Latch and method of installing a latch

1. A method of installing a latch for a drawer comprising:

providing a latch including a handle having opposing first and second ends, a cover plate disposed at one of the first and second ends, and a hook extending from the cover plate; and

assembling a fastener to the cover plate prior to installation of the latch on the drawer, wherein the fastener includes a threaded portion and a lead-in portion, and wherein the lead-in portion is longer than the threaded portion and extends from the cover plate; and

aligning the latch with the drawer using the lead-in portion.

2. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising coupling the fastener to the drawer by engaging the fastener into the drawer.

3. The method according to claim 2 , further comprising coupling a spring to the latch and the drawer to bias the latch into a locked position.

4. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the step of coupling the fastener includes coupling the fastener into a cavity disposed in the drawer, and wherein the cover plate substantially covers the cavity.

5. The method according to claim 3 , wherein the spring includes first and second ends, and wherein the first end is coupled to the latch at a post and the second end is coupled to the drawer.

6. A latch for a cabinet having a catch comprising:

a handle having opposing first and second ends;

a cover plate disposed at one of the first and second ends;

a hook extending from the cover plate and adapted to engage with the catch of the cabinet;

a fastener assembled to the cover plate prior to installation of the latch, wherein the fastener includes a threaded portion and a lead-in portion that is longer than the threaded portion, and wherein the lead-in portion extends from the cover plate and is adapted to align the latch relative to the cabinet; and

a spring adapted to bias the latch into a locked position when engaged against the catch.

7. The latch of claim 6 , further comprising a post extending from the cover plate, wherein the spring is coupled to the post at a first end and coupled to a drawer adapted to be disposed in the cabinet at a second end opposite the first end.

8. The latch of claim 6 , further comprising a base extending from the cover plate, wherein the base is adapted to couple with a corresponding female portion disposed in a cavity of a drawer.

9. A latch for a cabinet having a catch, comprising:

a handle having opposing first and second ends;

a cover plate disposed at one of the first and second ends and including a fastener assembled to the cover plate prior to installation of the latch, wherein the fastener includes a threaded portion and a lead-in portion extending from the cover plate, and wherein the lead-in portion is longer than the threaded portion, and the lead in portion is adapted to align the latch against the cabinet;

a hook extending from the cover plate and adapted to engage the catch of the cabinet; and

a spring adapted to bias the latch into a locked position when engaged against the catch.

10. The latch of claim 9 , further comprising a post extending from the cover plate, wherein the spring is coupled the post at a first end and coupled to a drawer that is adapted to be slidably disposed in the cabinet at a second end opposite the first end.

11. The latch of claim 9 , further comprising a base extending from the cover plate, wherein the base is adapted to couple with a corresponding female portion of a drawer.

12. A method of installing a latch for a drawer comprising:

providing a latch, a cover plate, and a hook extending from the cover plate;

molding a fastener into the cover plate prior to installation of the latch on the drawer, wherein the fastener extends from the cover plate; and

aligning the latch with the drawer using the lead in portion.

13. The method according to claim 12 , further comprising coupling the fastener to the drawer by engaging the fastener into the drawer.