US Patent Number

8739623

Publication Date

6-3-2014

Abstract

A moisture sensor includes a first electrode (a conductive substrate) having a first sensor portion and a first terminal portion as well as a second electrode having a second sensor portion and a second terminal portion. The moisture sensor also includes a layer of porous dielectric material sandwiched between the first sensor portion and the second sensor portion. Further the moisture sensor includes a layer of dense insulating material sandwiched between the first terminal portion and the second terminal portion. Leads are then connected to the two terminal portions.

Assignees

University of Kentucky Research Foundation, Lexington, KY (US)

Application Number

13/416,437

Filing Date

03/09/2012

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