# Portable Clean Air Pods The O3 Personal Oxygen Unit Trades Pollution for Purity By Alex Scott | Published 2010-04-27 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/o3-personal-oxygen-unit References: [thedesignblog.org](http://www.thedesignblog.org/entry/o3-personal-oxygen-unit-lets-you-breathe-afresh-in-extreme-conditions/) & [studioblog.designaffairs](http://studioblog.designaffairs.com/) Hopefully the day is still a long way off when we have to start carrying [personal respirators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personal-sampler) because the air in the atmosphere is too polluted too breathe. However, it’s never too early to start planning for such an event and the O3 Personal Oxygen Unit would ensure our survival should the planet ever get to that state. Created by the Design Affairs studio, the O3 Personal Oxygen Unit is a hand held device that comes with [re-loadable oxygen cartridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hushjet-compact-purifier) and an attachable mouthpiece. The gadget can even sync up with your mobile phone to let you know when oxygen is running low. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Personal Oxygen Units:** There are opportunities for companies to innovate with portable oxygen units that can be used during times of pollution or low air quality. - **Mobile Oxygen Monitoring:** Mobile apps can be created to sync with oxygen units and provide real-time monitoring of oxygen levels. - **Eco-friendly Air Purification:** There is a need for innovative air purification technology that can be used to combat pollution and create a healthier environment. ### Where This Applies - **Healthcare:** Companies in the healthcare sector can explore opportunities in developing personal oxygen units and mobile apps for oxygen level monitoring. - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics companies can create innovative handheld oxygen units that are user-friendly and easy to carry around. - **Environmental Technology:** Environmental technology companies can develop eco-friendly air purification technology that can be used in personal and public spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Targeted Portable Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hale-personal-air-purifier.md) - [Neck-Worn Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-air-purifier-concept.md) - [Battery-Powered Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreo-macro-pro.md) - [Affordable Portable Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pureaura.md) - [Wearable Oxygen Support Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-o2-patch.md) - [Compact Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airmega-50.md) - [Mini Mountaineering Oxygen Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inogi-r1-oxygen-generator.md) - [Dynamic Air-Purifying Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vox-aeris.md) - [High-Tech Air-Purifying Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airpurifying-mask.md)