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A handle useful in combination with a container includes a plastic strap or bail and a plastic sleeve thereon. The bail or strap of the handle is pivotably connected to the container, and the sleeve can be rotated about the bail. Structures are provided to distribute load forces between the bail and

A handle useful in combination with a container includes a plastic strap or bail and a plastic sleeve thereon. The bail or strap of the handle is pivotably connected to the container, and the sleeve can be rotated about the bail. Structures are provided to distribute load forces between the bail and sleeve. Structures are also provided to retain the sleeve along the longitudinal axis of the bail. One or more clip members can be provided on the bail to engage the container. The clip member includes positioning elements to locate and engage the handle in a selected position with respect to the container. Preferred methods for assembling and using the apparatus (including the combination of the handle and container) are disclosed.

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1. The combination of a container and a handle for a container, said handle including a plastic bail and a plastic sleeve member that includes at least one monolithic tube portion around at least a portion of said bail, said sleeve member providing a gripping surface for manipulating said container,

1. The combination of a container and a handle for a container, said handle including a plastic bail and a plastic sleeve member that includes at least one monolithic tube portion around at least a portion of said bail, said sleeve member providing a gripping surface for manipulating said container, in which said bail has a first end and a second end, and said bail includes a clip member adjacent at least one of said ends for engaging with said container, said clip member having an elliptical cross-section.