ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 18 -- United States Patent no. 12,709,152, issued on Aug. 18.

"Hydraulic mobile cart for produce harvesting" was invented by Conya Rawls (Brilliant, Ala.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A hydraulic mobile cart for produce harvesting that provides shade and places an operator in close proximity to a ground surface for efficient and relatively low impact harvesting of produce. An upper canopy covers the operator and picking areas adjacent to the sides of the hydraulic mobile cart, and also includes solar panels for charging a battery which powers a hydraulic drive motor. The seating area includes a cushioned sliding seat for the comfort of the operator, a footrest with a mo...