Patent ID: 7401484

Claim:
A low profile, handle, housing and cover assembly comprising a relatively thick oval shaped handle sandwiched between a relatively thin oval shaped housing base and a relatively thin oval shaped front cover, wherein the oval shaped handle, the oval shaped housing base and the oval shaped cover are bounded by perimeter surfaces that define ovals of substantially the same size and shape, wherein the handle is pivotally connected to the housing base for being turned relative thereto about a forwardly-rearwardly extending central axis of the assembly between a non-operated position closely overlying the housing base and an operated position, and wherein the cover is pivotally connected to the handle for being turned relative thereto about a forwardly-rearwardly extending auxiliary axis between a closed position closely overlying the handle and an open position providing access to a forwardly opening keyway defined by a lock cylinder that extends along the central axis at least part way through the handle, wherein the cover has an oval front face surrounded by a forwardly projecting rim.