Abstract: Disclosed is an inch pounds per turn (IPPT) computing device that provides for the calculation of IPPT of a garage door spring coil. The IPPT computing device computes the IPPT required of the garage door spring coil by measuring the strain induced on a calibrated shaft used to lift the weight of the garage door. The IPPT computing device is inserted into the winding end cone of a garage door torsion spring assembly, and the door is slightly lifted off of the floor. This measurement is done by disabling the cable ends spring end so the counterbalance force is removed from the door. The IPPT tool measures the torque (strain on the calibrated rod) needed to lift the door and inputs the torque value automatically into an IPPT calculator mounted on the tool. When other door parameters are entered into the calculator, the IPPT is calculated.

Abstract: A garage door security plate assembly is disclosed. The garage door security plate assembly mounts to a connecting arm of a garage door opener. The garage door security plate assembly restricts access to an emergency release mechanism from an exterior of a garage door while not restricting operation of the garage door opener or operation of the emergency release mechanism from an interior side of the garage door.

Abstract: Disclosed is an inch pounds per turn (IPPT) computing device that provides for the calculation of IPPT of a garage door spring coil. The IPPT computing device computes the IPPT required of the garage door spring coil by measuring the strain induced on a calibrated shaft used to lift the weight of the garage door. The IPPT computing device is inserted into the winding end cone of a garage door torsion spring assembly, and the door is slightly lifted off of the floor. This measurement is done by disabling the cable ends spring end so the counterbalance force is removed from the door. The IPPT tool measures the torque (strain on the calibrated rod) needed to lift the door and inputs the torque value automatically into an IPPT calculator mounted on the tool. When other door parameters are entered into the calculator, the IPPT is calculated.

Abstract: A method and system for a garage door sale and maintenance presentation at the point of service is disclosed. A computer based multimedia sales tool that is useful for sales and maintenance presentations with a customer at their garage. The application program can show a new garage door design overlaid on top of the existing garage door on the house. The application program can additionally present photos of failing parts and the need for repairs. The application program includes the ability to document customer equipment issues.

Abstract: A survey is presented to a customer who has recently used the services (or products) of a business The customer responses to the survey then, in turn, are used to create an average rating and a short two to five sentence paragraph describing the customer experience. The sentences are based on how they respond to survey questions, and are presented to the customer for verification/editing before the customer is asked to post the comment online. The customer's email is requested and used as part of the posting process.