Mirror attachment to prevent the formation of condensation
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1. A device for attachment to a mirror to prevent condensation on the mirror surface comprising:
- a pad element having at least one interior chamber;
a heat retaining gel disposed in said interior chamber of said pad element;
heating means disposed proximate to said gel in said chamber of said pad element for heating said gel to a desired temperature; and
means for connecting said element to a mirror to heat the mirror to prevent condensation from forming on the surface of the mirror.
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Abstract
A device for attachment to a mirror to prevent condensation on the mirror surface including: a pad element having at least one interior chamber and containing a heat retaining liquid such as a gel. Heating means such as an electrical heat element is located in the gel in the chamber of the pad element for heating the gel to a desired temperature; and the pad element is connected to the mirror to heat the mirror to prevent condensation from forming on the surface of the mirror. The device may also include heat sensor, a thermostat, and a timer.
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1. A device for attachment to a mirror to prevent condensation on the mirror surface comprising:
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a pad element having at least one interior chamber; a heat retaining gel disposed in said interior chamber of said pad element; heating means disposed proximate to said gel in said chamber of said pad element for heating said gel to a desired temperature; and means for connecting said element to a mirror to heat the mirror to prevent condensation from forming on the surface of the mirror. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A mirror assembly combining a mirror and a device for attachment to a mirror to prevent condensation on the mirror surface comprising:
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a mirror having a reflective front surface and a back surface; a pad element having at least one interior chamber connected to said back surface of said mirror; a heat retaining gel disposed in said interior chamber of said pad element; heating means disposed proximate said gel in said chamber of said pad element for heating said gel to a desired temperature; and means for connecting said pad element to said mirror to heat the mirror to prevent condensation from forming on the surface of the mirror. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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