Retractable garage storage container

Abstract

An overhead storage container in a closet like form that utilizes unused space inside a garage, above a garage door. The storage container is raised to a horizontal position and lowered through a 90-degree rotation to a vertical position through the use of two ropes, one of which is connected to a safety ratchet. The container will not lower or rise unless the safety ratchet is disengaged by the rope it is connected to. The second rope allows for lowering or raising of the container until more rope must be released through the use of the safety ratchet.

1 . A retractable storage container, said container comprising:
 a frame;   said frame attached to a mounting rod;   said mounting rod connected to a mounting bracket affixed to a wall;   said storage container being attached to a ceiling by a utility hook and a pulley;   said pulley and a safety ratchet connected by a pull rope and a ratchet release rope; and   said safety ratchet connected to said retractable storage container.   
   
   
       2 . The container of  claim 1  further comprising cotter pins attached to said mounting rod to prevent said mounting rod from detaching from said mounting bracket. 
   
   
       3 . The container of  claim 1  wherein said frame comprises a plurality of tubes and connectors. 
   
   
       4 . The container of  claim 1  wherein said frame is covered in mesh. 
   
   
       5 . The container of  claim 1  further comprising a shelf. 
   
   
       6 . The container of  claim 1  further comprising hooks. 
   
   
       7 . The container of  claim 1  further comprising a closet rod. 
   
   
       8 . A method for lowering a retractable storage container, said method comprising the steps of:
 disengaging a safety ratchet through the use of a ratchet release rope; utilizing a pull rope to lower said retractable storage container, when said safety ratchet is not engaged.