Description:Field of Invention:
[001] The present invention relates to oxygen therapy chamber more specifically relates to a customised hyperbaric oxygen therapy chamber system and the method used to to provide hyperbaric oxygen supply to a user.

Background of the Invention:
[002] Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy is a method utilized for the treatment of numerous conditions and ailments, characterized by its widespread application. The therapy involves enclosing a patient within a chamber that is pressurized with either a high partial pressure of oxygen directly or with air, in which case the patient is provided with a mask to inhale a high partial pressure of oxygen. The elevated pressure facilitates enhanced dissolution of oxygen in the blood.

[003] Typical monoplace oxygen hyperbaric oxygen therapy chamber setup involve a combination of components such as oxygen supply unit which could be a oxygen concentrator or a pressurised oxygen cylinder, pressure regulator, connected to pressure chamber where a patient is bought in in a gurney and door can be sealed, valves, digital/manual control system and fire hydrant system. Fire safety is a major issue considering presence of high concentration of oxygen inside the complete chamber.

[004] Traditional multiplace hyperbaric oxygen therapy chambers or monoplace sitting chambers, while versatile and capable of treating multiple patients simultaneously, come with several disadvantages. They are significantly more expensive to install and maintain due to their size, structural complexity, and need for extensive safety systems. Operation requires trained personnel and coordination. The logistics of treating multiple patients simultaneously can complicate individual therapy adjustments, and the need for dedicated oxygen delivery systems for each patient adds to operational intricacy.

[005] Additionally, if a patient experiences discomfort such as ear pain due to pressure changes, the session may need to be paused or decompressed, potentially affecting all patients inside the chamber. These limits individualized control and can disrupt treatment for others, reducing overall efficiency and therapeutic continuity.

[006] Monoplace chambers are limited to delivering only one type of therapy at a time and offer minimal flexibility in treatment protocols. Patients must remain lying down throughout the session, which can be uncomfortable during prolonged treatments and may not be suitable for those with mobility issues or conditions requiring upright positioning.

[007] In chambers filled with oxygen, there exists a heightened risk of fire, necessitating the presence of appropriate fire safety equipment to execute the procedure. Initially, the chamber being filled with atmospheric air, and even with filling it further with high concentration of oxygen, the partial pressure of oxygen remains significantly lower compared to that achieved with masks or hooded systems, thereby restricting the attainment of necessary treatment parameters. Furthermore, in hooded and masked systems, the prolonged duration required generally for the treatment results in user discomfort.

[008] This disclosure aims to address and eliminate one or more of the identified deficiencies and disadvantages in the prior art, thereby solving the aforementioned problems.

Summary of the Invention:
[009] The present discloser is a system and method of Hyperbaric oxygen chamber utilized for the treatment of numerous conditions and ailments, characterized by its widespread application. In one aspect the system is an hydro hyperbaric oxygen chamber with customised and improved one or more aspects as disclosed.

[0010] According to an aspect, there is provided a hyperbaric therapy chamber system comprising an enclosure which is sealed to accommodate a human subject; an Incompressible fluid-filling system for pressuring a chamber which can be filled with incompressible fluid and oxygen. In one embodiment, the chamber comprises an opening at the top which is provided with a system where the user can sit and will be lowered into the chamber partially, and the top portion is made of a transparent material, part or entirety of the closing unit.

[0011] In one method, once the chamber is sealed, incompressible fluid such as water may be used to fill partially such that the user can still breathe the surrounding air. Further pressurization can be achieved by pumping in incompressible fluid, and the top portion filled with air can be pumped with oxygen to provide hyperbaric oxygen intake by the user. In another method, incompressible fluid can be already present in the chamber, and the user can be lowered into the chamber. Oxygen is provided in the head part at a regulated pressure to achieve the treatment protocol. In another embodiment, a door can be placed on the sides of the chamber and infilled spaces except where the user’s head area can be partially or completely filled with incompressible fluid.

[0012] In certain embodiments, the unused space by the user, such as under the floor inside the chamber or the space occupied by the chair, can be filled with incompressible fluid such that the volume of oxygen or incompressible fluid can be reduced.

