Patent ID: 8087678

Claim:
A combined cart and stand device comprising: a generally inverted U-shaped main frame comprised of a transverse member having outer ends transitioning into a pair of generally parallel elongated main frame members transversely spaced apart a distance for removably receiving a liquid dispensing container therebetween; a first platform and a second platform transversely extending between and operatively coupled to said pair of generally parallel elongated main frame members in a longitudinally spaced apart and facing relationship; means for rolling said generally inverted U-shaped main frame along an underlying surface of said device with the liquid dispensing container supported on said first platform; and means for supporting said generally inverted U-shaped main frame in a pivoted upright and elevated orientation with the liquid dispensing container supported on said second platform for positioning the liquid dispensing container in an elevated liquid dispensing orientation, wherein said supporting means is comprised of a pair of generally U-shaped support members pivotally coupled to said generally U-shaped main frame for pivoting said pair of generally U-shaped support members from a nested position relative to said inverted U-shaped main frame to a spaced apart position and for pivoting said generally inverted U-shaped main frame a first position supporting the liquid dispensing container on said first platform to said pivoted upright and elevated orientation for supporting the liquid dispensing container on said second platform in said elevated liquid dispensing orientation.