Jesse W Villarreal

US Patent:

6877200, Apr 12, 2005

Filed:

May 9, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/435421

Inventors:

Jesse Villarreal - Baytown TX, US

International Classification:

B23P019/04
B66F003/24

US Classification:

2940208, 2940203, 294261, 294265, 29428, 254 93 H, 152416, 417234

Abstract:

An apparatus and method for operating a pneumatically actuated, hydraulic jack and an electric air compressor. The disclosed apparatus is self contained and portable and includes a pneumatically actuated hydraulic jack, an air compressor, at least one air supply line, and an electronic switch, for directing the air flow to either the jack or the air supply line. The air supply line can be used to inflate objects, such as tires, or used to power pneumatic tools. The air compressor is preferably powered by an automobile's electrical system and is thus adapted with a cigarette lighter adaptor. This apparatus is preferably used for changing vehicle tires and/or inflating the tires.