Nestable latch operating handle and housing unit

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a nestable latch operating handle and housing unit embodying the design of the present invention, with the handle being shown in an extended position relative to the housing;

FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 and 5 are end elevational views thereof;

FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a perspective view thereof with the handle nested relative to the housing; and

FIG. 8 is a top plan view thereof with the handle nested.

Those portions of the drawings in FIGS. 1, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 that are shown in broken lines are illustrated for environmental association purposes only, and are not a part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a nestable latch operating handle and housing unit, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Weinerman; Lee S. (Medina, OH)
Assignee:	The Eastern Company (Cleveland, OH)
Appl. No.:	06/245,152
Filed:	March 18, 1981

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Current U.S. Class:	D8/338; 292/DIG.31; 70/208; D8/306
Current International Class:	D0807
Field of Search:	;D8/338,336 ;16/112,123,126,DIG.12,DIG.25,26 ;74/547,551.3 ;70/489,208,153,483,471 ;292/126,165 ;D32/69-72 ;D3/72

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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Foreign Patent Documents

	576224		Mar 1946		GB

Other References

Eberhard brochure showing 8002A-50 Nestable T-Handle and Latch Housing, .COPYRGT.1978 Eberhard Mfg. Co., Cleveland, Ohio 44136, Section 4, p. 6. . Eberhard brochure showing 5630A Nestable T-Handle and Latch Housing, .COPYRGT.1978 Eberhard Mfg. Co., Cleveland, Ohio 44136, Section 4, p. 5. . Eberhard drawing No. 16-5630B showing 5630B Nestable T-Handle and Latch Housing, Eberhard Mfg. Co., drawing dated 5/12/78..

Primary Examiner: Burke; Wallace R.
Assistant Examiner: Fay, Jr.; H. B.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Burge; David A.