Stack and Pack Totes

Abstract

The subject invention comprises a tote with a handle profiled with a void to allow other totes to nest and latch when stacked on like configured totes. The grip in the handle of the top tote becomes the lifting device for the tote(s) under it. The units may be used either together or separately for storage and transport of material or stored as a column of totes when stacked.

1 . A cooperating set of totes consisting of two trays between a handle extending above the trays and with a complementary gap under the handle and along the trays which permits one tote to be stacked upon another.  
   
   
       2 . A tote set in accordance with  claim 1  that has a handle with a matching set of latching mechanisms that engage when one unit is placed atop the other which causes the upper handle barbs or hooks to engage and lock or latch the bottom handle niches or eyelets forming a secured combination.  
   
   
       3 . A tote set in accordance with  claim 2  that form a stacked storage unit of multiple totes lifted and ported using the top tray handle.  
   
   
       4 . A tote set in accordance with  claim 3  that can be separately unlatched, lifted and rearranged to access individual totes.