US Patent # 6,098,961
A single-wheel jack that has a wheel tray that is inclinable in two directions, to facilitate the entry of a wheel therein when the jack is in a collapsed mode, and to positively retain a vehicle wheel when the jack is in a raised mode. The single-wheel jack of the present invention further has a latching mechanism to prevent unintentional lowering of the wheel tray.
This product is very versatile and could be used for different applications.
It will be very useful for the “backyard” mechanic, small
body repair shop, antique car owners, removing transmission and rear end,
for cars dealership to show their low profile vehicles and many other
usages…. A Trolley could be used with it.
This single wheel hydraulic jack can replace more efficiently the traditional
trolley jack and car ramps….
When the jack is in collapse mode it is 1.5 inch high.
FIG. 1 is an entry end, right side and top perspective view of the single-wheel hydraulic jack according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention, shown with the wheel tray in a raised position;
FIG. 2 is a top plan view of the single-wheel hydraulic jack shown with a partial view of the handle member usable for operating the hydraulic cylinder of the jack;
FIG. 3 is a partial transversal cross-section view of the wheel tray of the single-wheel hydraulic jack, as seen along line 3--3 in FIG. 2, but with the wheel tray in a raised position;
Inventor states that Princess Auto which has many stores in Canada is ready to put it on the market when ever the product is made.
For more information about licensing or purchasing the manufacturing rights for this new product concept, please contact (investors are also welcome):
Name: Roger Gionet
Email: rog56@nbnet.nb.ca
Phone: 506 433 5342