Abstract: Portable container apparatus and method for co-storing work articles including working implements and their associated elongated elements such as cable, power cord, hose, wire, string, thread, yarn, rope, bridle or leash elements. The container retains a collection of working implements within its inner cavity while simultaneously retaining elongated elements upon its outer surface of revolution. The container rotates to facilitate wrapping and unwrapping of the elongated elements. The container, which may include retractable wheels, is further configured as a seat or step-stool. An optional electrical supply source is included on the container wall.

Abstract: Apparatus for storing strings of lights and accessories includes a container with a side wall having an upwardly and inwardly extending outer surface, between upper and lower radial flanges, on which the strings of light are wrapped, and subsequently unwrapped, as the container rotates about a vertical pivot mounted on a base. The container has an internal cavity accessible through a central lid covered opening in which accessories, such as ornaments and the like, are supported on circumferentially spaced, radially inwardly directed hangers alternately secured at staggered heights to the container side wall. Below the hangers are compartments for other accessories, especially fragile ornaments, which extend around a vertical post supporting a large tree topping ornament. A hood can extend down over the side wall to protect the strings of lights. A handle or hook for lifting and hanging the apparatus can project through an opening in the hood.