OXYVAPE
Portable oxygenation device with a protected internal O₂ cartridge. Fully mechanical inhalation mechanism, maintenance via service hatch.
Project Overview
OXYVAPE is a portable enriched-oxygen inhalation device, designed as a wellness tool for behavioral support during smoking cessation. It contains neither nicotine nor any addictive substance. The inhalation mechanism is entirely mechanical — no electronics are involved in gas delivery.
- Behavioral support during smoking cessation: preserving the hand-to-mouth gesture and break ritual
- Enriched-oxygen inhalation for a perceptible breathing sensation
- No addictive substance — no creation of new dependency
- Rigid housing, service hatch, protected internal cartridge
- Flow control via rod, wheel and stopper mechanism — zero electronic dependency
- Food-grade flavors built into the O₂ cartridges — ready to use
Why OXYVAPE?
Smoking cessation fails in more than 60% of cases. Gestural and ritual dependence is often underestimated compared with pharmacological nicotine dependence. Existing substitutes (patches, gum) do not replace the gesture.
A device that faithfully reproduces the inhalation gesture, the pause, the ritual — without any harmful substance. The enriched oxygen provides a genuine breathing sensation, and the flavors add a non-addictive sensory pleasure.
The heart of the system is a mechanical rod driving a wheel with a stopper calibrated to the 0.5–1–1.5 L/min range. No battery is required to inhale. Unlimited runtime as long as gas remains in the cartridge.
Market Positioning
- Wellness and behavioral support device
- A complementary tool to classic cessation methods
- A consumer product intended for adult smokers or ex-smokers
- A dependency-free alternative to nicotine vaping
- A certified medical device
- A therapeutic oxygen concentrator
- A substitute for nicotine treatments (patches, gum, Champix)
- An electronic cigarette (no e-liquid, no coil, no vapor)
Key Advantages
Battery-free inhalation
Zero addiction
Quick swap
Food-grade gas
Target Audience
Adults wishing to quit smoking and looking for a replacement for the gesture. Used alongside or after nicotine treatment.
People who have successfully quit nicotine via vaping but retain the inhalation reflex. OXYVAPE allows them to gradually break free of the gesture.
Non-smoking adults interested in micro breathing breaks and the sensation of enriched oxygen. Wellness and meditation sector.
O₂ 12 g Cartridge — Dimensional Reference
The OXYVAPE system uses the standard 12 g cartridge format as its dimensional template. This format is universal and widely available. The OXYVAPE cartridge contains enriched medical O₂ in this standardized format.
Cartridge Dimensions
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Length | ≈ 83 mm (8.3 cm) |
| Diameter | ≈ 18.5 mm (1.85 cm) |
| Mass | ≈ 12 g of gas + mass of the steel shell |
| Format | Universal 12 g standard |
Internal Compartment — Design Dimensions
| Parameter | Recommended Value | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Usable internal length | 86–88 mm | 3 to 5 mm margin for tolerance + compression travel toward the piercing needle |
| Internal diameter | 19.5–20 mm | Matched to the cartridge's Ø 18.5 mm |
| Radial clearance | 0.25 to 0.75 mm per side | Between cartridge and compartment wall |
| Axial clearance | 2 to 4 mm | Before final compression onto the needle |
Technical Specifications
Dimensions & Design
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Internal cartridge format | Standard O₂ 12 g — ≈ 83 × Ø 18.5 mm |
| Internal compartment | 86–88 mm (L) × 19.5–20 mm (int. Ø) |
| Architecture | Aluminum shell with cartridge housed in a damped cradle |
| Service access | Bottom hatch — captive screws, peripheral seal |
| Materials | Anodized aluminum (shell) + medical-grade ABS (internal parts) |
Inhalation Mechanism
The gas delivery mechanism is entirely mechanical. It does not depend on any battery or electronic component:
- Side rod: the user presses the rod to select the desired flow rate
- Stopper: a stopper limits the wheel's travel to the chosen flow range (0.5 / 1.0 / 1.5 L/min)
- Wheel: the rod drives a calibrated mechanical wheel
- Extraction valve: the wheel opens the valve in proportion to the allowed travel
- Release: automatic return to the closed position via mechanical spring return
The device's mechanical runtime is unlimited — only the amount of gas remaining in the cartridge limits use.
Internal Architecture
- Machined aluminum shell
- Lower area: quick-access hatch to the cartridge
- Internal guide rails for repeatable assembly
- Sealing gasket on the hatch (dust-proof, play-free)
- Mouthpiece at the top
- Rod/wheel/stopper mechanism on the mid-side area
- Cartridge in an 86–88 × Ø 19.5–20 mm compartment with piercing needle
- Air duct and rod/wheel/stopper mechanism
Pneumatic System
| Element | Details |
|---|---|
| O₂ Cartridge | Standard O₂ 12 g format — removable via bottom hatch |
| Target O₂ purity | 93–99% (medical grade) |
| Flow rate | 3 mechanical settings: 0.5 / 1.0 / 1.5 L/min |
| Flow selection | Mechanical stopper on the wheel — 3 notched positions |
| Control valve | Mechanical shutter valve — side rod + wheel |
| Air duct | Dedicated channel cartridge → valve → mouthpiece |
| Air intakes | 2 adjustable rotary-ring intakes — O₂/ambient air dilution (0–100%) |
Two slots controlled by an aluminum rotary ring. Purely mechanical adjustment.