[0013] In certain embodiments, the incompressible fluid inside can be recirculated, temperature controlled, and jetted at various points on the user such that it could improve blood circulation in the user.

[0014] In the methods, the pressure inside the chamber is controlled by digital units which are connected to pressure sensors, incompressible fluid level gauges, pressure regulators, valves and an electronic circuit. Manual operation of the same is provided to work in cases of any electrical or electronics failure.

[0015] These and other aspects of the embodiments herein will be better appreciated and understood when considered in conjunction with the following description and the accompanying drawings. It should be understood, however, that the following descriptions, while indicating preferred embodiments and numerous specific details thereof, are given by way of illustration and not of limitation. Many changes and modifications may be made within the scope of the embodiments herein without departing from the spirit thereof, and the embodiments herein include all such modifications.

[0016] Hence, it is to be understood that the herein disclosed disclosure is not limited to the particular component parts of the device described or steps of the methods described since such device and method may vary. It is also to be understood that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only, and is not intended to be limiting. It should be noted that, as used in the specification and the appended claim, the articles "a", "an", "the", and "said" are intended to mean that there are one or more of the elements unless the context explicitly dictates otherwise. Thus, for example, reference to "a unit" or "the unit" may include several devices, and the like. Furthermore, the words "comprising", "including", "containing" and similar wordings do not exclude other elements or steps.

Brief Description of the Drawings:
[0017] The foregoing will be apparent from the following more particular description of the example In an embodiment, as illustrated in the accompanying drawings in which like reference characters refer to the same parts throughout the different views. The drawings are not necessarily to scale, emphasis instead being placed upon illustrating the example embodiments.
[0018] FIG. 1 illustrates an exemplary schematic view of a hyperbaric therapy chamber system 100, according to some embodiments of the invention after being sealed and when in use;
[0019] FIG. 2 illustrates further exemplary view of the system 100 when the chamber is open and the seat for the user is raised.

[0020] FIG. 3 illustrates further exemplary view of the system 100 when the chamber is open and incompressible fluid is filled partially.

Detailed Description of the Invention:
[0021] Various aspects of the present disclosure relates to a hyperbaric therapy chamber system 100 and method designed to improve the efficiency and safety of oxygen-based pressurization treatments through the use of an incompressible fluid medium 106. The system described here comprising comprises a sealed vessel with an entry door configured to allow user access and closure to form an airtight seal, wherein the seal may be of a passive mechanical type or an air-filled inflatable type. The system herein provides novel advantages by significantly reducing the gaseous volume within the chamber 105, thereby reducing the oxygen requirement and improving the concentration of therapeutic high concentration of oxygen delivered to the user.
[0022] In a preferred embodiment, the hyperbaric therapy chamber comprises a sealed enclosure dimensioned and constructed to accommodate at least one human subject. The enclosure may be formed from rigid or semi-rigid materials capable of withstanding increased internal pressures. A primary feature of the chamber is an incompressible fluid-filling system, configured to introduce a predetermined volume of an incompressible fluid—such as water, saline, or any other medically safe incompressible liquid—into the enclosure. The fluid level is sufficient to occupy a substantial portion of the internal volume of the chamber, thereby significantly decreasing the remaining gaseous space above the fluid level

[0023] The introduction of the incompressible fluid achieves two critical benefits: it mechanically displaces air or other gases, thus reducing the amount of gaseous volume requiring pressurization; and it allows for chamber pressurization with a significantly smaller quantity of high-purity oxygen wherein replacing the air present with oxygen is faster and can be increased to higher purity. This configuration increases oxygen concentration efficiency while concurrently decreasing the total high concentration of oxygen consumed during a therapeutic session, thereby addressing both cost and safety concerns associated with traditional hyperbaric chambers.

[0024] The chamber is further equipped with an high concentration of oxygen delivery system arranged to introduce breathable oxygen into the remaining gaseous portion of the enclosure, typically the area located above the incompressible fluid level. The high concentration of oxygen delivery system may include one or more gas inlets, regulators, and sensors for monitoring and adjusting in real-time and a control manual/automated control system 103. By reducing the volume into which oxygen is dispensed, the system maintains therapeutic gas concentrations with enhanced precision and minimized wastage.

