Christmas light wrapper and storage apparatus

DETAILED DESCRIPTION (DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION) In accordance with the present invention there is provided an apparatus and method for wrapping and storing light strings.
The preferred apparatus of the invention is a light string storage tray for more than one light string comprising a substantially flat member, at least one indentation on the flat member for wrapping an individual light string, and at least one slot disposed on the flat member for receiving an end of the light string.
The preferred at least one indentation comprises a depth greater than a thickness of a wrapped light string.
The preferred at least one slot is disposed on the at least one indentation.
The at least one slot can be disposed on each end of the at least one indentation.
The preferred light string storage and winding apparatus comprises a wrapping tray comprising a substantially flat member, and at least one slot on the flat member for receiving an end of a light string, and a wrapping tray spinning apparatus for winding the light string around the wrapping tray.
The preferred wrapping tray further comprises at least one indentation for wrapping a light string.
The preferred at least one indentation comprises a depth greater than a thickness of a wrapped light string.
The preferred wrapping tray spinning apparatus comprises a crankshaft, a crankshaft turning structure, and a wrapping tray securing apparatus for affixing the wrapping tray to the wrapping tray spinning apparatus.
The preferred crankshaft turning structure comprises a handle.
The crankshaft turning structure can also comprise a motor.
The preferred crankshaft further comprises a drive pin.
The preferred wrapping tray securing apparatus comprises a first aperture in the wrapping tray for inserting the crankshaft, and a second aperture for inserting a grip knob shaft.
The preferred grip knob shaft comprises an apparatus for placing tension on the wrapping tray.
The invention further comprises a storage box for storing wrapping trays.
The preferred wrapping tray storage box comprises support members for supporting at least one wrapping tray