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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 16, 2011
Filed:
Oct. 31, 2007
Richard Goldmann, Poughkeepsie, NY (US);
Russ Weinzimmer, Milford, NH (US);
Douglas P. Burum, Acton, MA (US);
Richard Goldmann, Poughkeepsie, NY (US);
Russ Weinzimmer, Milford, NH (US);
Douglas P. Burum, Acton, MA (US);
Other;
Abstract
An apparatus and method of use are disclosed for cooling one or more exercising or resting individuals with a water mist while automatically preventing the undesirable accumulation of excess water. In some embodiments, a sensor detects accumulated water on or near an individual, while other embodiments use measured climate parameters to predict water accumulation. The apparatus can be free standing, fixed to the walls or ceiling, or attached to an object on which an individual is resting or exercising. In some preferred embodiments, the apparatus is controlled according to the passing of time and/or one or more measured physiological parameters measured by sensors directed toward or attached to an individual, or embedded in an object on which an individual is resting or exercising. In some embodiments dry air is also applied either simultaneously or alternately with the mist to enhance cooling and further discourage water accumulation.