[0025] In certain embodiments, the incompressible fluid-filling system is adapted not only to control volume displacement but also to maintain a predetermined temperature range within the chamber. This may be achieved via integrated thermal exchange units, such as heat exchangers, coil systems, or fluid heating/cooling modules.

[0026] To improve safety, the presence of incompressible fluid within the sealed chamber acts as a passive fire suppression medium. Since oxygen-rich environments inherently increase combustion risk, the significant displacement of oxygen by non-flammable, incompressible fluid substantially reduces the probability of ignition. This fluid barrier provides an effective fire-retardant environment without the need for additional chemical suppressants or active suppression systems.

[0027] An alternative configuration of the chamber comprises an integrated entry mechanism in the form of a chair-based system 104 operable to lower the human subject vertically into the chamber. In this embodiment, the chamber may be loaded from the top, facilitating ergonomic ingress and egress. A transparent dome or partial head enclosure of any shape 101 provides visual connection to the external environment, minimizing feelings of claustrophobia and improving user comfort during the therapy.

[0028] Additionally, to further reduce internal electronics—thereby decreasing fire risks—an audio communication system utilizing surface exciters is integrated into the chamber walls. These exciters translate electrical audio signals into mechanical vibrations, which in turn resonate through the chamber structure to produce audible sound, eliminating the need for traditional internal speakers or electrical components in the oxygen-rich internal environment.

[0029] In one embodiment, the chamber includes an access door with a rotating or pivoting mechanism positioned at the side of the enclosure. The door assembly is configured such that upon release of a braking or locking mechanism, the door assumes a stable half-open position due to its center of gravity. This passive behaviour facilitates expedited egress during emergency scenarios without requiring active mechanical or electrical intervention.

[0030] In accordance with a related method of treatment, the human subject is first positioned within the sealed chamber. A controlled amount of incompressible fluid is then introduced to partially submerge the subject, thereby decreasing the total gaseous volume. Once the desired fluid level is reached, high-purity oxygen is introduced into the remaining gas space, creating an oxygen-rich environment conducive to hyperbaric therapy. The chamber may optionally maintain a specific temperature range through thermal regulation of the incompressible fluid. The fluid may also be circulated internally to ensure thermal uniformity.

[0031] The method further includes the use of surface-mounted acoustic transmission systems for delivering audio stimuli without reliance on internal electronics. Two-way communication can be provided with a microphone in some embodiments.

[0032] On another embodiment, chamber system is designed to efficiently achieve therapeutic pressurization through the introduction of incompressible fluid, eliminating the need for conventional air-compression systems. The invention leverages the inherent incompressibility and pressure-transmission properties of incompressible fluid to generate and maintain the required therapeutic pressure within the chamber.

[0033] This system is operable to fill the chamber partially with incompressible fluid to precisely control the internal pressure. The introduction of incompressible fluid pressurizes the chamber directly due to the displacement of air and reduction of gaseous volume, eliminating the need for supplemental air-compressing machinery. Consequently, the complexity, cost, and maintenance associated with traditional pressurization systems are significantly reduced. Additionally, the chamber includes an oxygen delivery apparatus, specifically designed as a hood or mask, configured to deliver high concentration of oxygen directly to the user’s respiratory pathways. This configuration ensures that therapeutic high concentration of oxygen is effectively supplied to the subject while reducing oxygen consumption and waste.

[0034] In some embodiments, instead of filling incompressible fluid directly into the chamber, the incompressible fluid may be introduced into a flexible bag, bladder, or balloon-like containment system placed within the chamber, thereby displacing the air volume and achieving the desired pressurization effect. Alternatively, the chamber may incorporate an additional compartment or a space below the floor that can be filled with incompressible fluid, either as an integrated lower section or as a connected auxiliary chamber, wherein the hydrostatic pressure from the incompressible fluid-filled section contributes to the overall pressurization of the main chamber while maintaining user comfort and flexibility in chamber design. Further wherever a chamber is mentioned can mean one or more pressure vessels connected together.

