Tongs and Rake Utensil

Abstract

A utensil having an elongated shaft with a handle at a first end and configured with a first surface in a plane forming a wall at a second end. A second surface is disposed proximate the second end for selective movement between a retracted position and an extended position to permit use of the utensil as either a rake or tongs.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A utensil comprising:
 an elongated shaft having a first end with a handle;   the elongated shaft having a second end configured with a first surface in a plane forming a wall; and   a second surface disposed proximate the second end of the elongated shaft,   wherein the second surface is selectively moveable between a retracted position and an extended position.   
     
     
         2 . The utensil of  claim 1  further comprising a trigger disposed proximate the handle,
 wherein the trigger is configured to actuate the second surface for movement between the retracted position and the extended position. 
 
     
     
         3 . The utensil of  claim 2  further comprising a cord linked between the trigger and the second surface to actuate the second surface. 
     
     
         4 . The utensil of  claim 1  further comprising a spring linked to the second surface to provide a biasing force to urge the second surface to the retracted position. 
     
     
         5 . The utensil of  claim 1  wherein the first surface forms a first gripper head and the second surface forms a second gripper head to grip an object between the heads when the second surface is in the extended position. 
     
     
         6 . The utensil of  claim 1  wherein the first surface forms a rake when the second surface is in the retracted position. 
     
     
         7 . The utensil of  claim 1  further comprising a bottle opener disposed proximate the first end. 
     
     
         8 . The utensil of  claim 1  wherein the first surface forms the wall in a plane perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the elongated shaft. 
     
     
         9 . The utensil of  claim 1  wherein the first surface forms the wall in a plane at an angle with respect to a longitudinal axis of the elongated shaft. 
     
     
         10 . The utensil of  claim 1  wherein the elongated shaft is configured for selective length adjustment. 
     
     
         11 . The utensil of  claim 1  wherein the second surface is configured to form a scoop. 
     
     
         12 . A utensil comprising:
 an elongated shaft having a first end with a handle;   the elongated shaft having a second end terminating in a pair of gripper heads,   wherein each gripper head is configured with a surface in a plane forming a wall; and   wherein the pair of gripper heads are selectively moveable between an open position and a closed position.   
     
     
         13 . The utensil of  claim 12  further comprising a trigger disposed proximate the handle,
 wherein the trigger is configured to actuate the pair of gripper heads between the open position and the closed position. 
 
     
     
         14 . The utensil of  claim 13  further comprising a cord linked between the trigger and the gripper heads to actuate the heads. 
     
     
         15 . The utensil of  claim 12  further comprising a spring linked to the gripper heads to provide a biasing force to urge the heads to the open position. 
     
     
         16 . The utensil of  claim 12  wherein the pair of gripper heads are configured to grip an object between the heads. 
     
     
         17 . The utensil of  claim 12  wherein the surfaces in the planes forming the wall on each gripper head form a rake when the heads are in the closed position. 
     
     
         18 . The utensil of  claim 12  further comprising a bottle opener disposed proximate the first end. 
     
     
         19 . The utensil of  claim 12  wherein the surfaces on the gripper heads form the respective wall in a plane perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the elongated shaft. 
     
     
         20 . The utensil of  claim 12  wherein the surfaces on the gripper heads form the respective wall in a plane at an angle with respect to a longitudinal axis of the elongated shaft.