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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 02, 2022
Filed:
Jan. 14, 2015
Robert Ozarski, Poway, CA (US);
Robert Ozarski, Poway, CA (US);
Other;
Abstract
An overhead storage device comprising a cable pulley; a constant torque spring unit attached to the cable pulley and adapted to apply an approximately constant torque to the cable pulley; a cable partially wound around the cable pulley and having an attachment mechanism at one end of the cable; and a locking mechanism; comprising a pawl, a release cord attached the pawl and a ratchet unit; adapted to permit the attachment mechanism and an attached load to be lowered and locked at any desired position within the range of the device. The device is particularly suited for storing items, such as bicycles, golf clubs and yard equipment that are commonly stored in garages.