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A leveling system for a containment unit is disclosed. This leveling system includes at least one and typically multiple leveling elements, each of which are adjustably attached to a surface of the containment unit. An adjustment mechanism is in communication with the leveling elements for displacin

A leveling system for a containment unit is disclosed. This leveling system includes at least one and typically multiple leveling elements, each of which are adjustably attached to a surface of the containment unit. An adjustment mechanism is in communication with the leveling elements for displacing the leveling element or elements in a substantially vertical direction. The leveling system also includes a level measurement mechanism attached to a surface of the containment unit for indicating a containment unit horizontal planar position or indicating when the containment unit is “level.” A containment unit is also disclosed.

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1. A leveling system for a containment unit, comprising:at least one leveling element adjustably attached to a wall of the containment unit; an adjustment mechanism in communication with the at least one leveling element and configured to displace the at least one leveling element in a substantially

1. A leveling system for a containment unit, comprising:at least one leveling element adjustably attached to a wall of the containment unit; an adjustment mechanism in communication with the at least one leveling element and configured to displace the at least one leveling element in a substantially vertical direction; and a level measurement mechanism attached to a surface of the containment unit and configured to indicate a containment unit horizontal planar position; wherein the adjustment mechanism comprises: a plate element attached to a bottom wall of the containment unit; an adjuster element extending from the plate element and having an inner threaded bore; and a screw element having a threaded shaft portion and a head portion; wherein the threaded shaft portion is configured to mate with the inner threaded bore of the adjuster element and wherein the head portion is configured to allow the screw element to be rotated. 2. The leveling system of claim 1, wherein the at least one leveling element is a caster element having at least one wheel element rotatable in a substantially vertical plane.3. The leveling system of claim 2, wherein the caster element is configured to swivel in a substantially horizontal plane.4. The leveling system of claim 1, wherein the adjuster element extends at least partially into a containment unit orifice extending through the bottom wall of the containment unit.5. The leveling system of claim 4, wherein the bottom wall has an inner bottom wall surface and an outer bottom wall surface, the leveling system further comprising a cap element having a head portion and a shaft portion, the shaft portion configured to at least partially extend into the containment unit orifice, the head portion having a head portion lower surface configured to rest upon the inner bottom wall surface.6. The leveling system of claim 1, wherein the screw element is in communication with the leveling element, whereby (i) when the screw element is rotated in a first direction, the threaded shaft portion engages the adjuster element threaded bore portion, urging the leveling element in a first vertical direction away from the bottom surface of the containment unit; and (ii) when the screw element is rotated in a second direction, the threaded shaft portion engages the adjuster element threaded bore portion, urging the leveling element in a second vertical direction towards the a surface upon which the containment unit rests.7. The leveling system of claim 1, wherein the bottom wall has an inner bottom wall surface and an outer bottom wall surface, the plate element attached to at least one of the inner bottom wall surface and the outer bottom wall surface.8. The leveling system of claim 1, wherein the head portion of the screw element is accessible by a user through an inside area of the containment unit.9. The leveling system of claim 1, wherein the level measurement mechanism includes a visual indication portion capable of visually displaying a horizontal containment unit planar position.10. The leveling system of claim 9, wherein the visual indication portion includes at least a central level marking indicating that the surface of the containment unit is substantially parallel with one of a surface upon which the containment unit rests and a standard horizontal plane.11. The leveling system of claim 1, wherein the level measurement mechanism is positioned in a substantially central point on the surface of the containment unit.12. The leveling system of claim 11, wherein the surface of the containment unit is a bottom wall having an inner bottom wall surface and an outer bottom wail surface.13. The leveling system of claim 11, further comprising a level measurement mechanism recess, the level measurement mechanism positioned at least partially within the level measurement mechanism recess.14. The leveling system of claim 1, wherein the wall of the containment unit has a plurality of corner portions, the leveling system comprising a plurality of leveling elements, each of the plurality of leveling elements attached adjacent a respective corner portion of the containment unit.15. The leveling system of claim 14, wherein at least one of the plurality of leveling elements has an adjustment mechanism in communication therewith.16. The leveling system of claim 1, wherein the containment unit is one of a cabinet, a furniture piece, a desk, an audio-visual containment unit, a curio, a closet, a stand, a shelving unit and a refrigerator.17. A containment unit having a bottom wall, comprising:at least one leveling element adjustably attached to the bottom wall; an adjustment mechanism in communication with the at least one leveling element and configured to displace the at least one leveling element in a substantially vertical direction; and a level measurement mechanism attached to a surface of the containment unit and configured to indicate a containment unit horizontal planar position; wherein the adjustment mechanism comprises: a plate element attached to a bottom wall of the containment unit; an adjuster element extending from the olate clement and having an inner threaded bore; and a screw element having a threaded shaft portion and a head portion; wherein the threaded shaft portion is configured to mate with the inner threaded bore of the adjust element and wherein the head portion is configured to allow the screw element to be rotated. 18. The containment unit of claim 17, wherein the at least one leveling element is a caster element having at least one wheel element rotatable in a substantially vertical plane and configured to swivel in a substantially horizontal plane.