ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 21 -- United States Patent no. 12,606,426, issued on April 21.
"Tripod car jack" was invented by Kelley Hernandez (Greenfield, Calif.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "Mechanical and hydraulic implementations of the car jack are the only product of their kind that utilize a ratchet mechanism that lifts the vehicle with a simple step on the lever, minimizing effort and time needed for a tire change. This unprecedented product is uniquely designed with a robust tripod structure that guarantees stability and support as the three legs provide a firm and secure base, eliminating the probability of wobbling or tilting during utilization. Moreover, the Step Jack weighs significan...