- Closed (0%): Maximum enriched O₂
- Half-open (≈ 50%): O₂ / ambient air mix — everyday use
- Open (100%): Strong dilution — light sensation, cartridge savings
Flavoring System
- Micro-dosed food-grade flavor, co-packaged with the O₂ during filling
- Shelf life of flavored cartridges: 12 months
Production Costs (Estimate)
| Category | Unit Cost |
|---|---|
| Rod + wheel + stopper mechanism | $3.00 |
| Mechanical valve + fitting | $5.00 |
| Machined aluminum housing | $12.00 |
| Hatch + cartridge cradle + needle | $9.00 |
| Technical plastic mouthpiece (ASA or PA12 + TPM) | $5.00 |
| Air intakes (2× rotary ring) | $4.00 |
| Assembly + quality control | $5.00 |
| Estimated total production | ≈ $43 |
| Suggested retail price | $129 – $159 |
| Indicative gross margin | 67–73% |
Device Design
Representation of the OXYVAPE housing. The housing encloses the cartridge and exposes the main control components. The rod/wheel/stopper mechanism is visible on the left side.
Technical Cutaway
Visible Components
- Mouthpiece — technical plastic (ASA or PA12 + TPM), integrated into the shell
- Inhalation rod — mechanical side rod + wheel
- Flow selector — 3-position stopper (0.5 / 1.0 / 1.5)
- Air intakes — rotary ring, 0–100% dilution
- Aluminum housing — structural shell, several finishes
- Access hatch — bottom opening, quick cartridge swap
- Indicator bar — visual marker for stopper position
- OXYVAPE logo engraving — laser on aluminum
Physical Controls
All controls are mechanical. No screen, no battery, no electronics.
| Control | Function |
|---|---|
| Inhalation rod | Sustained pressure → wheel → valve opens in proportion to the selected stopper. Release → closes via spring return. 100% mechanical. |
| Flow stopper | 3 notched positions: 0.5 / 1.0 / 1.5 L/min. Limits the wheel's travel. Changed by hand, no tools required. |
| Rotary ring (air intakes) | Manual rotation to open/close the vent slots. Dilutes the O₂ with ambient air from 0 to 100%. |
| Bottom hatch | Cartridge access — can only be opened when the device is depressurized. Captive screws + seal. |
Usage Modes
Flow Settings
L/min
L/min
L/min
| Setting | Flow Rate | Recommended Use |
|---|---|---|
| Gentle | 0.5 L/min | Relaxation |
| Standard | 1.0 L/min | Everyday use |
| Intensive | 1.5 L/min | Strong occasional need |
Safety Protocols
Oxygen is a powerful oxidizer. It significantly accelerates any combustion.
- NEVER use near flames (cigarettes, candles, stove)
- NEVER smoke while using OXYVAPE
- NEVER expose to temperatures > 40 °C
- NEVER puncture, heat or modify the cartridge
- NEVER store in a closed vehicle in direct sunlight
- DO NOT use during pregnancy without medical advice
- DO NOT use in cases of severe COPD or chronic respiratory failure
- Prohibited for minors (< 18 years)
Symptoms of overuse: dizziness, nausea, headaches → stop immediately and breathe ambient air.
Built-in Protections
The stopper physically limits the max flow rate to 1.5 L/min — it cannot be exceeded.
Captive screws + mandatory depressurization before cartridge access.
Targeted Standards & Certifications
| Standard | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|
| CE | European conformity | To be obtained |
| RoHS | Restriction of hazardous substances | To be obtained |
| ISO 10083:2006 | Medical gaseous oxygen | To be validated |
| IEC 60601-1 | Electromedical equipment | If classified as a medical device |
| EN 1089 | Transportable gas cylinders | To be validated |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there any electronics in OXYVAPE?
No. OXYVAPE is a 100% mechanical device. The inhalation mechanism (rod → wheel → stopper → valve) works without any battery, screen or electronic component. There is nothing to charge, nothing to update. As long as gas remains in the cartridge, the device works.
Can I use airsoft CO₂ cartridges?
Airsoft CO₂ cartridges contain carbon dioxide, not oxygen. Inhaling concentrated CO₂ causes asphyxiation and respiratory acidosis, which can be fatal.
Use exclusively OXYVAPE-certified O₂ cartridges. Always check the marking: "O₂".
Does OXYVAPE contain nicotine?
No. 0% nicotine, 0% addictive substance. Only enriched oxygen and a micro-dosed food-grade flavor.
Can it be used in public places?
OXYVAPE produces visible vapor. Please respect the regulations of each establishment, however.
What is the warranty?
Where to buy cartridges?
- Official site: www.oxyvape.net/shop
- Monthly subscription: automatic delivery, –15%
Evidence Framework and Confidence
Mechanical flow-control principles, oxygen-handling safety constraints, and cartridge engineering fundamentals.
Usability and behavioral-support outcomes derived from structured, supervised user scenarios.
Population-level smoking-reduction impact assumptions without long-term controlled comparative studies.
References and Source Families
Core source families include oxygen device safety standards, respiratory ergonomics guidance, cessation-support literature, and regulated gas-cartridge handling frameworks.