Patents by Inventor Bruce Elgin McKeeman

Bruce Elgin McKeeman has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20230226387
    Abstract: A portable and compact hyperbaric chamber includes an inflatable chamber, a weighted base, a dump valve, at least one auxiliary port, an external pressure gage, a plurality of fill valves, and a plurality of pressure relief valves. The access opening is integrated into a lateral panel of the inflatable chamber and provide in and out access to the inflatable chamber. The weighted base is mounted to the base panel and functions as a stable base. The plurality of fill valves is in fluid communication with the inflatable chamber to provide compressed air from a compressor so that the inflatable chamber can be pressurized. The plurality of pressure relief valves is in fluid communication with the inflatable chamber to maintain a specific pressure within the inflatable chamber. The dump valve, the auxiliary port, and the external pressure gage are in fluid communication with the inflatable chamber to optimize the functionality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2022
    Publication date: July 20, 2023
    Inventor: Bruce Elgin McKeeman
  • Patent number: 11452654
    Abstract: A portable hyperbaric chamber device with forward-facing door includes a frame, an inflatable chamber, a dump valve, at least one primary pressure relief valve, at least one secondary pressure relief valve, a plurality of fill valves. Access to the inflatable chamber is gain through a door panel of the inflatable chamber. The inflatable chamber is positioned within and secured to the frame. The plurality of fill valves is in fluid communication with the inflatable chamber so that the inflatable chamber can be pressured for usage. The dump valve is in fluid communication with the inflatable chamber to deflate the inflatable chamber. The primary pressure relief valve and the secondary pressure relief valve are in fluid communication with the inflatable chamber to maintain a safe internal pressure within the inflatable chamber to protect wellbeing of the users and the structural integrity of the complete apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2022
    Inventor: Bruce Elgin McKeeman
  • Patent number: 11052007
    Abstract: A system for cooling a pressurized hyperbaric chamber without pressure change includes an air compressing unit, an air cooling unit, and an air discharging hose. The pressurized hyperbaric chamber, the air compressing unit, the air cooling unit, and the air discharging hose are in fluid communication with each other. A flow of output warm air from the pressurized hyperbaric chamber is withdrawn and discharged into the air cooling unit by the air compressing unit. A heat exchanger of the air cooling unit then removes heat energy from the flow of output warm air to convert the flow of output warm air into a flow of input cold air, as the heat exchanger is in fluid communication with stored ice water within an insulated reservoir of the air cooling unit. The flow of input cold air is then discharged back into the pressurized hyperbaric chamber through the air discharging hose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2021
    Inventor: Bruce Elgin McKeeman
  • Publication number: 20200330307
    Abstract: A portable hyperbaric chamber device with forward-facing door includes a frame, an inflatable chamber, a dump valve, at least one primary pressure relief valve, at least one secondary pressure relief valve, a plurality of fill valves. Access to the inflatable chamber is gain through a door panel of the inflatable chamber. The inflatable chamber is positioned within and secured to the frame. The plurality of fill valves is in fluid communication with the inflatable chamber so that the inflatable chamber can be pressured for usage. The dump valve is in fluid communication with the inflatable chamber to deflate the inflatable chamber. The primary pressure relief valve and the secondary pressure relief valve are in fluid communication with the inflatable chamber to maintain a safe internal pressure within the inflatable chamber to protect wellbeing of the users and the structural integrity of the complete apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2020
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Inventor: Bruce Elgin McKeeman
  • Publication number: 20190240097
    Abstract: A system for cooling a pressurized hyperbaric chamber without pressure change includes an air compressing unit, an air cooling unit, and an air discharging hose. The pressurized hyperbaric chamber, the air compressing unit, the air cooling unit, and the air discharging hose are in fluid communication with each other. A flow of output warm air from the pressurized hyperbaric chamber is withdrawn and discharged into the air cooling unit by the air compressing unit. A heat exchanger of the air cooling unit then removes heat energy from the flow of output warm air to convert the flow of output warm air into a flow of input cold air, as the heat exchanger is in fluid communication with stored ice water within an insulated reservoir of the air cooling unit. The flow of input cold air is then discharged back into the pressurized hyperbaric chamber through the air discharging hose.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2018
    Publication date: August 8, 2019
    Inventor: Bruce Elgin McKeeman
  • Patent number: 9664202
    Abstract: A system for cooling a hyperbaric chamber includes a compressor, a first hose, a cooling unit, a second hose, and a hyperbaric chamber. The first hose fluidly connects the compressor to the cooling unit, and the second hose fluidly connects the cooling units to the hyperbaric chamber. Compressed air from the compressor travels through a first pressure relief fitting and a second pressure relief fitting, where the compressed air is depressurized according to the system requirements. During the depressurization, the compressed air cools down because of the depressurization and creates a comfortable environment within the hyperbaric chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Inventor: Bruce Elgin McKeeman
  • Patent number: 9622931
    Abstract: A portable hyperbaric chamber with a vertical mounting system includes an inflatable enclosure which is vertically positioned by a rigid base. An internal frame also functions as an additional mounting system so that the inflatable enclosure can be vertically positioned during pressurized and not pressurized instances. A plurality of fill valves allows the inflatable enclosure to be pressurized from externally positioned compressors, and the inside pressure of the inflatable enclosure is measured and displayed through a pressure gauge. The inside pressure can be controlled from a dump valve, a low pressure relief valve, and a high pressure relief valve so that the proper operating pressure can be maintained with the hyperbaric chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Inventor: Bruce Elgin McKeeman
  • Publication number: 20140366881
    Abstract: A portable hyperbaric chamber with a vertical mounting system includes an inflatable enclosure which is vertically positioned by a rigid base. An internal frame also functions as an additional mounting system so that the inflatable enclosure can be vertically positioned during pressurized and not pressurized instances. A plurality of fill valves allows the inflatable enclosure to be pressurized from externally positioned compressors, and the inside pressure of the inflatable enclosure is measured and displayed through a pressure gauge. The inside pressure can be controlled from a dump valve, a low pressure relief valve, and a high pressure relief valve so that the proper operating pressure can be maintained with the hyperbaric chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2013
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Inventor: Bruce Elgin MCKEEMAN
  • Publication number: 20130343875
    Abstract: A system for cooling a hyperbaric chamber includes a compressor, a first hose, a cooling unit, a second hose, and a hyperbaric chamber. The first hose fluidly connects the compressor to the cooling unit, and the second hose fluidly connects the cooling units to the hyperbaric chamber. Compressed air from the compressor travels through a first pressure relief fitting and a second pressure relief fitting, where the compressed air is depressurized according to the system requirements. During the depressurization, the compressed air cools down because of the depressurization and creates a comfortable environment within the hyperbaric chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2013
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Inventor: Bruce Elgin McKeeman