Patent ID: 6886351
Filing Date: 2005-05-03
Classification: A42B,B60H,F24F,F25B,F25D,G01N,G05D,H05B

Abstract:
1. A device that determines condensation conditions and suppresses condensation having a given physical state from a surface, comprising: a first thermal sensor in thermally conductive contact with the surface; a second thermal sensor in an environment separated from the surface; a humidity sensor in the environment of the second thermal sensor; a condensation suppression mechanism configured to suppress condensation having the given physical state from the surface; and a circuit configured to cause the condensation suppression mechanism to be activated when a temperature sensed by the first thermal sensor, a temperature sensed by the second thermal sensor, and a humidity sensed by the humidity sensor indicate that a condensation condition requires suppression at the surface; wherein the second thermal sensor is positioned at a sufficient distance from the surface such that a space between the surface and the second thermal sensor precludes thermal transfer between the surface and the second thermal sensor.