Abstract: A novel retractable cord reel is disclosed. The retractable cord reel may have a rotating rotatable guide configured to adapt to an expandable wire coil that changes direction within the cord reel. The retractable cord reel may have splices between wire segments that are formed by electrical connectors that are sealed from the environment with an adhesive.

Abstract: A novel retractable cord reel is disclosed. The retractable cord reel may have a rotating rotatable guide configured to adapt to an expandable wire coil that changes direction within the cord reel. The retractable cord reel may have splices between wire segments that are formed by electrical connectors that are sealed from the environment with an adhesive.

Abstract: A spill-resistant fluid container includes a chamber for holding a quantity of fluid. Within the chamber is a plurality of cavities. The cavities are circumferentially arranged so as to define a central chamber area. Each of the cavities have at least one opening so that the plurality of cavities are in restricted fluid communication with the central chamber area. Optionally, the container includes a removable top section having an inner-lip portion with a substantially flat inner surface defining an oblong opening, the inner surface being either parallel with the outer wall of the chamber, or angled upward away from the chamber. The top section also has an outer-lip portion spanning from a top edge of the outside wall of the chamber to a bottom edge of the inner-lip portion.