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A collapsible beverage container supporting apparatus is disclosed that includes a mounting framework having a first mount spaced from one end of the framework and a second mount located adjacent to the other end. A container stabilizer is pivotably secured at the first mount and is movable between

A collapsible beverage container supporting apparatus is disclosed that includes a mounting framework having a first mount spaced from one end of the framework and a second mount located adjacent to the other end. A container stabilizer is pivotably secured at the first mount and is movable between a substantially perpendicular configuration relative to the framework and a stored configuration with the end thereof located adjacent to the one end of the framework. A container bottom support is pivotably located at the second mount and is movable from a stored deployment adjacent to the framework to a substantially perpendicular deployment. Corner mount openings in the tray and/or a rear wall of the framework are provided for receipt of selected sheet material (such as advertising).

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What is claimed is: 1. A collapsible beverage container supporting apparatus comprising: a mounting framework including first and second spaced mounts located between first and second end structures with said first mount spaced from said first end structure a selected distance and said second mount

What is claimed is: 1. A collapsible beverage container supporting apparatus comprising: a mounting framework including first and second spaced mounts located between first and second end structures with said first mount spaced from said first end structure a selected distance and said second mount adjacent to said second end structure, first and second spaced side structures extending between said first and second end structures; a container stabilizer having first and second opposite end portions, said first end portion pivotably securable at said first mount for pivoting movement between a substantially perpendicular configuration relative to said framework and a stored configuration with said second end portion located adjacent to said first end structure of said framework; and a container bottom support pivotably located at said second mount, said bottom support pivotable from a stored deployment to a substantially perpendicular deployment relative to said framework, and pivotable toward said first end structure of said framework from said perpendicular deployment to said stored deployment, said bottom support including a tray having dimensions selected to extend between said side structures and between said end structures of said framework when in said stored deployment, said tray engaging said container stabilizer when pivoted to said stored deployment to pivot said container stabilizer from said perpendicular configuration to said stored configuration. 2. The apparatus of claim 1 further comprising a surface locating plate securable at a selected surface and releasable receivable at said framework. 3. The apparatus of claim 2 wherein said framework includes a rear wall located between said end structures and having said first and second spaced mounts thereat, said rear wall having spaced tracks located on a surface opposite said mounts and configured to slidably receive said locating plate therebetween. 4. The apparatus of claim 2 wherein said framework includes a rear wall located between said end structures and having an opening thereat, said locating plate including a catch receivable at said opening to aid securement of said framework at the selected surface and to facilitate release of said framework from said locating plate thereafter by user pressure applied through said opening to said catch. 5. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said bottom support includes first and second opposite end sections, said first end section pivotably securable at said second mount and said second end section located adjacent to said first end structure of said framework in said stored deployment, said second end section of said bottom support having a latch thereat engageable at said framework to secure said container stabilizer and said bottom support at said stored configuration and said stored deployment, respectively. 6. A collapsible beverage container supporting apparatus comprising: a mounting framework including a rear wall located between end structures and having first and second spaced mounts at one surface thereof between said first and second end structures and a suspension structure located at an opposite surface; a container stabilizer pivotably securable at said first mount for pivoting movement between a substantially perpendicular configuration relative to said rear wall of said framework and a stored configuration adjacent to said rear wall; a tray pivotably securable at said second mount for pivoting movement between a substantially perpendicular deployment relative to said rear wall of said framework and a stored deployment adjacent to said rear wall, said tray having first and second opposite surfaces with said first surface for receiving a beverage container thereon, a sheet material securement being located at said tray for receipt of selected sheet material at said second surface; and a locating plate releasably receivable by said suspension structure at said rear wall of said framework. 7. The apparatus of claim 6 wherein said rear wall of said framework includes a sheet material positioner for receipt and securement of selected sheet material at said one surface of said rear wall. 8. The apparatus of claim 7 wherein said sheet material positioner includes at least one mounting opening through said rear wall for receipt of the selected sheet material. 9. The apparatus of claim 6 wherein said sheet material securement at said tray includes a depression at said second surface corresponding is size to the selected sheet material. 10. The apparatus of claim 6 wherein said sheet material securement at said tray includes corner mount openings for receipt of corners of the selected sheet material. 11. The apparatus of claim 6 wherein said container stabilizer includes a shelf having a substantially circular container receiving opening therethrough. 12. A collapsible beverage container supporting apparatus comprising: a mounting framework including first and second spaced mounts located between first and second end structures, said first mount spaced from said first end structure a selected distance and said second mount adjacent to said second end structure; a container stabilizer having first and second opposite end portions, said first end portion pivotably securable at said first mount for pivoting movement between a substantially perpendicular configuration relative to said framework and a stored configuration with said second end portion located adjacent to said first end structure of said framework, said second end portion having a first engagement defined thereat; and a container bottom support having first and second opposite end sections, said first end section pivotably securable at said second mount for pivoting movement between a substantially perpendicular deployment relative to said framework and a stored deployment with said second end section located between said first end structure of said framework and said second end portion of said container stabilizer, said second end section having a second engagement defined thereat for engaging at said stored deployment said first engagement at said second end portion of said container stabilizer so that said container stabilizer pivots from said stored configuration to said perpendicular configuration when said bottom support is released for movement from said stored deployment to said perpendicular deployment. 13. The apparatus of claim 12 wherein said bottom support includes a tray having dimensions selected to extend between said side structures and between said end structures of said framework when in said stored deployment, said tray engaging said container stabilizer when pivoted to said stored deployment to pivot said container stabilizer to said stored configuration. 14. The apparatus of claim 13 wherein said tray has a first surface and side walls extending from said first surface, said first surface for receiving a beverage container thereon, said second end portion of said container stabilizer coming into contact with said first surface between said side walls when said bottom support is pivoted to said stored deployment. 15. The apparatus of claim 12 wherein said second end section of said bottom support includes a latch engageable at said first end structure of said framework to secure said container stabilizer and said bottom support at said stored configuration and said stored deployment, respectively. 16. The apparatus of claim 12 further comprising a surface locating plate securable at a selected surface and releasable receivable at said framework. 17. The apparatus of claim 16 wherein said framework includes a rear wall located between said end structures having spaced tracks located on a surface opposite said mounts and configured to slidably receive said locating plate therebetween. 18. The apparatus of claim 17 wherein said rear wall has an opening thereat, said locating plate including a catch receivable at said opening to aid securement of said framework at the selected surface and to facilitate release of said framework from said locating plate thereafter by user pressure applied through said opening to said catch. 19. The apparatus of claim 12 wherein said container stabilizer includes a shelf between said first and second end portions having a substantially circular container receiving opening therethrough.