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A container (10) is disclosed having a pair of spaced apart flanges (28, 29) through each of which a J-shaped slot (30) extends. Each slot (30) has an inboard end (32) proximate the vertical centerline of the container and an outboard end (34) positioned a greater distance from the centerline. A whe

A container (10) is disclosed having a pair of spaced apart flanges (28, 29) through each of which a J-shaped slot (30) extends. Each slot (30) has an inboard end (32) proximate the vertical centerline of the container and an outboard end (34) positioned a greater distance from the centerline. A wheel assembly axle rod (52) extends through the slots (30) and wheels (46, 48) are affixed to opposite ends of the axle rod. The axle rod (52) moves between the inboard end (32) of the slot wherein the wheels (46, 48) lie within the footprint of the container sidewalls (12) and the outboard end (34) of the slot wherein the wheels (46, 48) project rearward beyond a rearward sidewall (19) of the container. With the wheel assembly in the inboard position, the container is nestable with a like-configured second container without interference with the wheels; and with the wheel assembly in the outboard position, the wheels are positioned outward for enhanced tipping stability and for easier support of the load carried in the container.

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[ We claim:] [1.] A wheeled storage container comprising:a container comprising sidewalls that extend from an upper rim to a bottom floor surface and define between the sidewalls an internal storage compartment;a wheel assembly comprising an elongate axle rod and first and second spaced apart wheels

[ We claim:] [1.] A wheeled storage container comprising:a container comprising sidewalls that extend from an upper rim to a bottom floor surface and define between the sidewalls an internal storage compartment;a wheel assembly comprising an elongate axle rod and first and second spaced apart wheels connected to opposite ends of the axle rod;at least one axle rod receiving slot formed in a lower end of the container, the slot having a concave shape relative to the bottom floor surface, the slot further having an inboard end and an outboard end and a width dimension sufficient to closely receive the wheel assembly axle rod therethrough, the axle rod moving along the slot from an inwardmost nested position to an outwardmost operational position, whereby increasing the distance between the wheels and an axial centerline of the container body.