Tote retainer device

A retainer device for removably connecting a first tote to a second tote in a stacked arrangement, the first tote including a rail disposed along a top edge of the first tote and a lip disposed adjacent to the rail, the second tote including a flange disposed along a bottom edge of the second tote, the flange of the second tote being seated on the rail of the first tote when the second tote is stacked on the first tote;

• the retainer device comprising:
• an elongated body member including a top surface, a bottom surface, and a channel disposed in the bottom surface and extending along a length of the elongated body member;
• a leg member affixed to the elongated body member at a first angle with respect to the top surface of the elongated body member and extending at least partially along the length of the elongated body member;
• at least one foot member having a top surface;
• the at least one foot member affixed to the leg member at a second angle such that the top surface of at least one foot member faces the bottom surface of the elongated body member to define a region there between;
• and
• wherein the channel is configured to receive and engage with the lip of the first tote and the region defined between the top surface of at least one foot member and the bottom surface of the elongated body member is configured to receive and engage with the rail of the first tote and the flange of the second tote when the second tote is stacked on the first tote.