Patents by Inventor James J. Gray

James J. Gray 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).

  • Patent number: 4379545
    Abstract: A jack assembly for side lifting of four wheel vehicles into tilted disposition is disclosed wherein elongated, rectilinear lifting arm means is provided which is of a length to extend substantially across the track dimension of the vehicle when the arm means is inserted under the vehicle from one side thereof. Extensible fluid actuated means is operably connected to the normally outboard end of the lifting arm means for swinging the arm means through an arcuate displacement to engage and lift one side of the car as the arm means pivots about the inboard end thereof which rests on the ground. The jack is especially useful for raising one side of smaller unibody automobiles without damage to the body or operating components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 1981
    Date of Patent: April 12, 1983
    Assignee: Gray Manufacturing Co. Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph L. Gray, James J. Gray