Abstract:
A foldable, portable bar that is lightweight and easily transported and erected on location is provided. The invention can be folded to a compact size for easy storage in a wheeled, hard or soft shell case which takes up a minimum of storage space. Though compact when in storage, the present invention portable bar when assembled features a spacious counter for the preparation of food and drinks, as well as storage shelves, a tub for holding drinks and ice, a fixture for supporting an umbrella, and interchangeable fabric wraps or panels upon which may be printed “team colors” or other indicia. The present invention portable bar meets the needs of participants at “tailgating” events which typically take place in the parking lots of sports stadiums, as well as those of the operators of hotels and convention centers who also require a light-weight portable bar that can easily be moved and assembled on location and takes up little space when stored.

Description:
RELATED APPLICATION 
       [0001]    This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. application Ser. No. 12/012,139 entitled “Portable Bar With Foldable Extension for Barbecue” which was filed on Jan. 31, 2008, which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. application Ser. No. 11/436,135 entitled “Portable Bar With Portable Barbecue” which was field on May 18, 2006, which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. application Ser. No. 11/406,716, entitled “Portable Bar With Portable Barbecue” which was field on Apr. 20, 2006, which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. application Ser. No. 11/252,823, entitled “Portable Bar With Advertising Materials” which was filed on Oct. 19, 2005, which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. application Ser. No. 11/101,876, entitled “Portable Bar With Drop-In Coolers And Umbrella Assembly” which was filed on Apr. 9, 2005, and which is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 10/866,611, entitled “Portable Bar with Collapsible Components” which was filed on Jun. 14, 2004, and has now issued as U.S. Pat. No. 6,918,640 with an issue date of Jul. 19, 2005, and which is a continuation-in-part application of U.S. application Ser. No. 10/640,803, entitled “Portable Bar” which was filed on Aug. 13, 2003, and has now issued as U.S. Pat. No. 6,957,876 with an issue date of Oct. 25, 2005. 
     
    
     BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
       [0002]    1. Field of the Invention 
         [0003]    The present invention relates generally to bars and counters for use in preparing drinks and snacks. In particular, the invention relates to a light-weight portable bar assembly that can be folded to a compact size for easy storage in a minimum of space yet when assembled features a spacious counter and other accouterments typical of a full-size bar. The present invention is well suited for use by home users at tailgate parties, backyard barbeques, beach parties, picnics and for camping. The present invention is equally well suited for use by commercial users such as hotels, convention centers, caterers and party rental agencies as a conventional bar or as a themed bar, i.e. a wine bar, martini bar, margarita bar and the like. 
         [0004]    2. Background of the Invention 
         [0005]    An activity that has become quite popular in recent years is the gathering of sports fans in parking lots and along roadsides to eat, drink and socialize prior to a sporting event. This activity has become known as a having a tailgate party or more commonly, simply as “tailgating,” and is particularly common at football games. Tailgate parties typically occur in the parking lots of football stadiums where picnic facilities are generally not available. Thus, tailgaters typically bring food and drinks from home stored in coolers, picnic baskets and the like and prepare and consume these items on, in, and around their vehicles. Frequently, the tailgate of a pickup truck will become the impromptu bar or food preparation area at a tailgate party. Otherwise, tailgaters tend to either use the bed of a sport utility vehicle, the interior of a sedan, or may bring small portable tables to use as the drink and/or food preparation area. 
         [0006]    All of the typical drink and snack preparations areas available to tailgaters, i.e. pickup truck tailgates, SUV beds, sedan interiors and small portable tables suffer from certain drawbacks. In particular, the counter-space presented by a tailgate, truck bed or small table is generally quite limited and may not be particularly stable or clean. Also, in the case of interiors of SUVs and sedans, an undue risk of spills of drinks and/or food in the interior of the vehicle is present. Such spills in the interior of a vehicle are typically unsightly, hard to clean, and may stain the vehicle&#39;s interior fabric. Also, the counter surface provided by a tailgate, SUV bed or small table is typically quite low and thus makes drink and food preparation awkward. 
         [0007]    Another problem typically faced by tailgaters is that of shade. The parking lot of the typical sports stadium where tailgating typically takes place is generally singularly lacking in shade. To alleviate this problem, tailgaters must either retreat into the interiors of their vehicles or erect some sort of sun shelter in the parking lot. The most common type of sun shelter is likely a conventional umbrella. Generally speaking, however, there is no device at the rear of a typical vehicle for holding an umbrella. Thus, tailgaters must either lean their umbrellas against their vehicles or bring an umbrella stand with them to the stadium. Umbrella stands that connect to a trailer hitch on vehicles so equipped are also known in the art. Enterprising tailgaters have also been known to rig tarps between adjacent parked vehicles to form sun shelters. There is a need in the art for a portable bar that would address the problems associated with the lack of suitable facilities for the preparation of food and drinks, as well as lack of shade, faced by tailgaters. 
         [0008]    Many of the food and drink preparation problems faced by tailgaters are also common to operators of hotels and convention centers. Hotels and convention centers generally have a plurality of meeting rooms which are arranged in different ways depending upon the needs of a particular user. Some users request the presence of a bar and some do not. In those instances where a bar is requested, the particular use to which the room is being put may dictate the location of the bar, i.e. a room being used for dancing may require a bar in a different location that one being used to host a meeting. 
         [0009]    It is common practice for hotels to have portable bar structures which are in the nature of a cabinet which sets on the floor and includes an upper portion having counter space and typically, space for the storage of beverage bottles and condiments. These bar structures are referred to as being “portable” because they are moved from place-to-place. However, they are relatively large structures and require the use of dollies or similar moving apparatus as well as several men to actually move the bars from one location to another. In addition, they occupy a considerable amount of storage space, which is usually in limited supply at hotels, caterers, party rental companies and convention centers. Also, these heavy bar structures cannot be readily configured for events that feature a particular theme. 
         [0010]    In view of the problems frequently involved with the preparation of food and drinks at tailgate parties, there exists a need in the art for a portable bar which, when disassembled, is sufficiently compact so as to fit inside an ordinary passenger vehicle and is sufficiently light-weight so that it can be easily assembled by one or two individuals in a sports stadium parking lot. It would be desirable for such a portable bar to include a spacious counter, storage shelves, a tub for holding beverage bottles and/or ice and to have a provision for supporting an umbrella. Since tailgaters are typically avid sports fans with a strong allegiance to their teams, it would also be desirable for a portable bar to include provisions for displaying “team colors,” i.e. the logos and motifs associated with a particular tailgater&#39;s favorite team. Other home users who may be hosting barbeques, picnics, receptions and the like may desire other themes such as tropical, nautical, southwest, fiesta, camouflage, and 4 th  of July themes. 
         [0011]    A portable bar as described above would also be a great opportunity to operators of hotels, convention centers, caterers and party rental agencies who also need a compact, light-weight bar that is easy to transport and assemble, requires a minimum of storage space when disassembled, yet when assembled is able to function as a full-size bar. On occasion, operators of hotels and convention centers also host outdoor events where a portable bar with a provision for supporting an umbrella may be particularly useful. In the case of commercial users also, the ability of the portable bar to display company logos and/or themes such as tropical, nautical, southwest, fiesta, camouflage, 4 th  of July and the like would likely also prove to be a useful marketing feature. 
       SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
       [0012]    The present invention solves the problem of the lack of a practical food and drink preparation facility, and lack of shade, faced by sporting event tailgaters by providing a light-weight portable bar assembly that can be folded to a compact size for easy storage in a wheeled, hard or soft shell case or bag which takes up a minimum of storage space. The present invention portable bar when folded is able to fit into the back seat of a typical sedan or sport utility vehicle. Though compact when in storage, the present invention portable bar when assembled features a spacious counter for the preparation of food and drinks, as well as storage shelves, a tub for holding drinks and ice, a fixture for supporting an umbrella, and interchangeable fabric wraps or panels upon which may be printed “team colors” or other indicia. In addition to team colors, the fabric wraps may be printed with themes such as tropical, nautical, southwest, fiesta, camouflage, 4 th  of July and the like. The present invention portable bar also meets the needs of the operators of hotels, convention centers, caterers and party rental agencies who also require a light-weight portable bar that can easily be moved and assembled on location, takes up little space when stored and can be outfitted with company logos, team colors or various themes as the occasion requires. 
         [0013]    The present invention portable bar includes a foldable framework that unfolds to an L-shaped configuration. The framework comprises multiple panels having top, bottom and intermediate horizontal framing members and vertical uprights. The multiple panels are hinged together to provide for accordion-style foldability when stored. The bar also includes “drop-in” bottom and intermediate shelves which are fitted to the bottom and intermediate framing members, respectively. The shelves provide for food and beverage storage. The intermediate shelf may include a provision for a drop-in ice bucket or like container. The bar further features countertops which are easily fitted to the top members of the framework and latched in place. The present invention portable bar also includes a provision for supporting an umbrella. Optional items that may be included with the present invention are foldable seats or bar stools and a barbecue stand. Another feature of the present invention portable bar is a decorative wrap set or a set of easily attached and removed fabric panels which may be printed with team colors, company logos and a virtually limitless number of themes (i.e. tropical, nautical, southwest, fiesta, camouflage, 4 th  of July) or other indicia. The panels include a frame wrap panel for wrapping the bar&#39;s framework, a removable umbrella canopy cover, bar stool seat covers and a wrap panel for an optional barbeque stand. 
         [0014]    In one embodiment, the present invention provides for a bar; bar comprises at least two frameworks, each of the frameworks has a front and back side and comprises a central frame with opposing ends and at least two side frames are situated on said opposing ends of the central frame and is perpendicular to the central frame, each of the side frames comprises at least one elongated foot member situated at a bottom end of the side frame; at least one supporting shelf for connecting the first and second framework; at least one shelf has an aperture for supporting a container, the shelves is situated on the back side of the framework; at least one counter attached to a top side of the framework and the supporting frames, at least a portion of the counter having an aperture for receiving a cooking apparatus; and at least one front panel situated on the front side of the framework. 
         [0015]    In another embodiment, the portable bar comprises: at least two frameworks, each of the frameworks has a front and back side and comprises a central frame with opposing ends and at least two side frames being situated on the opposing ends of the central frame and are perpendicular to the central frame, each of the side frames comprises at least one elongated foot member situated at a bottom end of the side frame; at least one supporting shelf for connecting the first and second frameworks; at least one shelf has an aperture for supporting a container, the shelves are situated on the back side of the framework; at least one counter attached to a top side of the framework and the supporting frames, the counter has a first and second element, at least a portion of one of the counter elements has an aperture for receiving a cooking apparatus, the second element having an L-shaped counter space; a cooking apparatus comprising a portable barbecue; and at least one front panel situated on the front side of the framework. 
         [0016]    In a further embodiment, the present invention comprises at least two frameworks, each of the frameworks has a front and back side and comprises a central frame with opposing ends and at least two side frames being situated on the opposing ends of the central frame and are perpendicular to the central frame, each of the side frames comprises at least one elongated foot member situated at a bottom end of the side frame; a foot stand connected to the foot members of the side frames, the foot stand being situated on the front side of the framework; at least one supporting shelf for connecting the first and second frameworks; at least one shelf having an aperture for supporting a container, the shelves being situated on the back side of the framework; at least one counter attached to a top side of each of the frameworks, at least a portion of the counter having an aperture for receiving a cooking apparatus; at least one cooking apparatus situated within the aperture of the counter during use and being removable from the aperture of the counter during storage or portability; and at least one front panel situated on the front side of the framework. 
         [0017]    In one embodiment, the present invention provides for a portable bar comprises a framework having a front and back side and comprises a central frame with opposing ends and at least two side frames situated on the opposing ends of the central frame and is perpendicular to the central frame, each of the side frames comprises at least one elongated foot member situated at a bottom end of the side frame; at least two side supporting frames, each frame is connected to the opposing ends of the central frame, the supporting frame comprising a central supporting frame and a side supporting frame, the side supporting frame comprises at least one elongated foot member situated at a bottom end of the side supporting frame; at least one supporting shelf and at least one shelf having an aperture for supporting a container, the shelves is situated on the back side of the framework; at least one counter attached to a top side of the framework and the supporting frames, at least a portion of the counter having an aperture for receiving a cooking apparatus; and at least one front panel situated on the front side of the framework. 
         [0018]    In another embodiment, cooking apparatus comprises a barbecue and in still another embodiment, the cooking apparatus comprises a portable barbecue. 
         [0019]    In yet another embodiment, the present invention also provides for a portable bar which comprises: a framework having a front and back side and comprising a central frame with opposing ends and at least two side frames being situated on the opposing ends of the central frame and is perpendicular to the central frame, each of the side frames comprising at least one elongated foot member situated at a bottom end of the side frame; at least two side supporting frames, each is connected to the opposing ends of the central frame, the supporting frame comprises a central supporting frame and a side supporting frame, the side supporting frame comprises at least one elongated foot member situated at a bottom end of the side supporting frame; at least one supporting shelf and at least one shelf having an aperture for supporting a container, the shelves are situated on the back side of the framework; at least one counter attached to a top side of the framework and the supporting frames, the counter having a first and second element, at least a portion of one of the counter elements having an aperture for receiving a cooking apparatus; and at least one front panel situated on the front side of the framework. 
         [0020]    In still yet another embodiment, the present invention relates to a portable bar comprising: a framework having a front and back side and comprising a central frame with opposing ends and at least two side frames being situated on the opposing ends of the central frame and being perpendicular to the central frame, each of the side frames comprises at least one elongated foot member situated at a bottom end of the side frame; at least two side supporting frames, each being connected to the opposing ends of the central frame, the supporting frame comprises a central supporting frame and a side supporting frame, the side supporting frame comprises at least one elongated foot member situated at a bottom end of the side supporting frame; at least one supporting shelf and at least one shelf having an aperture for supporting a container, the shelves being situated on the back side of the framework; at least one counter attached to a top side of the framework and the supporting frames, at least a portion of the counter having an aperture for receiving a cooking apparatus; at least one cooking apparatus situated within the aperture of the counter during use and being removable from the aperture of the counter during storage or portability; and at least one front panel situated on the front side of the framework. 
         [0021]    In a further embodiment, the present invention relates to a portable bar with portable barbecue comprising: a vertical panel having a front side, a back side and opposing ends; at least two side panels, one side panel connected to each of the opposing ends of the vertical panel and being perpendicular to the vertical panel, each of the side panels comprising at least one leg, the leg being a transversely located elongated foot member; at least two vertical support panels, each support panel being connected to the opposing ends of the vertical panel and the side panels, each of the vertical support panels comprising a front panel and a side support panel, the side support panel being connected to the front panel of the vertical support panel and comprising at least one leg; a counter being connected to and supported by the vertical panel and the vertical support panels, at least a portion of the counter comprising at least one aperture for receiving a cooking apparatus; and at least one horizontal shelf situated on the back side of the vertical panel. 
