Camber Energy's Subsidiary Announces Notice of Allowance for Patent

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Camber Energy's majority-owned subsidiary, Viking Energy Group, has received a Notice of Allowance from the USPTO for its patent application related to an ozone-based waste treatment system. This technology aims to enhance waste disposal in medical settings, potentially addressing the harmful emissions associated with traditional methods. The global medical waste management market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.4% through 2025. The issuance of the patent is expected in the coming months, positioning Viking for growth in this critical sector.

Positive

• Receipt of Notice of Allowance indicates strong patent potential.
• Ozone-based waste treatment technology addresses environmental concerns.
• Projected growth of medical waste management market could benefit Viking.

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• None.

NOA Relates to Waste Treatment Technology Using Ozone

HOUSTON, TX / ACCESSWIRE / October 31, 2022 / Camber Energy, Inc.'s, (NYSE American: CEI) ("Camber" or the "Company") majority-owned subsidiary, Viking Energy Group, Inc. ("Viking"), announced today that Viking's majority-owned subsidiary, Viking Ozone Technology, LLC ("Viking Ozone") received a Notice of Allowance from the United States Patent & Trademark Office ("USPTO") for patent application No. 17/576,801 titled "Multi-Chamber Medical Waste Ozone-Based Treatment Systems and Methods". A Notice of Allowance is issued after the USPTO makes the determination that a patent should be granted from an application. A patent from the recently allowed application is expected to be issued in the coming months.

The pending patent relates to Viking Ozone's proprietary methods and devices utilizing Ozone-based treatments. Viking is expected to use this technology within waste treatment and disposal systems, including systems used in hospitals, prisons, laboratories, military bases and care centers.

The global medical waste management market size was valued at USD 21.0 billion in 2016 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.4% to 2025, according to industry analyst Grand View Research.^[1]

Continued use of certain existing treatment, disposal and recycling procedures increases the risk of harmful gases and compounds such as mercury and oxides being released into the atmosphere, which contribute to land, air and water pollution and may result in the spread of possible cancer-causing infectious agents. The development and adoption of advanced techniques in the treatment, disposal and recycling of these materials are driving industry growth.

According to the World Health Organization, the management of health-care waste requires increased attention and diligence to avoid adverse health outcomes, and key elements in improving health-care waste management include favoring the safe and environmentally sound treatment of waste, and selecting safe and environmentally-friendly management treatment and disposal options.^[2]

About Camber Energy, Inc.

Camber Energy, Inc. is a growth-oriented diversified energy company. Through its majority-owned subsidiary, Camber provides custom energy & power solutions to commercial and industrial clients in North America and owns interests in oil and natural gas assets in the United States. The company's majority-owned subsidiary also holds an exclusive license in Canada to a patented carbon-capture system, and has a majority interest in: (i) an entity with intellectual property rights to a fully developed, patent pending, ready-for-market proprietary Medical & Bio-Hazard Waste Treatment system using Ozone Technology; and (ii) entities with the intellectual property rights to fully developed, patent pending, ready-for-market proprietary Electric Transmission and Distribution Open Conductor Detection Systems. For more information, please visit the company's website at www.camber.energy.

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[1] https://www.grandviewresearch.com/industry-analysis/medical-waste-management-market

[2] https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/health-care-waste

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FAQ

What is the significance of the Notice of Allowance received by CEI?

The Notice of Allowance suggests that the USPTO has deemed Viking Energy's patent application for ozone-based waste treatment technology as likely to be granted, indicating potential for future revenue.

What market is impacted by Camber Energy's new ozone technology?

The technology targets the medical waste management market, which is expected to grow significantly in the coming years.

What are the environmental benefits of the ozone treatment system announced by CEI?

The ozone-based treatment system aims to reduce harmful emissions associated with traditional waste management methods, thus promoting safer environmental practices.