Patent ID: 7150424

Claim:
A multi-elevational tool support comprising: a drum disposed to rotate about a central axis; a spring disposed to bias rotation of the drum; a cord coupled at a proximal end thereof to the drum; a tool coupled to a distal end of the cord; the cord configured to supply power to the tool; a quick release electrical connector deployed between and configured to selectively electrically connect and disconnect the proximal and the distal ends of the cord; the drum configured to windingly receive the cord thereabout; the cord configured for being alternately wound and unwound with and against the bias of the spring as the tool is respectively raised and lowered; the drum configured for moving axially during the alternate winding and unwinding; an axially stationary entry and exit point through which the cord alternately disengages and engages the drum during the alternate unwinding and winding; the spring being coupled to the drum; and the spring being configured for remaining axially stationary during the axial movement of the drum.