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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 17, 2015
Filed:
Aug. 29, 2011
Darren Schumacher, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
Dennis Hanson, Medford, MN (US);
Robert Kochie, Dodge Center, MN (US);
Darren Schumacher, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
Dennis Hanson, Medford, MN (US);
Robert Kochie, Dodge Center, MN (US);
Bosch Automotive Service Solutions LLC, Warren, MI (US);
Abstract
A vehicle lift jack is provided. The jack may include: a frame; a lifting arm attached to the frame; a saddle attached to an end of the lifting arm; and a video camera attached to the jack and oriented to capture video footage of an area proximate to the saddle. A method of lifting a vehicle using a jack may be provided. The method may include: positioning the jack under the vehicle; capturing an image of the vehicle; viewing the image; determining the jack is in a desired position with respect to the vehicle; and raising the vehicle with the jack.