Lockable tongs

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2007-12-25

2007-12-25

Cuomo, Peter M. (Department: 3652)

Handling: hand and hoist-line implements

Hand bars and hand barrows

Opposing jaws

C294S099200

Reexamination Certificate

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11117327

ABSTRACT:
Lockable tongs are provided having a pair of elongate tong members joined at a hinge point for pivotal movement between an open position and a closed position for grasping an item, each elongate member defining a U-shaped channel comprising a forward portion and a rearward portion projecting in opposite directions from the hinge point and a locking mechanism, disposed for rotation about a longitudinal axis extending between the elongate members and configured to rotate between an unlocking position and a locking position which releasably locks the elongate members in the closed position, the locking mechanism being disposed within the U-shaped channel between the rearward portions of the elongate members.

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