Vintage Maximum Weather Instruments Comfort Minder Gauge Humidity Thermometer

Description

Vintage Maximum Weather Instruments Comfort Minder Gauge Humidity Temperature Thermometer. Back side measures 6 1/2" wide, bezel is 5 3/4" and glass is 5 1/4". Untested as we know nothing about how these work. Part of a collection of 10 total weather instruments we recently acquired from a single estate weather fan. This instrument appears to be in fine condition.
from the Maximum site:
ComfortMinder
ComfortMinder combines in indoor humidity and indoor temperature in one instrument. You can fine tune comfort anywhere in your home with the help of the ComfortMinder. Suitable for outside use in protected location. No external wires or sensors needed.
The story of Maximum Weather Instruments began in the 1940s when a young man, with a great mind, named Gordon White became involved in a family business and decided he could do something to bring his fascination for the wind into our living rooms.
1968
The First Maximum Instrument
Starting in his basement in Dover, Massachusetts, Gordon developed the first Maximum instrument and sensor combo that would show the current wind speed, as well as the “Maximum” wind gust.  From there, a few more wind indicators were added to the range and employees were added as word spread of the ability to monitor the wind from the comfort of your home or office.
1974
The Move to Natick Massachusetts
Maximum would eventually outgrow Gordon’s basement and needed a new home, and leader. A move to Natick Massachusetts took place and Gordon’s son Ken, fresh out of business school, was the perfect choice to lead the company into the future.
1979
An Internal Acquisition
After several years and a significant expansion of the instrument line, Ken had the company in a good position to be acquired by one of his employees, who was originally a customer – Jim Brooks. This change marked the end of the White family’s ownership of the company, but Gordon was still involved as a consultant. Jim made his mark quickly by further expanding the range and marketing of Maximum weather instruments via an upscale catalog and production efficiency.
1986
IMTRA Expands Maximum’s Reach
After several years of growth, Jim had taken the company to new heights and was ready for a new challenge. Long time Maximum instrument distributor – IMTRA Corporation out of Medford, Massachusetts was a great fit for expanding Maximum’s reach. Nat Bishop, long-time IMTRA employee became the next president of Maximum. Under Nat’s leadership the company refined it’s product mix and further expanded its marketing efforts. Nat was instrumental in expanding distribution of Maximum products across the entire US, as well as internationally.
1991
Gordon White Passes Away
Maximum founder Gordon White passed away at the age of 82, after seeing his vision for bringing wind and other weather instruments to the masses come to reality. A life-long inventor, Gordon was full of enthusiasm for the things he was passionate about and committed to making the absolute best versions of those things.