         [0022]    In still a further embodiment, the portable bar of the present invention comprises: a vertical panel having a front side, a back side and opposing ends; at least two side panels, one side panel being connected to each of the opposing ends of the vertical panel and being perpendicular to the vertical panel, each of the side panels comprising at least one leg, the leg being a transversely located elongated foot member; at least two vertical support panels, each support panel being connected to the opposing ends of the vertical panel and the side panels, each of the vertical support panels comprising a front panel and a side support panel, the side support panel being connected to the front panel of the vertical support panel and comprises at least one leg; a counter connected to and supported by the vertical panel and the vertical support panels, at least a portion of the counter comprises at least one aperture for receiving a cooking apparatus; at least one cooking apparatus situated within the aperture of the counter during use and being removable from the aperture of the counter during storage or portability; and at least one horizontal shelf being situated on the back side of the vertical panel. 
         [0023]    In yet a further embodiment, the portable bar comprises a main panel having a front side and a back side, said main panel comprising at least one vertical front panel having opposing sides and at least one side panel attached to each of the opposing sides of the front panel, each of the side panels comprising at least one elongated foot member, a portion of the foot member is situated on the front side of the main panel and another portion of the foot member being situated on the back side of the main panel; at least two supporting panels, one of the supporting panels is connected to the opposing sides of the vertical front panel, each of the supporting panels comprises a front supporting panel connected to a side supporting panel, the side supporting panel comprising at least one elongated foot member, the supporting panels having a front side and a back side, a portion of said foot member is situated on the front side of the supporting panel and another portion of the foot member being situated on the back side of the supporting panel; at least one counter attached to a top side of the main panel and the supporting panels, at least a portion of the counter comprises at least one aperture for receiving a cooking apparatus; at least one supporting shelf is situated on the back side of the main panel; and at least one shelf situated on the back side of the main panel, the shelf has an opening for supporting a container, the container is selected from a group consisting of an ice bucket, a chilling bucket, a cooler, an insulated compartment, a heated compartment, and a storage compartment. 
         [0024]    In one embodiment, the present invention provides for a bar comprises a vertical panel having a front side, a back side and opposing ends; at least two vertical support panels, each support panel being connected to the opposing ends of the vertical panel; a counter being connected to and supported by the vertical panel and the vertical support panels; at least one horizontal shelf being situated on the back side of the vertical panel; an umbrella assembly comprising at least two umbrellas and two poles attached to the umbrellas, the assembly further comprising a connector for connecting the first and second umbrellas during an open position; and a cover attached to both umbrellas, the cover designed for advertising material. 
         [0025]    In still another embodiment, the portable bar further comprises a wrap around advertising material, the wrap around advertising material being attached to the front side of the vertical panel. 
         [0026]    In yet another embodiment, the wrap around advertising material being attached to the front side of the vertical panel and the front side of the vertical support panels. In still yet another embodiment, the portable bar further comprises advertising material and a transparent attaching means. In a further embodiment, the transparent attaching means is attached to the front side of the vertical panel thereby forming a space between the transparent attaching means and the vertical panel, the advertising material being inserted into the space. 
         [0027]    In yet a further embodiment, the present invention relates to a portable bar comprising: a framework; a vertical panel attached to the framework forming a front side of the bar; a counter attached to the framework; at least one shelf attached to a back side of the bar; an umbrella assembly comprising at least one umbrellas and one poles attached to the umbrellas; and a cover attached to the umbrella, the cover designed for advertising material. 
         [0028]    In yet a further embodiment, the portable bar further comprises a wrap around advertising material, the wrap around advertising material being attached to the front side of the bar. In another further embodiment, the portable bar further comprises advertising material and a transparent attaching means. 
         [0029]    In another embodiment, the present invention provides for a collapsible, portable bar comprising: a main panel having a front side and a back side, the main panel comprising at least one vertical front panel having opposing sides and at least one side panel attached to each of the opposing sides of the front panel; at least two supporting panels, one of the supporting panels being connected to the opposing sides of the vertical front panel, each of the supporting panels comprising front supporting panel connected to a side supporting panel, the supporting panels having a front side and a back side; at least one counter attached to a top side of the main panel and the supporting panels; at least one supporting shelf being situated on the back side of the main panel; at least one shelf situated on the back side of the main panel, the shelf having an opening for supporting a container; an umbrella assembly comprising at least one umbrellas and one poles attached to the umbrellas; and a cover attached to the umbrella, the cover designed for advertising material. 
         [0030]    In one embodiment of the present invention, a portable bar is provided and the portable bar comprises: a vertical panel having a front side, a back side and opposing ends; at least two side panels, one side panel is connected to each of the opposing ends of the vertical panel and is perpendicular to the vertical panel, each of the panels comprises at least one leg, the leg is a transversely located elongated foot member; at least two vertical support panels, each support panel is connected to the opposing ends of the vertical panel and the side panel, each of the vertical support panels comprises a front panel and a side support panel, the side support panel is connected to the front panel of the vertical support panel and comprises at least one leg; a counter is connected to and supported by the vertical panel and the vertical support panels; and at least one horizontal shelf is situated on the back side of the vertical panel. 
         [0031]    In another embodiment, the vertical panel comprises at least two panel members, the panel members are connected to one another and are foldable onto one another for storage and shipment. 
         [0032]    In still another embodiment, the shelf comprises at least three shelf members, a first shelf member being situated between each of the side panels, one of the second and third shelf members being situated between one of the side panels and one of the side support panels of each of the vertical support panels. In yet another embodiment, the shelf is situated near a bottom portion of the bar to thereby support the assembly of the vertical panel, the side panels and the vertical support panels. 
         [0033]    In still yet another embodiment, the shelf comprises at least one hole, the hole is designed to support a container and the container is selected from a group consisting of an ice bucket, a chilling bucket, a cooler, an insulated compartment, a heated compartment, a storage compartment and mixtures thereof. In a further embodiment, the leg of the side support panel being a transversely located elongated foot member. In still a further embodiment, the counter comprises at least three counter members, and the counter members are connected to one another and are foldable for storage and shipment. 
         [0034]    In yet a further embodiment, the portable bar further comprises a foot stand connected to the legs of the side panels and the side support panels, the stand is situated on the front side of the vertical panel. In still yet a further embodiment, the foot stand and the counter comprises aligned apertures for supporting an umbrella assembly. In another further embodiment, the portable bar further comprises an umbrella assembly, the umbrella assembly comprises a pole and a canopy, and the umbrella assembly is attached to the bar. 
         [0035]    In still another further embodiment, the portable bar further comprises at least two umbrella assembles, each of the umbrella assemblies comprises a pole and a canopy, each of the poles of the umbrella assemblies is designed to be inserted into the apertures of the foot stand and the counter during assembly. In yet another further embodiment, the portable bar further comprises a connecting flap, and the flap is attached to each of the canopies of the umbrella assemblies. 
         [0036]    In still yet another further embodiment, the portable bar further comprises a means for attaching advertising material to the front side of the vertical panel and a front side of the vertical support panels. In another embodiment, the attaching means comprises a transparent material situated adjacent to the front side of the vertical panel and providing a space between the transparent material and the vertical panel to allow for insertions of advertising material. In still another embodiment, the attachment of the vertical panel to each of the vertical support panel creates an angle from at least about 1 degree to about 90 degrees relative to a vertical line upon which the vertical panel is situated. In one embodiment, the angle is from about 40 degrees to about 45 degrees. 
         [0037]    In a further embodiment, the present invention relates to a collapsible, portable bar comprising: a main panel having a front side and a back side, the main panel comprising at least one vertical front panel having opposing sides and at least one side panel attached to each of the opposing sides of the front panel, each of the side panels comprises at least one elongated foot member, a portion of the foot member being situated on the front side of the main panel and another portion of the foot member being situated on the back side of the main panel; at least two supporting panels, one of the supporting panels being connected to the opposing sides of the vertical front panel, each of the supporting panels comprises front supporting panel connected to a side supporting panel, the side supporting panel comprising at least one elongated foot member, the supporting panels having a front side and a back side, a portion of the foot member is situated on the front side of the supporting panel and another portion of the foot member being situated on the back side of the supporting panel; at least one counter attached to a top side of the main panel and the supporting panels; at least one supporting shelf is situated on the back side of the main panel; and at least one shelf situated on the back side of the main panel, the shelf having an opening for supporting a container, the container is selected from a group consisting of an ice bucket, a chilling bucket, a cooler, an insulated compartment, a heated compartment, a storage compartment and mixtures thereof. 
         [0038]    In another embodiment, the collapsible, portable bar further comprises at least one umbrella assembly, the umbrella assembly being connected to the bar. In still another embodiment, the attachment of the main panel to each of the supporting panel creates an angle from at least about 1 degree to about 90 degrees relative to a vertical line upon which the main panel is situated. 
         [0039]    In yet another embodiment, the present invention provides for a portable bar with umbrella assembly, the bar comprises: a vertical panel having a front side, a back side and comprises at least three members, the members comprise a main central panel and two supporting panels connected to opposing sides of the main central panel; a plurality of side panels, at least one side panel is attached perpendicular to the main central member of the vertical panel and at least one side panel is connected to the supporting panels, the side panels comprises at least one elongated foot member, a portion of the foot member is situated on the front side of the vertical panel and another portion of the foot member being situated on the back side of the vertical panel; a counter is attached to a top side of the vertical panel and having at least one aperture; at least one umbrella assembly comprising a pole and a canopy, the pole is designed to fit within the aperture of the counter during assembly; and at least one shelf is situated on the back side of the vertical panel. 
         [0040]    In still yet another embodiment, the portable bar further comprises a means for attaching advertising material to the front side of the vertical panel and a front side of the supporting panels. For purposes of this invention, the attaching means includes, but is not limited to staples, pins, hooks, Velcro, tape, adhesives, etc. 
         [0041]    In a further embodiment, the present invention relates to a portable bar comprising: a framework having a front and back side and comprising a central frame with opposing ends and at least two side frames being situated on the opposing ends of the central frame and being perpendicular to the central frame, each of the side frames comprising at least one elongated foot member situated at a bottom end of the side frame; at least two side supporting frames, each being connected to the opposing ends of the central frame, the supporting frame comprising a central supporting frame and a side supporting frame, the side supporting frame comprising at least one elongated foot member situated at a bottom end of the side supporting frame; at least one supporting shelf and at least one shelf having an aperture for supporting a container, said shelves being situated on the back side of the framework; at least one counter attached to a top side of the framework and the supporting frames; and at least one front panel situated on the front side of the framework. 
         [0042]    In another embodiment, the portable bar further comprises a foot stand connected to the foot members of the side frame and the side supporting frames, and the stand is situated on the front side of the framework. In still another embodiment, the container is selected from a group consisting of an ice bucket, a chilling bucket, a cooler, an insulated compartment, a heated compartment, a storage compartment and mixtures thereof. 
         [0043]    In yet another embodiment, the portable bar further comprises an umbrella assembly, the umbrella assembly comprises a pole and a canopy, and the umbrella assembly is attached to the bar. 
         [0044]    In still another embodiment, the portable bar further comprises a foot stand connected to the foot members of the side frame and the side supporting frames and at least two umbrella assembles, each of the umbrella assemblies comprises a pole and a canopy, the foot stand and the counter having at least one aperture, each of the poles of the umbrella assemblies is designed to be inserted into the apertures of the foot stand and the counter during assembly. 
         [0045]    In still yet another embodiment, the counter comprises at least two foldable members, and the members are connected to one another and are in an extended state during use and a folded state during storage and shipment. In a further embodiment, the portable bar further comprising at least one weight attached to the foot members, and the foot members are hollow and designed to receive the weight. In a further embodiment, the front panel comprises a fabric wrap designed to be attached to the framework. 
         [0046]    In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a portable bar, which has a base adapted to rest on a supporting surface. A counter is located parallel to the base and spaced there from and the counter is horizontally located. The counter is to be used by a bartender and by consumers standing directly adjacent the counter. The back surface of the bar includes a shelf. A bar wall separates and connects the base to the counter with the bar wall being formed of a plurality of wall panels interlocked together into a single unit. The bar wall has a front surface and a rear surface with this rear surface being located at the back. The wall panels are collapsible to produce disassembly of the bar to occupy substantially less space facilitating storage of the bar. 
         [0047]    A further embodiment of the present invention is where the first basic embodiment is modified by the disassembly of the bar wall being achieved by the panels being completely separatable. 
         [0048]    A further embodiment of the present invention is where the first basic embodiment is modified by the base being hollow including a water receiving chamber which is to function to add weight to the bar to make it stable. A further embodiment of the present invention is where the first basic embodiment is modified by the bar wall having a curved configuration. 
         [0049]    A further embodiment of the present invention is where the first basic embodiment is modified by there being included a weight tank mounted on the front surface of the bar wall located directly adjacent the base with the weight tank being able to contain water therefore adding further weight and stability to the portable bar. A further embodiment of the present invention is where the first basic embodiment is modified by there being included an ice bucket which is dropped in a hole formed within the shelving of the bar. 
         [0050]    A further embodiment of the present invention is where the just previous embodiment is modified by the ice bucket having a rigid border frame from which extends a flexible walled collapsible container. The rigid border frame is to be supported on the shelving. A further embodiment of the present invention is where the just previous embodiment is modified by there being formed hand access cavities within the shelving located directly adjacent the hole for the ice bucket. These hand access cavities facilitate insertion of a user&#39;s hands to affect removal of the ice bucket from the shelving. 
         [0051]    A further embodiment of the present invention is where the first basic embodiment is modified by there being included a cutting board in conjunction with the bar with this cutting board being movable between a retracted position and an extended position. 
         [0052]    A further embodiment of the present invention is where the first basic embodiment is modified by there being included a condiment tray in conjunction with the counter of the bar with this condiment tray being movable between a retracted position and an extended position. A further embodiment of the present invention is where the first basic embodiment is modified by there being included an umbrella assembly in conjunction with the bar. In a further embodiment of the present invention, the umbrella assembly is formed of two separate umbrellas and the canopies are attached together. A further embodiment of the present invention is where the first basic embodiment is modified by the counter being defined as having a guide locator which connects with the bar wall that defines the correct position of the bar wall relative to the counter. A further embodiment of the present invention is where one embodiment is modified at the base, the base comprising a plurality of spaced apart transversely located elongated foot members. 
         [0053]    A second basic embodiment of the present invention comprises a portable bar, which is to be constructed of a plurality of interconnected members, which produces a horizontal shelf located at a back side of a vertical wall. The horizontal includes a first hole. A first ice bucket is to be connectable with this first hole. A further embodiment of the present invention is where the second basic embodiment is modified by the first hole being defined as an enclosing hole. A further embodiment of the present invention is where the second basic embodiment is modified by the first hole being defined as having an open sidewall. 
         [0054]    A further embodiment of the present invention is where the second basic embodiment is modified by the enclosing hole of the first hole to be utilized with an ice bucket which is dropped in vertically with an interengagement in the form of a rail mounted in a groove occurring between the first ice bucket and the shelf. A further embodiment of the present invention is where the first aperture of the second basic embodiment is modified and the first ice bucket is slid in horizontally and is supported on a pair of spaced apart rails. A further embodiment of the present invention is where the second basic embodiment is modified by the first ice bucket being removably mounted in a box, which is pivotally mounted to the shelf. 
