ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 21 -- United States Patent no. 12,768,613, issued on Oct. 20.
"Tire deflation system and method of use" was invented by Matthew Viken (Flower Mound, Texas).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A tire deflation system, comprising of a body that is attached to the bottom of the brush guard of the police car and an opening to place a magazine with barbs meant to deflate the tire. The system is operated by a remote. The barb is sharp and circular and is placed inside the body and is deployed at the push of a button to prevent the culprit from escaping. The system is designed to blend seamlessly with the color of the brush guard, ensuring it remains discreet and is not easily visibl...