초록 ▼

An expandable container is provided which includes first and second nestable modules respectively having first and second peripheral sidewalls. The first module has a first nesting surface portion on the first sidewall and the second member has a second nesting surface portion on the second sidewall

An expandable container is provided which includes first and second nestable modules respectively having first and second peripheral sidewalls. The first module has a first nesting surface portion on the first sidewall and the second member has a second nesting surface portion on the second sidewall nestable with the first nesting surface portion in a nested configuration. The first nesting surface portion has a recess and the second nesting surface portion has a projection interference fittable in the recess in the nested configuration to releasably retain the modules in the nested configuration. At least one of the first and second modules has a bottom wall connected to the associated peripheral sidewall.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An expandable container comprising:a base having a sidewall with upper and lower ends and interior and exterior base surfaces, and a bottom wall integral with the lower end of the sidewall, the base including a base flange projecting from the upper end of the sidewall and

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An expandable container comprising:a base having a sidewall with upper and lower ends and interior and exterior base surfaces, and a bottom wall integral with the lower end of the sidewall, the base including a base flange projecting from the upper end of the sidewall and having a peripheral base flange wall surface spaced from the interior and exterior surfaces of the sidewall, the base flange being formed of a flexible material and having at least one recess defining a notch opening at the peripheral base flange wall surface; anda hollow ring removably coupleable to the base having interior and exterior ring surfaces, and a lower ring flange having a peripheral ring flange wall surface spaced from the interior and exterior ring surfaces, the peripheral ring flange wall surface being shaped and dimensioned to mate with and create an interference fit with the peripheral base flange wall surface, the lower ring flange including a rib projecting laterally from the peripheral ring flange wall surface in a direction to mate with a corresponding notch on the base, the rib being shaped and dimensioned to mate with and create an interference fit with the corresponding notch to removably couple the ring to the base.