Patent Patrol: Inventor with Tire Pressure Management System Patent Seeks Industry Partner

"The ability to adjust tire pressure on the fly is potentially game-changing, and we've seen a few different Tire Pressure Management Systems (TPMS) in the past few years. From the UCI-approved Scope Atmoz to the Gravaa KAPS system, these functional pressure-adjusting hub systems have shown more than just promise. But even a few high-profile race-winning performances using the Gravaa system weren't enough to keep the brand from going under."

"It seems that price has been a hurdle preventing TPMS from wider acceptance and commercial success (as well as tubeless compatibility). Which is why I was intrigued when a Swiss inventor named Bernhard Buergler reached out the other day with information regarding his new TPMS patent. In the press release shared by Breugler, he states that his recently patented design (WO2025/261588) represents the next generation of TPMS, which will help keep these systems alive while making them more affordable, and therefore, more commercially viable."

"The present invention relates to a device for adjusting pressure in tires of a vehicle during operation, comprising a source of pressure; an inflow valve for regulating the flow of gas from the source of pressure to the tire and thus increasing the pressure in the tire; an exhaust valve for regulating the flow of gas from the tire and thus reducing the pressure in the tire; a wheel hub unit able to control the flow of gas to and/or from the tire; and an electronic control system in communication with and able to control the source of pressure, the inflow valve, the exhaust valve and the wheel hub unit in order to increase and/or to reduce the pressure in tires."

Tire Pressure Management Systems (TPMS) allow cyclists to adjust tire pressure during rides, offering significant performance advantages. Previous systems like Scope Atmoz and Gravaa KAPS showed promise and achieved race victories, but failed commercially due to high costs and tubeless compatibility limitations. Swiss inventor Bernhard Buergler has patented a next-generation TPMS design (WO2025/261588) intended to overcome these barriers. His system comprises pressure sources, inflow and exhaust valves, a wheel hub unit, and electronic controls to increase or decrease tire pressure during operation. Buergler claims his design addresses the two major weaknesses preventing wider adoption: cost and compatibility issues.

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