ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 28 -- United States Patent no. 12,533,273, issued on Jan. 27.

"Self leveling vacuum cleaner system, device and method" was invented by James L. King (Bella Vista, Ark.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "The present invention is a system, device, and method for use of a steerable tractor powered unit (STPU) comprising a vacuum cleaner mounted to a self-leveling platform coupled to a tactile joystick staff operable to control said steerable tractor powered unit, considerably reducing the effort required to operate said vacuum cleaner; a variety of vacuum cleaner types are adaptable for use with said STPU."

The patent was filed on Nov. 6, 2023, under Application No. 18/503,098...