         [0055]    A further embodiment of the present invention is where the second basic embodiment is modified by the first ice bucket being pivotally mounted directly to the shelf with pivoting occurring about a vertical axis. A further embodiment of the present invention is where the second basic embodiment is modified by the ice bucket being defied as having a collapsible sidewall. A further embodiment of the present invention is where the second basic embodiment is modified by there being a second ice bucket connecting with the shelf. A further embodiment of the present invention is where the second basic embodiment is modified by there being included a separate chilling bucket in conjunction with the first ice bucket. 
         [0056]    A third basic embodiment of the present invention comprises a portable bar, which is constructed of a plurality of interconnected members, and the members include a counter spaced from a supporting base. A cutting board is movably mounted on one of the members. The cutting board is moved between a retracted position and an extended position. A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a cutting board being slidably movable on the counter. A further embodiment of the present invention is where the third basic embodiment is modified to include also a condiment tray, which is movable relative to the interconnected members of the portable bar from a retracted position to an extended position. A further embodiment of the present invention relates to a condiment tray being pivotally movable relative to the portable bar. 
         [0057]    A fourth embodiment of the present invention comprises a portable bar constructed of a plurality of disassemblable interconnected members, which produce a horizontal shelf. The shelf includes a pair of spaced apart holes each of which is to separately connect with an ice bucket. A further embodiment of the present invention is where the just previous embodiment is modified by each ice bucket having a collapsible sidewall. 
         [0058]    A fourth embodiment of the present invention comprises a portable bar which has a base and a counter with a sidewall interconnecting the base and the counter. An umbrella assembly is to connect by a connection means with both the base and the counter. The umbrella assembly has a canopy arrangement, which is to be located over the counter and spaced there from thereby covering the counter. A further embodiment relates to an umbrella assembly comprising two separate umbrellas releasably interconnected together. A further embodiment of the present invention is where the just previous embodiment is modified by the connection means comprising a pair of aligned holes formed in the base and the counter with there being a separate pair of aligned holes for each umbrella 
         [0059]    In another embodiment, the present invention relates to a foldable extension for a portable bar, the extension comprises: a first counter having opposing ends; a second counter having opposing ends; at least two support bars having opposing ends, the first end of each of the bars is pivotally connected to the first end of the first counter and the first end of the second counter is pivotally connected to and rotatable about the second end of each of the bars, the first and second counters are generally parallel to one another and generally perpendicular to the bars during an usage position, the second counter rotates about the second end of the bars and the bars are generally diagonal of the first counter during an intermediate position, and the first and second counters are generally parallel to the bars during a storage position. 
         [0060]    In another embodiment, the first counter comprises an aperture for supporting a container and the container is selected from a group consisting of an ice bucket, a chilling bucket, a cooler, an insulated compartment, a heated compartment, and a storage compartment. In still another embodiment, the first and second counters comprise peripheral side walls. In yet another embodiment, the second counter is smaller in dimension relative to the first counter. In still yet another embodiment, the second counter fits within the peripheral side walls of the first counter during the storage position. 
         [0061]    In a further embodiment, the second counter comprises opposing sides. In another further embodiment, one side of the second counter comprises at least one cavity for holding a barbecue gas tank. In yet a further embodiment, one side of the second counter comprises at least one leg. 
         [0062]    In still a further embodiment, the second end of the first and second counters comprises a device for attaching the extension to a bar and the device is selected from a group consisting essentially of hooks, clamps, snaps, clips and extended portions. 
         [0063]    In yet a further embodiment, the first counter comprises opposing sides, the first side provides for counter space for holding a cooking apparatus. In still yet a further embodiment, the first counter comprises an aperture for supporting a cooking apparatus. 
         [0064]    In another embodiment, the present invention provides for a portable bar with extension comprising: at least two frameworks, each of the frameworks having a front side, a back side and comprises a central frame with opposing ends, the central frame of each of the frameworks comprises at least two side frames being situated on the opposing ends of the central frame, at least one of the side frames is generally perpendicular to the central frame, at least one of the side frames comprises at least one elongated foot member situated at a bottom end of the side frame; at least one supporting shelf for connecting the first and second frameworks; at least one shelf having an aperture for supporting a container, the shelf is situated on the back side of at least one of the two frameworks; at least one counter attached to a top side of at least one of the two frameworks; a foot stand connected to the foot members of the side frames and at least one umbrella assembly, the umbrella assembly comprises a pole and a canopy, the foot stand having at least one aperture and the counter having a second aperture, the pole of the umbrella assembly is designed to be inserted into the aperture of the foot stand and the second aperture of the counter during assembly; at least one front panel is situated on the front side of at least one of the two frameworks; a first and second extension counters, each having opposing ends; and at least two support bars having opposing ends, the first end of each of the bars is pivotally connected to the first end of the first extension counter and the first end of the second extension counter is pivotally connected to and rotatable about the second end of each of the bars, the first and second extension counters are generally parallel to one another and generally perpendicular to the bars during an usage position, the second extension counter rotates about the second end of the bars and the bars are generally diagonal of the first extension counter during an intermediate position, and the first and second extension counters are generally parallel to the bars during a storage position, the extension counters and the support bars forming an extension. 
         [0065]    In yet another embodiment, the first extension counter comprises an aperture for supporting a container, the container is selected from a group consisting of an ice bucket, a chilling bucket, a cooler, an insulated compartment, a heated compartment, and a storage compartment. 
         [0066]    In still another embodiment, the first and second extension counters comprise peripheral side walls, the second counter fits within the peripheral side walls of the first counter during the storage position. In still yet another embodiment, the second counter comprises opposing sides, one side of the second counter comprises at least one cavity for holding a barbecue gas tank, a second side of the second counter comprises at least one leg. 
         [0067]    In a further embodiment, the second end of the first and second counters comprises a device for attaching the extension to a bar and the device is selected from a group consisting essentially of hooks, clamps, snaps, clips and extended portions. 
         [0068]    In yet a further embodiment, the present invention relates to a foldable extension for a portable bar, the extension comprises: a first counter and a second counter having opposing ends; at least two support bars having opposing ends, the first end of each of the bars is pivotally connected to the first end of the first counter and the first end of the second counter is pivotally connected to and rotatable about the second end of each of the bars, the first and second counters are generally parallel to one another and generally perpendicular to the bars during an usage position, the second counter rotates about the second end of the bars and the bars are generally diagonal of the first counter during an intermediate position, and the first and second counters are generally parallel to the bars during a storage position, the counters and bars forming an extension; and a device for attaching the extension to a bar. 
     
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         [0069]    The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding of the present invention. These drawings are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate one or more embodiments of the present invention, and together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present invention. 
           [0070]      FIG. 1  is an overall frontal isometric view of a first embodiment of portable bar of this invention; 
           [0071]      FIG. 2  is a cross-sectional view taken along line  2 - 2  of  FIG. 1  showing in more detail the attachment arrangement between the canopies of the pair of umbrellas that are utilized in conjunction with the first embodiment of this invention; 
           [0072]      FIG. 3  is a back isometric view of the first embodiment of portable bar of this invention; 
           [0073]      FIG. 4  is an isometric view of the base that is utilized in conjunction with the first embodiment of portable bar of this invention showing the interlocking connecting arrangement between the different parts that make up the base; 
           [0074]      FIG. 5  is an isometric partial assembly drawing depicting mounting of the bar wall in conjunction with the assembled base; 
           [0075]      FIG. 6  is a cross-sectional view taken along line  6 - 6  of  FIG. 5  depicting the filling of the base with water in order to provide weight for stability; 
           [0076]      FIG. 7  is a rear isometric view of the portable bar of the present invention showing the portable bar in an upside down configuration depicting connection with vertical walls that are utilized in conjunction with the portable bar of the present invention; 
           [0077]      FIG. 8  is a frontal isometric view of the first embodiment of portable bar of this invention depicting the connection of the counter in conjunction with the bar wall and showing the portable bar in its upright configuration; 
           [0078]      FIG. 9  is a view similar to  FIG. 8  but showing the addition of a weight tank in conjunction with the base and located against the front surface of the bar wall; 
           [0079]      FIG. 10  is a rear isometric view of the first embodiment of portable bar of  FIG. 9  showing the uses of the different brackets that are used to mount the vertical wall members of the portable bar in the desired position; 
           [0080]      FIG. 11  is a view similar to  FIG. 10  but now depicting the installation of the shelving in conjunction with the vertical wall members; 
           [0081]      FIG. 12  is a view similar to  FIG. 11  but showing the installation of the ice buckets, condiment tray, cutting board and chilling container in conjunction with the first embodiment of portable bar of this invention; 
           [0082]      FIG. 13  is a frontal isometric view of a modified form of first embodiment of this invention, which includes an additional center section within the portable bar to expand the portable bar to a greater length; 
           [0083]      FIG. 14  is an isometric view of a modified form of the shelving that was shown in the first embodiment of this invention with a different construction of ice bucket that is utilized in conjunction with the shelving and showing the ice bucket exploded from the shelving; 
           [0084]      FIG. 15  is an isometric view of a portion of the shelving included within the portable bar of this invention where a different form of ice bucket is utilized in conjunction with the shelving showing the ice bucket in a not completely installed position; 
           [0085]      FIG. 16  is a view similar to  FIG. 15  but of a different embodiment of ice bucket that is mounted in conjunction with the shelving of the portable bar of this invention; 
           [0086]      FIG. 17  is a view similar to  FIG. 16  but showing the ice bucket in a partially retracted position; 
           [0087]      FIG. 18  is view similar to  FIG. 17  but of a further embodiment of construction of ice bucket that is utilized in conjunction with the shelving of the portable bar of this invention showing the ice bucket in a completely closed position; 
           [0088]      FIG. 19  is a view similar to  FIG. 18  but showing the ice bucket in an expanded position, which provides access to the internal compartment of the ice bucket; 
           [0089]      FIG. 20  is an isometric view of an ice bucket with a collapsible sidewall showing how such could be mounted in conjunction with the shelving of the portable bar of the present invention showing the ice bucket in a completely collapsed configuration; 
           [0090]      FIG. 21  is an isometric view of the embodiment of  FIG. 20  showing the sidewall of the ice bucket expanded and completely installed in conjunction with the shelving of the portable bar of the present invention; 
           [0091]      FIG. 22  is a frontal isometric view of a second embodiment of portable bar of this invention, which is constructed differently from the first embodiment; 
           [0092]      FIG. 23  is an isometric view of the rear portion of the second embodiment of portable bar of this invention; 
           [0093]      FIG. 24  is a cross-sectional view through the hinging seam cover that is utilized to interconnect the different sections of the counter of the second embodiment of portable bar of this invention taken along line  24 - 24  of  FIG. 23 ; 
           [0094]      FIG. 25  is a cross-sectional view similar to  FIG. 24  showing a different form of hinging connection that could be utilized between the different members that make up the counter within the second embodiment of this invention; 
           [0095]      FIG. 26  is a cross-sectional view taken along line  26 - 26  of  FIG. 23 , which shows in detail the fastener that can be utilized to mount together a vertical sidewall in conjunction with the base of the second embodiment of portable bar of this invention; 
           [0096]      FIG. 27  is a cross-sectional view taken along line  27 - 27  of  FIG. 26 ; 
           [0097]      FIG. 28  is an isometric view showing a disassembled third embodiment of portable bar of this invention depicting the location of such within a box container; 
           [0098]      FIG. 29  is an exploded isometric view depicting removal of the bar wall from the sections of the counter of the third embodiment of this invention showing collapsible ice buckets that can be utilized in conjunction with the third embodiment of portable bar; 
           [0099]      FIG. 30  is an isometric view depicting the installation of the bar wall in conjunction with the base of the third embodiment of portable bar of this invention; 
           [0100]      FIG. 31  is an isometric view of the third embodiment of portable bar of this invention depicting the mounting thereon of the counter in conjunction with the bar wall; 
           [0101]      FIG. 32  is an isometric view showing the rear of the third embodiment of portable bar of this invention and depicting the forming of the shelving; 
           [0102]      FIG. 33  is an isometric view similar to  FIG. 32  depicting the mounting of ice buckets in conjunction with the shelving; 
           [0103]      FIG. 34  is a frontal isometric view of a fourth embodiment of portable bar of this invention; 
           [0104]      FIG. 35  is a rear isometric view of the fourth embodiment of portable bar of this invention; 
           [0105]      FIG. 36  is a cross-sectional view showing the hinging type connection that is utilized between the different members that make up the shelf within the fourth embodiment of the present invention taken along line  36 - 36  of  FIG. 35 ; 
           [0106]      FIG. 37  is a cross-sectional view of an attaching clip that is used to secure the counter to a vertical wall of the fourth embodiment of portable bar of this invention taken along line  37 - 37  of  FIG. 35 ; 
           [0107]      FIG. 38  is a cross-sectional view taken through a point of interconnection between two separate members of the shelf of the fourth embodiment of portable bar of this invention taken along line  38 - 38  of  FIG. 35 ; 
           [0108]      FIG. 39  is a cross-sectional view showing a different form of connection that is utilized in conjunction with the vertical wall and a shelf of the fourth embodiment of portable bar of this invention taken along line  39 - 39  of  FIG. 35 ; 
           [0109]      FIG. 40  is an isometric view showing a disassembled fifth embodiment of portable bar of this invention also being depicted as being contained within a box storage container; 
           [0110]      FIG. 41  is an exploded isometric view of the different parts that are utilized within the fifth embodiment of the present invention showing such removed from the container; 
           [0111]      FIG. 42  is an isometric view showing expanding of the bar wall of the fifth embodiment of the present invention depicting the installation of the elongated foot members that make up the base of the fifth embodiment of portable bar of this invention; 
           [0112]      FIG. 43  is a rearward isometric view depicting installation of the shelving in conjunction with the fifth embodiment of portable bar; 
           [0113]      FIG. 44  is an isometric view similar to  FIG. 43  depicting installation of the counter in conjunction with the portable bar and also installation of the collapsible ice buckets in conjunction with the shelving of the fifth embodiment of portable bar of this invention; 
           [0114]      FIG. 45  is a frontal view of one of the embodiments of the present invention showing the portable bar with umbrella assembly; 
           [0115]      FIG. 46  is a backside view of  FIG. 45  showing the shelves and container retaining shelves of the present invention; 
           [0116]      FIG. 47  is a backside view of the assembly of the vertical panels, side panels, and supporting panels of  FIG. 45 ; 
           [0117]      FIG. 48  is the backside view of  FIG. 47  showing the assembly of the shelves and counter of the portable bar of the present invention; 
           [0118]      FIG. 49   a, b , and  c  are perspective views of the connecting and locking mechanisms of the panels of the portable bar of the present invention; 
           [0119]      FIG. 50  is a perspective frontal view of another embodiment of the present invention showing the framework and the supporting frame of the portable bar; 
           [0120]      FIG. 51  is a perspective frontal view of the further assembly of the portable bar shown in  FIG. 50  showing the framework, supporting frames, shelves and counter; 
           [0121]      FIG. 52  is a perspective frontal view of the further assembly of the portable bar shown in  FIG. 51  showing the attachment of the front panel (fabric wrap) onto the framework of the portable bar; 
           [0122]      FIG. 53  is a perspective view of the front of the portable bar showing the installment of the foot stand; 
           [0123]      FIG. 54  is a perspective rear view of the further assembly of the portable bar shown in  FIG. 52  showing the weights being attached to the foot members of the side frames of the bar and illustrates the shelves and the containers at the back side of the bar; 
           [0124]      FIG. 55  is a perspective front view of the portable bar shown in  FIGS. 50-54  showing the insertion of the umbrella assemblies; 
           [0125]      FIG. 56  is a perspective view of the portable bar showing the advertising material and the transparent attaching means situated on the front side of the vertical panel; 
           [0126]      FIG. 57  is a perspective view of the portable bar shown in  FIG. 56  showing the insertion of the advertising material within a space between the front side of the vertical panel and the transparent attaching means; 
           [0127]      FIG. 58  is a perspective view of the portable bar with the umbrella assembly and advertising cover, and a wrap around advertising material attached to the front panel of the bar; 
           [0128]      FIG. 59  is a perspective view of the portable bar with the umbrella assembly and cover and the advertising material with the transparent attaching means; 
           [0129]      FIG. 60  is a perspective view of another embodiment of the invention showing the portable bar with barbecue, umbrella assemblies and foot stand; 
           [0130]      FIG. 61  is a perspective view of  FIG. 60  showing the dissembled components of the portable bar shown in  FIGS. 50-55  and portable barbecue; 
           [0131]      FIG. 62  is a perspective view of another embodiment of the present invention having the portable bar structure shown in  FIGS. 45-48 ; 
           [0132]      FIG. 63  is a rear view of  FIG. 62  showing the portable bar and portable barbecue; 
           [0133]      FIG. 64  is a frontal view of another embodiment of the portable bar with portable barbecue; 
           [0134]      FIG. 65  is an exploded frontal view of  FIG. 64  showing the dissembled components of the portable bar and portable barbecue; 
           [0135]      FIG. 66  is an exploded rear view of  FIG. 64  showing the shelves; 
           [0136]      FIG. 67  is an exploded rear view of  FIG. 64  showing the counter with aperture; 
           [0137]      FIG. 68  is a perspective view of the foot stand and foot members of  FIG. 64 ; 
           [0138]      FIG. 69  is a perspective view of the bar with the extension; and 
           [0139]      FIG. 70  is perspective views of the bar with the extension in a usage position and folding into the storage position. 
