Abstract: A semi-flexible storage container includes a container body formed from a single piece of semi-flexible sheet material. Flexibly attached to the container body by a flexible attachment mechanism are first and second end pieces, which when assembled together form an enclosed container. The preferred flexible attachment mechanism is a zipper mechanism, however equivalent mechanisms, such as hook and loop fasteners and the like are considered to fall within the scope of the present invention. The semi-flexible storage container is selectively openable, sealable, and resealable, as will be described hereinafter. In addition to being self-supporting, semi-flexible storage containers are also readily foldable or collapsible to provide easy storage occupying minimal space.

Abstract: Described is a reel that comprises a single side element that, when attached to a second identical side element, forms a complete reel structure. The side element comprises a ring. The preferably form of the ring comprises an inner ring attached to an outer ring by at least two, preferably eight spanning supports. There is an inner perimeter of the ring that has at least two, preferably four attachment apertures located nearby. There is a handle attached to the ring by two legs to an inner perimeter of the ring. The handle has a top side and a bottom side. Located in the center of the handle is an aperture that, when a rigid objected is inserted into the aperture, allows easy and convenient rotation of the reel thereby facilitating easy wrapping and unwrapping of the linear object.

Abstract: Described is a reel that comprises a single side element that, when attached to a second identical side element, forms a complete reel structure. The side element comprises a ring. The preferably form of the ring comprises an inner ring attached to an outer ring by at least two, preferably eight spanning supports. There is an inner perimeter of the ring that has at least two, preferably four attachment apertures located nearby. There is a handle attached to the ring by two legs to an inner perimeter of the ring. The handle has a top side and a bottom side. Located in the center of the handle is an aperture that, when a rigid objected is inserted into the aperture, allows easy and convenient rotation of the reel thereby facilitating easy wrapping and unwrapping of the linear object.

Abstract: Described is a device that snaps over inserted female and male ends of plugs located at each end of an extension cord and/or electrically powered equipment. The shell helps keep the mail and female plug in electrical connection. The shell protects the plugs from foreign objects and may be made either water resistant or pervious to air for cooling purposes. The shell allows the consumer or decorator to space lights evenly when dealing with the end of a light string strand, since there is usually a lead of two or more feed from the first outlet to the first bulb.

Abstract: Described is a method for decorating or attaching objects, such ornamental light strings, misting systems and the like, to surfaces of three-dimensional object. The method uses specially designed clips and obviates the need to use a ladder when attaching the linear systems to hard to reach locations.

Abstract: Described is a method for decorating or attaching objects, such ornamental light strings, misting systems and the like, to surfaces of three-dimensional object. The method uses specially designed clips and obviates the need to use a ladder when attaching the linear systems to hard to reach locations.