Attaching system for a container and a base

An attachment system for attaching a container and a base together, said system comprising:

• a container;
• and
• a base;
• said container including:
• a wall extending in one direction for holding something in said container;
• at least one supporting surface of a predetermined configuration;
• a bottom portion connected to said wall;
• and
• an elongated member extending from said bottom portion, said elongated member having structure for cooperating with said base member to connect said container to said base;
• said base including:
• a floor portion;
• a supporting member configured to cooperate with said at least one supporting surface to support said container;
• a support for said supporting member extending from said floor portion, said support having a supporting edge for engaging said supporting surface of said container to support said container on said base, wherein said supporting surface of said container is the juncture of said bottom portion and said wall, and said supporting edge is the lip of said wall;
• said juncture and said lip being configured to engage each other, and wherein one of said juncture and said lip includes a shoulder and an abutment surface for receiving and supporting the other of said juncture and said lip;
• and
• an elongated portion extending from said floor portion towards said elongated member when said base and said container are assembled, said elongated portion cooperating with said elongated member in a telescoping manner to attach said container and said base together, wherein said elongated portion of said base has a bore with an internal abutment shoulder facing said container, said bore being configured and dimensioned to receive said elongated member, said elongated member engaging said shoulder to limit the entry of said elongated portion into said bore.