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The present invention discloses a vandal resistant coupled T-handle assembly for a T-handle locking assembly commonly used in vending machines. The coupled T-handle assembly comprises a hardened sleeve secured over a face element of the T-handle assembly. The hardened sleeve is formed from a tamper

The present invention discloses a vandal resistant coupled T-handle assembly for a T-handle locking assembly commonly used in vending machines. The coupled T-handle assembly comprises a hardened sleeve secured over a face element of the T-handle assembly. The hardened sleeve is formed from a tamper resistant, high strength material capable of resisting attempts by thieves and vandals to gain access to interior compartments of a vending machine by drilling through, battering or otherwise destroying the face element of the T-handle assembly and thereafter breaking the locking assembly. The T-handle assembly also includes additional lock holes at the base of the T-handle body to provide additional element passages for increased security.

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1. A T-handle locking assembly for securing an enclosure comprising:a T-handle body having a tubular body and a face element;a sleeve releasably coupled to the face element of T-handle body, wherein the sleeve is formed from a hardened material to resist tampering;the face element comprises a front

1. A T-handle locking assembly for securing an enclosure comprising:a T-handle body having a tubular body and a face element;a sleeve releasably coupled to the face element of T-handle body, wherein the sleeve is formed from a hardened material to resist tampering;the face element comprises a front face and a rear face; and,the rear face includes a retainer stud and slot fillers;wherein the sleeve comprises a face element slot that receives the face element, a handle slot that receives the T-handle body, an attachment recess that receives the retainer stud, and assembly slots that receive the slot fillers. 2. A method of assembling a T-handle housing assembly for securing a vending machine, the T-handle housing assembly comprising a tubular body and a face element, the face element including a front free and a rear face, the rear face including a retainer stud and slot fillers, the method comprising:applying a hardened material sleeve over the front face of the face element to engage the retainer stud on the rear face, wherein the sleeve comprises a face element slot for receipt of the face element, a handle slot for receipt of the tubular body, an attachment recess for receipt of the retainer stud, and assembly slots for receipt of the slot fillers, andpositioning the T-handle housing assembly within a T-handle locking assembly. 3. The method of claim 2, wherein the face element and the tubular body are constructed of a castable material. 4. The method of claim 2, wherein the hardened sleeve is constructed of a hardened, high strength metal material. 5. The method of claim 2, wherein at least one lock hole is provided proximate the front face. 6. The method of claim 2, wherein the T-handle body includes a tubular body and wherein at least one lock hole is provided proximate a terminus of the tubular body. 7. A method of assembling a T-handle locking assembly for securing a vending machine, the T-handle locking assembly comprising a tubular body and a face element, the face element including a front face and a rear face, the rear face including a retainer study and slot fillers, comprising:applying a hardened material sleeve over the front face of the face element to engage the rear face, wherein the sleeve comprises a face element slot for receipt of the face element, a handle slot for receipt of the tubular body, an attachment recess for receipt of the retainer stud, and assembly slots for receipt of the slot fillers, andpositioning the T-handle locking assembly within a T-handle housing assembly. 8. The method of claim 7, wherein the face element and the tubular body are constructed of a castable material. 9. The method of claim 7, wherein the hardened sleeve is constructed of a hardened, high strength metal material. 10. The method of claim 7, wherein at least one lock hole is provided proximate the front face. 11. The method of claim 7, wherein at least one lock hole is provided proximate a terminus of the tubular body.