Patent ID: 7909375
Filing Date: 2011-03-22
Classification: A47G

Abstract:
1. A kitchen utensil comprising: a handle member, comprising a first end, forming a first gripping surface, and a second end; a dipping utensil engaged to the second end of the handle member and extending at a first angle therefrom, the dipping utensil comprising a frame member defining an opening having a periphery; a tong member engaged to the handle member, and rotatable about an axis of rotation with respect to the handle member between a first, closed position and a second, open position, the tong member having a first end, forming a second gripping surface, and a second end, and wherein the axis of rotation is parallel to a plane formed by the periphery of the opening; and an actuation lever formed on the second end of the tong member, the actuation lever positioned entirely between the first and second ends of the handle member and having a length such that it does not extend past any portion of the dipping utensil; wherein the first gripping surface and the second gripping surface cooperate to grasp any item placed therebetween.