[0035] In some embodiments, the incompressible fluid may be pre-introduced into the chamber prior to the user’s entry, thereby reducing the volume to be pressurized.

[0036] This system and method together present a novel approach to hyperbaric oxygen therapy, with an emphasis on reducing oxygen usage, improving safety, and maintaining user comfort through a simplified and low-risk design.
, Claims:We Claim:
1. A hyperbaric oxygen therapy chamber system (100) comprising:
An enclosure, configured to accommodate a human subject;
An incompressible fluid-filling system, operable to introduce
incompressible fluid (106) into the enclosure to a predetermined level
before or after the chamber (105) is sealed, thereby reducing the gaseous
volume and facilitating chamber pressurization.
A high concentration of oxygen delivery system, comprising a mask or hood
adapted to deliver pressurized high concentration of breathable oxygen to
the portion of the enclosure not occupied by incompressible fluid,
wherein, the combination of incompressible fluid- filing system and oxygen delivery system combine to induced pressurization and reduced gaseous volume in the chamber enhances oxygen concentration efficiency and reduces oxygen consumption.
2. The hyperbaric oxygen therapy chamber system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the incompressible fluid-filling system is further configured to regulate the temperature within the enclosure, utilizing the thermal properties of Incompressible fluid to maintain a desired therapeutic temperature range.
3. The incompressible fluid fluid-filling system as claimed in claim 1, is configured to introduce incompressible fluid into the chamber to achieve pressurization without reliance on air-compression equipment.
4. The hyperbaric oxygen therapy chamber system 100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein, the incompressible fluid circulation system equipped with jets positioned to direct incompressible fluid flow onto specific regions of the human subject’s body, thereby providing hydrotherapy benefits in conjunction with hyperbaric oxygen therapy

5. The hyperbaric oxygen therapy chamber system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the presence of incompressible fluid within the enclosure serves as a fire suppressant, reducing the risk of combustion associated with high-concentration oxygen environments.
6. The hyperbaric oxygen therapy chamber system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the incompressible fluid medium comprises a medically safe incompressible liquid, such as saline, and more particularly water
7. A hyperbaric oxygen therapy chamber comprising:
a sealed enclosure, with an entry system configured to accommodate the human subject in a seated, standing, or lying position, wherein the entry system facilitates lowering, positioning, or movement of the subject into the chamber from the top or side, depending on the configuration;
a transparent head enclosure (101) allowing visual access to the external environment;
an audio transmission system employing surface exciters to convey sound through the chamber walls:
wherein, the design minimizes internal electronic components, thereby reducing potential fire hazards.
8. The hyperbaric oxygen therapy chamber as claimed in claim 7, wherein the door is operable to open and close via a flip-open mechanism, the movement of which is either a manual or an electric motorized system, allowing secure sealing and unsealing of the chamber while enabling convenient top-entry access for the user.
9. A method of administering combining hyperbaric oxygen and hydrotherapy treatment to a human subject, comprising:
positioning the subject within a sealed chamber;
Introducing incompressible fluid into the chamber to a level that partially submerges the subject, thereby reducing the chamber’s gaseous volume;
Supplying high concentration of oxygen to the remaining gaseous space to achieve a therapeutic oxygen concentration;
Circulating the incompressible fluid to provide hydrotherapeutic stimulation;
Regulating the incompressible fluid temperature to maintain a desired thermal environment;
wherein the integration of incompressible fluid submersion and oxygen therapy enhances treatment efficacy while reducing oxygen consumption and fire risk.
10. The method of administering combined hyperbaric oxygen and hydrotherapy treatment to a human subject as claimed in claim 9, further comprising the use of surface exciters to transmit audio through the chamber walls, providing auditory stimulation without introducing additional electronic components into the high-oxygen environment.
11. The method of administering combined hyperbaric oxygen and hydrotherapy treatment to a human subject as claimed in claim 9, wherein the chamber’s entry and exit are facilitated by a rotating door mechanism designed to default to a half-open position upon release, thereby enabling swift evacuation in emergencies.