Patent ID: 6437527
Filing Date: 2002-08-20
Classification: E05F,E05Y,G07C

Abstract:
An adjunct device for a garage door opener and closer system comprising:a rectangular casing having a front surface, a rear surface, a top surface, a right side surface, a left side surface, and a bottom surface; an infrared sensor element positioned on a central area of the front surface of the casing for receiving an infrared radiation signal from a conventional door opener device; arranged in a row, a red light emitting diode for indicating a dangerous motion proximate the garage door, a yellow light emitting diode for indicating the garage door is closed, and a green emitting diode for indicating the use of a manual override located on the front surface and proximate the top surface of the casing; a microprocessor contained within the case; an on/off slide switch located on the front surface and proximate the bottom surface of the casing for operating the infrared sensor element; a push button switch adjacent to said on/off slide switch for programming the memory of the microprocessor; three electrical contact elements for connection and grounding to an electrical wall outlet; a support tab having an aperture for attaching to the electrical wall outlet with an existing screw; an electrical timing circuit housed within the casing, and whereby the adjunct garage door security device will automatically close an opened garage door after a timed delay of approximately 45 seconds, and can be deactivated by utilizing the on/off slide switch in view of the green light emitting diode.