Abstract: A portable concession stand for transporting drinks, snacks, sundry items, and the like across a transport surface from one place to another. The portable concession stand includes a box-like container structure constructed of extruded tubing having composite panels mounted thereon for partially enclosing the container structure. Handles are attached to the portable concession stand for guidance and control thereof. Associated with at least one handle is a brake lever which actuates a brake assembly located on the bottom surface of the portable concession stand. When the brake lever is released, the brake assembly moves from a retracted position to an intermediate braking position under the influence of a spring biasing element, which causes the brake assembly to limit movement of the portable concession stand. The brake lever can be moved to a lower-most position for causing the brake assembly to assume an extended locking configuration for preventing further movement of the portable concession stand.

Abstract: A beverage dispensing device for dispensing carbonated drinks that are mixed from a solution of carbonated water and syrup. The device includes a syrup package, a source of carbonated water, and a mixing head connected to the source of carbonated water and to said syrup package for mixing a measured amount of the carbonated water with the syrup for producing carbonated drinks. The syrup package is carried in a receptacle and is coupled to a source of pressurized gas. A valve having a valve actuator positioned thereon is interposed between the source of pressurized gas and the coupling device with the valve actuator obstructing the removal of the package when in a first position and when in a second position venting the syrup package prior to permitting removal thereof.

Abstract: A liquid container having easy penetratable wall portions provided in laterally extending hollow lobes or protuberances which communicate with the interior of the container. The container is impaled upon piercing pins positioned in sockets carried in a beverage dispensing device. The lateral protuberances serve as suspension elements for supporting the container and also provide surfaces through which piercing pins supply pressurized gas to the container and remove liquid syrup from the container for mixing with a carbonated liquid.