           [0140]      FIG. 71  is a perspective view of the framework of another embodiment the present invention portable bar shown in a partially unfolded condition. 
           [0141]      FIG. 72  is a perspective view of the framework of the present invention portable bar of  FIG. 71  shown in a fully unfolded condition and arranged in an L-shape, ready for assembly of the bar. 
           [0142]      FIG. 73  is a perspective view of the framework of the present invention portable bar shown in  FIG. 72  in an unfolded condition with showing the short-side lower shelf fitted to the framework. 
           [0143]      FIG. 74  is a perspective view of the framework of the present invention portable bar shown in  FIG. 73  in an unfolded condition showing the long-side lower shelf fitted to the framework. 
           [0144]      FIG. 75  is a perspective view of the framework of the present invention portable bar shown in  FIG. 74  in an unfolded condition showing the short-side intermediate shelf fitted to the framework. 
           [0145]      FIG. 76  is a perspective view of the framework of the present invention portable bar shown in  FIG. 75  in an unfolded condition showing the long-side intermediate shelf fitted to the framework. 
           [0146]      FIG. 77  is a perspective view of the framework of the present invention portable bar shown in  FIG. 76  in an unfolded condition showing the frame wrap panel fitted to the framework. 
           [0147]      FIG. 78  is a perspective view of the framework of the present invention portable bar shown in  FIG. 77  in an unfolded condition showing the long-side countertop fitted to the framework. 
           [0148]      FIG. 79  is a perspective view of the framework of the present invention portable bar shown in  FIG. 78  in an unfolded condition showing the short-side countertop fitted to the framework. 
           [0149]      FIG. 80  is a bottom view of the framework of the present invention portable bar shown in  FIG. 79  showing the countertop to framework latches. 
           [0150]      FIG. 81  is a perspective view of present invention portable bar shown in  FIG. 79  showing the ice bucket fitted in the long-side intermediate shelf. 
           [0151]      FIG. 82  is a perspective view of the present invention portable bar shown in FIG.  81  showing an umbrella being fitted to the bar. 
           [0152]      FIG. 83A  is a perspective view of a box containing a panel wrap set in accordance with the present invention. 
           [0153]      FIG. 83B  is a perspective view of the umbrella cover of the present invention for covering the umbrella of the portable bar shown in  FIG. 84 . 
           [0154]      FIG. 83C  is a perspective view of a frame wrap panel for use in covering the frame of the portable bar shown in  FIG. 84 . 
           [0155]      FIG. 83D  is a perspective view of the barbeque cart frame wrap panel of the present invention for use in covering the barbeque cart frame work as shown in  FIG. 87 . 
           [0156]      FIG. 83E  is a perspective view of the bar stool cover of the present invention for use in covering bar stools such as those shown in  FIG. 84 . 
           [0157]      FIG. 84A  is a perspective view of an assembled embodiment of the portable bar of the present invention shown in  FIGS. 71-82 , shown with optional bar stools and a barbeque cart. 
           [0158]      FIG. 84B  is a perspective view of an assembled embodiment of the portable bar of the present invention shown in  FIGS. 71-82 , shown with optional bar stools and a barbeque cart and with decorative team colors of a sports team. 
           [0159]      FIG. 84C  is a perspective view of an assembled embodiment of the portable bar of the present invention shown in  FIGS. 71-82 , shown with optional bar stools and a barbeque cart and a decorative 4 th  of July theme. 
           [0160]      FIG. 85  is a perspective view of the framework of the optional barbeque cart of the present invention portable bar shown in a fully unfolded condition, ready for assembly. 
           [0161]      FIG. 86  is a perspective view of the barbeque cart framework of  FIG. 85 , shown with the lower shelf installed. 
           [0162]      FIG. 87  is a perspective view of the barbeque cart framework of  FIG. 86 , shown partially wrapped with a framework wrap panel in accordance with the present invention. 
           [0163]      FIG. 88  is a perspective view of the barbeque cart framework of  FIG. 87 , shown with the lower shelf and countertop installed. 
           [0164]      FIG. 89  is a sectional view taken along the line A-A, looking up, showing the countertop to framework latches of the barbeque cart shown in  FIG. 89 . 
           [0165]      FIG. 90  is a perspective view of a bag which may be of the hard or soft shell type and may be equipped with wheels for storing and transporting the present invention portable bar shown in  FIG. 84 . 
       
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION 
       [0166]    Referring particularly to  FIGS. 1-12  of the drawings, there is shown the first embodiment  50  of portable bar of this invention. Generally, the first embodiment  50 , as well as all embodiments within this patent application, will be constructed of a plastic material. However, it is to be within the scope if this invention that other materials of construction could be used. The first embodiment  50  has a base  52  which is formed of two members or section  54  and section  56 . Each of the sections  54  and  56  are of a similar size and a similar configuration. At one end of section  54  there is mounted a pair of hooks  58  and  60 . At one end of section  56  includes a pair of hooks  62  and  64 . The sections  54  and  56  are to be aligned and located in an edge abutting position with hooks  58  and  60  engaging with a slot  66  formed in the undersurface of section  56 , and hooks  62  and  64  engaging with the slot  68  formed within the undersurface of section  54 . Spacing of the slots  66  and  68  from their respective engaging edge of their sections  54  and  56  is such that the engaging edge of the sections  54  and  56  are snugly located against each other so in essence the sections  54  and  56  form a single solid base  52 . 
         [0167]    It is desirable for the base  52  to have weight so the first embodiment  50  of portable bar of this invention will not likely tip over or be blown over by wind. In order to achieve this stability, it is included within section  54  a fill hole  70  with a similar fill hole  72  being formed within section  56 . Section  54  has a hollow interior chamber  74  with section  56  having a similar hollow interior chamber  76 . Fill holes  70  and  72  are to be engagable with a water hose  78  to which water is to be supplied to fill the chambers  74  and  76 . This will provide a significant amount of additional weight that will keep the first embodiment  50  from tipping over. 
         [0168]    The upper surface of section  54  also includes a curved plateau  80  with section  56  having a similar curved plateau  82 . The fill hole  70  is actually formed within the plateau  80 . The fill hole  72  is actually formed within the plateau  82 . The plateau  80  is to interlockingly engage within a similarly sized recess, which is not shown, formed within the bottom wall of a weight tank  84 . The plateau  82  is to matingly connect with a similarly sized recess  86  formed within the bottom wall of a weight tank  88 . Weight tanks  84  and  88  are also hollow with only the hollow interior chamber  90  being shown for weight tank  88 . Included within the upper surface of the weight tank  84  is a fill hole  92 . A similar fill hole  94  is formed within the upper surface of the weight tank  88 . Water is to be supplied within the interior chambers, such as interior chamber  90 , to their respective fill holes  92  and  94  in order to supply additional weight to the first embodiment  50  of portable bar of this invention. Also, the weight tanks  84  and  88  function as foot rests for customers that may be seated across the front surface of the portable bar. It is to be understood that the weight tanks  84  and  88  merely rest on their respective sections  54  and  56 . It is also to be understood that the fill holes  70  and  72  as well as fill holes  92  and  94  will normally include a plug that will seal their respective fill hole when water is not being added. When it is desired to remove water from the sections  84  and  88 , there is included a drain plug  96  that when removed will drain the water out of the weight tanks  84  and  88 . It is to be understood that there is a separate drain plug  96  for each of the weight tanks  84  and  88 . Also, for the base sections  54  and  56 , there is included within each a similar drain plug  98  for the same purpose. 
         [0169]    Formed within section  54  directly adjacent its outer edge is a hole  100 . A similar hole  102  is formed directly adjacent the outer edge of the section  56 . The hole  100  is to align with a similar sized hole  104  formed within the weight tank  84 . In a similar manner, the hole  102  aligns with a similar sized hole  106  formed within the weight tank  88 . The aligned holes  100  and  104  are to function to receive the shank  108  of an umbrella  110 . The aligned holes  102  and  106  are to function to receive the shank  112  of an umbrella  114 . 
         [0170]    Mounted on the upper surface of the base section  54  are a series of slots  116  and a pair spaced apart rails  118  and  120 . In a similar manner, mounted within the upper surface of section  56  are a series of slots  122  and a pair of spaced apart rails  124  and  126 . A bar wall  128  is constructed of four in number of interconnected panels  130 ,  132 ,  134  and  136 . The panels  130 - 136  are basically identical in configuration. The lower edge of each of the panels  130 - 136  includes a pair of hooks  138 . The hooks  138  of the panels  130  and  132  are to lockingly engage with the slots  116 . The holes  138  of the panels  134  and  136  are to lockingly engage with the slots  122 . The side edges between the panels  134  and  126  lock together by protrusions  140  each of which that fits within a recess  142 . Similar protrusions  140  and recess  142  interconnect between the sidewalls of the panels  130  and  132 . A similar pair of protrusions  140  is mounted on the opposite sidewalls of each of the panels  132  and  134 , which interlock together. The result is that the bar wall  128  will assume a single interlocked unit when such are interlock together and will be locked to the base  52 . 
         [0171]    As previously mentioned, the upper surface of the weight tanks  84  and  88  can be used as a footrest by customers located adjacent the front surface of the first embodiment  50  of portable bar. To facilitate the placing of one&#39;s foot on the weight tanks  84  and  88 , the upper surface of the weight tank  84  includes a longitudinal curved ridge  144  with the weight tank  88  including a similar longitudinal curved ridge  146 . 
         [0172]    The fill holes  92 ,  94 ,  70  and  72  will normally be closed by plug  148  when not in use. The holes  104  and  106 , when not engaged with umbrella shanks  108  and  112  respectively, will normally also be closed by a cap  150 . 
         [0173]    There are four in number of identical vertical walls  152 . Each wall  152  has a smooth outer surface and a recessed inner surface. Mounted across the recessed inner surface of each vertical wall  152  is a pair of spaced apart horizontal rails  154  and  156 . A vertical wall  152  is to lockingly engage with each of the rails  118 ,  120 ,  124  and  126 . At the juncture of each wall  152  with base  54  and  56 , there is to be mounted an L bracket  158 . The L bracket  158  is to be screw fastened into place. 
         [0174]    Resting between a pair of directly adjacent vertical walls  152  and resting on the rails  156  is a lower shelf  160 . Resting between the directly adjacent walls  152  and mounted between a pair of the rails  154  is an upper shelf  162 . The upper shelf  162  has an enlarged hole  164 . Mounted in conjunction with enlarged hole  164  is an ice bucket  166 . Ice bucket  166  is intended to support fresh ice. However, what is actually supported by the bucket  166  is deemed to be a matter of choice. The bucket  166  has an enclosing enlarged rigid frame  168  which will rest directly on the upper surface of the upper shelf  162 . Recesses  170  are formed on opposite sides of the bucket  166 , which function as hand access cavities in order to facilitate removal of the bucket  166  from the enlarged hole  164 . 
         [0175]    The shelves  160  and  162  can function to store items such as glasses, silverware and the like. There is an additional shelf  172  that is to be supported between another directly adjacent pair of the vertical walls  152  with the shelf  172  in alignment with the shelf  162 . There may be included a shelf, which is not shown, similar to shelf  160  between a similar pair of vertical walls  152  located perpendicular to the shelf  172 . The shelf  172  has an enlarged hole  174  whose function is to facilitate the insertion of ice bucket  176 . Ice bucket  176  has an enclosing enlarged rigid frame  178  which will rest on the shelf  172 . The shelf  172  also includes hand access cavities  180  so as to permit one&#39;s hand to be inserted on each side of the ice bucket  176  to facilitate its removal from the hole  174 . The ice bucket  176  is used to facilitate cooling of bottles, such as beer and soda. Also, there may be inserted within the internal chamber  182  of the ice bucket  176  a separate wine chilling container  184 . The chilling container  184  has a pair of chambers  186  each of which is to contain a wine bottle, which is not shown. The ice, which is contained within the internal chamber  182 , will function to cool that wine bottle through the wall of the chilling container  184 . 
         [0176]    Mounted one of the vertical walls  152  is a female plug  188 . The female plug  188  is to connect with a male plug  190 , which is mounted on a condiment tray  192 . The condiment tray  192  is to be movable from a retracted position, shown in  FIG. 3 , to an extended position, which is shown generally in  FIG. 12  by the male plug  190  pivoting relative to the female plug  188 . With the condiment tray  192  in the extended position, condiments can be supplied and contained within the different compartments formed within the condiment tray  192 . 
