NOVELTY - A battery comprises a handle having a crossbar interconnecting first and second arms, the handle being pivotally attached to the battery cover in the recess, the battery handle being pivotable between a raised position relative to the battery cover and a lowered position in which the first and second arms and the crossbar are positioned within the cover recess.    USE - The battery is used in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is a heavy battery such as, may be used in a vehicle, commonly equipped with handles for transport to make them easier to carry and install in and/or remove from a vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A battery comprises a battery housing (24) containing operable battery elements; a battery cover secured to the battery housing and having a cover recess in an outer surface; a handle having a crossbar interconnecting first and second arms, the handle being pivotally attached to the battery cover in the recess, the battery handle being pivotable between a raised position relative to the battery cover and a lowered position in which the first and second arms and the crossbar are positioned within the cover recess; a cam carried by the handle and positioned to interact with a surface on the battery cover; and a first mating attachment element carried by the handle which mates with a second mating attachment element carried by the battery cover. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are:    (1) a handle for a battery comprising a crossbar interconnecting first and second arms, at least one of the first and second arms having a cam on a first surface adapted to interact with a surface on a battery cover, and a mating attachment element on a second surface adapted to interact with a corresponding mating attachment element on the battery cover; and    (2) a method of attaching a handle to a battery lid.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery.    Housing (24)    Front wall (26)    End wall (28)    Bushing (38)    Terminal post (40)