Humidity control device
First Claim
1. A device for controlling relative humidity in an environment comprising:
- a solidified humectant composition comprised of;
a humectant salt, water, and a carrier.
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Abstract
A device for controlling relative humidity in an environment with a solidified humectant composition. The solidified humectant composition is made from a humectant salt, water, and a carrier. The solidified humectant may be formed into a tablet with the aid of a binder, or it may be contained within a thermoformed felt material, a sachet, or a water permeable canister. In a preferred embodiment, the sachet is made of a micro-perforated polyester/paper/polyethylene material. Preferred humectant salts include CaCl2, K2CO3, LiCl2, NaCl, K2SO4, and combinations thereof. A preferred embodiment of the present invention includes the use of one or more of: an antimicrobial agent, activated carbon, a volatile organic, a moisture adsorber and an oxygen absorber, in combination with the solidified humectant salt.
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22 Claims
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1. A device for controlling relative humidity in an environment comprising:
a solidified humectant composition comprised of;
a humectant salt, water, and a carrier. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A device for controlling relative humidity in an environment comprising:
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a water vapor-permeable container; and
a solidified humectant composition within the container, the solidified humectant composition comprising;
a humectant salt, water, and a carrier. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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