Patents by Inventor Jacob E. Kiragu

Jacob E. Kiragu has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20210354961
    Abstract: The addition of axle less wheels to an alignment lift thereby forming a singular towable embodiment capable of travel on highways and performing multiple services efficiently outside the confines of a fixed repair facility. The axle less aspect of the improvement affords the ability to tow the embodiment and when raised offers a hollowed-out space clearance FIG. 3/3 previously not possible due to axles and cross member frames limitations. It becomes possible to, remove and install heavy undercarriage components that require varying types of jacking under the vehicle. FIG. 1/1 and FIG. 3/3. An alignment is required when components are replaced or disturbed. An improvement is apparent where addition of axle less wheels, FIG. 1 item 2 the detachable tow hitch coupler frame FIG. 2/2 or 3/3 items 3 to the alignment lift FIG. 1 item 1 thereby transforming it into a singular towable embodiment capable of raising and hauling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2020
    Publication date: November 18, 2021
    Inventor: Jacob E. Kiragu
  • Publication number: 20140119864
    Abstract: A vehicle lift and repair system includes a flatbed trailer provided with a wood-like or separate metallic surface upon a base of the trailer, the surface having recesses, and weight bearing axles beneath in a region of the recesses. Included is a hydraulic lift having a base support positioned within the recesses in the surface of the trailer, the recesses having a depth sufficient to include all components of the lift, including a top thereof substantially flush with the surface when the lift is retracted. The lift is preferably positioned in relation to a transverse mid-line between the weight-bearing axles. Ramps facilitate positioning on the lift of an auto-to-be-repaired. A generator, compressor and hydraulic fluid reservoir for the hydraulic vehicle lift are situated toward a front of the trailer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2012
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Inventor: Jacob E. Kiragu