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An apparatus for storing cigars includes a housing having a storage compartment and an atmospheric control system for controlling the temperature and humidity within the storage compartment. The housing is preferably a humidor having a storage compartment access lid and a compartment for retaining a

An apparatus for storing cigars includes a housing having a storage compartment and an atmospheric control system for controlling the temperature and humidity within the storage compartment. The housing is preferably a humidor having a storage compartment access lid and a compartment for retaining at least part of the atmospheric control system within the storage compartment. A perforated Spanish cedar board elevated from the baseboard in the storage compartment permits the circulation of humidity and heat. The atmospheric control system includes a power supply, a microcontroller for controlling the system, a sensor for sensing the humidity and temperature within the humidor and sending temperature and humidity readings to the microcontroller, and a vaporizer for producing humidity and a thermoelectric module for cooling and heating. Optionally, a display for displaying temperature and humidity conditions in the humidor and a lid-open sensor for deactivating the atmospheric control system when the lid is open may be provided.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A humidor, comprising:a housing; andan atmospheric control system including:a heat sensor disposed within the housing for sensing the temperature within the housing and transmitting a temperature signal;a humidity sensor disposed within the housing for sensing the humidit

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A humidor, comprising:a housing; andan atmospheric control system including:a heat sensor disposed within the housing for sensing the temperature within the housing and transmitting a temperature signal;a humidity sensor disposed within the housing for sensing the humidity within the housing and transmitting a humidity signal;a vaporizer disposed within the housing for producing humidity within the housing when the humidity signal is lower than a predetermined humidity range; anda thermoelectric module for cooling and heating the housing when the temperature signal falls outside a predetermined temperature range.