         [0177]    The upper edge of each of the panels  130 ,  132 ,  134  and  136  includes a series of protuberances  194 . These protuberances  194 , as well as the upper edge of each of these panels, are to connect with a longitudinal curved groove  196 , which is formed within counter sections  198  and  200 . The abutting edges of each of the counter sections  198  and  200  include hooks  202  with these hooks to fit within appropriate recesses and grooves within the opposite counter sections  198  and  200  in order to lock together the counter sections  198  and  200  into a single unit. With the counter sections  198  and  200  in their proper position on the panels  130 - 136 , there is to be inserted a series of L-shaped brackets  204  which are to be used in conjunction with fasteners, which are not shown, to securely fix in position the counter sections  198  and  200  on the vertical walls  152 . 
         [0178]    Formed within counter sections  198  is an enlarged slot  206 , which has formed a guide rail  208  at each side. A cutting board  210  is to be slidingly supported on the guide rails  208  with the cutting board  210  functioning to be movable from a retracted position, which is shown in  FIG. 3 , to an extended position, which is generally represented in  FIG. 12 , and to be used by a bartender to facilitate cutting of vegetables or fruits thereon. 
         [0179]    Directly adjacent the outer edge of each of the counter sections  198  and  200  includes through holes  212  and  214  respectively. The through hole  212  is to have passed there through the shank  112  of the umbrella  114 . The through hole  214  is to function to have the shank  108  of the umbrella  110  to be conducted there through. The through holes  212  and  214  may be closed by a cap  216  when the umbrellas  110  and  114  are not inserted within the holes. 
         [0180]    The umbrella  110  has mounted on its outer end a canopy  218 . The umbrella  114  has mounted on its outer end a canopy  220 . Canopy  220  has an extension  222 . The extension  222  is to either have a male or female securing pad  224  mounted thereon. A similar opposite gender securing pad  226  is to be mounted on the canopy  218 . When the pads  224  and  226  are secured together, the canopies  218  and  220  combine to form a single, continuous umbrella covering for the first embodiment  50  of portable bar of this invention. 
         [0181]    Referring particularly to  FIG. 13  of the drawings, there is shown a modified form  228  of portable bar. The modified form  228  of the portable bar is similar to the first embodiment  50  and like numerals have been employed to refer to like parts. The only difference between the first embodiment  50  and the modified embodiment  228  is that there is included an additional center section  230  between panels  132  and  134 . This center section  230  is constructed in the same manner as similar sections were constructed in the first embodiment  50 . The center section  230  includes a counter  232 , which is mounted on a pair of wall panels that form the sidewall  234 . At the base of the sidewall  234  there is mounted a weight tank  236 , which is mounted on a base  238 . The different sections are interlockingly connected together. It is to be understood that on the backside of the modified form  228  of portable bar there will be included additional shelving, which is not shown. It is to be noted that the first embodiment  50  is basically in the shape of an arc that occupies about forty-five degrees. Adding of the center section  230  means that the modified from  230  of portable bar occupies about ninety degrees. Using of the portable bar shown in  FIG. 13  would be in environments where a longer length bar would be required. 
         [0182]    Reference now is to be to  FIGS. 14-21  of the drawings. Within the first embodiment  50  of this invention, the ice bucket  176  is shown as being movable into and out of an enclosed hole  174 . This movement occurs in a vertical direction. This same type of installing and removing action for ice bucket  240  is shown in  FIG. 14 . Ice bucket  240  has a longitudinal groove  242  located at its aft edge. This groove  242  is to engage with a rail  244 , which is located at the aft edge of the aperture  246 . The aperture  246  is mounted within a shelf  248 , which is basically similar to shelf  172 . The shelf  248  is mounted between vertical walls  250  with only one such vertical wall  250  being shown in  FIG. 14 . The ice bucket  240  is merely to be dropped in place as indicated by arrow  252  which will result in the rail  244  connecting with the groove  242  which will function to hold the ice bucket  240  in position. The aperture  246  is not completely enclosed as is hole  174  but has one open side. The shelf  248  abuts up against a pair of panels  254  and  256 , which form in part the sidewall of the portable bar within which the ice bucket  240  is utilized. 
         [0183]    Instead of utilizing the groove  242  and rail arrangement  244  of  FIG. 14 , a different form of ice bucket could be utilized. Ice bucket  258  has a peripheral flange  260  surrounding the access opening into the internal compartment  262  of the ice bucket  258 . Like numerals have been utilized within  FIG. 15  referring to similar parts that were denoted in  FIG. 14 . However, the rail  244  of  FIG. 14  is eliminated with the side rails  264  and  266  being used with the peripheral flange  260  to be slid into and out of an installed position and an uninstalled position relative to the shelf  248 . The in and out movement of the ice bucket  258  in the structure of  FIG. 15  is ninety degrees displaced from the direction of arrow  252 . 
         [0184]    Referring particularly to  FIGS. 16 and 17 , again like numerals have been utilized to refer to like parts relative to  FIG. 14 . In the version of  FIGS. 16 and 17 , the ice bucket  268  rests within a box  270 . The ice bucket  268  is removable from the box  270  for the typical procedure of refilling the internal compartment  272 , emptying of water from the internal compartment  72 , cleaning of the compartment  272  or merely as desired to place the ice bucket  268  at another location. The box  270  is mounted on a pair of pins  273  and  276  with pin  274  being mounted within vertical wall  250  and pin  276  being mounted within vertical wall  278 . The box  270  can be pivoted to an inclined position, as shown in  FIG. 17 , by arrow  280  which will make it easier to remove the ice bucket  268 , as indicated by arrow  282 . Also, arrow  282  indicates the reinstalling of the ice bucket  268  in conjunction with box  270 . It is to be understood that the ice bucket  268  is installed within an internal chamber  284  of the box  270 . The peripheral flange  286  or enclosing rigid frame of ice bucket  268  will rest directly on shelf  248 . 
         [0185]    Referring particularly to  FIGS. 18-19 , again, like numerals have been employed to like parts relative to  FIG. 14 . Also, vertical wall  278  of  FIGS. 16-17  is utilized in  FIGS. 18-19 . Ice bucket  288  is mounted a vertically oriented pin  290 . This pin  290  is mounted within recesses or holes formed within shelf  248  and a lower shelf  292 . Lower shelf  292  is located parallel to shelf  248 . Ice bucket  288  is pivotable in the direction of arrow  294  from a compartment  296  formed between shelves  248  and  292 . Ice bucket  288  is shown in the extended position in  FIG. 19 , which would also be the usable position, for extracting ice from the internal compartment  298  of ice bucket  288  and with it being understood that ice bucket  288  can also be pivoted in a direction opposite to arrow  294  to be confined within compartment  296 , as shown in  FIG. 18 . 
         [0186]    Referring particularly to  FIGS. 20-21 , again like numerals have been utilized to refer to like parts. The enlarged aperture  300  that is formed within shelf  248  is basically similar to the enclosed aperture  174  of first embodiment  50 . Mounted on shelf  248  directly adjacent the enlarged aperture  300  are four in number of pins  302 . Each pin  302  is mounted generally directly adjacent a corner of the basically rectangularly shaped enlarged aperture  300 . An ice bucket  304  has a peripheral flange  306  within which are formed four in number of holes  308  with each hole  308  being located generally directly adjacent a corner of the rectangularly shaped internal compartment  310  of ice bucket  304 . When ice bucket  304  is dropped vertically in conjunction with enlarged aperture  300 , each pin  302  will be located within a hole  308 . In this way, ice bucket  304  will be held in position on shelf  248 . The main distinction of ice bucket  304  is that sidewall  312  is capable of collapsing, as depicted in  FIG. 20 . The movement of sidewall  312  to the collapsed position or to the extended position, as shown in  FIG. 21 , is accomplished manually. The reason that sidewall  312  is collapsible is to facilitate storage when the portable bar is not being used. Sidewall  312  is to be constructed of thick wall plastic sheeting. 
         [0187]    Referring particularly to  FIGS. 22-27 , there is shown a second embodiment  314  of portable bar of this invention. The bar  314  is similar to first embodiment  50  of this invention. One major difference is that instead of the outer surface of the bar being arcuate, it can be seen that there are three individual sections, a center section  316 , a right section  318  and a left section  320 . The outer surface of each of the sections  316 ,  318  and  320  are basically straight or flat. That is, sidewall  322  of center section  316  is planar. Also sidewall  324  of section  318  is planar as well as sidewall  326  of section  320 . Again, it is to be reminded that second embodiment  314  will more than likely be constructed of plastic, which would be the same material as all the embodiments of this invention. 
         [0188]    Sidewalls  322 ,  324  and  326  are all constructed of sheet material. Sidewall  322  is fixedly mounted at its lower surface to a base  328 . Base  328  is basically planar except for a longitudinal raised member  330 . Sidewall  322  is to abut against raised member  330  which will function as a location-determining device between sidewall  322  and base  328 . Sidewall  324  is also fixedly mounted to a substantially planar base  332  with this base also having a longitudinal raised member  334 . Sidewall  324  is to be fixedly secured and abut against raised member  334 . Members  330  and  334  function as guide locators. 
         [0189]    Similarly, sidewall  326  is to abut against a raised member  336  about substantially planar base  338 . The exterior lateral edge of sidewall  334  is fixedly secured to a vertical wall  340 . The outer lateral edge of sidewall  326  is fixedly secured to a vertical wall  342 . Both vertical walls  340  and  342  are basically planar. The upper edge of sidewall  340  is fixedly mounted to counter section  344 . Sidewall  340  is to be fixedly secured to base  332  by means of enlarged headed bolt  346 . Bolt  346  has a camming pin  348  at its outer end. Camming pin  348  is to ride within a groove  349  formed in base  332  which when bolt  346  is turned, sidewall  340  is snugly tightened against base  332 . This similar fastener arrangement is to be utilized between counter section  344  and sidewall  340 , counter section  350  and sidewall  342  and also between sidewall  342  and base  338 . 
         [0190]    In between counter sections  344 - 350  is a large counter section  352 . At each longitudinal end of counter section  352  there is mounted a hinge plate  354 . Hinge plate  354  has a center, overlapping, transverse extension  356 . Extension  356  is to be located between the edge surfaces of counter sections  344  and  352 . When counter sections  344 ,  350  and  352  are disconnected from the sidewalls  322 ,  324  and  326 , counter section  334  is permitted to fold over into juxtaposition with section  352  with also the same being true for counter section  350 . This would be the collapsing position of the counter sections for storage. When the counter sections  344  and  350  are located in alignment with counter  352 , there is a cover plate  358  that covers the seam between the sections  344  and  352  and the seam between sections  350  and  352 . The portion of cover plate  358  that is mounted on section  352  is adhesively secured or otherwise permanently affixed to section  352 . Cover plate  358  is not attached either to section  344  or section  350  which will permit the hinging movement to occur from the usage position to the stowage position. 
         [0191]    Referring particularly to  FIG. 25 , instead of using the double over flap extension  356 , section  354  can be hingedly connected to section  352  by means of a pivot joint, which utilizes a pivot pin  360 . It is to be understood that a similar pivot pin arrangement could be utilized between sections  350  and  352 . 
         [0192]    Mounted across the back side of sections  322 ,  324  and  326  are a series of shelves  362 ,  364  and  366  respectively. Shelves  364  and  366  could be used to facilitate the storage of items the same as the upper surface of bases  328 ,  332  and  338 . However, shelf  362  is to have a couple of enlarged opening, which are not shown, within which is to be mounted a pair of ice buckets  368  and  370 . Ice buckets  368  and  370  could be mounted in any way desired with the way being shown in  FIG. 23  being equivalent to what is depicted in  FIGS. 20-21 . Ice buckets  368  and  370  could have collapsible sidewalls if such are desired. Shelf  362  is to be bracingly supported in its horizontal position by means of braces  372 ,  374  and  376 . Interconnecting bases  328  and  338  and  328  and  332  is a hinge plate, which permits the different members to pivot one another to be folded into a smaller space for storage. It is not necessary to use a cover plate  58  in conjunction with the bases since the bottom of the base is only going to rest on a supporting surface, which normally would be cement or a lawn. In order to keep sidewalls  322 ,  324  and  326  abuttingly against raised members  330 ,  334  and  336 , on the backside of sidewalls  322  and  324  there is to be located elongated members  378  and  380  respectively. An appropriate fastening means will be utilized in conjunction with raised members  378  and  380  to fix such in position relative to bases  328  and  332 . It is to be understood, although it cannot be observed in the drawings, that there is a similar elongated member for sidewall  326 . 
         [0193]    Each of the shelves  362 ,  364  and  366  are to be secured to their respective sidewall  322 ,  324  and  326  by flexible attaching strips  382 ,  384  and  386 . These attaching strips  382 ,  384  and  386  will permit the shelves  362 ,  364  and  366  to be folded up against their respective sidewall  322 ,  324  and  326  when the second embodiment  314  of the portable bar is located in a storage position. A desirable material of construction for attaching strips  382 ,  384  and  386  could be a fabric or a thin plastic. Attaching strips  382 ,  284  and  386  could be applied by adhesive. 
         [0194]    Counter section  344  includes a through hole  388  and counter section  350  includes a similar through hole  390 . Base  332  also includes a through hole  392  as does base  338  with through hole  394 . Umbrella  110  is capable of connecting between through holes  390  and  394  with umbrella  114  capable of connecting between through holes  388  and  392 . 
         [0195]    Referring particularly to  FIGS. 28-33 , there is shown a third embodiment  396  of portable bar of this invention. Third embodiment  396  utilizes a sidewall  398 , which is composed of a plurality of interconnected planar panels, such as center panel  400 , right side panel  402  and left side panel  404 . Panels  400  and  402 ,  400  and  404  are interconnected by a hinge strip  406  which is similar to hinge plate  354  with the exception there is no extension  356 . Panels  402  and  404  are readily able to be pivoted to an annular position relative to center panel  400  and can be folded up alongside of center panel  400  when in the collapsed and stored position, such as within a storage container  408 , as shown in  FIG. 28 . The outer transverse edge of right side panel  402  is attached by a hinge strip  410  to a vertical wall  412 . The outer lateral edge of left side panel  404  is connected by a hinge strip  414  to a vertical wall  416 . Vertical walls  412  and  416  are basically identical. Hinge strips  410  and  414  are identical to hinge strip  406 . Vertical walls  412  and  416  can be readily pivotally moved relative to their respective side panels  401  and  404 . 
         [0196]    Center section  400  includes a pair of side strips  426  and  428 . Hinge strips  406  are extended so that they cover side strips  426  and  428  and are secured directly to center panel  400 . Side strips  426  and  428  will be aligned with center panel  400  when the third embodiment  396  of portable bar of this invention is assembled for usage. However, when the portable bar is to be disassembled, strips  426  and  428  will assume a right angle position relative to center section  400  which will then provide adequate space for side panels  402  and  404  to be folded over onto center section  400 . 
