Low profile, lockable handle, housing and cover assembly

Details Low profile, lockable handle, housing and cover assembly Low profile, lockable handle, housing and cover assembly

2008-07-22

2008-07-22

Barrett, Suzanne D (Department: 3673)

Locks

Operating mechanism

Key

C070S455000, C070S224000, C292SDIG063, C292S347000, C292S336300

Reexamination Certificate

active

07401484

ABSTRACT:
A handle, housing and cover assembly includes an relatively thick oval handle sandwiched between a relatively thin oval housing base and a relatively thin oval cover. The oval exteriors of these three relatively movable components are of substantially the same size and shape, and align when the cover is closed and when the handle is in its normal, non-operated position to provide a low profile stack of components that can nest comfortably within the palm of one's hand so the palmed cover can be moved by gentle hand pressure between closed and open positions, and so the handle can be pivoted by fingertip pressure between non-operated and operated positions. The cover, when open, provides access to a keyway into which a key can be inserted and turned to selectively prevent and permit turning of the handle relative to the housing base.

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