Patent ID: 8544288

Claim:
An apparatus for regulating humidity in an enclosed space using an air processing system that includes a thermostat, a compressor and a blower for providing processed air to said enclosed space, the apparatus comprising: (a) a sensor for sensing actual humidity within the enclosed space and providing a humidity signal; (b) a selector means for selecting a desired humidity level within said enclosed space and providing a set point signal; and (c) a blower control coupled to said sensor and selector means, wherein if the compressor is off, the blower control compares the actual humidity to the desired humidity, wherein: (i) if the actual humidity is below the desired humidity, the blower control allows the blower to remain running; and (ii) if the actual humidity exceeds the desired humidity by less than a specified amount, the blower control allows the blower to remain running; and (iii) if the actual humidity exceeds the desired humidity by said specified amount, the blower control deactivates the blower for a period of time proportional to the difference between the actual and desired humidity.