         [0197]    There is a base  418  that is formed of a plurality of interconnected members, which are basically planar in configuration and comprise a center section  420  and side sections  422  and  424 . Side section  422  is pivotally mounted relative to center section  420  by means of hinge plate  430  and cover plate  432 , which is basically identical to previously discussed hinge plate  354  and cover plate  358 . Side panel  424  is similarly mounted by hinge plate  430  and cover plate  432  and also to center section  420 . When side sections  422  and  424  are folded over in juxtaposition with center section  420 , there is an extension  434  which is basically similar to previously described extension  356  which unfolds and covers each side edge of base  418 . Mounted on the upper surface of center section  420  is a pair of slightly spaced apart longitudinal rails  436  and  438 . Mounted on the upper surface of side section  422  is also a similar pair of slightly spaced apart longitudinal rails  440  and  442 . The same is true for side panel  424 , which includes spaced apart rails  444  and  446 . In the space provided between rails  446  and  438  there is to be located the lower edge of center panel  400 . In the space provided between rails  440  and  442  there is to be located the lower edge of side panel  402 . In the space provided between rails  444  and  446  there is to be located the lower edge of side panel  404 . Rails  436 ,  438 ,  440 ,  442 ,  444  and  446  function as guide locators. This mounting arrangement is clearly shown in  FIG. 31 . A pair of large headed bolts, which are basically similar to large headed bolt  346 , will be used to fixedly secure rail  442  to side panel  402  and rail  446  to side panel  404 . Thereby sidewall  398  is now permanently affixed to base  418 . Vertical walls  412  and  416  are then bent at a right angle relative to their respective side panels  402  and  404 . A pair of large headed bolts  448  are then used to secure vertical walls  412  and  416  to their respective side sections  422  and  424 . 
         [0198]    A counter  450  is then unfolded with side sections  452  and  454  being located in alignment with center section  456 . Side sections  452  and  454  are connected in a similar manner to center section  456  by using of hinge plate  430  and cover plate  432 . The lower surface of center section  456  has a pair of slightly spaced apart rails  458  and  460 . Side sections  452  and  454  each have a pair of spaced apart rails  462  and  464 . The top edge of center panel  400  is to be located in a space between rails  458  and  460  and the top edge of side panel  404  is to be located in a space between rails  462  and  464  that are mounted on side section  454 , and the top edge of side panel  402  is to be located in a space between side rails  462  and  464  that are mounted on side section  452 . Rails  458 ,  460 ,  462  and  464  also function as a guide locator. Again, large headed bolts  448  will be used to secure side section  452  to vertical wall  412  and side section  454  to vertical wall  416 . 
         [0199]    Included within side section  452  is a through hole  456 , which is to be in alignment with a through hole  468  formed on side section  422 . Side section  454  includes a similar through hole  470 , which is to be in alignment with a through hole  472  formed within side section  424 . Each pair of through holes  468  and  470  is to connect with a shank of an umbrella, which is not shown, with the same being true for the aligned pair of through holes  470  and  472 . The umbrella arrangement will be similar to what is shown in  FIG. 1 . 
         [0200]    Hingedly connecting in a manner which is previously discussed in relation to the second embodiment of this invention, as clearly shown in  FIG. 23 , are shelves  474 ,  476  and  478 . Shelf  474 , when located in a transverse position relative to side panel  404 , has a notch  480 , which engages with a notch  482  formed within shelf  476 . This will mean that the shelves  474  and  476  are in the outwardly extending transverse position so the top surface of the shelves  474  and  476  will be flush with each other. The same is true between shelves  476  and  478  by notches  484  and  486 . Shelf  476  is to be connected with three in number of spaced apart braces  488 ,  490  and  492  with the outer end of the braces  488 ,  490  and  492  to be mounted against center section  420  of base  418 . It is to be noted that brace  490  constitutes a separate member which is to be mounted by a pair of pins  494  to the under surface of shelf  476 . Braces  488  and  492  are already mounted to shelf  476  by means of hinge plate  496 . Hinge plate  496  permits braces  488  and  492  to be placed in juxtaposition with shelf  476  when third embodiment  396  of portable bar of this invention is in the disassembled position, as is shown in  FIG. 28 . 
         [0201]    Shelf  476  includes a pair of enlarged holes  498  and  500 . Hole  498  can be slightly larger than hole  500 . Hole  498  is to connect with ice bucket  502  with hole  500  connecting with ice bucket  504 . Also, ice buckets  502  and  504  will be mounted in the same way, as shown in  FIGS. 20-21 , on shelf  476  by pins  506 . Ice buckets  502  and  504  will normally be made to be collapsible, similar to  FIGS. 20-21 . 
         [0202]    Referring now to  FIGS. 34-44 , there is shown the fourth embodiment  508  of portable bar of this invention. Basically, fourth embodiment  508  includes an umbrella assembly  510 , which is mounted in conjunction with a counter  512  which is mounted on a sidewall  514  which in turn is mounted on a base assembly  516 . Sidewall  514 , constructed similar to what was shown in  FIG. 31 , comprising a center section  518  which is attached at each end to a hinge strip  524 . Since strip  522  has fixed thereto and extending in an inward direction an upper extension  542  and a lower extension  544 . In a similar arrangement, side strip  520  has mounted thereon an upper extension  546  and a lower extension  548 . On either wide of each upper extension  542  and  546  there is formed a pair of slots  543  and  547 , respectively. 
         [0203]    Side section  528  is hingedly connected by hinge strip  534  to vertical wall  536 . Vertical wall  536  is capable of being deflected to a ninety degree angle relative to side section  528 . Vertical wall  538  is mounted by hinge strip  540  to side section  532 . Again, vertical wall  538  is capable of being deflected to a ninety-degree angle relative to side section  532  by hinge strip  540 . Vertical walls  536  and  538 , side sections  528  and  532 , as well as center section  514  are also constructed of tin, planar sheet material panels with plastic again being the preferable material. 
         [0204]    Extension  542  is to be located about a forty-five degree angle relative to center section  518 . An elongated foot member  550  is to have a hollow interior chamber  551  and is to be connected to upper extension  542  by the lower edge of extension  542  to be inserted within this internal chamber  551  of elongated foot member  550  with this insertion being permitted by slots  543 . A similar mounting arrangement is to occur for elongated foot member  552  relative to upper extension  546  utilizing hollow interior chamber  553  and slots  547 . Elongated foot member  554  has a recess  556  located between a pair if spaced apart protrusions  558  and  560 . There is a hole formed within both protrusions  558  and  560  with there being a similarly sized hole formed in narrowed extension  562  of vertical wall  538 . A rod  564  is to be placed through hole  566  formed in protrusion  558  and then through hole  568  in narrowed extension  562  and then engaging with hole  570  formed within protrusion  560 . Elongated foot member  554  is thus mounted to vertical wall  538 . Elongated foot member  554  includes a round extension  572 , which has a through hole  574 . 
         [0205]    Elongated foot member  576  is constructed similar to elongated foot member  554  and is actually identical. It is to be understood that like numbers are employed to show like parts. The only difference is the through hole in the round extension  576  will be referred to  578 . Rod  580  will be used to mount elongated foot member  576  onto narrowed extension  582  of vertical wall  536 . 
         [0206]    Counter  512  is composed of center section  584  and side sections  586  and  588 . Side section  586  is hingedly mounted relative to center section  584  by means of hinge strip  590 . Similarly, side section  588  is pivotally mounted by hinge strip  592  relative to center section  584 . Side sections  586  and  588  can be folded over and lay against the center section  584  when in the disassembled state, which is shown in  FIG. 40 . The disassembled state in  FIG. 40  is depicting the fourth embodiment  508  of portable bar of this invention being contained within a shipping and storage box  594 . 
         [0207]    It is desirable to make the upper surface of counter  512  as smooth as possible, and when side sections  586  and  588  are folded out to be in substantial alignment with center section  584 , there is formed a pair of slots  596  and  598 . Within each slot  596  and  598  there is to be mounted a T-shaped strip  600 . The leg of the T-is inserted within each slot  596  or  598  with the head portion of T-shaped strip  600  resting against the upper surface of counter  512 . Clamp  602  is to be engaged in the area of each slot  596  and  598  with it being understood that there are two in number of clamps  602  being utilized. One clamp  602  will be secured to upper extension  546  and the other clamp  602  will be secured to extension  542 . The function of clamp  602  is to keep counter  512  from tipping and keep it tightly secured to sidewall  514 . To facilitate the securement to sidewall  514 , there are mounted a pair of pins  604  and  606  which are mounted respectively on side strip  520  and side strip  522 . Pin  604  fits within recessed hole  608  formed within side section  586 . Pin  606  fits within recessed hole  610  formed within side section  588 . Pins  604  and  606  will prevent counter  512  from sliding relative to sidewall  514 . 
         [0208]    A shelf unit  612  is to be constructed of a center shelf  614  and a pair of side shelves  616  and  618 . Side shelf  616  is pivotally mounted to center shelf  614  by hinge strip  620 . Side shelf  618  is pivotally mounted relative to center shelf  614  by means of hinge strip  622 . AT-shaped strip  624  connects with the slot that is formed between side shelf  616  and center shelf  614 . In a similar manner, a T-shaped strip  626  is mounted within the slot that is formed between side shelf  618  and center shelf  614  when side shelf  618  is aligned with center shelf  614 . The same is true for the side shelf  616  when it is aligned with center shelf  614 . Shelf unit  612  is to be placed in conjunction with sidewall  514  and be located in the gap area between upper extension  546  and lower extension  548  and upper extension  542  and lower extension  544 . The side shelf  616  is to abut against vertical wall  536  will rest on ledge  628  of vertical wall  536  and abut against lip  628 . Rod fastener  634  is to be used to connect between holes  636  and  638  to tightly secure side shelf  616  to vertical wall  536 . 
         [0209]    A similar mounting arrangement is to occur with side shelf  618 . As for side shelf  618 , a similar rod fastener  634  is used to connect between holes  646  and  646  of side section  618  and vertical wall  538  in order to securely mount this end of shelf unit  612 . Side shelf  618  is to abut against vertical wall  532  and rest on ledge  637  and abut against lip  628 . 
         [0210]    Center brace  648  is to be used to support the middle area of center shelf  614  relative to the supporting surface on which the portable bar is mounted. One end of center brace  648  has knob  650 , which is to connect within recess  642  formed within the undersurface of center shelf  614 . 
         [0211]    Formed within center shelf  614  is a pair of enlarged holes  654  and  656 . Within hole  654  there is to be located ice bucket  658 . Within hole  656  there is to be located ice bucket  660 . Again, ice bucket  660  is shown to be smaller than ice bucket  658 . However, any size representation could be employed. Actually, ice buckets  658  and  660  could also be of the same size. For a description of ice buckets  658  and  660 , reference is to be had to  FIGS. 20-21 , which also shows the mounting arrangement utilizing of pins  662  and  664 . 
         [0212]    There is a through hole  666  formed in side section  588 . There is a similar through hole  668  formed in side section  586 . An umbrella shank  670  is to be mounted between the holes  668  and  578 . In a similar manner, an umbrella shank  672  is to be mounted between the holes  666  and  574 . Umbrella shank  670  includes a canopy  674  and umbrella shank  672  includes a canopy  676 . The canopies  674  and  676  are to be connected together, as is shown in  FIG. 2  of the drawings. Rod fastener  634  is located within a cutout area  635  formed within shelf sections  618  and  616 . The reason for the cutout area  635  is to keep the rod fastener  634  located beneath the upper level of shelf  616  and  618  so that the rod fastener  634  will not interfere with any structure, such as glassware or silverware that may be mounted on shelf  616  or shelf  618 . 
         [0213]    Referring now to  FIGS. 45-48 , the portable bar  700  of the present invention is provided. The portable bar  700  comprises: a vertical panel  701  having a front side, a back side and opposing ends; at least two side panels  702   a  and  702   b  respectively, one side panel  702   a  is connected to each of the opposing ends of the vertical panel  701  and is perpendicular to the vertical panel  701 , each of the panels,  702   a  and  702   b , comprises at least one leg, the leg is a transversely located elongated foot member  705 ; at least two vertical support panels  703 , each support panel  703  is connected to the opposing ends of the vertical panel  701  and the side panel  702 , each of the vertical support panels  703  comprises a front panel  704  and a side support panel  706 , the side support panel  706  is connected to the front panel  704  of the vertical support panel  703  and comprises at least one leg; a counter  709  is connected to and supported by the vertical panel  701  and the vertical support panels  703 ; and at least one horizontal shelf  721  is situated on the back side of the vertical panel  701 . 
         [0214]    The vertical panel  701  comprises at least two panel members  701   a  and  701   b  respectively, the panel members are connected to one another and are foldable onto one another for storage and shipment. 
         [0215]    The shelf  721  comprises at least three shelf members,  721 ,  722  and  723  respectively, a first shelf member  722  being situated between each of the side panels  702 , one of the second and third shelf members being situated between one of the side panels  702  and one of the side support panels  706  of each of the vertical support panels  703 . The shelf  721  is situated near a bottom portion of the bar  700  to thereby support the assembly of the vertical panel  701 , the side panels  702   a  and  702   b  and the vertical support panels  703   a  and  703   b.    
         [0216]    In another embodiment, the shelf  725  comprises at least one hole, the hole is designed to support a container and the container (not shown) is selected from a group consisting of an ice bucket, a chilling bucket, a cooler, an insulated compartment, a heated compartment, a storage compartment and mixtures thereof. 
         [0217]    In a further embodiment, the leg of the side support panel  706  being a transversely located elongated foot member  705 . In still a further embodiment, the counter  709  comprises at least three counter members,  709   a ,  709   b  and  709   c  respectively, and the counter members are connected to one another and are foldable for storage and shipment. 
         [0218]    In yet a further embodiment, the portable bar  700  further comprises a foot stand  720  connected to the legs of the side panels  702  and the side support panels  706 , the stand  720  is situated on the front side of the vertical panel  701 . In still yet a further embodiment, the foot stand  720  and the counter  709  comprises aligned apertures (not shown) for supporting an umbrella assembly  710   a, b . The umbrella assembly  710   a, b  comprises a pole  712   a, b  and a canopy  714   a, b  and the umbrella assembly  710   a, b  is attached to the bar  700 . 
         [0219]    In still another further embodiment, the portable bar  700  further comprises at least two umbrella assembles,  710   a  and  710   b  respectively, each of the umbrella assemblies comprises a pole,  712   a  and  712   b , and a canopy,  714   a  and  714   b , each of the poles  712  of the umbrella assemblies is designed to be inserted into the apertures of the foot member  705  and the counter  709  during assembly. In yet another further embodiment, the portable bar further comprises a connecting flap  716 , and the flap  716  is attached to each of the canopies,  714   a  and  714   b , of the umbrella assemblies,  710   a  and  710   b.    
         [0220]    Referring now to  FIGS. 49   a ,  49   b  and  49   c , the vertical panel  701 , side panels  702  and vertical support panels  703  of the portable bar  700  are connected to one another by a series of locking mechanisms. The locking mechanism (hinge) comprises a first component  750  with a rod  751  and a second component  753  with a channel  752  for receiving the rod  751  during assembly. The locking mechanism has a keyed notch detail and the angle can be made to any desired degrees during assembly. 
