Cabinet latch

Description

FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of a cabinet latch handle according to the principles of the present invention;

FIG. 2 shows an exploded perspective view thereof;

FIG. 3 shows a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 shows a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 shows a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 shows a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 7 shows a top plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 8 shows a bottom plan view thereof.

Claims

The ornamental design for cabinet latch, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Jancsek; John J. (Blaine, MN), Larson; Bruce W. (Andover, MN)
Assignee:	Hoffman Enclosures, Inc. (Anoka, MN)
Appl. No.:	D/068,077
Filed:	January 22, 1997

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Current U.S. Class:	D8/331; D8/306
Current International Class:	0807
Field of Search:	;D8/330,331,342 ;70/77,78,89,91

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Other References

Hoffman Engineering Company Specifier's Guide, 1995-1996, p. 502, showing lock kits for enclosures and junction boxes. . Hoffman Engineering Company Specifier's Guide, 1995-1996, pp. 574-575, showing handles, latches and clamps for use on Hoffman custom enclosures. . Hoffman Engineering Company Specifier's Guide, 1995-1996, p. 30, showing door accessories. . Cover page of DECO brochure, dated Apr. 1993, showing a latch handle. . EMKA Swinghandle Leaflet (5 pgs.), undated. . EMKA Screw-in Quarter Turn Leaflet (2 pgs.), undated. . Austin Hardware, Quarter Turn Fasteners Leaflet (2 pgs.), undated. . Eberhard Dead Bolt Latches, Quarter Turn Leaflet (2 pgs.), undated. . Normont Industries Hardware, Quarter Turn, Screw-In Type Leaflet (2 pgs.), undated. . Paneloc High-Performance Quarter-Turn Fasteners Leaflet (2 pgs.), Nov. 1987. . Southco Fasteners, Vise-action.TM. Latch Leaflet (2 pgs.), undated..

Primary Examiner: Vinson; Brian N.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Merchant, Gould, Smith, Edell, Welter & Schmidt