Decatur, Alabama Patent of the Year – 2024/2025
O2 Air-Sea LLC has been awarded the 2024/2025 Patent of the Year for its innovative media insert designed for oxygen generation devices. Their invention, detailed in U.S. Patent No. 11904269, titled ‘Media insert for use with an oxygen generation device’, utilizes a nitrogen-absorbing media housed within a specialized insert to efficiently produce high-purity oxygen.
The media insert features a durable housing with inlet and outlet ports, allowing compressed air to flow through a nitrogen-absorbing material such as natural or synthetic zeolites. This process effectively removes nitrogen, resulting in enriched oxygen output. The design includes screens at both ends to contain the media and ensure consistent airflow. Additionally, the insert facilitates both forward and reverse airflow, enhancing the efficiency of the oxygen generation cycle.
This advancement addresses the critical need for reliable oxygen supply in various applications, including medical, industrial, and aquatic environments. By improving the efficiency and durability of oxygen generation systems, the media insert contributes to better performance and reduced operational costs.
Developed by inventor Johnny Maxwell and assigned to O2 Air-Sea, LLC, this patent underscores the company’s commitment to advancing oxygen generation technology. With this innovation, O2 Air-Sea continues to play a pivotal role in enhancing the reliability and effectiveness of oxygen delivery systems across multiple sectors.