Patents by Inventor Thomas J. Prather

Thomas J. Prather 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: 7472889
    Abstract: A vehicle lift system includes a vehicle with a power supply port. A housing has a bottom wall, a top wall and a peripheral wall. A sleeve extends upwardly from the housing. A piston is mounted in the sleeve. A drive assembly is mechanically coupled to the piston. The drive assembly is actuated in a first direction to raise an upper end of the piston with respect to the housing. The drive assembly is actuated in a second direction to lower the upper end of the piston with respect to the housing. The drive assembly is removably coupled to the power supply port to supply electrical power to the drive assembly. A plurality of engaging members is provided. One of the engaging members is removably attached to the upper end of the piston and engages the vehicle which the piston is raised.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2009
    Inventor: Thomas J. Prather