A selectively deployable cable management device for organizing cables includes a plurality of panels, the panels of which are selectively stackable into a stowed configuration so that a volume of the plurality of panels is minimized. The panels are selectively interconnectable to form a box. A power distribution device, such as a power strip, can be positioned in an interior space defined by the box. Each of a plurality of apertures is positioned in a front facet or respective opposed end facet of the box. The apertures vent the interior space and are used for extension of a power cable from the power distribution device to a source of electrical current and for insertion of a power cord extending to an electronic device to connect and operationally engage the electronic device to the power distribution device.

A retracting device, vehicle provided therewith and method for retracting a hose. The retracting device includes a frame, a retraction drive connected to the frame for retracting the hose, a coupling configured to couple the frame to a container, and a displacement drive configured to displace the frame relative to the container such that the retracted hose can be placed in the container. The retracting device further includes a hose guide configured to guide the hose for retraction to the retraction drive, and the hose guide is displaceable in operative connection to the frame.

A cord dispenser includes a body having a body outer wall and an inner chamber. The inner chamber is operable to contain a length of cord, the cord having a first cord end. A retaining mechanism is rigidly affixed to the body outer wall of the dispenser. The retaining mechanism is sized to removably secure a light source. A first through-hole is disposed in the body through which the first cord end is operable to be extended and to be securely attached to the light source.

An ergonomic hose load platform for a fire fighting vehicle is provided. The ergonomic hose load platform includes a platform and at least one pivot mount defining a pivot axis. The platform is pivotable about the pivot axis to open and close the platform.

A backstacked paracord dispenser, comprising a body a lid and a backstacked length of paracord disposed therein. The body has a closed bottom and a first sidewall integrally connected to the bottom. The lid has a closed top with a through-hole disposed therethrough and a second sidewall integrally connected to the top. The second sidewall is sized to securely fit to the body. The length of paracord is disposed in the body and has one end extended through the through-hole. The paracord was backstacked into the body.

A vacuum hose storage system for a cabinet comprising a kickboard and defining an upper section and a lower section, where the lower section is fronted by the kickboard. The vacuum hose storage system comprises a vacuum unit and a storage tube located within the lower section of the cabinet and behind the kickboard. The vacuum unit is fluidly connected to the storage tube. The vacuum unit is operable to generate a partial vacuum within the storage tube. The vacuum hose is drawn into the storage tube by the partial vacuum within the storage tube.

Process for internally loading liquids onto carriers and achieving time-release dry liquid concentrate. The resulting time-release dry liquid concentrates having a variety of applications, including animal attractants and repellants, down hole chemicals, flavors and fragrances of food and beverages, treatment of contaminants, fertilizers, vitamins.

An apparatus that may be used for the display and storage of decorative lights is disclosed. The apparatus may include a housing that includes a hollow body portion defining an interior and a substantially cylindrical neck portion that defines an axis that extends into the body portion, the neck portion further defining an opening for accessing the interior. The apparatus may further include a lid assembly configured to be removably coupled with the housing. The lid assembly may include a fixed portion configured to be removably coupled with the housing, and a movable portion movably coupled with the fixed portion. The movable portion may move from an open configuration to a closed configuration to alter the size of an opening provided through the lid assembly.

Bags and bag assemblies are provided for facilitating tangle-free storage of cords, ropes, cables, and other long and flexible members within the bags and bag assemblies. The body of the bag includes two compartments which are at least partially separated from each other by an internal divider. Each of the two compartments include outer surfaces which define respective openings that each include a closing mechanism for selectively switching between an open and closed configuration. The internal divider is positioned directly between the two openings, and the bag is configured to provide access to the cord in the bag from either of the openings.

The disclosed herein is a holder or organizer for a cord or wire or rope etc. so that it can be conveniently stored and used without interrupting the effectiveness of the cord or wire or rope etc, the holder or organizer for a cord is an elongated cone shaped holder or organizer for a bundle of electrical cord, wiring, rope and the like formed objects comprising at least two semi-conical parts, at least two inter-locking mechanism on each side of said holder used to secure said semi-conical parts to each other to form said elongated conical shape and a rubber sizing sleeve for covering joints, insulation in electrical cord, wiring, rope and the like formed objects.