments with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated. It is understood that various omissions or substitutions of equivalents are contemplated as circumstance may suggest or render expedient, but is intended to cover the application or implementation without departing from the spirit or scope of the claims of the present invention.