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Barrier movement control safety method and apparatus

US7127847B2 · kind B2 · utility

45Cited by
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15Claims
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Filing dateFeb 19, 2002
Grant dateOct 31, 2006
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Expiry dateFeb 19, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG07C2209/08
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A barrier mount system is disclosed which opens and closes a barrier such as a gate or garage door in response to user generated commands. Obstruction detection apparatus is provided for safety of operator. When an obstruction is sensed, the barrier movement system is inhibited from responding to user generated commands until a predetermined event occurs. The event may be passage of a predetermined amount of time or barrier movement of a particular amount.

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