Abstract: A powered barrier operator includes an actuator for moving a movable barrier, such as a garage door, a controller for regulating the operation of the actuator, the controller and actuator being adapted to be energized by a primary power supply. The operator further includes a housing enclosing the actuator and controller, and a secondary power supply assembly, which includes a secondary power supply, such as a rechargeable battery, and a carrier removably attachable to an exterior portion of the housing and adapted to retain the secondary power supply. The controller is operatively connectable to the primary power supply and secondary power supply, and configured to be powered by the secondary power supply when the power from the primary power supply is interrupted and be powered by the primary power supply whether or not the controller is operatively connected to the secondary power supply.

Abstract: A powered barrier operator includes an actuator for moving a movable barrier, such as a garage door, a controller for regulating the operation of the actuator, the controller and actuator being adapted to be energized by a primary power supply. The operator further includes a housing enclosing the actuator and controller, and a secondary power supply assembly, which includes a secondary power supply, such as a rechargeable battery, and a carrier removably attachable to an exterior portion of the housing and adapted to retain the secondary power supply. The controller is operatively connectable to the primary power supply and secondary power supply, and configured to be powered by the secondary power supply when the power from the primary power supply is interrupted and be powered by the primary power supply whether or not the controller is operatively connected to the secondary power supply.

Abstract: A door operating system for open and closing a door. The door operating system including a control unit for providing a signal indicative of whether the door is to be moved to an open or closed position. A motor mounting assembly is coupled to the control unit. The motor mounting assembly includes a motor operatively coupled to the control unit. The motor mount assembly further includes a primary chassis having a drive gear assembly coupled to the door and the motor and a secondary chassis isolated from vibrations with the primary chassis, the secondary chassis configured to mount to the motor assembly.

Abstract: A wireless safety system coupled to a door operating system which moves a door between an open and closed position relative to a fixed location. The wireless safety system includes an electric powered safety sensor assembly for detecting an obstruction between the door and the fixed location. An electric energy source is coupled to the at least one electric powered safety sensor assembly configured to generate electric energy when the door moves between the open and closed positions.

Abstract: A garage door assembly including a door for enclosing an opening, and a mechanism for selectively deploying the door in a closed position to cover the opening, and an open position with the door stored leaving the opening open. A position reading assembly monitors a position of the door with respect to the opening. The position reading assembly includes a controller and three switches in communication with the controller. The switches are positioned such that movement of the door actuates the three switches and, in turn, the controller divides the door into eight virtual zones between the closed and open positions.

Abstract: A tilt latch and pivot housing which has a collapsible retainer on each of its side walls extending along a substantial portion of the length thereof and angularly outwardly from the side walls of the housing. The inner surface of each retainer is spaced from the surface of the adjacent side wall of the housing, thus forming a crevice or gap designed to receive the retainer when sufficient pressure is applied to the retainer's outer surface causing the retainer to deflect inwardly. According to some embodiments, portions of the retainers adjacent to the upper engagement ends therof are beveled. The retainers may also be beveled on one end to facilitate installation of the housing into a sash. The housing may also include a collapsible retainer formed at the bottom wall of the housing for preventing longitudinal movement of the housing after installation. The present invention is also directed to methods of manufacturing sash windows having tilt latches and/or pivots incorporating the housings.

Abstract: A tilt latch and pivot housing is disclosed, which has a collapsible retainer on each of its side walls extending along a substantial portion of the length thereof and angularly outwardly from the side walls of the housing. The inner surface of each retainer is spaced from the surface of the adjacent wall of the housing, thus forming a crevice or gap designed to receive the retainer when sufficient pressure is applied to the retainer's outer surface causing the retainer to deflect inwardly. According to some embodiments, portions of the retainers adjacent to the upper engagement ends are beveled. The retainers may also be beveled on one end to facilitate installation of the housing into a sash. The housing of the present invention may also include a collapsible retainer formed at the bottom wall of the housing for preventing longitudinal movement of the housing after installation.