FIG. 1 is a top, side, and end perspective view of a latch or lock housing with push button operator showing our new design, the opposite side and end being identical in appearance to those shown;

FIG. 2 is a vertical cross-sectional view thereof, taken along line 2--2 of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a top, side, and end perspective view thereof, with the push button shown depressed;

FIG. 4 is a top, side, and end perspective view of an alternate embodiment thereof, the opposite side and end being identical in appearance to those shown;

FIG. 5 is a vertical cross-sectional view of the embodiment of FIG. 4, taken along line 5--5 of FIG. 4; and

FIG. 6 is a top, side, and end perspective view of the embodiment of FIG. 4 with the bush button shown depressed.

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›1.independentThe ornamental design for a latch or lock housing with push button operator, as shown and described.

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