         [0221]    Referring now to  FIGS. 50-55 , the present invention relates to another embodiment of a portable bar  800 . The portable bar  800  comprising: a framework  801  having a front and back side and comprising a central frame  802  with opposing ends and at least two side frames,  803   a  and  803   b  respectively, being situated on the opposing ends of the central frame  802  and being perpendicular to the central frame  802 , each of the side frames  803  comprising at least one elongated foot member  805  situated at a bottom end of the side frame  803 ; at least two side supporting frames,  807   a  and  807   b  respectively, each being connected to the opposing ends of the central frame  802 , the supporting frame  807  comprising a central supporting frame  808  and a side supporting frame  809 , the side supporting frame  809  comprising at least one elongated foot member  805  situated at a bottom end of the side supporting frame  807 ; at least one supporting shelf  810  and at least one shelf  812  having an aperture for supporting a container  860 , the shelves  810  and  812  being situated on the back side of the framework  801 ; at least one counter  814  attached to a top side of the framework  801  and the supporting frames  807 ; and at least one front panel  820  situated on the front side of the framework  801 . 
         [0222]    As shown in  FIG. 53 , the portable bar  800  further comprises a foot stand  822  connected to the foot members  805  of the side frames  803  and the side supporting frames  807 , and the foot stand  822  is situated on the front side of the framework  801 . The foot stand  822  has rods  826 , which are designed for insertion into apertures  824  located on the foot members  805 . In still another embodiment, the container  860  is selected from a group consisting of an ice bucket, a chilling bucket, a cooler, an insulated compartment, a heated compartment, a storage compartment and mixtures thereof. 
         [0223]    As seen in  FIG. 55 , the portable bar  800  further comprises an umbrella assembly  870   a,b , the umbrella assembly  870   a, b  comprises a pole  871  and a canopy  872 , and the umbrella assembly  870   a, b  is attached to the bar  800 . In still another embodiment, the portable bar  800  further comprises a foot stand  822  connected to the foot members  805  of the side frame  803  and the side supporting frames  807  and at least two umbrella assembles,  870   a  and  870   b  respectively, each of the umbrella assemblies comprises a pole  871  and a canopy  872 , the foot stand  822  and the counter  814  having at least one aperture  850 , each of the poles  871  of the umbrella assemblies is designed to be inserted into the apertures  850  of the foot stand  822  and the counter  814  during assembly. The two umbrella assemblies,  870   a  and  870   b , have a connecting flap  873  for connecting the canopies,  872   a  and  872   b , of the umbrella assemblies  870   a  and  870   b.    
         [0224]    In still yet another embodiment and as shown in  FIG. 51 , the counter  814  comprises at least three foldable members,  814   a ,  814   b  and  814   c  respectively, and the members are connected to one another and are in an extended state during use and a folded state during storage and shipment. In a further embodiment, the portable bar  800  further comprising at least one weight  870  attached to the foot members  805 , and the foot members are hollow and designed to receive the weight. In a further embodiment, the front panel  820  comprises a fabric wrap designed to be attached to the framework  801 . The bar  800  also has a retractable cutting board  888 . 
         [0225]    Referring now to  FIGS. 56-57 , the present invention provides for a portable bar  900 . The portable bar comprises the front side of the vertical panel  901  and the front side of two vertical side support panels,  902   a  and  b  respectively. Each of the two vertical side support panels,  902   a  and  b , are situated on opposing sides of the vertical panel  901 . The bar  900  further comprises a counter  909  and a foot stand  922  supported by a plurality of foot members  905 . The bar  900  further comprises advertising material  951   a  and  b  and transparent attaching means  950   a  and  b .  FIG. 57  shows the transparent attaching means,  950   a  and  b , being attached to the front side of the vertical panel  901  to thereby create a space between the transparent attaching means  950  and the vertical panel  901 . The advertising material  951  is inserted within the space created by the transparent attaching means  950  and the vertical panel  901 . 
         [0226]    Referring now to  FIG. 58 , the present invention provides for a portable bar  1000 . The portable bar comprises the front side of the vertical panel  1001  and the front side of two vertical side support panels,  1002   a  and  b  respectively. Each of the two vertical side support panels,  1002   a  and  b , are situated on opposing sides of the vertical panel  1001 . The bar  1000  further comprises a counter  1009  and a foot stand  1022  supported by a plurality of foot members  1005 . The bar  1000  further comprises advertising material  1051   a  and  b  and transparent attaching means  1050   a  and  b . The bar  1000  further comprises an umbrella assembly having two umbrellas,  1060   a  and  b , and two poles,  1061   a  and  b , attached to the two umbrellas. The bar  1000  further comprises two covers,  1070   a  and  b , attached to umbrellas,  1060   a  and  b . The umbrella assembly further comprises a connector  1065  for connecting the two umbrellas,  1060   a  and  b . Advertising material can be printed, painted, silk screened, etc. onto the cover. The cover can be waterproof. 
         [0227]    Now we refer to  FIG. 59  where the present invention provides for another embodiment of the invention for attaching advertising material onto the front side of the bar  1000 . The portable bar comprises the front side of the vertical panel  1001  and the front side of two vertical side support panels,  1002   a  and  b  respectively. Each of the two vertical side support panels,  1002   a  and  b , are situated on opposing sides of the vertical panel  1001 . The bar  1000  further comprises a counter  1009  and a foot stand  1022  supported by a plurality of foot members  1005 . The bar  1000  further comprises wraparound advertising material  1080  attached to the front side of the vertical panel  1001  and the front side of the two vertical side panels,  1002   a  and  b . The bar  1000  further comprises an umbrella assembly having two umbrellas,  1060   a  and  b , and two poles,  1061   a  and  b , attached to the two umbrellas. The bar  1000  further comprises two covers,  1070   a  and  b , attached to umbrellas,  1060   a  and  b . The umbrella assembly further comprises a connector  1065  for connecting the two umbrellas,  1060   a  and  b.    
         [0228]    Referring now to  FIGS. 60-61 , the present invention provide for portable bar  1100  comprises a framework  1101  having a front and back side,  1101   a  and  1101   b  respectively. The bar  1100  comprises a central frame  1102  with opposing ends,  1102   a  and  1102   b  respectively, and at least two side frames  1103   a  and  1103   b  situated on the opposing ends,  1102   a  and  1102   b , of the central frame  1102  and is perpendicular to the central frame  1102 . Each of the side frames,  1103   a  and  1103   b , comprises at least one elongated foot member  1104  situated at a bottom end of each of the side frame,  1103   a  and  1103   b . The portable bar  1100  further comprises least two side supporting frames,  1105   a  and  1105   b , respectively. Each frame is connected to the opposing ends,  1101   a  and  1102   b , of the central frame  1102 . The supporting frame  1105  comprising a central supporting frame  1106  and a side supporting frame  1107 . The side supporting frame  1107  comprises at least one elongated foot member  1104  situated at a bottom end of the side supporting frame  1107 . The bar  1100  further comprises at least one supporting shelf  1108  and at least one shelf  1109  having an aperture  1110  for supporting a container  1111 . The shelves,  1108  and  1109 , are situated on the back side  1101   b  of the framework  1101 . The bar  1100  also comprises at least one counter  1112  attached to a top side of the framework  1101  and the supporting frames  1105 ; and at least a portion of the counter  1112  having an aperture  1113  for receiving a cooking apparatus  1120 . The bar  1100  further comprises at least one front panel  1114  situated on the front side  1101   a  of the framework  1101 . 
         [0229]    The portable bar also has a foot stand  1115 . The foot stand  1115  has a plurality of rods  1116  which are perpendicular to the foot stand  1115  and point in a downward direction. The foot members  1104  have an aperture  1104   a  designed to receive the rods  1116  of the foot stand  1115 . In another embodiment, the bar  1100  further comprises an umbrella assembly  1117  and the assembly comprises a pole  1118  and a canopy  1119 . The counter  1112  of the bar  1100  can have a hole  1112   a  for receiving the pole  1118  of the umbrella assembly  1117 , In a further embodiment, the foot stand  1115  has a hole  1115   a  situated above one of the rods  1116  which aligns with the foot member  1104 . In still another embodiment, the pole  1118  of the umbrella assembly  1117  goes through the hole  1112   a  and then through the hole  1115   a  of the foot stand  1115  and sits on the aperture  1104   a  of the foot member  1104 . The foot stand  1115  can have a side stand  1115   b.    
         [0230]    In  FIGS. 62-3 , the present invention provides for a portable bar  1200  a vertical panel  1201  having a front side  1201   a , a back side  1201   b  and opposing ends  1201   c  and  1201   d  respectively; at least two side panels  1202   a  and  1202   b , each of the side panels,  1202   a  and  1202   b , are connected to each of the opposing ends,  1201   c  and  1201   d , of the vertical panel  1201  and are perpendicular to the vertical panel  1201 . Each of the side panels,  1202   a  and  1202   b , comprises at least one elongated foot member  1204 . The bar  1200  further comprises at least two vertical support panels,  1203   a  and  1203   b  respectively; each support panel  1203  is connected to the opposing ends,  1201   c  and  1201   d , of the vertical panel  1201  and the side panels,  1202   a  and  1202   b . Each of the vertical support panels,  1203   a  and  1203   b , comprises a front panel  1205  and a side support panel  1206 . The side support panel  1206  is connected to the front panel  1205  of the vertical support panel  1203  and comprising at least one elongated foot member  1204 . The bar  1200  also comprises a counter  1207  connected to and supported by the vertical panel  1201  and the vertical support panels  1203 . At least a portion of the counter  1207  comprises at least one aperture  1207   a  for receiving a cooking apparatus  1220 . The bar  1200  comprises at least one horizontal shelf  1208  situated on the back side  1201   b  of the vertical panel  1201 . 
         [0231]    The portable bar also has a foot stand  1215 . The foot stand  1215  has a plurality of rods  1216  which are perpendicular to the foot stand  1215  and point in a downward direction. The foot members  1204  have an aperture  1204   a  designed to receive the rods  1216  of the foot stand  1215 . In another embodiment, the bar  1200  further comprises an umbrella assembly  1217  and the assembly comprises a pole  1218  and a canopy  1219 . The counter  1207  of the bar  1200  can have a hole  1212  for receiving the pole  1218  of the umbrella assembly  1217 , In a further embodiment, the foot stand  1215  has a hole  1215   a  situated above one of the rods  1216  which aligns with the foot member  1204 . In still another embodiment, the pole  1218  of the umbrella assembly  1217  goes through the hole  1212   a  and then through the hole  1215   a  of the foot stand  1215  and sits on the aperture  1204   a  of the foot member  1204 . The foot stand  1215  can have a side stand  1215   b.    
         [0232]    Referring now to  FIGS. 64-68 , the present invention provides for another embodiment of a portable bar  1300 , the bar  1300  comprises at least two frameworks  1302   a  and  1302   b  respectively. Each of the frameworks,  1302   a  and  1302   b , has a front side,  1303   a  and  1303   b , and back side  1304   a  and  1304   b . Each of the frameworks,  1302   a  and  1302   b , comprises a central frame  1301   a  and  1301   b  with opposing ends and at least two side frames,  1304   a  and  1304   b , are situated on the opposing ends of each of the central frames,  1301   a  and  1301   b , and are perpendicular to each of the central frames,  1301   a  and  1301   b . Each of the side frames,  1304   a  and  1304   b , comprises at least one elongated foot member  1305  situated at a bottom end of the side frame,  1304   a  and  1304   b . The bar  1300  further comprises at least one supporting shelf  1306  for connecting the first and second framework,  1302   a  and  1302   b ; at least one shelf  1307  has an aperture  1307   a  for supporting a container  1308 . The shelves,  1306  and  1307 , are situated on the back sides,  1304   a  and  1304   b , of each of the frameworks,  1302   a  and  1302   b . The bar  1300  further comprises at least one counter  1309  attached to a top side of each of the frameworks,  1302   a  and  1302   b , and the side frames,  1304   a  and  1304   b . At least a portion of the counter  1309  has an aperture  1309   a  for receiving a cooking apparatus  1310 . The portable bar  1300  also comprises at least one front panel  1311  situated on the front sides,  1303   a  and  1303   b , of each of the frameworks,  1302   a  and  1302   b.    
         [0233]    The bar  1300  further comprises a foot stand  1315  connected to the foot member  1305  of each of the side frames,  1304   a  and  1304   b ; the foot stand  1315  is situated on the front sides,  1303   a  and  1303   b , of each of the frameworks,  1302   a  and  1302   b.    
         [0234]    The portable bar  1300  further comprises an umbrella assembly  1317 ; the umbrella assembly  1317  comprises a pole  1318  and a canopy  1319 . The umbrella assembly  1317  is attached to the bar  1300 . In another embodiment, the bar  1300  further comprises a foot stand  1315  connected to the foot members  1305  of the side frames,  1304   a  and  1304   b . The foot stand  1315  and the counter  1309  each have at least one aperture  1315   a  and  1309   b . The pole  1318  of the umbrella assembly  1317  is designed to be inserted into the apertures  1315   a  and  1309   b , of the foot stand  1315  and the counter  1309  during assembly. 
         [0235]    The counter  1309  comprises at least two members,  1312   a  and  1312   b , the first member  1312   a  comprises an aperture  1309   a  for supporting the cooking apparatus  1310  and the second member  1312   b  comprises an L-shaped counter. The portable bar  1300  further comprises a triangular support  1313  attached to one side frame  1304   a ; the triangular support  1313  is designed to support the L-shaped counter  1312   b.    
         [0236]    In a further embodiment, at least one of the foot members  1305  has a first aperture  1305   a  situated on the front side  1300   a  of the bar  1300  and a second aperture  1305   b  situated on the back side  1300   b  of the bar  1300 . The foot member  1305  with two apertures is attached to one end of side frame  1304   a  of one of the frameworks  1302   a  and  1302   b . The bar  1300  further comprises an L-shaped foot stand  1315 . The foot stand  1315  has rods  1316  perpendicular to the stand  1315 , each of the rods  1316  is aligned with the apertures,  1305   a  and  1305   b , of the foot members  1305  to thereby secure the foot stand  1315  to the foot members  1305 . 
         [0237]    Referring now to  FIGS. 69-70 , the present invention provides for a foldable extension  2000  for a portable bar  2010 , the extension  2000  comprises: a first counter  2001  having opposing ends; a second counter  2002  having opposing ends; at least two support bars,  2003   a  and  b  respectively, having opposing ends, the first end of each of the bars  2003   a  and  b  is pivotally connected to the first end of the first counter  2001  and the first end of the second counter  2002  is pivotally connected to and rotatable about the second end of each of the bars  2003   a  and  b , the first and second counters,  2001  and  2002  are generally parallel to one another and generally perpendicular to the bars,  2003   a  and  b , during an usage position, the second counter  2002  rotates about the second end of the bars,  2003   a  and  b , and the bars are generally diagonal of the first counter during an intermediate position, and the first and second counters,  2001  and  2002 , are generally parallel to the bars during a storage position. The second counter  2002  comprises opposing sides, one side of the second counter  2002  comprises at least one cavity  2004  for holding a barbecue gas tank, a second side of the second counter  2002  comprises at least one leg  2005 . 
