ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 16 -- United States Patent no. 12,358,769, issued on July 15, was assigned to BendPak Inc. (Agoura Hills, Calif.).

"Combination two post vehicle and battery lift" was invented by Jeffrey S. Kritzer (Moorpark, Calif.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A combination two post vehicle and battery lift includes a pair of upstanding post assemblies, each having a vehicle lift assembly and battery lift assembly. Each lift assembly includes a lift carriage having lift arms articulated thereto. The lift assemblies are operated in coordination to lift and lower an electric vehicle and a battery in relation to the vehicle."

The patent was filed on May 1, 2024, under Application No. 18...