Latching mechanism for an animal enclosure

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a latching mechanism for an animal enclosure that illustrates the novel design;

FIG. 2 is a front view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a top view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a bottom view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a left side view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a right side view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a back view thereof.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a latching mechanism for an animal enclosure, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Cantwell; Brad (Muncie, IN), Kerr; Stew (Muncie, IN), Greene; Michael E. (Muncie, IN), Jones; Terrance L. (Muncie, IN)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type Mid-West Metal Products Co., Inc. Muncie IN US
Assignee:	Mid-West Metal Products Co., Inc. (Muncie, IN)
Appl. No.:	D/456,997
Filed:	June 6, 2013

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Current U.S. Class:	D8/331; D30/119
Current International Class:	0807
Field of Search:	;D30/108-109,112-117,119 ;D8/331,339,394-395 ;119/452-453,459,467,473-475,481,484-485,501,537,700,702-704,706-707,843,847,461-462,480,482,498 ;292/74,101,106,120,128,145,150,175,277,302

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Primary Examiner: MacCormac; Cathy A
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Taft Stettinius & Hollister, LLP Rost; Stephen F.