         [0238]    In a further embodiment, the second end of the first and second counters,  2001  and  2002 , comprises a device  2006  for attached the extension  2000  to a bar  2010  and the device  2006  is selected from a group consisting essentially of hooks, clamps, snaps, clips and extended portions. 
         [0239]    Numerous modifications and variations of the present invention are possible in light of the above teachings. It is therefore to be understood that within the scope of the attendant claims attached hereto, this invention may be practiced otherwise than as specifically disclosed herein. 
         [0240]    The present invention will now be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which preferred embodiments of the invention are shown. The invention may, however, may be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as being limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete, and will fully convey the scope of the invention to those skilled in the art. Like numbers refer to like elements throughout. 
         [0241]    With reference to  FIGS. 71 through 73 , the present invention foldable portable bar  3010  includes a framework  3012  which, when unfolded, is configured in an L-shape having a short-side  3014  and a long-side  3016 . The framework includes end panels  3018 , a plurality of like, long-side intermediate panels  3020 , a first intermediate short-side panel  3022  and a second intermediate short-side panel  3024 , and one or more support panels  3026 . The end panels  3018 , long-side intermediate panels  3020 , and short-side intermediate panels  3022 ,  3024  are configured to be hingedly positioned in a side-by-side relationship such that the framework  3012  can be folded accordion-style into a relatively compact package. 
         [0242]    Each of the end panels  3018 , long-side intermediate panels  3020 , short-side intermediate panels  3022 ,  3024 , and one or more support panels  3026  includes a frame  3028 . Each frame includes two spaced apart vertical uprights  3030  and upper  3032  and lower  3034  horizontal cross-members. Each frame also includes one or more intermediate horizontal cross-members  3036 . The cross-members  3028 ,  3034 ,  3036  are fixedly attached to the horizontal uprights  3030 . 
         [0243]    Each end panel  3018  is hingedly attached on one side to an adjacent panel by upper  3038  and lower  3040  hinges. Each of the intermediate panels  3020 ,  3022 ,  3024  is hingedly attached on both sides to adjacent panels by upper  3038  and lower  3040  hinges. Each of the one or more support panels  3026  is hingedly attached on one side to an intermediate panel. The hinged end and intermediate panels are able to fold accordion-style into a relatively compact package. The inclusion of support panels  3026  does not significantly affect the ability of the framework  3012  to achieve an accordion-style fold. 
         [0244]    The foldable, portable bar  3010  of the present invention may also be equipped with a plurality of base supports  3042 . The base supports are slideably attached to bottom members  3034  of the end panels  3018  and the first short-side intermediate panel  3022 . When base supports  3042  are used, the bottom member  3034  of the end panels and first short-side intermediate panel are configured so as to be of hollow cross-section and hence to form a member into which the base support  3042  may be slidably fitted. Typically, when base supports  3042  are desired to be used, the bottom members  3034  will be hollow square, hollow rectangular or cylindrical in cross-section. The optional base supports  3042  provide additional stability and support to the framework  3012 . 
         [0245]    The vertical uprights  3030  and cross members  3032 ,  3034 ,  3036  of the end  3018  panels, intermediate panels  3020 ,  3022 ,  3024  and support panel(s)  3026  of the present invention foldable portable bar  3010  may be made of plastic, wood, fiberglass, aluminum, fiber composites and any other suitable framing material as is known in the art. Suitable hinges  3038 ,  3040  to connect the panels are also known in the art. Suitable hinges are typically made of metal and/or plastic. Other materials for the hinges may also be suitable. 
         [0246]    Referring now to  FIGS. 74 to 82 , the present invention foldable bar  3010  also includes short-side and long-side bottom shelves  3044  and  3046 , and short-side and long-side intermediate shelves  3048  and  3050 . The bottom shelves are configured to rest upon the bottom members  3034  and will include corner notches  3052 , where necessary, to provide clearance for the vertical uprights  3030 . Likewise, the intermediate shelves are configured to rest upon the intermediate horizontal members  3036  and also include notches  3052  for clearance with the vertical uprights  3030 . The present invention portable bar also includes short-side and long-side counter tops  3054  and  3056 , which are configured to rest upon the upper horizontal frame members  3028 . When assembled to the frame, the counter tops are latched to the frame at multiple points via latches  3058  as indicated in  FIG. 3010 . 
         [0247]    The short-side bottom  3046  and intermediate  3050  shelves and the short-side countertop  3054  are each equipped with a hole  3060  for receipt of an umbrella  3064 . The umbrella  3064  includes an umbrella pole  3066 , a mechanism (not shown) for extending and collapsing a canopy  3068 . The long-side shelves  3044 ,  3048  and countertop  3056  may also be equipped with holes  3060  for receipt of an umbrella  3064  via an umbrella pole  3066 . The long-side intermediate shelf  3048  will typically also be equipped with an opening or aperture  3070  for receipt of an ice bucket or other container  3072 . The container  3072  may be an ice bucket, portable sink or simply a storage receptacle for food and beverages. The shelves and countertops of the foldable portable bar  3010  may be made of plastic, wood, fiberglass, and aluminum as is known in the art. Other materials such as fiber composites are known in the art and are also suitable. 
         [0248]    Referring now to  FIG. 90 , when not in use, the present invention portable bar  3010  is designed to be stored in a storage bag or container  3074 . The storage bag or container  3074  may include wheels  3076  and a tote handle  3078  and is intended to make transport of the portable bar  3010  of the present invention from location to location comparatively easy. The storage bag  3074  may of the hard-shell type, i.e. composed of a ridged shell of plastic or other rigid material or may be of the soft-shell type, i.e. composed of a framework covered by a flexible fabric or other sheet material. The storage container may also be a simple bag made of canvas or other suitable fabric. 
         [0249]    Other items which may be included with the present invention portable bar  3010  are collapsible bar stools or seats  3080  which may include foldable legs  3082  and a seat base  3084 . 
         [0250]    Referring now to  FIGS. 85-89 , another optional item that may be included with the present invention portable bar  3010  is a portable barbeque cart  3088  for supporting a portable barbecue grill or like outdoor cooking appliance. The barbeque cart includes a framework  3102  which comprises end panels  3104  and intermediate panels  3106 . Each end panel  3104  and intermediate panel  3106  comprises two vertical uprights  3108  and upper  3110  and lower  3112  horizontal framing members. Each end panel  3104  is hingedly attached to the adjacent intermediate panel  3106  on one side via hinges  3120  which are placed near the upper and lower corners of the panels. Similarly, each intermediate panel  3106  is hingedly attached on both sides to the adjacent panels by the hinges  3120 , positioned proximate to the corners of the panels. As so configured, the framework  3102  is capable of folding accordion-style for storage. The optional barbeque cart also includes a lower shelf  3114  and a countertop  3116 , as well as latches  3118  for latching the countertop to the framework. 
         [0251]    Referring now to  FIGS. 83A-83E  and  84 , another feature of the present invention portable bar is the decorative wrap set ( FIG. 14 )  3090  which includes fabric panels which are printed with “team colors” or other decorative indicia and which are used to wrap the framework  3012 , umbrella  3064 , optional seats  3080 , and optional barbecue cart  3088 . The decorative indicia includes, but is not limited to, team colors, i.e. the logos and motifs associated professional and college sports teams, corporate logos, and any party related theme such as tropical, nautical, southwest, fiesta, camouflage, and 4 th  of July themes, among others. The wrap set  3090  will typically be provided in an individual box  3091 . With respect to the framework  3012  of the portable bar  3010 , a frame wrap panel  3092  is attached to the framework  3012  via a plurality of hook and loop fasteners  3100  (not shown)(hook and loop fasteners  3100  are more commonly known as Velcro). To securely attach the frame wrap panel  3092  to the framework  3012 , the hook and loop or Velcro fasteners  3100  are spaced about the periphery of the framework  3012 . Methods of determining the particular spacing of the Velcro fasteners  3100  needed about the framework  3012  to securely hold the frame wrap panel  3092  to the frame are known to those of skill in the art. Other methods of attaching the frame wrap panel  3092  to the framework  3012  such as pins and snaps are also suitable and are known in the art. Although the frame wrap panel  3092  is described as being a fabric panel, the panel may be made of many materials other than woven fabric. For example, flexible plastic sheet materials and paper are also suitable. Also, the frame wrap panel  3092  need not be a single panel, but could be composed of a plurality of individual panels that in combination serve to wrap the bar  3010 . Further, the frame wrap panel  3092  need not be made from a flexible material, but rather may also be made of a rigid material such as rigid plastic. If made from a rigid material, the frame wrap panel  3092  may comprise multiple individual rigid panels sufficient to cover the exterior of the framework. 
         [0252]    The decorative wrap set  3090  also includes an umbrella canopy cover  3098  which is removably attachable to the umbrella canopy  3068 . In some embodiments, the umbrella canopy may be printed directly with team colors or other decorative indicia. Likewise included are seat covers  3094  for wrapping the bar stools  3080  and a barbecue cart wrap panel  3096  for wrapping the barbecue cart  3088 . The umbrella canopy cover  3098 , seat covers  3094  and barbeque cart wrap panels  3096  may be attached via the Velcro fasteners  3100 , or snaps, pins or other suitable methods as is known in the art. The seat covers  3094  may also be attached to seat base  3084  simply by means of a snug fit. 
       Assembly of the Present Invention Portable Bar 
       [0253]    Assembly of the present invention portable bar  3010  is relatively simple, quick, and can be accomplished by one or two people. Referring now to  FIGS. 71-72 , in brief, the bar is assembled by unfolding the framework  3012  from its accordion-fold stored position into an L-shaped configuration. The base supports  3042  are then attached to the bottom horizontal framing members  3034  of the end panels  3018  and the first short-side intermediate panel  3022 . Referring to  FIGS. 72-76 , the lower shelves  3044  and  3046  are fitted into position on the bottom horizontal framing members  3034 . Likewise, the intermediate shelves  3048  and  3050  are fitted into position on the intermediate horizontal framing members  3036 . Referring now to  FIGS. 78-80 , similarly, the counter tops  3054  and  3056  are fitted to the upper horizontal framing members  3032  and are latched to the upper framework via latches  3058  (see  FIG. 80 ). With reference to  FIGS. 81-82 , assembly of the portable bar is then continued by adding the umbrella  3064  and the ice bucket  3072 . 
         [0254]    With reference to  FIGS. 71-72 , in more detail, assembly of the present invention portable bar  3010  is accomplished as follows. The portable bar  3010  is removed from its storage bag  3074 . The framework  3012  which is folded accordion style when in the storage bag  3074  is unfolded into an L-shape, as described in instructions (not shown) which are included with the foldable, portable bar  3010 . The base supports  3042  are then slideably fitted to the bottom horizontal framing members  3034  of the end panels  3018  and the first short-side intermediate panel  3022 . 
         [0255]    With reference to  FIGS. 72-74 , the short-side bottom shelf  3046  is fitted into place within the short-side  3014  of the framework  3012 . Likewise, the long-side bottom shelf  3044  is fitted to the long side  3016  of the framework  3012 . The short-side shelf  3046  and the long-side shelf  3044  are configured to rest upon the top surfaces of the bottom horizontal framing members  3034 . Included in the shelves are notches  3052  at their interior corners as necessary to provide clearance for the vertical uprights  3030 . 
         [0256]    With reference to  FIGS. 75-76 , similarly, the short-side intermediate shelf  3050  is fitted into place within the short-side  3014  of the framework  3012 . Likewise, the long-side intermediate shelf  3048  is fitted to the long side  3016  of the framework  3012 . The short-side intermediate shelf  3050  and the long-side intermediate shelf  3048  are configured to rest upon the top surfaces of the intermediate horizontal framing members  3036 . As with the bottom shelves, included in the intermediate shelves are notches  3052  at their interior corners as necessary to provide clearance for the vertical uprights  3030 . Once the intermediate shelves are installed the ice bucket  66  may be fitted into the opening  3054  in the long-side intermediate shelf  3046 . 
         [0257]    With reference to  FIGS. 73-80 , upon completion of installation of the bottom shelves  3044 ,  3046  and intermediate shelves  3048 ,  3050 , the short-side countertop  3054  is then fitted into place on the upper horizontal frame members  3032  of the short-side  3014  of the framework  3012 . The long-side countertop  3056  is likewise fitted into place on the long-side  3016  of the framework  3012 . Attached to the underside of the countertops are latches  3058  that clamp or latch the countertops to the framework  3012  (see  FIG. 80 .) 
         [0258]    With reference to  FIG. 3011 , assembly of the portable bar continues by fitting the ice bucket  3072  into the opening  3070  of the long-side intermediate shelf  3048 . With reference to  FIG. 82 , the umbrella  3064  is fitted to the bar  3010  by sliding the umbrella pole  3066  through the holes  3060  in the short-side countertop  3054 , intermediate shelf  3050  and bottom shelf  3046 . With reference to  FIG. 83A-83B , assembly of the portable bar  3010  is completed by “wrapping” the bar with the fabric panels of the wrap set  3090 . More specifically, the framework  3012  of the bar  3010  is wrapped with the frame wrap panel  3092 . The frame wrap panel  3092  is attached the framework  3012  of the bar  3010  at multiple locations via the hook and loop fasteners or Velcro  3100 . To securely attach the fabric panel  3092  to the framework  3012  the Velcro fasteners  3100  are spaced about the periphery of the framework as is known to those of skill in the art. 
         [0259]    Referring now to  FIGS. 85-89 , the optional barbeque cart accessory  3088  is assembled in a manner similar to that of the portable bar  3010 . First the framework  3102  is unfolded and arranged in a C-shape configuration as shown in  FIGS. 85-88 . The drop-in lower shelf  3114  is then fitted onto the lower horizontal framing members  3112 . Notches  3124  are provided in the lower shelf  3114  to provide clearance for the vertical uprights  3108 . Next the countertop  3116  is fitted to the upper horizontal framing members  3110  of the framework  3102  and is latched into place via the countertop to framework latches  3118 . Assembly is completed with the installation of the framework wrap panel  3096  which will typically be printed with the team colors of sports teams or other decorative indicia. The barbeque cart framework wrap panel may be attached to the cart via hook and loop, i.e. Velcro fasteners  3100  (not shown) or by snaps, pins or other means known in the art. 
         [0260]    The foregoing detailed description and appended drawings are intended as a description of the presently preferred embodiment of the invention and are not intended to represent the only forms in which the present invention may be constructed and/or utilized. Those skilled in the art will understand that modifications and alternative embodiments of the present invention which do not depart from the spirit and scope of the foregoing specification and drawings, and of the claims appended below are possible and practical. It is intended that the claims cover all such modifications and alternative embodiments.