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A novel container for transport or storage of products such as bread, buns, or other goods. In one embodiment, there is provided a nestable container with a base and sidewalls that can be stacked in two positions for different products and can be nested when empty for compact storage. The container

A novel container for transport or storage of products such as bread, buns, or other goods. In one embodiment, there is provided a nestable container with a base and sidewalls that can be stacked in two positions for different products and can be nested when empty for compact storage. The container has levered positions for lifting out of each stacking position and into a corresponding sliding position. The sliding positions can be used to offset the container or containers from the stack and reduce the strain on the operator when lifting for destacking. Alternatively, the container can slide in the opposite direction for stacking in either position. Thus the operator can set the container down, offset from the stack, in the sliding position and slide into stacking position. Back strain can be reduced during stacking and destacking as the operator does not have to extend or lean over the stack to pick up or set down the containers.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A container comprising:a base;at least one pair of opposing sidewalls projecting normally from said base;said sidewalls having a rail edge distal from said base and having a plurality of receptacles;said sidewalls having runners complementary to said receptacles and pro

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A container comprising:a base;at least one pair of opposing sidewalls projecting normally from said base;said sidewalls having a rail edge distal from said base and having a plurality of receptacles;said sidewalls having runners complementary to said receptacles and projecting from an edge adjacent said base; and,a fulcrum at a junction of said rail edge and one of said receptacles such that said container has a stacked position with an identical container when said runners are received in complementary receptacles of said identical container, a sliding position when said runners abut a rail edge of said identical container and a levered position intermediate said stacked and sliding positions when said runner respective to a fulcrum of said identical container is pivoted thereon.