Abstract: Handle for accumulator battery comprising a central grip and two steps on each side of the grip. The outer end walls of the steps have rounded perimeters. Each outer step is provided with an oval opening intended to cooperate with a respective pivot which the battery cover has on its opposite sides. The oval shape of the pivot cooperates with the oval shape opening due to their orientation to prevent removal of the handle at either a folded down or upraised orientation. The span of the first steps of the handle covers the terminals of the battery, and each first step permits anchoring of the cover-pieces over the terminals.

Abstract: A battery carrier comprises a handle having first and second ends threadably receiving, respectively, first and second threaded ends of first and second threaded rod members, the first threaded end and the second reverse threaded end being in opposed relation and defining an axis whereby rotation of a connecting member controls the spacing of handle members and attached battery gripping members; each of the gripping members includes an inwardly extending flange having an equal dimension transverse to the axis and extending equally in opposite directions from the axis of the handle by a distance at least two times greater than the width of first and second plate members.

Abstract: A hand hold connecting member having first and second ends threadably receiving respectively the first and second threaded and remove ends of the first and second threaded rod members, said first handle threaded end and said second handle reverse threaded end being in opposed relation whereby rotation of the connecting member controls the spacing of the handle members and attached grip members; each of said grip members including the inwardly extending flanges thereof having an equal dimension transverse to the axis and extending equally in opposite directions from the axis by a distance at least two times greater than the width of the first and second plate members whereby attachment of the carrier onto a rimmed battery enables positioning of the extending flanges underneath sections of a rim around the peripheral top of the battery.

Abstract: A plurality of reinforcing ribs 8 and 9 are formed on an end wall of a battery container 2 of a battery B, and a pair of notches 11 are defined in the reinforcing rib 9 at an upper end. A battery suspending jig J has a pair of hooks 14 formed on a base plate 12 formed of a metal plate material. An attaching/detaching portion 14.sub.1 of the hook 14 is passed through an attaching/detaching bore 11.sub.1 of the notch 11 and then moved upwards, whereby an engage portion 14.sub.2 of the hook 14 is brought into engagement into an engage bore 11.sub.2 of the notch 11, and a receiving portion 14.sub.3 of the hook 14 is urged against a lower surface of the reinforcing rib 9. Thus, the battery B can be suspended and moved by connecting the battery suspending jig J to a chain block or a winch through a wire.

Abstract: A self-latching handle for storage batteries includes a cam mechanism formed integrally with the ends of the battery handle, the cam mechanism cooperating with the battery housing as the battery handle is rotated downwardly from a vertical attachment position to a horizontal storage position to lift the ends of the battery handle to move pivot post portions of the battery handle into pivot apertures formed in the cover of the battery housing and to lock the battery handle to the battery housing while permitting the battery handle to be pivoted between the horizontal storage position and a vertical use position without becoming detached from the battery housing.

Abstract: In a battery handle two bands of webbed material are each arranged and threaded to independently engage a plurality of slots at opposing ends of a support housing in which a battery is enclosed. Each end includes six slots arranged in pairs of slots. The longitudinal/major axis of the two uppermost slots are at an angle to the horizontal and the major axis of the remaining four slob are substantially horizontal. In another aspect, the band of webbed material is threaded through two or more slots and the ends are joined together. Another technique loops the ends and expands the loop with a mechanical insert to lock it to the support housing.Many variations of the invention will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art which do not depart form the spirit and scope of the invention.

Abstract: A battery handle assembly including an improved handle strap and a strap-support assembly for a storage battery which cooperatively enable the handle strap to be selectively and quickly attached to or detached from the battery's case and which facilitate the stable transport of the battery.

Abstract: A battery support housing, as part of a battery handle arrangement, is provided to enclose a substantial portion of a batteries' outer casing. The housing includes a pair of arrayed slots in each of two opposing sides of the housing. A band of webbed material is continuously threaded through all the slots with a sufficient slack in the band between the upper pairs of slots at the two opposing ends to allow a hand grip of the band. The ends of the band are secured to the housing by circularly threading the band through adjacent slots in each of opposing sides of the housing by at least two turns.

Abstract: Adapter for mounting a handle to a battery having finger-hole recesses on opposite ends thereof. The adapter comprises a comb-like insert including a plurality of fingers closely received within the recess.

Abstract: A tool for lifting and carrying an automotive battery and the like consists of a pair of identical sheet metal stampings in the form of L-shaped levers, pivotally joined for scissor-like action and interconnected by a carrying strap. The levers are generally planar and include a plurality of gripping teeth in a convexly curved configuration at the inner confronting faces of the L-shaped ends to provide variable spacing of the opposed operative teeth. The strap is a semi-rigid plastic and biases the levers to a partly closed position.

Abstract: An assembly for a recessible carrying handle is provided for a battery having a container and cover.

Abstract: A battery carrier for lifting and carrying electrical storage batteries with the battery carrier having a pair of members for encircling portions of the battery case and a pair of pivotable handles connected thereto that can be squeezed together so that as the operator lifts the battery upward the squeezing force on the members forces the members into frictional contact with the vertical edges of the battery to permit the operator to lift and carry the battery.