Patent ID: 8336940

Claim:
A structure comprising: a floor and a ceiling; an item that moves vertically and at least substantially translationally between a lowered position where the item is positioned to be used and a raised position where the item is stored, the item including a first side and a second side positioned opposite the first side; and a lifting system including a flexible drive member which moves along an endless path to move the item between the lowered position and the raised position; wherein the item is positioned closer to the floor of the structure when the item is in the lowered position than when the item is in the raised position and the item is positioned closer to the ceiling of the structure when the item is in the raised position than when the item is in the lowered position; wherein the item comprises at least one item selected from the group which includes a seating unit having a seat base and a seat back, a desk, a table, a workbench, an entertainment center, an appliance, a television, a sink, a cupboard, a cabinet, a shelf, a counter, and combinations thereof; and wherein the lifting system is positioned adjacent to only the first side of the item so that the item is easily accessible from the second side.