Patent ID: 8459708
Filing Date: 2013-06-11
Classification: A47J

Abstract:
1. A telescoping grilling tong comprising: a rigid end portion having a generally U-shape; an upper handle pivotably attached to an end of said end portion; a locking mechanism slidably connected between said end portion and said upper handle; a lower handle rigidly affixed to an opposite end of said end portion generally parallel to said upper handle; an upper tong connected to said upper handle comprising an upper tong arm terminating in an upper tong gripper; and, a lower tong connected to said lower handle comprising a lower tong arm terminating in a lower tong gripper; wherein said upper tong is movable with respect to said lower tong for gripping an object; wherein placing said locking mechanism in a rearward position allows said upper handle to pivot with respect to said end portion; and, wherein placing said locking mechanism in a forward position restricts outward movement of said upper tong maintaining said upper handle in a substantially closed position.