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A wall-mounted storage device for lifting and storing an object includes a stand adapted for mounting the device on the wall. An arm is pivotally connected to the stand and has an attachment for the object. An anchor member is also pivotally connected to the stand. A damper is connected between the

A wall-mounted storage device for lifting and storing an object includes a stand adapted for mounting the device on the wall. An arm is pivotally connected to the stand and has an attachment for the object. An anchor member is also pivotally connected to the stand. A damper is connected between the anchor member and the stand. The damper is adapted to extend when pulled upward by the pivoting anchor member. A lockable spring is connected between the anchor member and the arm. The device includes a trigger mechanism adapted to unlock the spring when the object is attached to the arm. When the spring is unlocked, the spring is adapted to extend to push the arm upward. When the spring is locked, the pivoting anchor member and the extendible damper cooperate to enable the arm to be manually lifted. The damper provides a controlled descent when the arm is lowered.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A device for supporting an object comprising:a first device including a stand, an arm supported on said stand and movable between first and second arm positions, an anchor member supported on said stand and movable between first and second anchor member positions, a dam

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A device for supporting an object comprising:a first device including a stand, an arm supported on said stand and movable between first and second arm positions, an anchor member supported on said stand and movable between first and second anchor member positions, a damper connected to said anchor member to resist movement of said anchor member between said first and second anchor member positions, and a spring device connected between said anchor member and said arm, said spring device operable in a first mode, wherein a force is generated by said spring device to urge said anchor member and said arm apart from one another, and in a second mode, wherein no force is generated by said spring device to urge said anchor member and said arm apart from one another;a second device including a stand, an arm supported on said stand and movable between first and second arm positions, an anchor member supported on said stand and movable between first and second anchor member positions, a damper connected to said anchor member to resist movement of said anchor member between said first and second anchor member positions, and a spring device connected between said anchor member and said arm, said spring device operable in a first mode, wherein a force is generated by said spring device to urge said anchor member and said arm apart from one another, and in a second mode, wherein no force is generated by said spring device to urge said anchor member and said arm apart from one another;a cross member connected between said arm of said first device and said arm of said second device, said cross member having an attachment for supporting the object thereon.