Stackable container system

Abstract

A stackable container and stacking unit, the stackable container having a body including a walled aperture passing therethrough. The stacking unit includes at least one rod having a first end affixed onto a top face of a base, the rod having a cross-sectional dimension which is receivable within the aperture of the stackable container. A securing mechanism may be provided for releasably securing the containers thereon and for preventing their unauthorized or unintentional removal. In use, the container is storable on the stacking unit by arrangement of the container such that the rod is caused to be inserted through its aperture.

1 . A stackable container system comprising: 
 a container having a body with a first side and a second side, the body including a walled aperture passing therethrough from the first side to the second side; and    a stacking unit having at least one rod, wherein a first end of the rod is affixed onto a top face of a base and a second end of the rod is receivable within the aperture of the container.    
   
   
       2 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the rod comprises a telescopic rod.  
   
   
       3 . The system of  claim 1 , further comprising a securing mechanism for securing the container onto the rod.  
   
   
       4 . The system of  claim 3 , wherein the rod includes a plurality of holes for insertion of the securing mechanism at a desired location along said rod.  
   
   
       5 . The system of  claim 3 , wherein the securing mechanism is slidable along said rod.  
   
   
       6 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the container includes a neck having an opening at a first end.  
   
   
       7 . The system of  claim 5 , further comprising a closure means for securing to said neck to cover said opening.  
   
   
       8 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the first and second sides of the container are substantially smooth.  
   
   
       9 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the rod is comprised of a manually deformable material.